# NTSB investigations, TX: Miscellaneous/other 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB DFW06CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA064.md): Wsk-Pzl Warzawaokecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Comstock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2006 · N192D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation leading to him becoming lost. Contributing factors were the unfavorable winds and the lack of suitable terrain for a precautionary landing. - [NTSB DFW06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA024.md): Boeing 727-225 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N679MG · No damage > The captain's improper decision to maneuver a transport category airplane in a confined and unapproved area with engine thrust, which resulted in ground damage and personal injury to an individual. - [NTSB DFW05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA047.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N506MJ · No damage > The failure of an air conditioning pack, which resulted in a haze filling the cabin. A contributing factor was the failure of the passenger to follow evacuation instructions. - [NTSB FTW04CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA205.md): Cessna 172N · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N4865G · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented. - [NTSB FTW04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA026.md): Cessna 172N · La Grange, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N739YK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly navigate during the day VFR cross-country flight, which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented. - [NTSB FTW03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N4794P · No damage > The dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student. - [NTSB FTW02LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA255.md): Cessna 182P · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N41CW · Substantial damage > The pilot's physical impairment due to a previous head injury which resulted in his becoming disoriented. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA088.md): Fokker F-28 MK-100 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2002 · N1425A · Substantial damage > The ground crew inadvertent application of deicing fluid in the auxiliary power unit resulting in an overspeed and turbine wheel burst. A contributing factor was the gusty wind. - [NTSB FTW01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA090.md): Mooney M20J · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N4498H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door. - [NTSB FTW01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA086.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2001 · N121CC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resuted in the main rotor contacting the tail during landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA069.md): Cessna 310Q · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N310GG · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the open cabin door. - [NTSB FTW00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA017.md): Wright Avid Flyer Mark IV · Seabrook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N583AF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a downwind landing. Factors were his improper weather evaluation, the prevailing tailwind, and the engine vibration. - [NTSB FTW99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2699M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the noise heard by the pilot that resulted in his decision to execute a precautionary landing. - [NTSB FTW99IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99IA024.md): Piper PA-23-235 · Mineral Wells, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1998 · N4927P · No damage > The pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease. - [NTSB FTW99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA062.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N527SS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist and secure the canopy, which resulted in the canopy separating from the airplane during takeoff initial climb. A factor was the pilot's failure to detect the canopy warning light prior to takeoff. - [NTSB FTW98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA301.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N103GG · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow procedures in securing the rear canopy, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight. - [NTSB FTW98IA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA196.md): Douglas DC-8-51 · Brownsville, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1998 · N507DC · No damage > The flightcrew experienced physical impairment resulting from an accumulation in the cockpit of carbon dioxide fumes produced by dry ice, a hazardous material, carried in the main cargo compartment. - [NTSB FTW97IA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA187.md): Boeing 737-524 · Corpus Christi, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N16618 · No damage > The flightcrew's inadequate in-flight planning and decision, and their failure to refer to the navaids needed for the instrument approach procedure. A factor was the lack of a minimum safe altitude warning from approach control. - [NTSB FTW96FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA143.md): Cessna 150 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N66362 · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the student pilot, and his failure to take adequate remedial action after becoming lost and encountering a low fuel situation, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing at night.… - [NTSB FTW96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA086.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N5505W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down. - [NTSB FTW95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA167.md): Boeing 757-223 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N683A · No damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to set the parking brake. - [NTSB FTW95IA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA148.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Abilene, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N5342L · No damage > Incapacitation of the first officer due to a heart attack. - [NTSB FTW95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA103.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N71SW · No damage > The flight attendants' lack of supervision of deplaning passengers. A factor was lack of supervision by accident victims mother. - [NTSB FTW94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA056.md): Beech 35 · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damage > Was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB FTW93IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA064.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC9-82 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1993 · N7532A · No damage > The inaccurate safety advisory provided by the tower operator. A factor was the emergency evacuation - [NTSB FTW93IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA048.md): Embraer EMB-120RT · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N16729 · No damage > The assigned mechanic's failure to reinstall the attachment screws and the quality inspector's inadequate inspection of the completed work. A factor was the complacency of the maintenance personnel. - [NTSB FTW93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA001.md): Beech D18S · Brookston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N90460 · Substantial damage > Smoke trailing from the left engine for an undetermined reason(s). Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain conditions. - [NTSB FTW91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA161.md): Barnes AX 7 · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1991 · N5182U · No damage > The crewmembers improper posture during landing which led to a serious injury. - [NTSB FTW91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA110.md): Beech B19 · Addison, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N18989 · Substantial damage > Entry door opening in flight, inadequate emergency procedures published by the manufacturer, and poor emergency training by the student's instructor. Factors were inadequate design/installation of the door locking mechanism, deteriorated airplane performance,… - [NTSB FTW91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA048.md): Bell 206B II · High Island, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N59491 · Substantial damage > For occurrence #1 - inadequate supervision by the operator in launching a hazardous mission without an adequate sling/harness, the pilot's poor judgement in accepting and continuing the mission into low light conditions, and the crewmember's inadvertent… - [NTSB FTW90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA133.md): Bell 206B · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N3894L · No damage > The lineman/flight crewman not following procedures. - [NTSB FTW89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA086.md): Beech V35B · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N17513 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures and directives for the attempted operation. A factor was the undetermined status of the magnetos. - [NTSB FTW89DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPA01.md): Shannon J-BIRD · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 1, 1988 · N151JS · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd he was making a high speed taxi test of his gyroplane after installation of a different eng & prop. He said the gyroplane enctrd a bump on the rwy which caused it to become airborne at about 35 mph (takeoff speed was 45 mph). He added power to… - [NTSB FTW88DRG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRG11.md): Enstrom F28A · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N9087 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he had accomplished a max-performance takeoff, cleared an obstacle, and when he attempted forward flight, the main rotor RPM decreased. He stated he was unable to recover the RPM and maintain altitude so he selected a landing area. Due… - [NTSB FTW88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA050.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1988 · N142AA · No damage > Unexpected opening of the IL door, which caught the passenger between it and the bulkhead as the door moved inward and upward. A secondary cause was the failure of the flight attendants to follow company procedures requiring them to guard all entry doors… - [NTSB FTW86LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA132.md): Boeing 727-200 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · XAMXG · No damage > The aircraft was in smooth air and in straight and level flight. The 'fasten seat belt' sign was illuminated. A male passenger went to the forward lavatory and fell, injuring his head and back. The floor was dry and there was no loose or torn carpet ot other… - [NTSB LAX86MA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86MA268.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1986 · N5796T · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that while apchg an oil drilling platform for a lndg, he observed the main rotor blades go out of track about 8 to 10 inches. He also rprtd the helicopter developed a 1:1 vertical vibration. Drg the lndg, the helicopter entered into ground… - [NTSB FTW86FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA066.md): Grumman G164A · Hankamer, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N8751H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Two Grumman ag cats operated by the same air service collided in mid air. The accident occurred as one was departing and the other was returning to a temporary air strip adjacent to the fields they were fertilizing. Witnesses indicated that both pilot… - [NTSB FTW85IA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85IA341.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Abilene, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1985 · N112AA · Minor damage > Aa DC-10 enroute el paso, TX. To dfw arprt TX. Had fire warning #3 eng. Crew performed emerg. Proc. But lite remained on. Crew made emergency landing dyess afb Abilene, TX. Pax emer evac left side of a/c. aft slide L4 deflated during evac 1 pax received minor… - [NTSB FTW85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA046.md): Reed Bandit 1 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1984 · N51957 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The homebuilt acft, N52957, was observed to land hard, collapse the landing gear & slide into N3376V holding short of the rwy at an intersecting taxiway. - [NTSB FTW84LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA327.md): Piper J3C-65 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N38279 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that after takeoff he did 3 touch and go landing then started a series of stalls. After entry into a cross-control spin to the left, he found that he could not apply enough right pedal to recover. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the… - [NTSB FTW84LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA254.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N3610R · No damage > During a pre-flt breifing, the wind was reported to be from 280 deg at 6 to 12 KTS. At launch time, the plt estimated the wind was blowing at 7 KTS. He took off at 0720 CDT without difficulty & climbed to about 1000 ft AGL. Aprx 1 hr after taking off, the plt… - [NTSB FTW84LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA099.md): Hiller UH-12C · Imperial, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1983 · N63MC · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was in cruise flt at 300 ft AGL, a sudden violent shudder went thru the whole helicopter, then the shudder stopped. He noted no change in the flit characteristics or eng power. The plt elected to make a precautionary landing by… - [NTSB FTW83LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA350.md): Hughes 369D · Kemah, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1983 · N1109 · No damage > The plt had landed in a restaurant parking lot. When he was informed that a local ordinance had been passed prohibiting helicopter operations from restaurant parking lots & that the police had been called, he prepared to takeoff. As the plt was preparing to… - [NTSB FTW83LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA049.md): Cessna 150H · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1982 · N6718S · Destroyed > Pilot hand propped engine with aircraft cockpit unattended. Aircraft started taxiing and collided with another unattended aircraft parked on the ramp. - [NTSB FTW83LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA033.md): Boeing 737-200 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1982 · N55SW · No damage > The pilot penetrated the top of a cumulus cloud while climbing from 18000 to 20000 feet. A sharp jolt was felt and turbulence continued for 3-4 seconds. A stewardess fell and broke her ankle. - [NTSB FTW82DA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA264.md): Glassflugel 604 · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N604VP · Substantial damage > The pilot accidently released the tow line at about 50 feet AGL when his parachute caught on the tow release handle. In attempting to turn to the runway, he dragged a wing. The glider fuselage broke aft of the cockpit. - [NTSB FTW82DA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA183.md): Champion 7EC · Southlake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N7477B · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the private pilot sitting in the front seat, thought the cowling was loose. The pilot informed the owner and commercial pilot in the rear seat who took control and decided to return to the airport. The pilot landed short of the runway and the… - [NTSB FTW82DA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA163.md): Cessna TU-206A · Rachal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N4955F · Substantial damage > The aircraft wreckage was found by a rancher on may 1, 1982. The date of accident and circumstances could not be determined. The accident reporting forms sent to the registered owner were returned undelivered. Dea found 340 lb. Of marijuana on board the… ## 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" = 430) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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