NTSB investigations, TX
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 CEN25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Pearland, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN25FA052Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCozy MK III · Mineola, TXOn November 27, 2024, about 18:30 central standard time, a Cozy Mark III, N51810 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mineola, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code…NTSB CEN25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1E · Seguin, TXThe improper construction of the rudder cable assembly by the airplane builder, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the left rudder cable during the landing roll and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN25LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Manvel, TXA loss of left engine power during the initial climb due to restricted fuel flow as a result of a binding fuel control cable.NTSB CEN25LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAtkinson Jeffrey M RV-8 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN25LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 505 · Lago Vista, TXThe flight instructor’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN25LA038Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportComposite FX Mosquito XE · Waco, TXThe total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the improper sealing of the liquid cooling system.NTSB CEN25LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe student pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach and failure to attain/maintain control during the go-around that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA031Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pearland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during lift off.NTSB CEN25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson L-5 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB DCA25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-9 · Houston, TXBrake application before all three landing gears were on the ground, which caused the failure of the right main landing gear tires and resulted in tire fragments impacting the fuselage.NTSB CEN25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Denton, TXThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.NTSB CEN25FA019Accident · 4 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a lighted radio tower during a visual night flight. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller’s failure to issue a safety alert notifying the pilot of the flight’s unsafe proximity to the tower.NTSB CEN25LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStarship Enterprise · Addison, TXForeign object debris damage to the ventral stabilizer.NTSB CEN25LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Van, TXThe mechanic’s improper maintenance of the engine’s air induction scat duct, which collapsed during the flight and resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN25LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TXA loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.NTSB CEN25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Richmond, TXThe partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.NTSB CEN25FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportChampion 7EC · Fort Worth, TXOn October 7, 2024, about 1240 central daylight time, a Champion 7EC airplane, N4337C, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sanger, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control.NTSB CEN24LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s improper recovery from a practice autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.NTSB CEN24LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CEN24LA367Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeway, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during a go-around.NTSB CEN24LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA361Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportRans S14 · Teague, TXOn September 20, 2024, about 1648 central daylight time, an unregistered Rans S-14 Airaile light sport airplane, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Teague, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB DCA24LA328Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Austin, TXThe unintended activation of the Emergency Autoland button on the overhead panel due to the airplane’s collision with an unknown object. Contributing to the incident was the pilot’s inability to initially deactivate the Emergency Autoland system due to a…NTSB CEN24LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN24LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Borger, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN24FA325Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportArrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Newton, TXOn August 23, 2024, about 1330 central daylight time, a restricted category Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A helicopter, N199BD was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Newton, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured and one person on the…NTSB CEN24LA323Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cut and Shoot, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around that resulted in an impact with a fence.NTSB CEN24LA347Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Weslaco, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN24FA320Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 550 · Odessa, TXOn August 20, 2024, about 0700 central daylight time, a Cessna 550 airplane, N689VP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. A person on the ground was seriously injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN24LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Whitewright, TXThe pilot’s incomplete flare which resulted a hard, flat landing.NTSB CEN24FA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172F · Brazoria, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after not maintaining directional…NTSB CEN24LA301Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTailwind W10 · West Livingston, TXA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN24LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-34-200T · Wills Point, TXOn July 31, 2024, about 0836 central daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200T, N2106E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wills Point, Texas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB CEN24LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Castroville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain proper airplane pitch control and airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low…NTSB CEN24LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik EV97 · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi due to strong wind gusts.NTSB CEN24LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Lewisville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident were crosswind gusts.NTSB CEN24LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA271Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Eagle Lake, TXThe operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA268Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Arcola, TXLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection.NTSB CEN24LA263Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Lockhart, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN24LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Lone Oak, TXThe pilot having to take evasive action during the takeoff run to avoid another airplane being pushed onto the runway in front of him, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and impacting a fence.NTSB CEN24LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Brad, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering a large boat wake.NTSB CEN24LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Air Racing Lancair IVP · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend and verify landing gear extension which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing was the increased workload due to several airplane issues that occurred during the descent in severe turbulence.NTSB CEN24FA240Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414A · McKinney, TXThe pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a loss of left engine power with usable runway remaining and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency procedures and maintain air minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of control.…NTSB CEN24LA236Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Boerne, TXMaintenance personnel’s inadequate adjustment of fuel flow, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN24FA221Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Whiteface, TXBoth pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane during simultaneous aerial application operations over the same area. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s poor decision to assign the pilots to conduct separate aerial application operations…NTSB CEN24FA218Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Gainesville, TXThe fuel pump manufacturer’s improper torquing of screws on the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a disruption in the fuel system and a loss of engine power on initial climb.NTSB CEN24LA217Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH 750 · Caney, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing,