# NTSB investigations, 2007, 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 DFW08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA052.md): Althouse RAF 2000 GTX · Crowley, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N136DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.
- [NTSB DFW08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA051.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2007 · N1458U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA049.md): Cessna 182 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2007 · N212CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB DFW08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA048.md): Portman RV-7A · ELmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N131RV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the mound/uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB DFW08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N49962 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA041.md): Cessna 172P · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N64197 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA036.md): Cessna A150K · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2007 · N8301M · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident are the instructor's decision to takeoff with excessive flaps, the improper maintenance replacement of the flap…
- [NTSB ENG08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA002.md): Boeing 737-300 · Greenville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N676SW · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified object striking the spinner, separating it from the fan disk and causing the spinner to be ingested into the fan…
- [NTSB DFW08FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N55307 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.
- [NTSB DFW08LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA030.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N209LS · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed of the nose landing gear due to shimmy as the result of the improper installation of the nose landing gear upper torque arm pin by the flight crew during the preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB DFW08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA029.md): Cessna P210N · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N7716K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing tailwind and an airport sign.
- [NTSB DFW08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA025.md): Beech J35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N7208B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints.
- [NTSB DFW08CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA023.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2007 · N712J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA022.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N81800 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA035.md): Ayres S2-R · Lenora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N32984 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to separation of the "P3" line from the engine's fuel control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA020.md): Robinson R-44 · Catarina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N744RG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while hovering. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA033.md): Cessna 172R · Lufkin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N172GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA016.md): Ward RC 350 HP · Magnolia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N901RC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight fire and loss of engine power as a result of a ruptured fuel line for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA013.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N9733P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA012.md): Formhals RV-8 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N628RV · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's failure to yield right-a-way to the airplane before crossing an active runway.
- [NTSB DFW08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA011.md): Cessna 172 · McAllen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2007 · N65591 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA007.md): Cessna 172R · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N24547 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA014.md): Air Tractor 402B · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N5006K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA004.md): Cessna 150L · Castroville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N11467 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA002.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Galveston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N3899C · Minor damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control during initial takeoff climb due to the fracture of a tail rotor blade as result of impact with a foreign object.
- [NTSB DFW08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA001.md): Indus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N211LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB DFW07IA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA212.md): Schweizer 269D · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N8374F · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure during hover of the drive adapter between the engine and lower pulley drive shaft.
- [NTSB DFW07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA211.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N7149P · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing as result of the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB DFW07CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA210.md): Cessna 172 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N364GW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for existing conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA209.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N45014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA207.md): Cessna 172S · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N22237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW07CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA202.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2007 · N6017P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.
- [NTSB DFW07CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA200.md): Vans RV-7A · Vernon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2007 · N729CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW07LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA199.md): Monocoupe 110SP · Utopia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N110SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing a low level inverted flight maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW07LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA203.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N8522P · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the outer ply of the BeCu bellows. This hole appeared to be the result of pitting corrosion, but the corroding agent was not determined.
- [NTSB DFW07LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA197.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N993KC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the v-belt drive system to the main rotor for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was insufficient altitude to perform a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB DFW07IA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA204.md): Mooney M20TN · Kerrville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N353TW · Minor damage
  > The incorrect wire labeling, resulting in the trim controls operating in the opposite direction of the pilot's input.
- [NTSB DFW07CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA195.md): Cessna 140 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N72699 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA191.md): Beech B35 · Borger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N118TT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while on approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were a corroded carburetor fuel needle valve, inlet fuel screen and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA190.md): KitFox Series 5 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N915W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW07IA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA193.md): Cessna A188B · Colorado City, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N9561G · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB DFW07CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA189.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Hobby Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N6KF · No damage
  > The failure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance from the rotating propeller. A contributing factor was the prevailing night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA186.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK117 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N911R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the hovering helicopter and the flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DFW07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA183.md): Huggles Sonex · Bonham, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · N557SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane on take off, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA206.md): Luscombe 8A · Mason County, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N71283 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control as result of the collapsed right main landing gear during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the failure of the right main gear as result of corrosion.
- [NTSB DFW07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA181.md): Cessna A188B · Garden City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N4827J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.
- [NTSB DFW07CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA175.md): Mellema Bede 4 · Ennis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N76VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane following the disconnect of the tailwheel steering chain while landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA173.md): Bell 206B · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N4YJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of one or more of the compressor blades for the 5th stage compressor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB DFW07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA174.md): Cessna A188B · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N9298R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA177.md): Aeronca Champion · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N9870B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2007&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") = 2007
  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=2007

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