# NTSB investigations, 2001, 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 1 of 3 · 135 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB FTW02TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA060.md): Bell OH-58A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N76PD · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the moving ground vehicle. - [NTSB FTW02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA058.md): Cessna 172 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N5181R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB FTW02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA057.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2001 · N134EK · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the failure of the tow rope. - [NTSB FTW02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA053.md): Ryan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N4530K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds. - [NTSB FTW02TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA051.md): Cessna T210K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N8299M · Substantial damage > the failure of the right main landing gear downlock mechanism to engage for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB FTW02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA048.md): Gates Learjet 24D · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N997TD · Destroyed > loss of control during descent for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA050.md): Heard RV-6A · Comfort, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N61AZ · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB FTW02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA055.md): Luscombe 8A · Haltom City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N1212B · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Perry, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N95565 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA045.md): Cessna 140 · Gilchrist, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N72701 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment. - [NTSB FTW02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N1938C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. - [NTSB FTW02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA042.md): Cessna 152 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N48941 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA041.md): Globe GC-1B · Marion, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N3209K · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB FTW02FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA040.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA038.md): Hughes 269C · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9294F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N60TT · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to set the parking brake before exiting the aircraft to remove the wheel chocks. - [NTSB FTW02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA032.md): Aero Commander 200D · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N28PC · Substantial damage > the failure of the left outboard elevator attachment, which resulted in the partial separation of the left elevator and induced an airframe vibration. - [NTSB FTW02FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA036.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Graham, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N6134A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, low ceiling, and reduced visibility due to fog. - [NTSB FTW02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA035.md): Terry Zenith 801 · Manvel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N54RX · Substantial damage > loss of engine power while maneuvering for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA030.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Anton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N2316X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a cracked cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA029.md): Landoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N96LS · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA028.md): Robinson R22 · Seagoville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N127RB · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river. - [NTSB FTW02IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02IA027.md): Airbus Industrie A319-132 · Midland, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2001 · N814AW · No damage > the #1 engine's fatigue failure of the #3 bearing due to the manufacturer's inadequate design of the high-pressure compressor stubshaft coating, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an emergency landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Giddings, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N4127G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the Lake. - [NTSB FTW02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA022.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Clarendon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N614CJ · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA020.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Morton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N4395S · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an aerial application maneuver. - [NTSB FTW02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA018.md): Piper PA-30 · Ozona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N8642Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB FTW02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA015.md): Cessna 206 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2001 · N5206U · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA008.md): Beech C90 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2001 · N690JP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of dual engine power while on approach. - [NTSB FTW02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA006.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · Rosebud, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2001 · N911BB · Substantial damage > The pilots impairment due to drugs. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged landing flare. - [NTSB FTW02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA005.md): Cessna 150G · Sargent, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N6212S · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm. - [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. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&state=TX&page=2 ## 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") = 2001 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=2001 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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