# NTSB investigations, 1999, 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA054.md): Cessna 150H · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N7290S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA052.md): Beech D95A · Boyd, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N456E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA051.md): Cessna 210 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N6561X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N8250U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.
- [NTSB FTW00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA048.md): Hughes 269A · Brownsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N575PF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.
- [NTSB FTW00FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA046.md): Globe GC-1B · Edgewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N80951 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for…
- [NTSB FTW00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA050.md): Cessna 172S · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N912JR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA047.md): Beech BE-95A · Big Lake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N991Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, turbulence, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA045.md): Cartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1999 · N121CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing following the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW00LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA042.md): King Lancair 235/320 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N717SK · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts, due to improper torque during the installation of the propeller by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA037.md): Mooney M20C · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N6766U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA034.md): Cessna 150M · Carrolton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1999 · N63077 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA019.md): Aerospatiale SA341G · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N341G · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded flight control input for undetermined reasons resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Rose Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N3311B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA025.md): Streifthau Baby Great Lakes · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1999 · N415 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA024.md): Cessna A188B · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1999 · N72062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines.
- [NTSB FTW00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA023.md): Cessna 172B · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N7833X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA015.md): Sturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N75JS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA027.md): Stinson 108-1 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N8525K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA017.md): Wright Avid Flyer Mark IV · Seabrook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N583AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a downwind landing. Factors were his improper weather evaluation, the prevailing tailwind, and the engine vibration.
- [NTSB FTW00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA012.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Olton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1999 · N23930 · Substantial damage
  > The inflight separation of the propeller blade due to damage from a wire strike. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA030.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N6044A · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the rudder control cable at the aft fairlead, as a result of wear.
- [NTSB FTW00TA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00TA007.md): Bell 206B · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N21166 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initiation of the simulated emergency procedure at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA008.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bay City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N61768 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's encounter with the airplane's wake turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA005.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N4241U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA001.md): Cessna P210N · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N7542K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed application of full throttle during a go-around, which resulted in a slow airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's habit of only applying partial power during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW99LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA273.md): Cessna 152 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N5399B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA013.md): Champion 7FC · Powderly, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N4873E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, during which he failed to detect the disconnected tailwheel steering assembly.
- [NTSB FTW99LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N5374J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.
- [NTSB FTW99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA255.md): Bell OH-58A · Ratcliff, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N523SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Factors were the sunglare, and the pilot's diverted attention while adjusting the GPS receiver.
- [NTSB FTW99LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA268.md): Cessna 140A · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N76731 · Substantial damage
  > The locked left brake, which made normal braking impossible, and resulted in the airplane nosing down.
- [NTSB FTW99FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA265.md): Carter Spacewalker II · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N235FC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spars resulting from the builder's improper design change utilizing basswood for the spars instead of the specified spruce.
- [NTSB FTW99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA264.md): Cessna 152 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1999 · N5093Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing as result of his improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.
- [NTSB FTW99FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA261.md): Cessna 182A · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N4803D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.
- [NTSB FTW99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA257.md): Cessna 150J · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N50495 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA270.md): Aeronca 7-AC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N81800 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW99FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA256.md): Spagnoletti AIR Command 582 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N813AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW99LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA267.md): Aeronca 11AC · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N9044E · Substantial damage
  > A restriction within the auxiliary fuel supply system and the rough terrain during the subsequent precautionary landing resulting on main gear collapse.
- [NTSB FTW99LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA254.md): Mooney M20D · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N5586Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA249.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N5005G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW99LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA252.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N7362 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with powerlines. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the light bar for the electronic swath guidance system installed in the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA246.md): Cessna 170A · Brady, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N3865V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a dirt bank.
- [NTSB FTW99LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA251.md): Weatherly 620B · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N4660M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA244.md): Cessna A188B · Seminole, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1999 · N731JY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA241.md): Cessna 414 · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N67JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the emergency fuel boost pump, which resulted in excessive fuel flow to the engine and subsequent total loss of left engine power. Factor's were the high density altitude, the pilot exceeding the airplane's weight and balance, the…
- [NTSB FTW99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA238.md): Burkhart Grob 103C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N103MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment of the glider resulting in failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW99LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA242.md): Cessna 210A · Grapevine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N6657X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N15119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines.
- [NTSB FTW99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA230.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N8981J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA232.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N43404 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the person (the airport manager) walking on the taxiway and the inadequate visual lookout by the airport manager. A factor was the airport manager's diverted attention to the aircraft accident.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1999
  AND 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?state=TX&year=1999

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