# NTSB investigations, TX: On ground/water collision with object

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 DFW08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA012.md): Formhals RV-8 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N628RV · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's failure to yield right-a-way to the airplane before crossing an active runway.
- [NTSB SEA07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA111.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N971SH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained after landing by the instructor pilot, which resulted in an on ground collision with the helicopter standing near the refueling pumps. The aircraft standing in the refueling area was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA197.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N601GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA162.md): Cessna 182L · Coupland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N42656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disorientation. Contributing factors were the prevailing night light condition and the inoperative landing light.
- [NTSB DFW05CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA233.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N349MC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a coyote during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the prevailing night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA205.md): Beech 35 · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N8753A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during touchdown. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night condition.
- [NTSB DFW05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA117.md): Rockwell International NA-265-80 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N972NR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to damage to the first stage compressor by a foreign object (bird).
- [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW04CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA141.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Tarzan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2004 · N61407 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed suitable for flight. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and tail wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA118.md): Cessna 182U · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2004 · N7435Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentive planned approach to land on a runway with obstructions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA238.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Rosenburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N628LA · Minor damage
  > the failure of the pedestrian to perform a visual lookout while walking on the runway which resulted in a on-ground collision with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N911DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked vehicles. Factors contributing to the accident were the airport's failure to properly identify the construction area, their failure to publish a notice to airmen.
- [NTSB FTW02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N1938C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB FTW00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA191.md): Mooney M20K · Godley, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N231RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA150.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments.
- [NTSB FTW99LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA232.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N43404 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the person (the airport manager) walking on the taxiway and the inadequate visual lookout by the airport manager. A factor was the airport manager's diverted attention to the aircraft accident.
- [NTSB FTW99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA136.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N9009W · Substantial damage
  > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the short runway, the tall grass, and the tree.
- [NTSB FTW98LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA415.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N83894 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with deer during the landing roll. Factors were the dark night light condition and the separation of the lower strut assembly from the right main landing gear, on the subsequent flight.
- [NTSB FTW98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA255.md): Cessna 150L · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N19271 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway/landing area. A factor was the lack of visual runway cues available to the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA149.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N730C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the golf cart's driver to shutdown the engine and set the parking brake before exiting, which resulted in an unmanned runaway cart.
- [NTSB FTW98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA114.md): Cessna 500 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N9AX · Substantial damage
  > the entrance of deer onto the runway, which resulted in an unavoidable impact. Darknes was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA287.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Arthur City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N7014P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors were the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA176.md): Lockheed P-38L · Galveston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N9005R · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft clearance from the ground vehicle.
- [NTSB FTW97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA060.md): Mooney M-20G · Saginaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the vehicle's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiing airplane. A factor was the dark night light condition which resulted in the driver's delayed visual identification of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA054.md): Let L23 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1996 · N290SB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during the landing approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the high obstructions (power lines), and subsequent tailwind during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA025.md): Beech S35 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N881T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB FTW96LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N6634J · Substantial damage
  > inadequate instruction by the flight instructor (CFI), and his inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's failure to understand or select the normal (hand) brakes.
- [NTSB FTW96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1996 · N41381 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a deer on the runway during landing. A factor was the bush that the airplane collided with during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA074.md): Beech 200 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N231RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision, while evading law enforcement personnel during an illegal/unauthorized operation.
- [NTSB FTW95LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA362.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N3169U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA250.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N6542F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain runway alignment. Factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA209.md): Purdy HP-18 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N15DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight planning/decision. The lack of thermal lift was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA140.md): Beecher Polliwagen PW-1 · New Waverly, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N192EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were his failure to obtain engine performance data, the resulting improper red line marking on the tachometer, and the improper adjustment of the propeller.
- [NTSB FTW95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA137.md): Cessna 140 · Fentress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N76981 · Substantial damage
  > The sudden movement of an animal into the path of the aircraft during takeoff roll. Factors were the inability of the pilot to establish a visual lookout down the runway due to the runway's 'crowned' midpoint.
- [NTSB FTW95IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA053.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N14336 · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to follow the taxi checklist resulting in the hydraulic pumps not being turned on.
- [NTSB FTW94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N9687W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine, prior to landing at the airport, that the runway length would be inadequate for a safe takeoff, and his subsequent failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended short-field takeoff procedures. Factors in the accident were:…
- [NTSB FTW93LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA265.md): Pitts S1-T · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N7FD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain visual lookout by the pilots in command of both aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA218.md): Piper PA-28-161 · League City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N3079M · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the driver of the vehicle. A factor was the driver of the vehicle becoming inadvertently lost.
- [NTSB FTW93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA140.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Palacios, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N2880Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden culvert.
- [NTSB FTW93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA020.md): British Aerospace 3100 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N404AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance. The congested ramp was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA019.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · XAAMF · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle operator's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB DEN93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N3501E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N910E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW92LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA229.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N2141T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the hole. Factors were the lack of markings and the poor maintenance of the taxiway and runway.
- [NTSB FTW92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA153.md): Pokorney Smith Mini DSA-1 · Groom, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N2MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the unsuitable landing area. Factors were the weather condition and the road sign.
- [NTSB FTW92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA131.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1992 · N1518V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane delayed compensation for turbulence. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA005.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N952R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the wing tip clearance. A factor was the failure of the maintenance personnel to follow procedures and directives pertaining to taxiway and ramp clearance.
- [NTSB FTW91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA137.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N491AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain of the other aircraft misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the standing commuter airplane. A factor was the failure by the second pilot of the other airplane to identify a hazardous condition.
- [NTSB FTW91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA101.md): Republic RC-3 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N6441K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures. A factor was the pilot's lack of expereince in seaplanes.
- [NTSB FTW90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N76728 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in a failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the ryan ST-3KR pilot to make traffic advizories while entering the…

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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" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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