# 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 FTW02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA220.md): Fleet 7 Deluxe · Canyon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N790V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the malfunction of the magneto switch.
- [NTSB FTW02LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA219.md): Schempp-Hirth K.G. Nimbus-2C · Briggs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N141SF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the high grass during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA211.md): North American AT-6A · Albany, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N42BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA208.md): Cessna 210A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N9466X · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA207.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N358RW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW02CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02CA206.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N7791V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of control due to the encounter with the dust devil.
- [NTSB FTW02LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA203.md): Cessna 172B · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N7550X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna.
- [NTSB FTW02LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA201.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N61439 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA202.md): Jackie SNS-7-Hiperbipe 3 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N234JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW02LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA199.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N911DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked vehicles. Factors contributing to the accident were the airport's failure to properly identify the construction area, their failure to publish a notice to airmen.
- [NTSB FTW02FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA192.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Gorman, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N8681P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB FTW02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA197.md): Robinson R44 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N144WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after encountering dynamic rollover during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DEN02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA058.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Giddings, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N83DH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent ground loop of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA187.md): Lidster Wittman Tailwind W-8 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N14VK · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the outboard portion of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spar resulting from the builder's improper installation of a wing that did not meet the drawing specifications.
- [NTSB FTW02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA188.md): Cessna 182Q · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2002 · N5327N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing as a result of her improper landing flare. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.
- [NTSB FTW02LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA185.md): Quinn RV-6A · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N799RQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA181.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N675MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA182.md): Cessna R172K · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N758W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N21799 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the loose gravel.
- [NTSB FTW02LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA198.md): Airbus Industrie A300-600F · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N681FE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to obtain the Vr speed prior to rotation which resulted in insufficient lift and the subsequent tail strike.
- [NTSB FTW02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA179.md): Schweizer 269D · Crawford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N333UC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's exceedence of the engine's temperature limits, resulting in the melting of blades on the first and second stage turbine wheels. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA175.md): Cessna 177 · Sherman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N2282Y · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB FTW02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA174.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N6249R · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the mixture control rod separating from the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA171.md): Cessna 172L · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N4261Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the shifting gusty winds and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA169.md): Golias RV6 · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N16PG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factor is the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA167.md): Aero Commander 500-S · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N98TT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic line, which resulted in the loss of the brakes.
- [NTSB FTW02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA159.md): Cessna 172N · Glen Rose, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N734KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the ignition key to the both magnetos position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the failure of the left magneto, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW02FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA155.md): Beech BE-35 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA156.md): Lake LA4-200 · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N1298L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing on the water which resulted in a water loop/swerve. A contributing factor was a wind gust.
- [NTSB FTW02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA165.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Palestine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N529TX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear actuator aft attach point from the tube cluster on the engine mount assembly. A contributing factor was the owner's non-compliance with the service bulletin for inspection/replacement of the engine mount.
- [NTSB FTW02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA153.md): Cessna 150M · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N50XP · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA150.md): Aubrey Challenger II · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N2NX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA143.md): Bell 206B · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N717NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA149.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N48819 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA139.md): Boeing A75SN1 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2002 · N5805V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in the wake turbulence encounter during the takeoff/initial climb of the formation flight. A contributing factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA136.md): Cessna 560 · Leakey, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2002 · N397QS · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to land the aircraft at the proper touchdown point on the runway to allow adequate stopping distance.
- [NTSB FTW02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Powderly, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N89343 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an encounter with muddy terrain and a nose over. Contributing factors to the accident were the crosswind and muddy terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA123.md): Halfacre Velocity · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N355BH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA120.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N91905 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA122.md): Cessna 172R · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N58AF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA124.md): Cessna 172R · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N61LU · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB FTW02FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA118.md): Cessna T182 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA119.md): Cessna TR182 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N9321R · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA117.md): Bell 206B · Walnut Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N513FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the backing off of the PC air line "B" nut due to the improper installation by the company maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA147.md): Cessna 172P · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N99341 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing which resulted in the airplane porpoising. A contributing factor was the student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA114.md): McClung Starduster SA-1 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N2XM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent use of unsuitable taxi terrain, which resulted in an encounter with a ditch while taxing from landing.
- [NTSB FTW02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA112.md): North American T-28B · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N13RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA110.md): Thornley Thornley 2000 · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N248JT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Grapeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N9530M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen.
- [NTSB FTW02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA106.md): Beech D35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N2966B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions.

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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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