# 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 CEN12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA081.md): Fenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA085.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N26067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA061.md): Cessna 401A · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA079.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · College Station, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N8188R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power from both engines, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate pre-flight preparation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA051.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N711W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [NTSB CEN12FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA037.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Carrollton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2011 · N227TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA026.md): Jantzen Evans VP · Terrell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N331EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not determine whether the airplane’s climb performance would be sufficient to clear obstacles before initiating take off.
- [NTSB CEN12CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA031.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N10375 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent entry into ground resonance after a hovering autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA006.md): Cessna 210A · Wolfe City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N9448X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN12TA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA004.md): Eurocopter EC120B · McAllen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N3925A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective while landing, which resulted in an unrecoverable forward pitching moment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision not to go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11CA664](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA664.md): Boeing E75 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA657](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA657.md): Cessna P210N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2011 · N4867K · Substantial damage
  > The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11LA658](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA658.md): Mark Divita RV-8 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N98D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailwheel to remain locked during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA655.md): Beech B90 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB CEN11LA646](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA646.md): Bell 206B · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N3181J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA633](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA633.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Damon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N742LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA684](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA684.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N242BC · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA670](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA670.md): Cessna 140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N76521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA688](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA688.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N8617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA627.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N99FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA558.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N8076J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN11LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA556.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA574.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N46TB · Substantial damage
  > The explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.
- [NTSB CEN11LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA568.md): Quad City Challenger · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N979JP · Substantial damage
  > The leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA578.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Fabens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N53473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the high density altitude takeoff with reduced engine power and his decision to initiate a turn back to the runway with insufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA577.md): Cessna 400 · Eastland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N2515G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation..
- [NTSB CEN11LA672](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA672.md): Porbeck John M Slipstream Genesis · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N53QB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and attitude during a turn toward downwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the experimental airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA671](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA671.md): Fisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N7167S · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA573.md): Stevens R P/Mccright D W Vans RV-6 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N16DD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.
- [NTSB CEN11LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA571.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N10119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid power lines during a precautionary landing, which resulted an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the fluctuating engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN11CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA564.md): Beech 35-C33 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2011 · N12CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing with a tailwind due to his misinterpretation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA555.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N7689W · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN11LA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA552.md): Cessna T210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N829MB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA548.md): Piper PA-18A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N150CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA530.md): Christiansen Don E Do RV-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N114DC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA583.md): Mooney M20K · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N1149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA504.md): Quasar Acft 214SL · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N89QL · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak in the engine compartment, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB CEN11CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA503.md): Aero Commander 100 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N3656X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN11LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA483.md): Mooney M20S · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N442PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN11CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA461.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N5621P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA445.md): Skytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N5358Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.
- [NTSB CEN11FA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA443.md): Koen Lancair Laser IV-P · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N11001 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.
- [NTSB CEN11CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA442.md): Schweizer 269C · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N72DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA450.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N79RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA440.md): Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · Stonewall, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2011 · N533BG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during an off-field landing in gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA449.md): Abbey Victor RV9-A · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N59VA · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA439.md): Barker A E B-2 · Sisterdale, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N6917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN11CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA427.md): Mooney M20E · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N55FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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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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