# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG, TX

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA294.md): Pipistrel Taurus Electro G2.5 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2026 · N984TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly stow the motor in preparation for approach and landing that resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN26LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA060.md): Sonerai II · Cresson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 12, 2025 · N28MD · Substantial damage
  > On December 12, 2025, about 1431 central standard time, a Sonerai II airplane, registration N28MD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cresson, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB CEN25LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA209.md): Vans RV-14 · Sealy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2025 · N852BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of airplane’s wheel brakes during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB WPR25FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA127.md): Azalea Saberwing · Justin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 12, 2025 · N121DF · Destroyed
  > On April 11, 2025, about 1906 central daylight time (CDT), an experimental amateur-built Azalea Aviation LLC Saberwing, N121DF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Justin, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN24LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA348.md): Beech A36 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N6931T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA214.md): Stinson Vultee V-77 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2024 · N88026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in very strong, gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA167.md): Vertical Aviation Technologies Hummingbird · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N829SH · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA164.md): Lancair Legacy FG · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N550NL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN24LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA110.md): Pipistrel Taurus · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N984TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB CEN24LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA037.md): Charles L. Hayes Lancair IVP Turbine · McKinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2023 · N751HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain and a vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN23LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA405.md): Alisport Silent 2 Electro · Giddings, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2023 · N321AD · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with flutter during cruise flight that resulted in structural damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB CEN23LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA319.md): Alisport Silent 2 Electro · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2023 · N64JG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail boom structure due to cyclic torsion overloading as of a result of flutter in the empennage. The reason for the flutter could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA135.md): Bell Helicopter Textron APT70 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2023 · N314AL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s loss of control of the unmanned aircraft due to software limitations. Contributing to the accident was the overly restrictive low voltage threshold limits.
- [NTSB CEN22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA071.md): Vans RV8 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2021 · N421RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA092.md): Sonex Tailwheel · Burleson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2020 · N935EK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to engine seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot decision not to orbit the airport, as originally planned.
- [NTSB CEN20LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA440.md): Swearingen SA227 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N362AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to fly a stabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA259.md): Sopwith Type 9400 · Van Alstyne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N5539 · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of aileron control due to movement of a control connector.
- [NTSB CEN20LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA134.md): Muse P51D · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2020 · N151JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA067.md): Glasair 1 · Greenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2020 · N238SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN20CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA033.md): Piper PA18 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N530AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN19LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA246.md): Swearingen SA227 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N681TR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend due to a lack of hydraulic fluid and during emergency extension procedures, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during landing and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB DCA19CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA170.md): Boeing CV2 · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N243XT · Substantial damage
  > A higher than expected and accounted for crosswind which initiated a lateral deviation, and resulted in the aircraft reaching the limits of the geo-fence area triggering a contingency forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA200.md): Zenair Zenith CH 801 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2019 · N801R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control in flight and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA232.md): Hughes 369 · Granger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2018 · N530FU · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid a power line while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to not follow the training syllabus and allow the low-level high-speed flight.
- [NTSB GAA17CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA460.md): Cessna 305 · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N72BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA285.md): Hillard Charlie R Hawker FB60 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N254SF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA208.md): Michael S. Logan Kitfox · New Berlin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N956ML · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing…
- [NTSB CEN17LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA149.md): Aero Adventure Aventura UL · Garden Ridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2017 · N580TX · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN17LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA055.md): Hiller OH 23B · Tynan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2016 · N5776 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's delayed and improper landing flare during a practice autorotation, which resulted in the tail rotor striking terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA299.md): Bareiss David A Tango 2 · Sunrise Beach Village, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N324TT · Substantial damage
  > The nosewheel fairing becoming packed with debris during landing on the soft field due to a gap between the nosewheel tire and the fairing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA428.md): Sukhoi SU-26 · Slidell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2015 · N596TJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to recover from an aerobatic maneuver at too low of an altitude to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB CEN15LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA350.md): Jal R Dennis Trixy Princess · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N743SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning during which he failed to account for the high-density altitude conditions and high gross weight, which degraded the gyroplane's climb performance and resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA154.md): Rose Thunder Mustang · Helotes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2015 · N7TR · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance from terrain after initiating an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA042.md): Mosier Robert S Mosquito XET · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N922RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a loose drive belt, which resulted in an in-flight…
- [NTSB CEN14CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA380.md): Dantonio 404 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N482FD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a spark plug wire resulting in a loss of engine power during climb out and a subsequent forced landing on a field containing trees.
- [NTSB CEN14LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA372.md): Jonker Sailplanes JS1-C · Wallis, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2014 · N60XJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control and its subsequent impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available information.
- [NTSB CEN14LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA213.md): Crow Mustang II · Morton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N48MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare after encountering a gusting crosswind and his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA056.md): Pearson Jon M Dragonfly · Anahuac, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N975DF · Destroyed
  > The incorrect installation by the pilot, who was not a certificated mechanic or repairman, of the main rotor head bearing block, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the rotor head.
- [NTSB CEN14LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA021.md): Pohoski RV 4 · New Waverly, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N10XP · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was consumed by fire.
- [NTSB CEN14LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA003.md): Kenneth M Franz Ultra PUP · Belleville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2013 · N106KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while turning back to the airport instead of landing straight ahead following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB CEN13LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA478.md): Douglas Brian G BA-100 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N27BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture, which resulted in an over-rich fuel mixture condition and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA283.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Winnie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N3650B · Substantial damage
  > The improper decision by the pilot to attempt a flight with a known fuel system-related maintenance discrepancy, which resulted in a fuel imbalance and subsequent fuel starvation during an approach to an alternate airport with a rough field. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN13LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA186.md): Fisher Michael E Celebrity · Terrell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2013 · N70785 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limits while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB CEN13LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA116.md): Seguine Swift II · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2012 · N84NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper pitch attitude and airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA006.md): Beech A36 · Mabank, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N32GP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA566.md): Thorp T-18 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N2443 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected metering unit fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA482.md): Nelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N4454U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in aborting the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA335.md): Short Bros Shorts SD3-60 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N617FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper decision to burn fuel during the taxi by operating the engines at a higher-than-normal power setting and using the wheel brakes to control taxi speed, which resulted in a wheel fire.
- [NTSB CEN12LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA260.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2012 · N510KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11LA671](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA671.md): Fisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N7167S · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&state=TX

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