NTSB investigations, TX
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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' 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' 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 CEN12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TXThe 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 CEN12CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TXThe pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.NTSB CEN12LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Gladewater, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.NTSB CEN12CA079Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · College Station, TXThe total loss of engine power from both engines, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate pre-flight preparation.NTSB CEN12CA051Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDowner Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TXA 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 CEN12FA043Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TXThe 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 CEN12FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Carrollton, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportJantzen Evans VP · Terrell, TXThe 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 CEN12CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Fort Worth, TXThe inadvertent entry into ground resonance after a hovering autorotation.NTSB CEN12CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210A · Wolfe City, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB CEN12TA004Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter EC120B · McAllen, TXThe 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 CEN11CA664Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.NTSB CEN11LA657Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Longview, TXThe 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 CEN11LA658Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMark Divita RV-8 · Lancaster, TXThe failure of the tailwheel to remain locked during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN11CA655Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B90 · Hillsboro, TXThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB CEN11LA646Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Spicewood, TXThe pilot did not maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB CEN11CA633Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Damon, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11CA689Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11CA684Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Fort Worth, TXThe certified flight instructor’s improper flare during a simulated emergency landing.NTSB CEN11CA670Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing.NTSB CEN11LA688Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TXThe 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 CEN11CA627Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TXThe 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 CEN11LA558Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Alpine, TXThe 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 CEN11LA556Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · El Campo, TXSeparation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN11LA574Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TXThe explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.NTSB CEN11LA568Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Granbury, TXThe leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb.NTSB CEN11LA578Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Fabens, TXThe 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 CEN11LA577Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 400 · Eastland, TXA 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 CEN11LA672Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorbeck John M Slipstream Genesis · Bryan, TXThe 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 CEN11LA671Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TXThe improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.NTSB CEN11LA573Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStevens R P/Mccright D W Vans RV-6 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.NTSB CEN11LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Uvalde, TXThe 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 CEN11CA564Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Rockwall, TXThe pilot's loss of control while landing with a tailwind due to his misinterpretation of the wind conditions.NTSB CEN11LA555Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Millsap, TXA sudden loss of engine thrust due to the separation of a propeller blade in cruise flight due to high cycle fatigue.NTSB CEN11LA552Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Amarillo, TXA 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 CEN11CA548Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Sherman, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN11LA530Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristiansen Don E Do RV-4 · Fort Worth, TXA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN11CA583Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Cresson, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB CEN11LA504Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuasar Acft 214SL · Fort Worth, TXA fuel leak in the engine compartment, which resulted in an engine fire.NTSB CEN11CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Llano, TXThe student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN11LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around maneuver.NTSB CEN11CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB CEN11CA445Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TXThe pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.NTSB CEN11FA443Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKoen Lancair Laser IV-P · Port O'Connor, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.NTSB CEN11CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Katy, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB CEN11CA450Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN11CA440Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau DUO Discus · Stonewall, TXThe loss of directional control during an off-field landing in gusting wind.NTSB CEN11LA449Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbbey Victor RV9-A · Leander, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN11CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarker A E B-2 · Sisterdale, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.NTSB CEN11CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Frankston, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.