# 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 CEN09CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA347.md): Cessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N8280M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA346.md): Meyers OTW · Haskell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N34335 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA349.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Hamilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · N3812F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.
- [NTSB CEN09LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA341.md): Huston Charles D Pitts S-12 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N922TP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the presence of an unidentified contaminant in the fuel system which clogged the fuel flow sensor. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s installation of the fuel flow sensor…
- [NTSB CEN09CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA342.md): Beech S35 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N8636Q · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' inadequate preflight inspection and failure to identify the presence of dirt and insect larvae in the pitot tube, and the owner-pilot's attempt to turn off the runway and onto the taxiway at an excessive speed during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA339.md): Bell 47G · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N8420E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB CEN09CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA336.md): Beech F33A · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2009 · N33UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate oversight of the flight by the instructor pilot.
- [NTSB CEN09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA330.md): Frey FLY Baby · Keller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N59357 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA324.md): Bell 47G · Kyle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N4823 · Substantial damage
  > The ground crewmember's failure to assure that the fuel nozzle was closed before pressurizing the line. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an available fire extinguisher.
- [NTSB CEN09CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA327.md): Cessna 177 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N2872X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA331.md): Gentry John K Chinook PL · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N31773 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and pilot's decision to take off with known control deficiencies with the aircraft which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA329.md): Johnston Coyt E T-18 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N118TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA312.md): Northwing Design Apache Sport · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N600GB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA315.md): Holsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N42WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA310.md): Luscombe 8E · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N2450K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA298.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N225BC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA294.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N371SW · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.
- [NTSB CEN09CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA304.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N169PA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s improper landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN09CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA290.md): Bolton Ricky D Rotorway E · Brookeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N602DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control while hovering in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA288.md): Smysor Kevin Velocity · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N45YV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an in-flight failure of the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA284.md): Cessna 421B · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N60HG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA295.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Lisse, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N248LF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA253.md): Cessna 172N · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N172SV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA274.md): Beech 35-C33 · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N528BM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA273.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N7519V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA271.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N2560Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA270.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Kent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N518SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN09CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA268.md): Luscombe 8 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA261.md): American Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N273MS · Substantial damage
  > THe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA256.md): Boeing 737-724 · McAllen, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N27722 · No damage
  > The injured passenger's failure to comply with the requirement to remain seated with a fastened seatbelt.
- [NTSB CEN09LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA250.md): Jordan Don R Vans RV-6A · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N6DJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preventative maintenance/inspection of the magnetos.
- [NTSB CEN09CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA245.md): Cessna R182 · Granger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2009 · N756BZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight.
- [NTSB CEN09FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA241.md): Cessna T210N · Edinburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N127TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site.
- [NTSB CEN09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA246.md): Cessna 195 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N4495C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA252.md): Bell 222B · Gulf of Mexico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N309CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing on a shipboard helipad.
- [NTSB CEN09IA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA254.md): Bell 206 · Vick, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N295AE · Minor damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CEN09LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA236.md): Argence RV-8 · Angleton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N89EA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climbout.
- [NTSB CEN09LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA233.md): Cessna P210N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N210BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper engine restart procedures.
- [NTSB CEN09IA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA234.md): Bell 206L-3 · Abilene, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N708M · Minor damage
  > The formation and propagation of a fatigue crack in the trailing edge of the main rotor blade due to interconnected porosity and resultant corrosion. The area of interconnected porosity was due to a manufacturing defect which was not detected during the…
- [NTSB CEN09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA227.md): Beech A36 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N8120R · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA226.md): Cessna 172A · Corsicana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N7326T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CEN09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA202.md): Hughes 269C · El Indio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2009 · N64731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA201.md): Robinson R22 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N456PH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a pole.
- [NTSB CEN09CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA186.md): Beech A36 · Athens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2009 · N5470V · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control during his unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA184.md): Marrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N2262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB CEN09CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA203.md): Bell 407 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2592T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA180.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · O'Donnell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N387AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.
- [NTSB CEN09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA189.md): Remos G-3/600 · Hilda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2009 · N23GX · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA164.md): Beech 95-A55 · Porter, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2009 · N9648Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA166.md): Piper PA-28 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5303W · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.

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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=40&state=TX

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