# 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 FTW04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA004.md): Colliander RV-8 · Van, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N27JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA002.md): Price Cuby Acro Trainer · Canutillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N300HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making.
- [NTSB FTW04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA001.md): Bratton Experimental Homebuilt Swearingen SX300 · Floresville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N301SX · Substantial damage
  > The separation of one propeller blade while in cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA233.md): Hughes 269C · Gail, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N9620F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA232.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2003 · N43376 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA231.md): Cessna 172S · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N168ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention while performing the after landing check.
- [NTSB DCA03IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03IA058.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N462AA · No damage
  > The improper maintenance of the tailcone evacuation system, which prevented the evacuation slide from inflating during an evacuation due to smoke/fumes in the cabin.
- [NTSB DEN03FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA155.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N45BP · Destroyed
  > the first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and adequate airspeed. Contributing factors included performing intentional stalls at too low an altitude to afford a safe recovery, the pilot's failure to add power in an attempt to recover, and the…
- [NTSB FTW03FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA229.md): Learjet 25B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N666TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during the approach to landing, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point resulting in an overrun. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Farwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N61353 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW03LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA222.md): Aero Commander 680 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N233S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA219.md): Cessna 150F · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N8158S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA212.md): Cessna 172L · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N7632G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW03FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA211.md): Agusta A109E · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N143CF · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure to maintain clearance with the safety fence during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW03LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA209.md): Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 · Vigo Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N394R · Destroyed
  > The loss of propeller pitch control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA203.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N731BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hover out of ground effect, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA206.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N8730V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during landing. A contributing factor was flaring too high.
- [NTSB FTW03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA199.md): Cessna T188C · Colorado City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA197.md): Bell 206B · Mason, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N9877Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A contributing factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW03CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA201.md): Cessna 210D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2003 · N139RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the checklist resulting in a wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB FTW03LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA202.md): Beech BE-36TC · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N93PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his failure to abort the takeoff roll resulting in an overrun.
- [NTSB FTW03LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA196.md): Holmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2003 · N20EJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA192.md): Piper PA-38 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N9347T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA198.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N251BC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA191.md): Beech 19A · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N7643R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a rich mixture and reduced airflow to the engine. Contributing factors were the owner's failure to obtain an annual inspection, and improper maintenance procedures used in the installation of the air filter.
- [NTSB FTW03TA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03TA190.md): Hughes 269A · Freer, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N81170 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA189.md): Beech 35-A33 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N44CN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select the battery/alternator circuit, resulting in a loss of battery power, the pilot's failure to follow a checklist and the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA188.md): Mooney M20F · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N353JT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD03CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA065.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 Katana · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N905CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB IAD03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA064.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2463M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's fuel supply which led to the total loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of trees in the landing area used by the pilot to perform the…
- [NTSB FTW03FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA184.md): Cessna 172M · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N13368 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW03FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA182.md): Cessna 172S · McKinney, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N166ME · Destroyed
  > The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the impact with a bird, which affected the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA200.md): Champion 7AC · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N84426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an inadvertent stall of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA180.md): Schweizer G-164B · Vega, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N7501H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA176.md): Cessna 172M · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N753MF · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's delay in executing a go-around and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to inadequate compensation of wind gusts. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA175.md): Cessna 172L · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N912KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB FTW03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA181.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Gruver, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N3715E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA179.md): Grumman AA-5B · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N81268 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to wake turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA173.md): Apex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N80DD · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive…
- [NTSB LAX03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA193.md): Boeing MD-82 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N451AA · No damage
  > The encounter with severe turbulence during descent, prior to the cabin crew taking their seats, which resulted in serious injury to two flight attendants.
- [NTSB FTW03LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N7198H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing high winds.
- [NTSB LAX03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA192.md): Argus CA-7 · Angleton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N9043L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of lateral aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot's intentional flight with an asymmetrical fuel loading, and his improper use of the fuel system. A factor in the accident was the insufficient information provided by the kit manufacturer…
- [NTSB LAX03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA184.md): Cessna 172K · Early, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N78690 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power while on approach to land, and subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA168.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Encinal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N854WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA169.md): Kilishek RV-8 · Crawford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N888GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional ground looping of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper in-flight planning resulting in an improper selection of a touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA183.md): Bell 206B · Malone, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N242TK · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB LAX03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA180.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Raywood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N948BB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with a stall/mush condition in the takeoff initial climb due to his inadequate preflight/pretakeoff procedures and failure to set the wing flaps to the proper takeoff configuration before beginning the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB FTW03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA165.md): Cessna 172P · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N51611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind and the pilot's failure to abort landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2003 · N9900V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB FTW03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA164.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N97DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inspection of the aircraft after impacting trees on a previous flight which resulted in an in-flight separation of the lower left wing and aileron while performing aerobatic maneuvers.

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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=54&state=TX

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