# 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 CEN10CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA541.md): Aerolite Bearcat · Mineola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the oil injection pump resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10IA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA535.md): Embraer 500 · Brenham, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N226CP · Minor damage
  > The pilots’ decision to depart with a known failed brake control unit.
- [NTSB CEN10CA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA536.md): Cessna A188B · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N731PQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed action to arrest the airplane’s descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA503.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N4530L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the torque sensor bearing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA502.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Porter, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N8154M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN10CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA499.md): Cessna 182P · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N1289S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA495.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N710RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA490.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N106LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control on landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN10LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA489.md): Meyers Industries 200C · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N189M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA478.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N85065 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank.
- [NTSB CEN10CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA466.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Pettus, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N792SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine running.
- [NTSB CEN10LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA459.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Batesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N7470C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both glider pilots' inability to see and avoid the other resulting in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB CEN10LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA457.md): Cessna 180B · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N5177E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10IA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA453.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Mount Pleasant, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4184X · No damage
  > The failure of an aileron control cable due to a seized idler pulley bearing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA455.md): Garlick OH-58A · Kountze, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N305SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA448.md): American Champion Aircraft Cor 7GCBC · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N5027G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incapacitation due to preexisting but unrecognized coronary disease, and the student pilot’s distraction and inability to recover the airplane from a stall/spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA456.md): Lindstrand 69A · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N96LN · Substantial damage
  > The the pilot's inadvertent movement of the burner assembly off center resulting in an in-flight fire of the skirt and envelope of the balloon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted to venting the envelope to avoid an obstacle…
- [NTSB CEN10CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA454.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2010 · N57706 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a signpost during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA425.md): Smith Aerostar · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N601AT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident were the critical fuel placards that were difficult to see due to the airplane's paint scheme.
- [NTSB CEN10LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA409.md): Davis John TR-4 · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N767GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA416.md): Piper J3C-65 · Krum, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N35645 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA392.md): Beech 35C33 · Tolar, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N5827S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at night over a rural area, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA403.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Hutto, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2010 · N5453U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify his fuel quantity prior to the flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA389.md): Cessna 210 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2010 · N2157S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic fluid line, which caused a loss of hydraulic pressure to the landing gear extension system and resulted in the partial collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN10MA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10MA367.md): Cessna 421B · Alpine, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N31AS · Substantial damage
  > The degraded performance of the airplane due to the pilot not properly setting the flaps and retracting the landing gear after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN10CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA369.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N74546 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, resulting in impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly secured prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN10CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA359.md): Piper PA28R · McGregor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2010 · N4627J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the airplane's lack of shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB CEN10CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA347.md): Mooney M20F · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N3495X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA419.md): Piper PA-11 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N4969M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
- [NTSB CEN10CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA328.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2010 · N72EB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA321.md): Cessna A188B · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2010 · N9510J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the takeoff roll due to an incorrectly maintained left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN10CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA318.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N55208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA302.md): Beech C90 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N20 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator due to insufficient lubrication of the nut assembly threads.
- [NTSB CEN10CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA297.md): Cessna 180 · Humble, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N154JD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA291.md): Bell 222 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N515MK · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the main rotor system during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN10FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA277.md): Aveko Sro VL-3 LSA · Boyd, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N801GB · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on November 15, 2012. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report with revisions shown.*** The pilots’ failure to avoid and recover from the prohibited maneuver of aerodynamic spin during a training flight,…
- [NTSB CEN10CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA284.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2010 · N88117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA295.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N260PK · Destroyed
  > The fracture of the fuel pump housing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA279.md): Thunderbird TOP DOG UL · Luling, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N2574V · Substantial damage
  > Poor engine performance due to the modified engine parameters and installation of the fuel nozzles which produced a lean fuel condition resulting in decreased aircraft performance and subsequent impact with the trees.
- [NTSB CEN10FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA278.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N121EV · Substantial damage
  > The opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA294.md): Holden Frank Joseph Rans S6ES · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N9870V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in a stall/msuh.
- [NTSB CEN10CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA290.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Jefferson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N46857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN10CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA288.md): Moe-Pietenpol Aircamper A · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N3472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site.
- [NTSB CEN10LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA274.md): Henney Michael A Vans RV-6A · Granbury, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2010 · N226MH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA270.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Belton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N817P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA268.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pearsall, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N927SH · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB CEN10CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA262.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · D'Hanis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2010 · N3159D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the airplane's flaps prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA259.md): Piper PA32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N6911Z · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB CEN10LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA256.md): Cessna P206B · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N50LP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN10CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA249.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N5502D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control when the airplane unexpectedly encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=37&state=TX

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