# 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 FTW04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA100.md): Murphy Glasair III · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N119JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the runway distance due to his misperception of his location point on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW04FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA097.md): Bell 407 · Pyote, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N502MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather, which resulted in the pilot failing to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, and the pressure to…
- [NTSB FTW04IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA104.md): Cessna 414 · Midland, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2004 · N414FB · Minor damage
  > The in-flight wing fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA096.md): Cessna 140 · Portland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2004 · N2435V · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Goldwaite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N43656 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA095.md): Piper PA-30 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2004 · N572AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's failure to evaluate the wind, prior to landing downwind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA092.md): Beech A36 · Conroe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2004 · N789SA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the improper fuel type. Contributing factors were the improper aircraft servicing, lack of training by the fixed base operator, and the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2004 · N2588A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his encounter with adverse weather conditions. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N79502 · Destroyed
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA084.md): Cessna T210M · Grape Creek, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N50MC · 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 available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA079.md): Cessna 210N · Valley Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N6175Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB FTW04GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04GA076.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N255TP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the axial movement of the compressor rotor blades contacting the compressor vanes resulting in a subsequent compressor stall. A contributing factor was the improper assembly of the compressor section during the engine overhaul…
- [NTSB FTW04TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA075.md): Bell 206B · Decatur, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N16MV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during liftoff after encountering dynamic rollover. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA072.md): Cessna 172-SP · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N2124Z · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the take-off roll.
- [NTSB FTW04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA070.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N8936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA064.md): Cessna 182R · Ringgold, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N9374H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW04FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA062.md): Beech B36TC · Willow Park, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2004 · N7252X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night and rain.
- [NTSB FTW04CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA061.md): Piper PA-32R · Poynor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2004 · N4136S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA060.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Encino, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2004 · N7061V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while hovering.
- [NTSB FTW04LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA059.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2004 · N3289P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and the partial loss of engine power as a result of an improperly installed mixture control linkage.
- [NTSB FTW04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA056.md): Pitts S-1S · Burleson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N9AQ · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main gear wheel, during landing, due to the improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel on the right main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB FTW04FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA055.md): Mooney M20C · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N6834N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW04FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N396HP · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. Contributing factors were the low cloud ceiling weather conditions and night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA052.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2004 · N4104B · Destroyed
  > The failure of flight/navigation instruments while in instrument meteorological conditions (in-cloud flight and low ceilings) resulting in spatial disorientation. A contributing factors was the prevaling instrument meteorological conditions (low ceiling and…
- [NTSB FTW04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA047.md): Cessna T210N · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N4689Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA045.md): Cessna 172K · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N78189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach. Factors were the high winds and prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA049.md): Cessna 195B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N6850D · Substantial damage
  > The leakage of the left brake master cylinder cap, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB FTW04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA042.md): Cessna 210 · Clarendon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N718LG · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due the separation of the number six cylinder as a result of a fatigue failure from the loosening of the cylinder attachment hardware.
- [NTSB FTW04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA040.md): Hackney Vans RV-6A · Carthage, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N528DH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall,
- [NTSB FTW04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA041.md): Bull SE5-A · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2003 · N42LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N47413 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance with powerlines during a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions,and the high winds.
- [NTSB FTW04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2003 · N98287 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions and maintain control of the airplane during the final approach. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA039.md): Robinson R22 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N747LF · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's delay in taking remedial action which resulted in a hard landing. An excessive descent rate was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA069.md): MBB BK 117 B-2 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N440HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while repositioning in a confined landing zone. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the confined area available to the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA028.md): Cessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.
- [NTSB FTW04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA027.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N56318 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA026.md): Cessna 172N · La Grange, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N739YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly navigate during the day VFR cross-country flight, which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented.
- [NTSB FTW04FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA025.md): Beech A45 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2003 · N44KK · Destroyed
  > The non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…
- [NTSB FTW04FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA024.md): Cessna 550 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2003 · N418MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing a simulated engine failure on final approach. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB FTW04FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA022.md): Cessna 210M · Tolar, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N777SG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA021.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N1361E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation and the wrong runway selection. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA020.md): Cessna 152 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N95604 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA018.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2003 · N5203W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA014.md): Rans S-10 · Ponder, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N190SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA010.md): General Motors FM-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N681S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB FTW04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA013.md): Prill RV-6 · Snyder, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N3XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller blade for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA011.md): Beech 65-A90 · Fentress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N511BF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA009.md): Ayres · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N4013Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a ruptured oil line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA008.md): Cessna 172H · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N3760R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB FTW04TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04TA012.md): Hughes OH-6A · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N8524Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aft segment of the tail rotor drive shaft for undertermined reasons. A contibuting factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the foced 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
```

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