# 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 FTW02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA004.md): Beech 95-B55 · Alvarado, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N8164R · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent flat spin of the airplane by the flightcrew resulting from the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A contributing factor was the impairment (drugs) of the private pilot.
- [NTSB FTW02FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA003.md): Fokker F28 Mk 0100 · DFW Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N1448A · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear as a result of the failure of company maintenance personnel to follow the proper procedures for a towing the airplane with an unsafe nose landing gear indication. Contributing factors were the inadequate communication…
- [NTSB FTW02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA001.md): Beech M35 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N9765R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA212.md): Beech 70 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N45BD · Substantial damage
  > the loss of right engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA213.md): Cameron Balloon N-77 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N60206 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA211.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Plainview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N203MC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the stand pipe while maneuvering during aerial application.
- [NTSB FTW01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA210.md): Cessna T188C · Aiken, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N4629J · Substantial damage
  > the application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was…
- [NTSB FTW01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA208.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2001 · N192SP · Destroyed
  > the mechanic's failure to perform an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine oil through a partially failed oil filter converter plate gasket, and subsequent engine failure during takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the lack of…
- [NTSB FTW01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA209.md): Grumman G-164A · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2001 · N73PB · Destroyed
  > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA207.md): Ayres S2R-T11 · Spur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2001 · N40173 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA205.md): Hughes 269-C · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N7472F · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was a malfunction of the spray system.
- [NTSB FTW01LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA202.md): Hiller UH-12D · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N2770 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft hanger bearing, which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor drive shaft. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01TA194.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N91187 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA191.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N4362A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway.
- [NTSB FTW01FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA188.md): Cessna 152 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4755B · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper decision making in that he landed with a tailwind and failed to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the inaccurate reading of the left fuel gage as a result of improper maintenance by…
- [NTSB FTW01LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA187.md): Beech F33C · Sugarland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N133DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during the base/final approach for landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to an open cockpit door.
- [NTSB FTW01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA185.md): Beech A-36TC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N1852Z · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff downwind.
- [NTSB FTW01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA200.md): Cessna 182A · Salado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N4795D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.
- [NTSB FTW01LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA186.md): Cessna 421B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N5286Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate flare of the airplane resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA184.md): Rockwell S-2R · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N4890X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the power line.
- [NTSB FTW01IA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA183.md): Boeing 737-347 · DFW Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N308WA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The local controller clearing the taxiing aircraft to cross the runway in front of the aircraft on takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the local controller's failure to follow FAA procedures and directives to visually scan the runway prior to issuing the…
- [NTSB FTW01LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA179.md): Pdps PZL-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N55VW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the base turn, which resulted in an inadvertant stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW01LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA215.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N235RM · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the wind shear weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA182.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N1234X · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA181.md): Zacharius Acroduster I · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N6614R · Destroyed
  > the mechanic's inadequate inspection which resulted in the undetected corroded rudder cable and its subsequent failure during aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA201.md): Cessna 182L · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N42892 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA174.md): Cessna 152 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N5183P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB FTW01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA168.md): Schnitz FIIC-2 Goshawk · Marion, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N393Y · Destroyed
  > the loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA170.md): Cessna T210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6114A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended and locked before landing. A contributing factor was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which resulted in the failure of the main landing gear to fully extend and lock.
- [NTSB FTW01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA166.md): Eurocopter BK117-C1 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N313LS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and turn on the fuel transfer pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation and a dual loss of engine power while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA165.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N8454W · Substantial damage
  > the non-certificated pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA164.md): Young RV-6 · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N6GY · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA169.md): Clark CGS Hawk · Bullard, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N6323Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines during low level maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW01LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA162.md): Cessna 172N · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N7332F · Substantial damage
  > the solo student pilot's intentional engine shutdown, while practicing emergency landing prodecures. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA160.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N220H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was his lack of total experience in tail wheel-equipped airplanes.
- [NTSB FTW01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA159.md): Glover RV-8 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N50FG · Destroyed
  > the jammed elevator control stick on takeoff roll. A contributory factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW01LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA206.md): Cessna 182 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N8641T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering, which resulted in her spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N6474P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the landing gear was down and locked, which resulted in a wheels up landing and subsequent ground fire.
- [NTSB FTW01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA156.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Sabinal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N4888X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the #9 cylinder, which result in the failure of the connecting rod during the aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA155.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N249SF · Substantial damage
  > the excessive pull up by the passenger along with the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision leading to a loss of control during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA154.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Celina, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N72524 · No damage
  > the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot-in-command which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the uneven/rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N4834N · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA150.md): Cessna 140 · Winnsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N73004 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA149.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N8209Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undertermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA144.md): Cessna 182A · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N6353B · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA142.md): Cessna 340A · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N820B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA139.md): Cessna 210M · Magnolia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N210BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance over the wires while on final approach.
- [NTSB FTW01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA135.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N2495C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA134.md): Cessna 182K · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N201EX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in an unsecured seat which slipped aft on takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA131.md): Cessna 172N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N5447J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the gusty wind encountered during the forced 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=59&state=TX

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