# NTSB investigations, 2013, 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 CEN14LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA094.md): Cessna 150L · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2013 · N6905G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA091.md): Quicksilver Unknown · Palestine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA089.md): Cessna 305C (0 1E) · Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · N83CN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s and pilot’s decision to continue flight after experiencing…
- [NTSB CEN14LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA087.md): Maarten H Versteeg Zenith 601XL(B) · Leakey, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2013 · N581SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the canopy opened on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the canopy latch before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA057.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N555UF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA058.md): Piper PA 28-140 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N57DB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.
- [NTSB CEN14LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA056.md): Pearson Jon M Dragonfly · Anahuac, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N975DF · Destroyed
  > The incorrect installation by the pilot, who was not a certificated mechanic or repairman, of the main rotor head bearing block, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the rotor head.
- [NTSB CEN14CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA061.md): Aviat A 1B · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2013 · N721DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface.
- [NTSB CEN14FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA051.md): Cessna T310R · Junction, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2013 · N38LH · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated private pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB CEN14FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA047.md): Beechcraft B36TC · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N4245D · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to fly a night instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane during an attempted missed approach.
- [NTSB CEN14CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA059.md): Groen Sparrowhawk II · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2013 · N130SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper glidepath for landing which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA065.md): Aero Commander 500 - B · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2013 · N917GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete a landing checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the weather during approach.
- [NTSB CEN14FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA024.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Boerne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N11RC · Destroyed
  > A defective exhaust system that allowed carbon monoxide to enter the cabin and impair the pilot, rendering him unable to control the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA031.md): Cessna T210L · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2013 · N398MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN14CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA027.md): Cessna 172M · Raymondville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2013 · N20587 · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was his failure to maintain airspeed following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Also contributing was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN14CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA025.md): Aviat A 1B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2013 · N68PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN14LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA022.md): Bell OH-58C · Omaha, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N911CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to assess and compensate for the landing surface, which included high grass and loose dirt.
- [NTSB CEN14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA015.md): North American P 51D · Galveston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N4151D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness while instructing the passenger, which resulted in the controlled flight of the airplane into the water.
- [NTSB CEN14CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA016.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N1CR · Substantial damage
  > The abnormal contact of the helicopter's skids with the landing surface, which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB CEN14LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA021.md): Pohoski RV 4 · New Waverly, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N10XP · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was consumed by fire.
- [NTSB DCA14CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA014.md): Boeing 767 322 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N665UA · No damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB ENG14IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA001.md): Airbus A319 132 · Greenville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2013 · N516NK · Minor damage
  > A high pressure turbine 2nd stage blade separation due to stress corrosion cracking in the J channel cooling cavity. The failed blade entered the gas path and caused substantial damage to the low pressure turbine. The engine was subsequently left at a high…
- [NTSB CEN14CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA023.md): Cessna 172R · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2013 · N999UF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane going off the end of the runway and impacting trees.
- [NTSB CEN14LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA002.md): Beech S35 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N6861Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a foreign material in the fuel system blocking the fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN14LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA003.md): Kenneth M Franz Ultra PUP · Belleville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2013 · N106KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while turning back to the airport instead of landing straight ahead following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB WPR14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA008.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369 · Paducah, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2013 · N530KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power transmission line tower while maneuvering to pick up a rope in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA009.md): Beech A36 · Tilden, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2013 · N2051N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff from a wet and soft airstrip which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR14CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA002.md): Air Tractor AT 401 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2013 · N1013R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13LA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA581.md): Cessna 172 · Rio Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N8878B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of…
- [NTSB CEN13LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA567.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Laguna Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N96473 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN13IA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA563.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Austin, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2013 · N617BG · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its weight and center-of-gravity limits and led to a loss of pitch control during takeoff, and the operator’s failure to obtain required weight information and to…
- [NTSB CEN13CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA544.md): Cessna 170A · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N170TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA534.md): Barrow Rose Parrakeet · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N1732 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear wheel on landing due to overstress, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to install wheels with insufficient loading capacity for…
- [NTSB CEN13LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA551.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Clemville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N8251K · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded inflight application of parking brake due to a loose valve, which resulted in a noseover during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA518.md): American Champion 7GCB · Pearsall, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N9967Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the rudder cable due to electrical arcing damage from contact with an unguarded battery and the pilot's subsequent loss of control during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN13LA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA531.md): Cessna/Weaver 305 - E · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N862 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a landing gear O-ring, which prevented the pilot from being able to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA523.md): Bell-Transworld Helicopter Cor 47G-2 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N8051E · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the flight instructor during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA519.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G 164B · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N8222K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of one of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA476.md): Beechcraft F33A · Ennis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N4514S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN13LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA478.md): Douglas Brian G BA-100 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N27BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture, which resulted in an over-rich fuel mixture condition and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA461.md): Hughes 369D · Ackerly, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N8688F · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to identify and maintain adequate clearance from a shield wire that was suspended between power transmission line towers.
- [NTSB CEN13CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA485.md): Cessna 150D · Hermleigh, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N4281U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positional awareness, which resulted in an off airport landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA458.md): Cessna R182 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N6370T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in crosswind conditions, and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall during the subsequent go-around attempt.
- [NTSB CEN13CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA450.md): Cessna 172N · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N738RQ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing and during the subsequent aborted takeoff during crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA437.md): Enstrom F-28A · Danbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N287Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of collective control for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN13CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA445.md): Cessna 170 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N5401C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA432.md): Piper PA-30 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N8306Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after a loss of left engine power due to water-contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a proper preflight that could have detected water accumulation in the fuel system before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA430.md): Alvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N137AB · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA407.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2013 · N5003S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB CEN13LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA408.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N56FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the proper taxi procedure, which resulted in a brake system fire.

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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") = 2013
  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=2013

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