NTSB investigations, TX
39 cases where the first occurrence was “Fire”.
Cases per year
| 1983 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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\" = 171)
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" = 171) 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 DFW07CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Happy, TXAn in-flight fire while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.NTSB DFW06LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Lubbock, TXAn in-flight electrical fire for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TXThe pilot's excessive taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes.NTSB FTW04LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Cleveland, TXThe in-flight fire that resulted from an electrical arc in the main battery cable near the main power bus. The cause of the arcing event could not be determined.NTSB FTW04IA104Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Midland, TXThe in-flight wing fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCap 232 · Laporte, TXFailure of the brake system during taxi. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue taxiing after discovering the brakes were not functioning normally.NTSB FTW00LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Farwell, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Addison, TXthe electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing.NTSB FTW99LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TXA passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane.NTSB FTW98FA156Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-A · Rio Hondo, TXThe engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the tailboom.NTSB FTW97IA222Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-12 · Dallas, TXthe engine fire during descent resulting from a loose, leaking fuel transfer tube due to improper installation and alignment of the transfer tube's retaining clip. Contributing factors were the inadequate design of the clamp, the failure of the operator to…NTSB FTW95FA184Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Porter, TXThe pilot's failure to identify the unsafe condition created by carrying a battery with jumper cables attached in the baggage compartment and the ensuing fire in the baggage compartment.NTSB FTW95LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Amarillo, TXAn inflight fire, the reason for which was undetermined.NTSB FTW95LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fredericksburg, TXImproper maintenance resulting in an engine fire, and the pilot's improper propeller feathering procedure, causing the propeller not to feather and the airplane's engine out capability to be exceeded. A factor was the unsuitable terrain conditions.NTSB FTW94IA099Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72 · Dfw Airport, TXThe blocked numer 1 engine drain manifold.NTSB FTW93LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Houston, TXThe fuel leak which resulted from the mechanic's improper installation of the fuel line. A factor was the lead mechanic's inadequate post run up inspection.NTSB FTW92DRG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Harlingen, TXAn inflight fire due to a loose fuel fitting and fuel line due to improper maintenance.NTSB FTW92IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE 3100 · Dfw Int'L Arpt, TXThe partial disconnection of the electrical connector at the torque sensing unit.NTSB FTW91LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Plano, TXThe pilot's failure to follow the approved start procedures which resulted in an induction fire and the destruction of the airplane.NTSB FTW89LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream 680FLP · Lohn, TXArson undertaken to conceal illegal activity.NTSB FTW89FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Longview, TXThe airplane was in cruise flight when the pilot transmitted that he had smoke in the cockpit. 53 seconds later contact was lost. The nose and left wing were slightly down when the acft struck trees and terrain at high speed. Fire started several minutes…NTSB FTW88LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Borger, TXShortly after takeoff there was smoke in the cabin. The plt started a turn back toward the runway. When he turned off the electrical master switch the engine stopped producing power. Attempts to restart the engine were not successful. He impacted a heavy…NTSB FTW88IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet DA-10 · Dallas, TXThe flight experienced in-flight fire resulting from an electrical short in an auxiliary circuit breaker panel installed after aircraft manufacture. The short resulted from the use of a mounting bracket that chafed against the input wires. The flightcrew…NTSB FTW88FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Houston, TXThe acft developed a fire in the eng area during the initial climb after takeoff. When the eng lost power the plt attempted a lndg in a small park. The acft touched down just short of a drainage ditch and collided with the sloping embankment on the opposite…NTSB FTW87FA197Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Mexia, TXThe plt noticed smoke in the cockpit & started to make a precautionary lndg at Mexia, TX, which was nearby. However, drg the dscnt to lnd, the smoke dissipated, so he elected to cont to the destn. Drg the climb back to alt, smoke reappeared & was followed by…NTSB FTW87FA116Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech V35-B · Terrell, TXWhile attempting to start the aircraft the starter solenoid wiring caught fire. The heat from the fire caused an overstressed brake line to fall, allowing brake fluid to drain onto the lip of the nose gear door. The fire then burned through the floor of the…NTSB FTW86FRG19Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportSoward Rutan Longeze · Georgetown, TXThe acft crashed after hitting trees on short final following an inflight fire and an eng failure. The acft was on it's first flt following an eng overhaul and had been airborne about 2 minutes when ground and air observers noticed smoke trailing from the eng…NTSB FTW86IA078Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Dallas/Ftw Apt, TXThe crew stated that during an attempted start the no. 1 eng failed to gain ignition during the prescribed 25 sec limit and that they aborted the start. Shortly thereafter, grnd pers reported that the eng had developed a tail pipe fire. Following emerg…NTSB DCA86AA012Accident · 7 fatalFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Dekalb, TXAt 1708:48, while cruising at 6000', a pilot of N711Y advised ATC, 'I think I'd like to turn around, head for texarkana here, I've got a little problem.' He was provided a vector & advised of closest airports. Shortly after, he stated he would be unable to…NTSB FTW86IA020Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1 · Dallas/Ft.Worth, TXNo. 3 eng developed an exhaust stack fire during the second attempted start following taxi out. The 1st start was aborted when crew became aware of a 15 minute delay before takeoff. During the 2nd start, excess fuel torched in the combustors and the exhaust…NTSB FTW85FQG02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Big Spring, TXThe acft cockpit/cabin filled with smoke after takeoff. The plt & passg smelled an odor of electrical wiring burning and saw fire at the firewall near the rudder pedals. The acft was turned 180 degrees and landed on rwy 35. The 2 occupants immediately…NTSB FTW85LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3 · Gatesville, TXThe acft was destroyed by fire after executing an emergency landing following an inflight fire and eng failure. Shortly after takeoff the plt smelled electrical insulation overheating and noticed a decrease in fuel pressure. Fire broke out on the left side of…NTSB FTW85LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · El Paso, TXShortly after liftoff, the plt first smelled, then observed smoke coming into the cockpit from under the instrument panel. Shortly thereafter, the eng quit completely. The plt made a forced landing in an open area off the rwy. During the landing roll, the…NTSB FTW85LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Justin, TXThe purpose of the flt was a mult-engine flt check given by a designated examiner to the commercial plt. According to the examiner the right eng, which was still hot from the previous flt, would not start on the first attempt. After a successful start of the…NTSB FTW84LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-301T · San Angelo, TXThe plt stated that he was in a climb to cruise when he smelled smoke. He immediately turned back towards the arpt but the cabin filled with smoke so he elected to make an emergency landing in a plowed field. After landing the acft was totally destroyed by…NTSB FTW84FA038Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3-3C · Laredo, TXThe original flt was aborted due to a magneto problem. The defect was corrected, but due to the delayed takeoff, the plt elected to fly to mcallen, TX, for further repairs. During the takeoff roll, the aircrew noted sparks/flares on the left side of the…NTSB FTW83LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Marion, TXThe acft collided with fences during a forced landing after an engine fuel fire. The left exhaust pipe failed and the misdirected heat burned through a fuel line. The fuel ignited filling the cockpit with smoke. The engine quit due to fuel starvation and the…NTSB FTW83LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Rio Grande City, TXThe acft was destroyed by fire during an emergency landing. Shortly after depature the acft cockpit filled with heavy smoke. The plt attempted to return to the arpt but could not because of the heavy smoke in the cockpit. Efforts to eliminate it were…NTSB FTW83FA100Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Zapata, TXThe helicopter was landed in an area of dry grass, 18 to 28 inches tall. The plt stated that within 30 sec after a normal approach & touchdown, the passenger noticed a fire as he was exiting the acft. The pilot then rolled the throttle on in an attempt to…