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 CEN09CA347Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyers OTW · Haskell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB CEN09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Hamilton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.NTSB CEN09LA341Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHuston Charles D Pitts S-12 · Spicewood, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the presence of an unidentified contaminant in the fuel system which clogged the fuel flow sensor. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s installation of the fuel flow sensor…NTSB CEN09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Decatur, TXBoth pilots' inadequate preflight inspection and failure to identify the presence of dirt and insect larvae in the pitot tube, and the owner-pilot's attempt to turn off the runway and onto the taxiway at an excessive speed during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN09CA339Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB CEN09CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Midland, TXThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate oversight of the flight by the instructor pilot.NTSB CEN09LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrey FLY Baby · Keller, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.NTSB CEN09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Kyle, TXThe ground crewmember's failure to assure that the fuel nozzle was closed before pressurizing the line. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an available fire extinguisher.NTSB CEN09CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Houston, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB CEN09LA331Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGentry John K Chinook PL · Bridgeport, TXThe flight instructor and pilot's decision to take off with known control deficiencies with the aircraft which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB CEN09LA329Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnston Coyt E T-18 · Granbury, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN09LA312Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Design Apache Sport · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.NTSB CEN09CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ozona, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN09CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Midland, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN09IA294Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.NTSB CEN09CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · San Antonio, TXThe instructor pilot’s improper landing flare.NTSB CEN09CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBolton Ricky D Rotorway E · Brookeland, TXThe pilot failed to maintain control while hovering in gusty conditions.NTSB CEN09LA288Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmysor Kevin Velocity · Katy, TXThe pilot's loss of control following an in-flight failure of the propeller.NTSB CEN09LA284Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Alpine, TXThe loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.NTSB CEN09CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Lisse, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Roanoke, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.NTSB CEN09LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Addison, TXA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN09CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TXThe pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN09CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Kent, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB CEN09CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Terrell, TXThe failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.NTSB CEN09CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TXTHe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.NTSB CEN09LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-724 · McAllen, TXThe injured passenger's failure to comply with the requirement to remain seated with a fastened seatbelt.NTSB CEN09LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Don R Vans RV-6A · Arlington, TXA total loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preventative maintenance/inspection of the magnetos.NTSB CEN09CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Granger, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight.NTSB CEN09FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Edinburg, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site.NTSB CEN09CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.NTSB CEN09LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222B · Gulf of Mexico, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing on a shipboard helipad.NTSB CEN09IA254Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Vick, TXUndetermined.NTSB CEN09LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArgence RV-8 · Angleton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climbout.NTSB CEN09LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Georgetown, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper engine restart procedures.NTSB CEN09IA234Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Abilene, TXThe formation and propagation of a fatigue crack in the trailing edge of the main rotor blade due to interconnected porosity and resultant corrosion. The area of interconnected porosity was due to a manufacturing defect which was not detected during the…NTSB CEN09LA227Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Laredo, TXThe certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.NTSB CEN09CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172A · Corsicana, TXThe pilot's improper flare.NTSB CEN09LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · El Indio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.NTSB CEN09LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a pole.NTSB CEN09CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, TXThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control during his unauthorized use of the airplane.NTSB CEN09CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.NTSB CEN09CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · Lancaster, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the failure of the CFI to provide appropriate instruction during the maneuver.NTSB CEN09CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · O'Donnell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.NTSB CEN09LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Hilda, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB CEN09FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Porter, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Terrell, TXThe commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.