NTSB investigations, TX
290 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 16 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 4 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 130)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB DFW08FA031Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Ranger, TXThe pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design limits of the airplane structure.NTSB DFW08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWard RC 350 HP · Magnolia, TXThe 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 DFW07LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Amarillo, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear spring assembly as a result of an unapproved repair by an unknown person(s), which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DFW07CA122Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuciani RV8 · Tomball, TXThe deflated right main landing gear tire, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll and a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without having the leaking tire inspected.NTSB DFW07CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Baytown, TXThe failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing.NTSB DFW07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiben Theodore Quickie Q-200 · Denton, TXThe loss of control during takeoff as result of the failure of the right wing for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Downsville, TXThe malfunction in the braking system which caused the parking brake to engage and lock the right main wheel resulting in a loss of directional control.NTSB DFW06CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C340A · San Antonio, TXThe collapse of the left main landing gear as result of the failure of the gear pivot bolt for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW06CA157Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCaproni Vizzola Cos. Aero. Calif A-21 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot/owner's failure to properly secure the right wing, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the right wing.NTSB DFW06CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Childress, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing due to the failure of the rudder horn due to corrosion.NTSB DFW06CA111Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Midlothian, TXThe inadvertent deployment of the spoilers during the aero tow takeoff for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB DFW06CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28A · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear tire assembly.NTSB DFW05CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Springtown, TXThe pilot's improper decision to shut down the engine. Contributing factors were the failure of the oil pressure switch and the lack of a suitable landing area.NTSB DFW05CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMesserschmitt BK-117 B-2 · Houston, TXThe separation of the left passenger door due to worn attaching hardware.NTSB DFW05LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Carizzo Springs, TXThe failure of the stabilator trim control rod due to internal corrosion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210L · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A contributing factor was reported partial loss of brake control.NTSB DFW05CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell P39 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the reported partial failure of the left wheel brake.NTSB DFW05LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAkers Douglas RA40 Defiant · Slaton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the opening of the canopy in-flight and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB DEN05FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Montgomery, TXthe in-flight separation of the left wing as a result of extensive fatigue cracking throughout the wing carry-through structure.NTSB FTW04LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Garwood, TXThe separation of the right main landing gear wheel and axle during take-off. Contributing factors were the fatigue of the bolts on the right main landing gear and the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB FTW04LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Eagle Lake, TXThe partial collapse of the left main landing gear as a result of a failure of the fuselage structure due to corrosion.NTSB FTW04IA160Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135LR · Dallas, TXThe loss of pressure in Electrohydraulic Servovalve (EHSV) within the nose wheel steering manifold due to contamination in the C1 orifice of the valve, which resulted in an uncommanded turn of the nose wheel during landing rollout. A contributing factor was…NTSB FTW04IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Kress, TXThe in-flight separation of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04IA128Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed 1329-23E · Houston, TXThe fatigue failure of the inboard left wing actuator fitting.NTSB FTW04LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Holliday, TXThe failure of the upper tail rotor shaft due to excessive misalignment after two hard landings. Also causal was the manufacturer's failure to provide specific maintenance procedures for checking the alignment of the upper tail rotor shaft.NTSB FTW04LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sweetwater, TXThe propeller overspeed for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1S · Burleson, TXThe separation of the right main gear wheel, during landing, due to the improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel on the right main landing gear assembly.NTSB FTW04FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Montgomery, TXThe non-compliance with applicable Airworthiness Directives which required wing spar inspections, and the continued operation of the aircraft beyond the compliance time extension granted as per the approved alternate means of compliance (AMOC). Also causal…NTSB FTW04LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBratton Experimental Homebuilt Swearingen SX300 · Floresville, TXThe separation of one propeller blade while in cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DCA03IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw, TXThe improper maintenance of the tailcone evacuation system, which prevented the evacuation slide from inflating during an evacuation due to smoke/fumes in the cabin.NTSB FTW03LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes Challenger II · Eldorado, TXThe loss of engine power during the takeoff/initial climb following the separation of the front cockpit throttle control cable resulting from inadequate maintenance.NTSB FTW03LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Fort Worth, TXThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to select the battery/alternator circuit, resulting in a loss of battery power, the pilot's failure to follow a checklist and the…NTSB FTW03CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Vega, TXThe failure of the left brake for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA173Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportApex CAP 10B · Gladewater, TXThe failure of the left wing, which resulted from progressive compressive fractures in the upper wooden spar cap. Contributing the accident was the difficulty in performing adequate inspections of the spar caps in an attempt to detect the compressive…NTSB FTW03LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · Grand Prairie, TXthe pilot's improper inspection of the aircraft after impacting trees on a previous flight which resulted in an in-flight separation of the lower left wing and aileron while performing aerobatic maneuvers.NTSB FTW03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Houston, TXThe failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · DFW Airport, TXAn inadvertent trauma to the passenger's ankle during an emergency evacuation.NTSB FTW03LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna FA150K · Houston, TXThe in-flight separation of the elevator trim tab.NTSB FTW03LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Kent, TXThe loss of main rotor drive due to a drive belt separation resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03FA093Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Mission, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the…NTSB FTW03LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TXThe failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Putnam, TXthe pilot's failure to properly interpret and confirm a faulty tachometer instrument indication and his improper flare during the ensuing precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the failure of the tachometer.NTSB FTW03LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Mc Allen, TXThe pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend.NTSB FTW03LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCreekmore Team Rocket F-1 · Rosenberg, TXThe in-flight separation of the vertical stabilizer as a result of the builder's failure to install the upper attachment fitting for the vertical fin aft spar.NTSB FTW03FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Lewisville, TXThe failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions.NTSB FTW03LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690B · New Braunfels, TXThe in-flight separation of the top of the rudder assembly for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Lewisville, TXThe improper reinstallation of the left aileron by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the non-suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B3 · Eagle Pass, TXThe insufficient length of the stepper motor rack inside the HMU, which caused the red "GOV" light to illuminate and the fuel metering valve to freeze causing the engine to automatically engage the manual mode.NTSB FTW02LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Cornudas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and his improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the activation of a warning light.NTSB FTW02LA187Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLidster Wittman Tailwind W-8 · Mesquite, TXThe in-flight separation of the outboard portion of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spar resulting from the builder's improper installation of a wing that did not meet the drawing specifications.