# 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 FTW03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA170.md): North American T-28A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N14124 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03MA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03MA160.md): Boeing 737-300 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N343SW · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to align the airplane's ground track with the runway centerline before touchdown and the flight crew's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…
- [NTSB LAX03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA179.md): Cessna 182E · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N9389X · Substantial damage
  > The presence of foreign material in the carburetor intake venturi, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA171.md): Boyle Black Eagle BE360 · Celina, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N72BJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of propeller pitch effectiveness for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA157.md): Cessna 150L · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N6520G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA158.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9086M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the visibility.
- [NTSB FTW03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA154.md): Beech BE-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N2SM · Substantial damage
  > The severed hydraulic brake hoses induced a loss of braking action, which resulted in the pilot's failure to control the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW03LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA155.md): OMF 100-160 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N260MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the overrun of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N478RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's attempt to avoid an obstacle was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA153.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N212DP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine ignition system for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an auto rotational landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA150.md): Cessna 320-D · EL Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N4111T · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions, and the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N1470X · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03CA146.md): Bell 47G-4 · Robinson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2003 · N4205D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground while performing a quick stop maneuver which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB FTW03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA149.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N711JJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's poor decision to initiate a simulated emergency without having a suitable area for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA147.md): Bell 206B · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2003 · N81519 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare by the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in the hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA143.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N9789D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD03MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03MA049.md): Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 · Loma Alta, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N138BF · Destroyed
  > The manufacturer's incomplete high-Mach design research, which resulted in the airplane becoming unstable and diverging into a lateral upset.
- [NTSB FTW03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA144.md): Boeing A75N1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N55133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA139.md): Hackney Vans RV-6A · Canton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N528DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA138.md): Cessna 172C · Pecos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2003 · N1667Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA134.md): Hughes 369HS · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N16Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the helicopter after encountering loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB FTW03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA133.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N6078W · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA132.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · DFW Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N452AA · No damage
  > An inadvertent trauma to the passenger's ankle during an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB FTW03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA129.md): Beech V35B · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N390BC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to corrosion and contamination of the fuel system, and the partially blocked fuel lines and nozzles.
- [NTSB FTW03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA125.md): CarterCopter Prototype · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor was his diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA126.md): Piper PA-18 · Moran, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N18141 · Substantial damage
  > Landing short of the runway due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in the airplane impacting a tree. A contributing factor was the short runway.
- [NTSB FTW03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA121.md): Boeing 737-924 · Palestine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2003 · N71411 · No damage
  > The airplane's encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA124.md): Robinson R22 · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2003 · N9071K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA123.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N93815 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW03FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA118.md): Bell 407 · Broadus, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N175PA · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to erratic fuel flow metering to the engine resulting from the single point failure of the PLA potentiometer in the hydro-mechanical fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a…
- [NTSB FTW03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA115.md): Cessna FA150K · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N922SZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB FTW03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bonham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2003 · N5264L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA108.md): Waco UKS-7 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N17721 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA107.md): Cessna 150K · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N6066G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA119.md): Cessna 150 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N8994U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA105.md): Aerospatiale SA341G · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2003 · N16KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain translational lift, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent of the helicopter during takeoff. A contributing factor was the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB FTW03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA104.md): Bell 206L-3 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2003 · N793CA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor drive as a result of a blanket coming in contract with the tailrotor blades, after the aft cargo door was left unsecured. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the failure of the medical…
- [NTSB FTW03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA112.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-B3 · Clyde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N439AE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed remedial action and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. A contributing factor was the excessive descent rate which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA100.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N678BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA099.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Kent, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N54TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor drive due to a drive belt separation resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2003 · N25324 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW03FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA093.md): Cessna T210N · Mission, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N4945Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA096.md): Cessna 182F · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N3535Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.
- [NTSB FTW03FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA089.md): Cessna 208B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N944FE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to cycle the deice boots prior to conducting a simulated forced landing and their failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent loss of control. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB FTW03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA084.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Alamo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N1537R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA207.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N2981R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA080.md): Bell 206B · Putnam, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N115TV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly interpret and confirm a faulty tachometer instrument indication and his improper flare during the ensuing precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the failure of the tachometer.
- [NTSB FTW03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA077.md): Carlisle Comp Air 6 · Groesbeck, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel selector position which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA075.md): Cessna 401 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N968JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend.
- [NTSB FTW03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA069.md): Wood Thorp T-18 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2003 · N335BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control as result of his failure to compensate for the prevailing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds.

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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=55&state=TX

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