# NTSB investigations, TX: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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 DFW08FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.
- [NTSB DFW08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA016.md): Ward RC 350 HP · Magnolia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N901RC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight fire and loss of engine power as a result of a ruptured fuel line for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA130.md): Cessna 172K · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N7370G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DFW07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA122.md): Luciani RV8 · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N188LC · Substantial damage
  > The deflated right main landing gear tire, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without having the leaking tire inspected.
- [NTSB DFW07CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA031.md): Cessna 210 · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N7499E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA025.md): Eiben Theodore Quickie Q-200 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N218E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during takeoff as result of the failure of the right wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA178.md): Cessna 180 · Downsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9260C · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DFW06CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA175.md): Cessna C340A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N2745F · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear as result of the failure of the gear pivot bolt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA157.md): Caproni Vizzola Cos. Aero. Calif A-21 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N9FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to properly secure the right wing, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the right wing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA158.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Childress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N70AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the failure of the rudder horn due to corrosion.
- [NTSB DFW06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA111.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N340TW · Minor damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the spoilers during the aero tow takeoff for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA018.md): Piper PA28A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2005 · N828MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly.
- [NTSB DFW05CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA219.md): Cessna 172R · Springtown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N93AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB DFW05CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA181.md): Messerschmitt BK-117 B-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N440HH · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left passenger door due to worn attaching hardware.
- [NTSB DFW05LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA167.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Carizzo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2005 · N2521M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the stabilator trim control rod due to internal corrosion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA124.md): Cessna 210L · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2005 · N1766X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was reported partial loss of brake control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA107.md): Bell P39 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N6968 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the reported partial failure of the left wheel brake.
- [NTSB DFW05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA043.md): Akers Douglas RA40 Defiant · Slaton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N765MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the opening of the canopy in-flight and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DEN05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA032.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N141SW · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the left wing as a result of extensive fatigue cracking throughout the wing carry-through structure.
- [NTSB FTW04LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA164.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2004 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel and axle during take-off. Contributing factors were the fatigue of the bolts on the right main landing gear and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA159.md): Ayres S-2R · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2004 · N3104S · Substantial damage
  > The partial collapse of the left main landing gear as a result of a failure of the fuselage structure due to corrosion.
- [NTSB FTW04IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA160.md): Embraer EMB-135LR · Dallas, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2004 · N843RP · Minor damage
  > The loss of pressure in Electrohydraulic Servovalve (EHSV) within the nose wheel steering manifold due to contamination in the C1 orifice of the valve, which resulted in an uncommanded turn of the nose wheel during landing rollout. A contributing factor was…
- [NTSB FTW04IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA134.md): Beech A23A · Kress, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N6943Q · Minor damage
  > The in-flight separation of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04IA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA128.md): Lockheed 1329-23E · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N57NR · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure of the inboard left wing actuator fitting.
- [NTSB FTW04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA111.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Holliday, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N9030Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the upper tail rotor shaft due to excessive misalignment after two hard landings. Also causal was the manufacturer's failure to provide specific maintenance procedures for checking the alignment of the upper tail rotor shaft.
- [NTSB FTW04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA113.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2004 · N6257H · Substantial damage
  > The propeller overspeed for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA056.md): Pitts S-1S · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N9AQ · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main gear wheel, during landing, due to the improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel on the right main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB FTW04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA025.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed
  > The non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…
- [NTSB FTW04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA001.md): Bratton Experimental Homebuilt Swearingen SX300 · Floresville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N301SX · Substantial damage
  > The separation of one propeller blade while in cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA03IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03IA058.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N462AA · No damage
  > The improper maintenance of the tailcone evacuation system, which prevented the evacuation slide from inflating during an evacuation due to smoke/fumes in the cabin.
- [NTSB FTW03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA196.md): Holmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N20EJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA189.md): Beech 35-A33 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N44CN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select the battery/alternator circuit, resulting in a loss of battery power, the pilot's failure to follow a checklist and the…
- [NTSB FTW03CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA180.md): Schweizer G-164B · Vega, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N7501H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA173.md): Apex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N80DD · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive…
- [NTSB FTW03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA164.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N97DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inspection of the aircraft after impacting trees on a previous flight which resulted in an in-flight separation of the lower left wing and aileron while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA170.md): North American T-28A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N14124 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA132.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · DFW Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N452AA · No damage
  > An inadvertent trauma to the passenger's ankle during an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB FTW03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA115.md): Cessna FA150K · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N922SZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB FTW03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA099.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Kent, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N54TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor drive due to a drive belt separation resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA093.md): Cessna T210N · Mission, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N4945Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N2981R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA080.md): Bell 206B · Putnam, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N115TV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly interpret and confirm a faulty tachometer instrument indication and his improper flare during the ensuing precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the failure of the tachometer.
- [NTSB FTW03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA075.md): Cessna 401 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N968JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend.
- [NTSB FTW03LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA061.md): Creekmore Team Rocket F-1 · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N140TC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the builder's failure to install the upper attachment fitting for the vertical fin aft spar.
- [NTSB FTW03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA054.md): Cessna 402C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · N402ME · Destroyed
  > The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA034.md): Rockwell 690B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N77UA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the top of the rudder assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA005.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Lewisville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2002 · N1223S · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the left aileron by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA247.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N747R · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient length of the stepper motor rack inside the HMU, which caused the red "GOV" light to illuminate and the fuel metering valve to freeze causing the engine to automatically engage the manual mode.
- [NTSB FTW02LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA227.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Cornudas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N681MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the activation of a warning light.
- [NTSB FTW02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA187.md): Lidster Wittman Tailwind W-8 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N14VK · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the outboard portion of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spar resulting from the builder's improper installation of a wing that did not meet the drawing specifications.

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=TX

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