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 CEN10CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s loss of control and the instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN10LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · El Paso, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.NTSB OPS10IA132Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Houston, TXThe failure of the local controller to issue control instructions necessary to ensure positive control/standard separation of traffic operating within the Class B airspace.NTSB CEN10FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Friendswood, TXThe airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA229Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas Long Long's Paraglider · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute, resulting in an unintentional departure and subsequent collision with power lines and the ground.NTSB CEN10LA222Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCross-Capps Breezy · Livingston, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Alpine, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Canton, TXThe airplane builder’s improper installation of the left rear wing strut eyebolt.NTSB CEN10CA192Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStroup Robert RV-6 · Muleshoe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in strong, gusting winds.NTSB CEN10LA184Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStutesman Charles Lee RV-6 · Balmorhea, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN10LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Wichita Falls, TXA fire of undetermined origin.NTSB CEN10CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Hamilton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static power line while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB CEN10CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco YPF-7 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged prior to landing.NTSB CEN10CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVan Dusen John M Longeze · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN10CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mckinney, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN10CA167Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and rate of descent during approach, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB CEN10FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Lewisville, TXThe pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist.NTSB CEN10CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltralight America Spitfire II Modelctv · Cameron, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering during a forced landing after a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Houston, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter.NTSB CEN10CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A35 · Marfa, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.NTSB CEN10LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStump Davis · Seguin, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and noseover during a downwind landing.NTSB CEN10LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Echo Super · Baytown, TXThe failure of the landing gear bolts.NTSB CEN10FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Cotulla, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude operating environment that would not allow for a successful autorotation after the loss of engine power.NTSB CEN10LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Slaton, TXThe loss of engine power due to the insufficient clamping force between the two crankcase halves and each cylinder to the crankcase.NTSB CEN10CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hearne, TXThe student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN10LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLacour Long-EZE SR7-1 · Falfurrias, TXA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft behind the No. 3 connecting rod journal for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10LA129Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gatesville, TXThe pilot’s incapacitation as a result of one or more pre-existing medical conditions.NTSB CEN10LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lockhart, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to use the emergency checklist, and his failure to extend the landing gear manually. Contributing to the accident was the electrical failure/malfunction for reasons undetermined.NTSB CEN10FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Austin, TXThe pilot’s intentional flight into a building.NTSB CEN10FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to detect water contaminated fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the worn and loose fuel caps, which allowed water to enter the fuel tanks.NTSB CEN10LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · La Porte, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB CEN10FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · El Paso, TXThe pilot's loss of situational awareness resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the hazards of a low-contrast area while using night vision goggles.NTSB CEN10LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing on an ice/snow covered runway.NTSB CEN10FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 · Waxahachie, TXA loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB CEN10CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Pearsall, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN10IA084Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportATR ATR72 · Dallas, TXA fatigue failure of an elevator stop bracket, which resulted in a partial jam of the elevator control. Contributing to the failure was the improper installation of shim stacks, poor alignment of the brackets, and cyclic stresses acting on the lower stop,…NTSB CEN10LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Robert Lee, TXThe collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for unknown reasons.NTSB CEN10LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.NTSB CEN10CA081Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Bowie, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.NTSB DCA10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TXThe fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.NTSB CEN10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds.NTSB CEN10LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGibson Mark Manta 503 · Magnolia, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a static wire while maneuvering and his improper decision to fly with a low overcast sky.NTSB CEN10FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Port Mansfield, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while on approach (VFR) to land.NTSB CEN10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pearland, TXThe student pilot's failure to control the airplane's descent rate during the short-field landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight examiner's delayed response.NTSB CEN10FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Eagle Pass, TXThe pilot's decision to continue the approach below minimums without visual references, and subsequent collision with the perimeter fence/terrain.NTSB CEN10FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNew Piper PA-46-500TP · Mendoza, TX***This report was modified on May 22, 2014. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the…NTSB CEN10LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mineola, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.