# NTSB investigations, TX: On ground/water encounter 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 DFW08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA048.md): Portman RV-7A · ELmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N131RV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the mound/uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB DFW07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA174.md): Cessna A188B · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N9298R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA111.md): Bell 206B · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N905WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of dynamic rollover while attempting to takeoff. Facrots were the landing skid becoming snagged and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA206.md): Beech B200 · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2006 · N944C · Substantial damage
  > The collision with an unmarked pothole in the taxiway while taxiing for departure. A contributing factor was the obscuration by water.
- [NTSB DFW06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA009.md): Vans RV7A · Reklaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N555YF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear assembly for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW04CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA233.md): Senior Aero Sport D-260 · Mc Kinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N89JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain proper alignment with the runway centerline during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA169.md): Kilishek RV-8 · Crawford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N888GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional ground looping of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in an improper selection of a touchdown point.
- [NTSB FTW03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA119.md): Cessna 150 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N8994U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA219.md): Schempp-Hirth K.G. Nimbus-2C · Briggs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N141SF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the high grass during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N21799 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the loose gravel.
- [NTSB FTW02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA114.md): McClung Starduster SA-1 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N2XM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent use of unsuitable taxi terrain, which resulted in an encounter with a ditch while taxing from landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N60TT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to set the parking brake before exiting the aircraft to remove the wheel chocks.
- [NTSB FTW99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA246.md): Cessna 170A · Brady, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N3865V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a dirt bank.
- [NTSB FTW99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA146.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palacios, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N9670P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. A factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA035.md): Pilatus PC-6 · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1997 · N19TX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor relating to the accident was: the uneven terrain (with swales) at the edge of the landing area.
- [NTSB FTW98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA025.md): Beech A36TC · Stratford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N42AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath with the airplane resulting in the airplane not touching down at the proper touchdown point on the runway. A factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB FTW97LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA333.md): Cessna 152 · Zavalla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N89268 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, becoming lost/disoriented during the flight, and selection of unsuitable terrain for an emergency/precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the hazy weather condition, and rough terrain in the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA288.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Briggs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N37VV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the high vegetation on the side of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA235.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N8326S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. A factor was the dirt bank (terrace).
- [NTSB FTW97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA081.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-320 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1997 · N14829 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the proper taxi route while taxiing back to the terminal. A factor was the glare radiating from the airport's terminal area.
- [NTSB FTW96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N9840T · Substantial damage
  > Deer running onto the runway as the student pilot was landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the soft terrain that was encountered as the pilot was maneuvering to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB FTW95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA291.md): Quicksilver Mxlr II · Borger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff and failure to maintain flying speed. The soft, uneven terrain and tall grass were factors.
- [NTSB FTW95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA059.md): Beech V35 · Village Mills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1994 · N4855J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA143.md): Cessna 140 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2302N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper selection of the strip between the two runways. Factors were the pilot not being familiar with the airstrip and the soft, wet terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA128.md): Forney F-1 · Mason, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N3009G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in proceeding to a suitable alternate when his fuel state became questionable and his subsequent loss of control during the off airport precautionary landing. A factor was the gusty wind conditions on landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA117.md): Thorp T-18CW · Wimberley, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N83MK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport personnel to maintain the airstrip in an operable condition and the pilots failure to maintain runway alignment on touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA009.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N30263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the taxi during dark night conditions without taxiway lights, an operable landing light or, assistance from airport personnel.
- [NTSB FTW89DRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG04.md): Schweizer G-164B · Austwell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N7501Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area (terrain). High vegetation and rough terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA123.md): Piper PA-28R · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N15250 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the taxiway, which was inadequately maintained.
- [NTSB FTW89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA101.md): Cessna 206D · Saint Jo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N72279 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff from a field that was not suitable for such purpose.
- [NTSB FTW88DPA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPA06.md): Cessna 150K · Whitney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N2550Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot decided to make a touch and go landing before flying to another airport. The airplane touched down more than 1000 feet down the 2000 foot runway, went off the end and 300 feet beyond the end before hitting a dirt bank and nosing over to the…
- [NTSB FTW88DRA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRA08.md): Grumman G-164 · Palacios, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N8150K · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that following a normal landing, he applied too much brake, causing the wheels to lock up. This, in turn, caused dead grass and mud to accumulate in front of the wheels. The acft subsequently flipped over and slid to a stop inverted.
