# NTSB investigations, TX: In flight collision with terrain/water

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 DFW08LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA020.md): Robinson R-44 · Catarina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N744RG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while hovering. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA148.md): Air Tractor 301 · Lueders, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N7305E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA114.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Edmonson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2007 · N120CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops.
- [NTSB DFW07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA073.md): Cessna 210K · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2007 · N1162M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention with a reported autopilot malfunction.
- [NTSB DFW07CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA053.md): Enstrom F28A · Bruceville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N764PC · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's improper demonstration of an autorotation, resulting in the helicopter's main rotor blades impacting the ground.
- [NTSB DFW05TA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05TA056.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N296RL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DFW05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA041.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Texas City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N992RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while performing aerobatics at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW04TA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA237.md): Bell OH-58C · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N9273T · Destroyed
  > **This probable cause was modified on 2/22/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional details.** The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude, resulting in collision with the water. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW04CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA224.md): Cessna 172S · Leakey, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N2477E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N478RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's attempt to avoid an obstacle was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW03CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA146.md): Bell 47G-4 · Robinson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2003 · N4205D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground while performing a quick stop maneuver which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB FTW02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA143.md): Bell 206B · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N717NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW02LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA068.md): Cessna 172S · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N497SJ · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA045.md): Cessna 140 · Gilchrist, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N72701 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.
- [NTSB FTW01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA191.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N4362A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway.
- [NTSB FTW01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA119.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N6778K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were the weather conditions and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA101.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Brackettville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N4312G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional low flight and his poor judgment to intentionally fly into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB FTW01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA077.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2001 · N93504 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to execute a go-around after becoming low on a visual approach.
- [NTSB FTW01FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA065.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pampa, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2001 · N1256R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night and the fog.
- [NTSB FTW01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA060.md): Cessna 150K · Bishop, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N5695G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA050.md): Cessna 210M · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N1736M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper glide path during a practice instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributory factors to the accident were the dark night light condition and the safety pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA029.md): Landes/Karich/Schmidt Christen Eagle II · Tyler, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N83007 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude and his failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA269.md): Robinson R-22B · Tomball, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N7183X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt lowering of the collective. Factors were the student pilot's lack of experience in helicopters and the CFI's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW00LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA212.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N6055W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA129.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Lindsay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N99470 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the downdraft wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW00FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA103.md): Cessna 525 · Buda, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N130MR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue a visual approach in instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the fog, drizzle, and low ceilings.
- [NTSB FTW99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA127.md): Cessna 182Q · Marfa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N95631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the dirt bank during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA111.md): Cessna 182Q · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N7608S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed landing flare of the aircraft. Factors were the excessive airspeed and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA075.md): Cessna 182B · Ozona, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N54FC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain clearance from terrain during initial climb after take off. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA278.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N982SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor-ground clearance due to his improper flare while hovering.
- [NTSB FTW98FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA127.md): Ireneusz Rans S-12 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1998 · N95EW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while performing low altitude flight over the water.
- [NTSB FTW98FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA117.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Graford, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1998 · N15566 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground. Factors were the dark night, the rising terrain, and the ground fog obscuring the ground.
- [NTSB FTW98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA098.md): Poling Keleher Lark KR1B · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1998 · N82BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the pilot's physical impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB FTW97LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA300.md): Poor Boys Toys Exec 90 · Patricia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N596PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance with the crops during a surveying flight. A factor was the pilots diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW97LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA275.md): Eichman Aerobat III · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N17638 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate design by the pilot/builder/designer. Related factors were: the porpoise that was encountered by the pilot during the takeoff, and the subsequent jammed rudder.
- [NTSB FTW97TA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA115.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N2320P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed the airplane to get into an excessive rate of descent, during approach for an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA073.md): Cessna 210L · Brackettville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N30891 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while on a cross-country flight at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the prevailing low ceilings, and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA059.md): Cessna 340 · El Dorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N999JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA040.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1996 · N5443 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA131.md): Robinson R22B · Garland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N8141L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and tail rotor clearance from the terrain, while demonstrating rearward movement in a hover.
- [NTSB FTW96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA027.md): Beech 65-B80 · Paint Rock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N9NP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which resulted in his improper decision to shutdown an engine, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed for single-engine flight.
- [NTSB FTW95FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA112.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1995 · N5373F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow published IFR procedures. Factors were the weather conditions, the dark night, and the pilot's failure to activate the approach lighting system.
- [NTSB FTW95FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA075.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N8112P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were reduced light conditions, clouds, and the pilot's premature descent.
- [NTSB FTW94LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA277.md): Hodges P-51-51 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N2073S · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the propeller system pitch.
- [NTSB FTW94FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA272.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N435FH · Destroyed
  > The uncorrected descent by the pilot. A factor was the lack of total experience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW94FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA031.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N6651P · Destroyed
  > Poor judgment of the pilot due to impairment from consumption of alcohol and use of a drug (marijuana), and his failure to correct a descent, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's psychological condition.
- [NTSB FTW94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA001.md): Cessna T188C · New Deal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N2031J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance while avoiding a powerline. Failure of the pilot to see a second set of power lines prior to initiating the spraying run was also a cause.
- [NTSB FTW93LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA249.md): Cessna T188C · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N2867J · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush experienced by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW93FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA235.md): Mooney M20C · Big Lake, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N5672Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA096.md): Cessna 172N · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N222UF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TX&occurrence=230&page=2

## 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" = 230)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&state=TX

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