# 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 DFW05CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA124.md): Cessna 210L · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2005 · N1766X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was reported partial loss of brake control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA120.md): Mayfield Sparrowhawk · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N8023Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocraft during takeoff. A contributing factor was the failure of the pre-rotator cable.
- [NTSB DFW05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA117.md): Rockwell International NA-265-80 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N972NR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to damage to the first stage compressor by a foreign object (bird).
- [NTSB DFW05CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA121.md): Bell 206L-1 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N9877Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA115.md): Lancair Legacy · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2005 · N204RH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA113.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2005 · N4514Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in detecting contaminated fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA111.md): Cessna 172 · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N8314L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA109.md): Robinson R22 · Bandera, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N422SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power.
- [NTSB DFW05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA110.md): Friddle Super Cub Replica · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N10038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA108.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH-2000 · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N215LF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswind and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW05CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA107.md): Bell P39 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2005 · N6968 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the reported partial failure of the left wheel brake.
- [NTSB DFW05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA105.md): Beech A36 · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N4311S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the oil filter resulting in oil starvation and eventual seizure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Olney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N733UV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA099.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DFW05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA100.md): Cessna 172L · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N3889Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA096.md): Glaser-Dirks DG 600 · Kent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2005 · N787T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during a cross-country soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA090.md): Cessna 172 · Nachogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N12CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA098.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N9017Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to mantain directional control during take-off. A contributing factor was the dust devil.
- [NTSB DFW05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA093.md): Cessna 172M · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N91505 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA091.md): Cessna 172N · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N6372D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DFW05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA087.md): Cessna TU206G · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N6211Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA085.md): Cessna 182G · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N2315R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the prevailing dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA086.md): Bell 206B-3 · Shelbyville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N85BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA083.md): Beech 77 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N3870W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three connecting rod. Contributing factors were the foreign object located within the engine lubrication system, inadequate inspection of the engine by other maintenance personal, and the lack of…
- [NTSB DFW05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA075.md): Schweizer SGS1-26B · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2005 · N7569 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment in distance/altitude and his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. Contributing factors were the lack of thermal lift and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA068.md): Beech BE77 · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2005 · N6717S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper in-flight planning. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA062.md): Cessna 310-J · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2005 · N3138L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the open cabin door.
- [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW05FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA059.md): Beech BE-36 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N1750A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while on final approach to land. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the dark night light conditions, the non-availability of a visual approach glide…
- [NTSB DFW05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA058.md): Beech J-35 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N399RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA077.md): Cessna 182 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N832TC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during a go-around. A contributing factor was the prevailing night condition.
- [NTSB DFW05CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA060.md): Sabreliner 40 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · XB-JGI · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft hydraulic system as result of improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DFW05LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA066.md): Bell 206B · Pinehurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N8040T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW05TA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05TA056.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N296RL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor, which resulted in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DFW05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N45173 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation.
- [NTSB DFW05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA050.md): Reinhart GP-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N233CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the prevailing crosswind. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW05LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N9419C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions, and the power line.
- [NTSB DFW05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA049.md): Beech BE35 · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N860R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night ilumination.
- [NTSB DFW05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA047.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N506MJ · No damage
  > The failure of an air conditioning pack, which resulted in a haze filling the cabin. A contributing factor was the failure of the passenger to follow evacuation instructions.
- [NTSB DFW05CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA046.md): Cessna 172P · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N118FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the muddy condition of the terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA045.md): Cessna 421C · Henderson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2004 · N369RK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear trunnion lug. A contributing factor was the non-compliance of the service bulletin by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DFW05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA041.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Texas City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N992RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while performing aerobatics at a low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA043.md): Akers Douglas RA40 Defiant · Slaton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N765MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the opening of the canopy in-flight and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DFW05CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA042.md): Ohlemeier/Stratton RV-7A · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2004 · N207TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare. Contributing factors were the uphill slope of the runway and the soft condition of the landing area.
- [NTSB DFW05LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA034.md): Beech BE-200 · Bay View, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2004 · N648KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control as result of his improper runway selection for takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing right quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA033.md): Mooney M20F · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N3208F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA032.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2004 · N141SW · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the left wing as a result of extensive fatigue cracking throughout the wing carry-through structure.
- [NTSB DFW05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA029.md): Convair 580 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N161FL · Substantial damage
  > The failure to activate the hydraulic pump which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW05LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA026.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N7706P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA025.md): Wingo Long-Ez · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2004 · N234BW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.

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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=50&state=TX

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