# 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. Page 60 of 247 · 12,312 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA132.md): de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Fentress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N125PM · Minor damage > the King Air pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in that he failed to remain in the agreed on formation position, resulting in one of his skydiver's contacting the propeller of the de Havilland airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of total… - [NTSB FTW01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA130.md): Cessna 182P · Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N9875E · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA128.md): Blucher KR-2S · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N197DB · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack… - [NTSB FTW01FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA127.md): Fokker F28 Mk 0100 · DFW Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2001 · N1419D · Substantial damage > A forging fold that was introduced during the manufacture of the right main landing, which resulted in a fatigue crack in the right main landing gear cylinder, and its subsequent failure during landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA125.md): Gideon Wittman Tailwind W8 · Manvel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N3GJ · Destroyed > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA122.md): Cessna 140 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N77241 · Substantial damage > the inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. - [NTSB FTW01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA124.md): Robinson R22 · Raymondville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N7087X · Substantial damage > the failure of the main rotor drive belts while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of main rotor drive. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA121.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N311TV · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter following an inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system, during final approach. A contributory factor was the unguarded hydraulic cut-off switch. - [NTSB FTW01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA119.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N6778K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were the weather conditions and the muddy terrain. - [NTSB FTW01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA117.md): Convair BT-13A · Odessa, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N66791 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a loss of control while performing a go-around. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusty tailwind condition. - [NTSB FTW01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA163.md): Beech D35 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N2118D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW01FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA116.md): Cessna 210K · Leakey, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N8246M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during a go-around, which resulted in the aircraft impacting a tree. - [NTSB FTW01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA118.md): Cessna 310 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6748X · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the left main wheel brake which was locked for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA111.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · The Woodlands, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N16CG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a loss of right engine power, which resulted in impact with terrain in an uncontrolled descent. A contributing factor was the loss of right engine power as a result of the fatigue failure of the… - [NTSB FTW01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA112.md): Cessna 172N · Marfa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N6388F · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night condition. - [NTSB FTW01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N64776 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributory factors were the gusty wind and the student pilot's lack of total flight experience. - [NTSB FTW01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA108.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N121CC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributory factors were the pilot's lack of experience with the aircraft and the soft terrain. - [NTSB FTW01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA110.md): Perlick Avid Commuter · Crawford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N142LP · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power on takeoff initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of an air blocked fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA107.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N61PK · Substantial damage > the loss of directional control during landing roll as a result of insufficient nose gear steering authority. - [NTSB FTW01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA109.md): Hughes 269B · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2001 · N9508F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires during takeoff. Contributory factors were the sunglare and the unmarked wires. - [NTSB FTW01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA104.md): Cessna 402B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed > the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator. - [NTSB FTW01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA102.md): Cap 232 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N232DG · Destroyed > Failure of the brake system during taxi. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue taxiing after discovering the brakes were not functioning normally. - [NTSB FTW01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA101.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Brackettville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N4312G · Substantial damage > the pilot's intentional low flight and his poor judgment to intentionally fly into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the thunderstorm. - [NTSB FTW01FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA100.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N58123 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was wind gusts. - [NTSB FTW01FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA098.md): Cessna 172E · Bay City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N5638T · Destroyed > the pilot's delay in taking remedial action (contacting ATC) after he became lost/disoriented during a night cross country flight, which resulted in a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to… - [NTSB FTW01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA099.md): Cessna 150L · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2001 · N19045 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB FTW01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA094.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N4514Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB FTW01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA096.md): Cessna T210M · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N555HG · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing factor was the elevated runway edge. - [NTSB FTW01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA105.md): Cessna 195B · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N195S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB FTW01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA091.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N120BA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's exceeding aircraft weight and balance limits and the dust devil. - [NTSB FTW01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA092.md): Bradley Midget Mustang · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N11DB · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB FTW01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA090.md): Mooney M20J · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N4498H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door. - [NTSB FTW01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA086.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2001 · N121CC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resuted in the main rotor contacting the tail during landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA085.md): Cessna 172RG · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2001 · N4823V · Substantial damage > the failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA089.md): Aviat A-1B Husky · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N304C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB FTW01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA077.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2001 · N93504 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to execute a go-around after becoming low on a visual approach. - [NTSB FTW01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA076.md): Robinson R22 · Alvarado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N4009W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked static wire. - [NTSB FTW01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA073.md): Hughes 369D · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2001 · N8356F · Substantial damage > the helicopter's encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering out-of-ground effect, and the pilot's failure to maintain control. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB FTW01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA072.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damage > the in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA068.md): Piper PA32-R-301T · Haslet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2001 · N8355L · Substantial damage > the improper installation of the oil filter bypass valve by an unknown person, which resulted in the loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of total power during a normal descent. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB FTW01FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA069.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Borger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2001 · N4002M · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB FTW01FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA065.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pampa, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2001 · N1256R · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night and the fog. - [NTSB FTW01LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA060.md): Cessna 150K · Bishop, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N5695G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the low ceiling. - [NTSB FTW01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA055.md): Schmidt Questair Venture · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2001 · N425V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the crosswind and soft terrain condition. - [NTSB FTW01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA056.md): Neely B D Kit Fox 4 · Cedar Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2001 · N704KF · Substantial damage > the pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA053.md): Schweizer 269C · Damon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2001 · N99DK · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff to a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB FTW01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2001 · N5295Q · Substantial damage > maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle lever lock nut. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA052.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Edgewood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2001 · N6373S · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance with the tower guy wire while the airplane was in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to update his navigation chart with the location of the tower during his preflight… - [NTSB FTW01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA050.md): Cessna 210M · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N1736M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain proper glide path during a practice instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributory factors to the accident were the dark night light condition and the safety pilot's inadequate… - [NTSB FTW01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA049.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2001 · N824ED · Substantial damage > the loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons during approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in accordance with the landing checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TX&page=61 ## 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=60&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.