# NTSB investigations, 2011, 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 CEN12LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA127.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Marion, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2011 · N9753L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a piece of metal in the fuel line, which blocked fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN12CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA130.md): Maule M-7-235 · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N6129T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in a loss of control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA109.md): Cessna 172R · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N987BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a circling maneuver in weather below circling minimums instead of flying…
- [NTSB CEN12FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA108.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N3590T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…
- [NTSB CEN12LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA110.md): Beech 95-B55 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N275D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA104.md): Cessna 421B · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N421CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA125.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N62WY · No damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent contact with a rotating propeller after exiting the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions and the deplaning of the passenger while the propeller was turning.
- [NTSB CEN12LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA095.md): Beech F90 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N90QL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed for icing conditions and his subsequent loss of airplane control while flying the airplane under autopilot control in severe icing conditions, contrary to the airplane's handbook. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA094.md): Cessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6735Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA087.md): Aviat A-1B · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N252U · Substantial damage
  > The right main gear tire contacting the brake caliper, which resulted in an uncommanded brake effect on the wheel.
- [NTSB CEN12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA081.md): Fenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA085.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N26067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA061.md): Cessna 401A · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA079.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · College Station, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N8188R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power from both engines, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate pre-flight preparation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA051.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N711W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [NTSB CEN12FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA037.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Carrollton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2011 · N227TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA026.md): Jantzen Evans VP · Terrell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N331EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not determine whether the airplane’s climb performance would be sufficient to clear obstacles before initiating take off.
- [NTSB CEN12CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA031.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N10375 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent entry into ground resonance after a hovering autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA006.md): Cessna 210A · Wolfe City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N9448X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN12TA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA004.md): Eurocopter EC120B · McAllen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N3925A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective while landing, which resulted in an unrecoverable forward pitching moment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision not to go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11CA664](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA664.md): Boeing E75 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA657](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA657.md): Cessna P210N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2011 · N4867K · Substantial damage
  > The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11LA658](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA658.md): Mark Divita RV-8 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N98D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailwheel to remain locked during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA655.md): Beech B90 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB CEN11LA646](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA646.md): Bell 206B · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N3181J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA633](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA633.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Damon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N742LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA684](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA684.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N242BC · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA670](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA670.md): Cessna 140 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N76521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA688](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA688.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N8617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA627.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N99FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA558.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N8076J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN11LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA556.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA574.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N46TB · Substantial damage
  > The explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.
- [NTSB CEN11LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA568.md): Quad City Challenger · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N979JP · Substantial damage
  > The leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA578.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Fabens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N53473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the high density altitude takeoff with reduced engine power and his decision to initiate a turn back to the runway with insufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA577.md): Cessna 400 · Eastland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N2515G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation..
- [NTSB CEN11LA672](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA672.md): Porbeck John M Slipstream Genesis · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N53QB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and attitude during a turn toward downwind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the experimental airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA671](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA671.md): Fisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N7167S · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA573.md): Stevens R P/Mccright D W Vans RV-6 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N16DD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.
- [NTSB CEN11LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA571.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N10119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid power lines during a precautionary landing, which resulted an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the fluctuating engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN11CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA564.md): Beech 35-C33 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2011 · N12CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing with a tailwind due to his misinterpretation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA555.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N7689W · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN11LA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA552.md): Cessna T210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N829MB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA548.md): Piper PA-18A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N150CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA530.md): Christiansen Don E Do RV-4 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N114DC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA583.md): Mooney M20K · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N1149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA504.md): Quasar Acft 214SL · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N89QL · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak in the engine compartment, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB CEN11CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA503.md): Aero Commander 100 · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N3656X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

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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") = 2011
  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=2011

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