- [NTSB FTW88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA010.md): Cessna 150L · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1987 · N17176 · Substantial damage
  > While rtrng fm a x-country, the student bcm disoriented & reqd assistance. Redbird twr ctlr adzd dallas-ft worth TRACON that the plt was lost & needed a beacon identification. A few min later, the acft's location was determined & the ctlr at redbird relayed a…
- [NTSB FTW87LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA158.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N8274U · Substantial damage
  > The plt had lndd on an abandoned airstrip & was attempting to takeoff again. He stated that due to birds on the rwy, he deviated to the left to avoid a bird strike. Subsequently, the landing gear collided with a chunk of raised concrete which was hidden by…
- [NTSB FTW87LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA062.md): Cessna 210 · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1987 · N61BC · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, the aircraft made a normal landing, but was substantially damaged when the aircraft contacted a ditch cut across the airstrip, causing the aircraft to nose over inverted.
- [NTSB FTW86LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA150.md): Cessna U206F · Matagorda Is., TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N147ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was making a beach landing when the nose wheel struck an object in the sand, causing the nose wheel to collapse and the aircraft to nose over into an inverted position.
- [NTSB FTW86LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA140.md): American AA-1 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1986 · N5753L · Destroyed
  > The pilot took off during darkness on an early morning flt & arrived at the destn arpt prior to sunrise. He was unable to activate the rwy lights, but since the ground features could be seen, he elected to land. During the landing, the acft touched down…
- [NTSB FTW86LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA129.md): Cessna 182C · Decker'S Island, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N8654T · Substantial damage
  > During a beach take-off run of approximately 200 feet, the aircraft nose wheel sunk into the soft sand. The pilot tried to add power and pull the column back, however the aircraft nosed over into an inverted position.
- [NTSB FTW86LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA052.md): Luscombe 8A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N71611 · Substantial damage
  > A flight instructor was showing his student how to takeoff from a crass strip when he noticed another aircraft taking off on an intersecting runway. He elected to abort the takeoff, and the aircraft collided with a ditch, damaging the main gear, left wing and…
- [NTSB FTW85LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA327.md): Cessna 150M · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N714AE · Substantial damage
  > The plt was advised that he was cleared for an intersection takeoff on rwy 17R. After his run up, the plt attempted a night takeoff to the north on an unlighted taxiway that ran parallel to the active runway. Controllers advised the pilot to abort, which he…
- [NTSB FTW85LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA280.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N8473X · Substantial damage
  > Plt was taxiing to parking ramp/hangar after landing and following lineman's signals. He turned off the angling taxiway too soon and the nose and right main gears fell into a hole/low area off the edge of the taxiway. The propeller and right wing struck the…
- [NTSB FTW85LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA225.md): Cessna 150M · Moran, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1985 · N63613 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt attempted to make a precautionary landing due to his immediate need to use the bathroom. There were no acft problems involved. The student used 'soft field landing' techniques and touched down on soft ground for an off arpt landing. When the…
- [NTSB FTW84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA211.md): Beech 35-C33 · Roundup, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1984 · N6101V · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated after the accident that during the takeoff run the acft would not accelerate beyond 60 KTS. The plt aborted the takeoff and steered the acft into tall grass off the left side of the rwy in an effort to slow the acft at a faster rate. During the…
- [NTSB FTW84LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA149.md): Cessna 150M · Boy'S Ranch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1984 · N150N · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was attempting to land on a freshly graded road. Shortly after touchdown the nose wheel hit a large rock and sheared off.
- [NTSB FTW84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N5764F · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that while he was taxiing, after landing, he was focusing his attention on the radio, on the right side of the instrument panel, when the acft rolled off the rwy & into a ditch. During the occurrence, the nosewheel collapsed & the right wing…
- [NTSB FTW84LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA054.md): Cessna 182A · Sunsett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N4829D · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff toward the sun on rwy 21 of the private strip, the plt allowed the acft to drift off the left side of the rwy. It then encountered an area of soft, sandy soil & nosed over. The plt stated that due sun glare off the windshield, he had difficulty…
- [NTSB FTW84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA039.md): Cessna 172 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N75794 · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was taxiing towards the rwy at dusk to depart, the right wing tip of the acft hit the windshield of a parked fuel truck.
- [NTSB FTW83LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA442.md): Piper PA-31T · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N2340X · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with gravel on an unlighted closed rwy. The rwy was notamed as closed. The plt had been to the arpt earlier in the day and was aware of construction in progress. The plt has not filed an accident report.
- [NTSB FTW83LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA443.md): Cessna 177RGII · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N53070 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collided with a ditch while taxiing to the ramp following a night landing. The taxiway was unlighted & the plt stated the he 'simply turned too short onto the main taxiway.' Damage was limited to the left wing.
- [NTSB FTW83LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA347.md): Cessna T210N · Plains, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N1753U · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the plt determined that rwy 26 was the only open rwy. He made a short field apch. However before landing, he did not realize there was a mound of dirt across the rwy where it intersected with rwy 17/35, which was closed. While on the landing…

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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" = 320)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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