# NTSB investigations, TX

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN22LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA156.md): Cessna 172N · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2022 · N733KP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA150.md): Sparrow Hawk III · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2022 · N430HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.
- [NTSB CEN22LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA155.md): Cessna 172K · Plains, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2022 · N7199G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA149.md): Cessna 208B · Grapevine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2022 · N78SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN22LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA134.md): Cessna 208B · Campbellton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2022 · N108RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA133.md): Kitfox 4-1200 · Woodstock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2022 · N494KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA127.md): Quad City Challenger II · Mountain Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2022 · N438RN · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN22LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA123.md): Pitts S-1T · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2022 · N731FL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly connect the throttle cable, which led to the pilot’s inability to control engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s misjudgment of the headwind during the forced…
- [NTSB CEN22LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA118.md): Mooney M20J · Katy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2022 · N201VZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on the final approach segment of the traffic pattern in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA125.md): Cessna 150L · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2022 · N11373 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot accidentally pulling the mixture control in the landing pattern which resulted in a loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA106.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2022 · N5300 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.
- [NTSB CEN22LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA104.md): Beech V35B · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2022 · N3735B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing with gusty wind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA101.md): North American AT-6C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2022 · N16JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2022 · N6916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a descent that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA105.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2022 · N646CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a gusting crosswind that resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA097.md): Aviat A-1B · Matagorda Island, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2022 · N188DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an intentional off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA094.md): Cessna 182C · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N8816T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8591W · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA086.md): Bell 206B · Livingston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8AU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the yaw control capability of the helicopter for the flight conditions, resulting in a non-mechanical loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN22LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA088.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Rainbow, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N64602 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to conduct an intentional low altitude flight which resulted in a collision with wires and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA081.md): Cessna 208 · Fulshear, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2021 · N1116N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The limitations of the see-and-avoid concept as a method for self-separation of aircraft, which resulted in an inflight collision. Contributing to the accident was the absence of collision avoidance technology on both aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN22LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA083.md): Piper PA-30 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2021 · N19VS · Substantial damage
  > The instructed pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing resulting in a wheels up landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA078.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N862YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper placement of the throttle during the initial practice power-on recovery autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA077.md): Hughes 269A · Crowley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2021 · N8827F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during hover, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action that resulted in an emergency landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA076.md): Aviat A-1A · St. Jo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N111XJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N7157W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to go-around during the unstable visual approach, which resulted in a bounced touchdown near the end of the runway and the subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA068.md): CHR International Safari 400 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N666JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not remove the cyclic control lock during preflight, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial hover.
- [NTSB CEN22FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA067.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N3865K · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN22LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA071.md): Vans RV8 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2021 · N421RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management that resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA059.md): Beech A36 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2021 · N8038Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the reason for which could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA061.md): Experimental Nieuport-12 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 1, 2021 · N12GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a high-speed taxi operation and subsequent collision with terrain during the inadvertent flight.
- [NTSB CEN22LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA057.md): Leonardo AW169 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N307TC · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter’s impact with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN22LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA040.md): Beech 23 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N8701M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the missing placard showing the usable fuel quantity.
- [NTSB CEN22LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA039.md): Beech A36TC · Rockport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N1805D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN22LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA034.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Fort Davis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2021 · N3027W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter of a downdraft from which there was insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN22LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA033.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2021 · N7198A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with ‘settling with power’ while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a rapid descent and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA036.md): Cessna 177 · Hudson Oaks, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N29615 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing was the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN22LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Cresson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N46370 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA027.md): Bellanca 7ECA · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2021 · N86612 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor float assembly.
- [NTSB CEN22LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA018.md): Cessna 210 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2021 · N1235U · Substantial damage
  > A temporary loss of engine power during the takeoff due to a damaged fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and a runway excursion. The source of the damage to the fuel pump could not be determined.
- [NTSB DCA22MA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22MA009.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87 (MD-87) · Brookshire, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Oct 19, 2021 · N987AK · Destroyed
  > The jammed condition of both elevators, which resulted from exposure to localized, dynamic high wind while the airplane was parked and prevented the airplane from rotating during the takeoff roll. Also causal was the failure of Everts Air Cargo, the pilots’…
- [NTSB CEN22LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA015.md): Zuber Thomas P Zuber Super Drifter · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N70TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor airspeed during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the water.
- [NTSB CEN22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA008.md): Sea & Sky Krucker Cygnet · Point Venture, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N38AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt pitch up maneuver in response to the localized wind conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB CEN22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA005.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2021 · N7117K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA003.md): Boeing PT-17 · Winnie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N4106Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.
- [NTSB CEN22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA002.md): Beech B23 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N6996Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA460.md): Cessna P210N · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N4614K · Substantial damage
  > A faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during rollout.
- [NTSB CEN21LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA458.md): Cessna 182E · Troup, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N3293Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resulted an overrun and impact with a fence and trees.
- [NTSB CEN21LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA447.md): Morgan Sport Copter Vortex · Kingsland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2021 · N924WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with a lake.
- [NTSB CEN21LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA468.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N2468W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn to final approach resulting in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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