# 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 CEN24LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA214.md): Stinson Vultee V-77 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2024 · N88026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in very strong, gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA216.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N45123 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN24LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA208.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N9715T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA200.md): Piper PA28 · Taylor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2024 · N56466 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an incorrect carburetor air inlet hose, which led to a reduction in air flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN24LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA195.md): Cessna 180K · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2024 · N600CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN24LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA191.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dell City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2024 · N11NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks while en route which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA188.md): Cessna 150L · Godley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N1701Q · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while practicing a power-on stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at an altitude from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN24LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA192.md): Cessna 170 · Sealy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2024 · N74887 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.
- [NTSB CEN24LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA178.md): Cessna 172M · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2024 · N69PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA204.md): Tecnam P2010 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2024 · N502U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare that led to a bounced landing, and his improper pitch control while he attempted a recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a significant nose-down pitch attitude upon the second touchdown.
- [NTSB DCA24FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24FA179.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 3, 2024 · N942JX · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s unintentional use of the nose down pitch trim during final approach which limited the elevator control authority resulting in a hard landing that collapsed the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN24LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA169.md): Baby Great Lakes - · Castroville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N822CH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear axle due to multiple fatigue crack initiation points joining into a single larger crack.
- [NTSB CEN24FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA167.md): Vertical Aviation Technologies Hummingbird · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N829SH · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA165.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2024 · N6108L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA164.md): Lancair Legacy FG · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N550NL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN24LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA171.md): American Champion 7ECA · Lakeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N798L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN24LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA162.md): American Champion 7ECA · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2024 · N793L · Substantial damage
  > The rudder post’s failure due to corrosion fatigue. Contributing to the accident were the misalignment of the rudder hinge components, which produced mechanical binding and elevated localized stress, and a compromised the protective coating, which allowed…
- [NTSB CEN24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA152.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N9996V · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA147.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Bluff Dale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2024 · N8946 · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [NTSB CEN24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA142.md): Cessna 182F · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N3322U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing in a gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA141.md): Cozy Mark IV · Gonzales, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2024 · N20MN · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the crankshaft idler gear hardware according to the engine manufacturer’s service instructions, which resulted in separation of the crankshaft idler gear’s fasteners and disengagement of the camshaft,…
- [NTSB CEN24LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA140.md): Cessna T210 · San Saba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2024 · N498TB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA137.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2024 · N280WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper manual engine mixture management which resulted in a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s improper setting of the idle mixture adjustment and the pilot’s decision to take off with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN24LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA135.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2024 · N3040P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a rollover and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA24FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24FA120.md): Boeing 737-8 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2024 · N27290 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's decision not to establish and maintain deceleration devices in accordance with company training and standard operating procedures.
- [NTSB CEN24LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA132.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Lockhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2024 · N7710J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA131.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2024 · N603LH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB CEN24LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA124.md): Searey Classic · Winchester, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2024 · N360MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain airplane control during a landing approach that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an impact with the lake.
- [NTSB CEN24LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA117.md): Cessna 172 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2024 · N6762A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.
- [NTSB DCA24LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA095.md): Boeing 737-823 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2024 · N991AN · Minor damage
  > Improper maintenance due to human error during a braking system modification diminished braking performance. Contributing to the diminished braking performance was the lack of a functional check to verify the flexible hydraulic hoses and transducer wiring…
- [NTSB CEN24LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA114.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wayside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2024 · N7586R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper fuel management during the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA107.md): Edge 540 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 3, 2024 · N321JA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN24LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA110.md): Pipistrel Taurus · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N984TP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid one another while maneuvering, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB CEN24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N8805Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN24FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA101.md): Lockwood AIR CAM · Ranchitos Las Lomas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2024 · N315GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a meteorological evaluation tower.
- [NTSB CEN24LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA099.md): Textron 172S · Direct, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2024 · N23107 · Destroyed
  > The pilot died by suicide.
- [NTSB CEN24LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA096.md): Lockwood AIR CAM · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2024 · N1230R · Substantial damage
  > The reported simultaneous and total loss of engine power to both engines during a power reduction for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN24FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA089.md): Cessna 310R · Poolville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 14, 2024 · N252DL · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons which resulted into controlled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA093.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Albany, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2024 · N2582U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the landing approach in a high wind condition.
- [NTSB CEN24LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA088.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Spofford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2024 · N204TX · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel control unit control lever arm, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA092.md): Piper PA22 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2024 · N2513P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB DCA24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA065.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2024 · N62883 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s aft fuselage impacted the runway as a result of a delayed flare and subsequent nose-high pitch inputs during the aircraft’s multiple touchdowns.
- [NTSB CEN24LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA090.md): Piper PA-12 · Lampasas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2024 · N7670H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN24LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA086.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 7, 2024 · N816AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA085.md): Learjet 35 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2024 · N46MF · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s failure to perform a go-around following an unstable approach while landing with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in the airplane touching down long on the wet runway with insufficient distance to stop. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA081.md): Maule M-6-235 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2023 · N71MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN24FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA073.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Canton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 27, 2023 · N858RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the runway while landing at night, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN24LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA068.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Forney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N66RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA071.md): Cessna 172N · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N4501E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA065.md): Beech B36TC · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain.

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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=6&state=TX

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