# 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. Page 2 of 247 · 12,312 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN26LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA188.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N6915Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the main landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during the approach. - [NTSB CEN26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA187.md): Cessna 172S · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 13, 2026 · N2134M · Substantial damage > On May 13, 2026, about 1815 central daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N2134M, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Denton, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB CEN26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA185.md): Bell 407 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N652AE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness and clearance from the helipad surveillance camera during liftoff. - [NTSB CEN26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA182.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2026 · N55732 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a crosswind. - [NTSB CEN26LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA177.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2026 · N422TW · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff resulting in a collision with a building during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN26FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA174.md): Cessna 421 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 1, 2026 · N291AN · Destroyed > On April 30, 2026, about 2303 central daylight time, a Cessna 421C airplane, N291AN, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wimberley, Texas. The private pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the… - [NTSB CEN26LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA171.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2026 · N269JJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB CEN26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA168.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Mount Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N445JS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm during a low-level turn, which resulted in the main rotor rpm drooping, a loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery, and a subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN26LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA164.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 14, 2026 · N317HM · Destroyed > On April 13, 2026, about 19:19 central daylight time, a Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 airplane, N317HM was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN26LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA161.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2026 · N249CT · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear weldment that resulted in separation of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB CEN26LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA159.md): Piper PA46 · Burke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2026 · N95AG · Substantial damage > The airplane’s encounter with unexpected low-level wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard impact with the runway. - [NTSB CEN26LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA157.md): Cessna 182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2026 · N6569M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN26LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA153.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N4059A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the hover taxi. - [NTSB CEN26LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA149.md): Piper PA28 · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 26, 2026 · N1653J · Substantial damage > On March 26, 2026, about 0720 central daylight time, a Piper PA28-140 airplane, N1653J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code… - [NTSB CEN26LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA148.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Stonewall, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 24, 2026 · N233JD · Substantial damage > On March 24, 2026, about 0930 central daylight time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, N233JD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Stonewall, Texas. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The helicopter was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA145.md): Classic Waco YMF · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2026 · N43000 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility. - [NTSB CEN26LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA143.md): Cessna 172P · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 20, 2026 · N65614 · Substantial damage > On March 20, 2026, about 1415 central daylight time, a Cessna 172P airplane, N65614, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Denton, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the pilot-rated sensor operator sustained serious… - [NTSB CEN26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA144.md): Mooney M20 · Northlake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2026 · N1374W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN26LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2026 · N7080T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA018.md): Bell Textron Canada 505 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 8, 2026 · N911FW · Substantial damage > On March 7, 2026, at 2210 Central daylight time, a Bell Textron 505 helicopter, N911FW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot and crew member were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB CEN26LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA137.md): Piper PA-12 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 7, 2026 · N2511M · Substantial damage > On March 7, 2026, about 1323 central standard time, a Piper PA-12, N2511M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lockhart, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2026 · N3695Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing. - [NTSB CEN26LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA129.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-77 · East Mountain, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Feb 28, 2026 · N699DF · Substantial damage - [NTSB DCA26LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA142.md): Boeing 787 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2026 · JA873A · Substantial damage > The captain’s inadvertent activation of the takeoff/go around switch at touchdown that caused an increase in the airplane pitch attitude that was not corrected before the lower fuselage contacted the runway. - [NTSB CEN26LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA120.md): Vans RV8 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2026 · N2EQ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll with a crosswind. - [NTSB CEN26LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA119.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Graford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2026 · N940BH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient rotor speed during a practice autorotation to soft terrain which resulted in a loss of control and roll over. - [NTSB CEN26FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA114.md): Beech A36 · Murchison, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 11, 2026 · N3215U · Substantial damage > On February 11, 2026, about 1726 central standard time, a Beech A36 airplane, N3215U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Murchison, Texas. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN26LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA110.md): Glasair GlaStar · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 7, 2026 · N789BM · Substantial damage > On February 6, 2026, about 1810 central standard time, an experimental Glasair GlaStar airplane, N789BM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Beaumont, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB CEN26LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA112.md): Socata TBM 700 · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2026 · N313BP · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN26LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA103.md): Beech V35B · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 1, 2026 · N95AB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > On February 1, 2026, about 1430 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N9AB, and a Piper PA28-140, N6780W, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. None of the occupants, 2 in each airplane, were injured. Both… - [NTSB CEN26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA105.md): Cessna 441 · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2026 · N441EC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff due to a flat nose wheel tire which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue which delayed the rejected takeoff. - [NTSB DCA26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA104.md): Martin/General Dynamics WB-57F · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jan 27, 2026 · N927NA · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN26LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA097.md): Quicksilver II · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 20, 2026 · N4NH · Substantial damage > On January 20,2026, 1658 central standard time, a Quicksilver II, N4NH, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, DWH, in Spring, Texas. The pilot, sole occupant, sustained no injuries. The… - [NTSB CEN26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA096.md): Honda HA-420 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 16, 2026 · N949LL · Substantial damage > On January 16, 2026, at 1154 central standard time, a Honda HA-420 airplane, N949LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas. The airline transport pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated… - [NTSB CEN26LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA091.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2026 · N8213R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper judgement to relinquish his pilot responsibilities to the passenger with the engine operating, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with a parked vehicle. - [NTSB CEN26LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA088.md): Aeronca 7AC · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2026 · N85018 · Substantial damage > The unsecured cup holder that restricted left rudder pedal movement, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB CEN26FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA086.md): Beech A36 · Sabine Pass, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 8, 2026 · N5677X · Substantial damage > On January 8, 2026, about 1431 central standard time, a Beech A36 airplane, N5677X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sabine Pass, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title… - [NTSB CEN26LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA092.md): Cessna 172 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 7, 2026 · N5136E · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the elevator trim for the takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist. - [NTSB CEN26LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA079.md): Canard Aero SW-51 Mustang · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 5, 2026 · N351MT · Substantial damage > On January 5, 2026, about 1545 central standard time, a Canard Aero LLC (Scalewings) SW-51 Mustang, N351MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA078.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sealy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2026 · N8877D · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN26LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA077.md): Beech B35 · La Casa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2026 · N5174C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, leading to an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees. - [NTSB CEN26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA076.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2025 · N559TX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence. - [NTSB CEN26FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA071.md): Lancair Legacy · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 30, 2025 · N618AM · Destroyed > On December 30, 2025, about 1623 central standard time, a Lancair Legacy RG airplane, N618AM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2025 · N172BX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination. - [NTSB CEN26LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA082.md): Wag Aero Cuby · Wimberley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 26, 2025 · N437WT · Substantial damage > On December 26, 2025, about 1630 central standard time, a Wag Aero Cuby airplane, N437WT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wimberley, Texas. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal… - [NTSB WPR26FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA067.md): Beechcraft B300 · Galveston, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 22, 2025 · ANX1209 · Destroyed > On December 22, 2025, about 1505 central standard time, a Beechcraft B300, ANX1209, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Galveston, Texas. The pilot, co-pilot, two flight crew, two passengers were fatally injured and two… - [NTSB CEN26LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA070.md): Glynn RS-3 · Crabapple, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N3012G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence cable guy-line during low-level maneuvering over a river. - [NTSB CEN26LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA069.md): Cessna 172D · Post, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N2536U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see the blockage in the fuel tank vent tube during the preflight inspection which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the deterioration of the right fuel cap vent to the point… - [NTSB CEN26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA065.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N505TZ · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN26LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA072.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 18, 2025 · N53KH · Substantial damage > On December 18, 2025, about 1255 central standard time, a Cirrus SR22T, N53KH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Muleshoe, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TX&page=3 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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