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"
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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 DCA05MA011Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGulfstream Aerospace G-III · Houston, TXthe flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and cross check the flight instruments during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to select the instrument landing system frequency in a timely manner and to adhere to…NTSB DFW05FA020Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during an ILS approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions( clouds, low ceiling and drizzle/mist), and the pilot's spatial disorientation.NTSB DFW05LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Eagle Pass, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB DFW05LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Longview, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson Loenslo YMF-80 · Arcola, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during takeoff initial climb.NTSB DFW05CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the wet runway surface and rain.NTSB DFW05LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania SF-340B · Fort Worth, TXThe ground personnel's failure to maintain clearance from the propeller. Contributing factors were the ground personnel's failure to comply with procedures/directives and the ground personnel's failure to properly use equipment.NTSB DFW05LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Denton, TXThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Seven Points, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW05CA005Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMurray DA5B · Odessa, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB DFW05CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Coahoma, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB DFW05CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Hearne, TXThe excessive taxi speed by the pilot in command resulting in the pilot's loss of control. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.NTSB DFW05CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · El Paso, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a local soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB FTW05CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar S-60A · Austin, TXThe pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind.NTSB FTW05LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed 18-56 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the choice of runway used and the prevailing tailwind.NTSB FTW04CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Houston, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack.NTSB DFW05CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Roanoke, TXThe disconnection of the engine mixture control cable due to improper maintenance which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB FTW04FA243Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Bee Caves, TXThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in a loss of power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. After the power loss, the pilot failed to follow checklist procedures and did not secure (feather) the left propeller,…NTSB FTW04CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarter-Jones Volmer Sportsman · Grand Prarie, TXThe pilot's failure to complete a pre-landing checklist, which resulted in a gear down landing on the water. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention as a result of abnormal engine indications.NTSB FTW04CA242Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Haskell, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Louise, TXThe pilot's inadvertent positioning of the fuel shutoff valve resulting in the fuel starvation of the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04CA239Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Mountain Home, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04TA237Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58C · Beaumont, TX**This probable cause was modified on 2/22/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional details.** The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude, resulting in collision with the water. A factor was the dark night.NTSB FTW04LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Sweeny, TXThe fracture failure of the left engine crankshaft for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 360 · Orange, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control.NTSB FTW04FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Rachel, TXThe total failure of the vacuum pump that resulted in an inoperative attitude gyro and spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of aircraft control by the pilot. Factors were; the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions, and the dark night light…NTSB FTW04FA232Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A-3 · Corsicana, TXThe loss of engine power due to a faulty carburetor and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing after takeoff.NTSB FTW04LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Mountain Home, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW04CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSenior Aero Sport D-260 · Mc Kinney, TXThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain proper alignment with the runway centerline during the landing roll.NTSB FTW04LA226Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCassutt Iiim · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while turning from the base leg of the traffic pattern to final. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.NTSB FTW04LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · East Bernard, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number four cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-2M7 · El Paso, TXThe first officer's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the captain's delayed remedial action and the crosswind.NTSB FTW04CA224Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Leakey, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB FTW04LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair 320 · Houston, TXThe pilot's premature lift-off before attaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and collision with the ground.NTSB FTW04LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Odessa, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW04CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Groveton, TXThe pilot's intentional ground loop to avoid colliding with deer that entered the runway during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the tall grass adjacent to the runway that prevented detection of the deer.NTSB FTW04LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · New Braunfels, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.NTSB FTW04CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance and his failure to abort the landing. A factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB FTW04LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB DCA04IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-777 · Houston, TXthe failure of a high pressure turbine blade which damaged an oil seal and allowed smoke to enter the cabin. Contributing to the blade failure was the mis-labeling of the blade's part number by the manufacturer, which allowed the blade to remain in service…NTSB FTW04LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Austin, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW04LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Denton, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight by his delay in taking remedial action.NTSB FTW04LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · De Leon, TXThe pilot's failure to properly secure a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to leakage and subsequent fuel starvation.NTSB FTW04FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. A contributing factor was the cloudy weather.NTSB FTW04CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Troy, TXThe flight instructor's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB FTW04FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB FTW04CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Cleveland, TXThe student pilot's improper judgment of the airplanes altitude during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's level of anxiety/apprehension after becoming lost/disoriented.NTSB DEN04FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mineral Wells, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.NTSB FTW04FA204Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TXThe pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB FTW04LA199Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDrzymala RV-4 · Collinsville, TXThe pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.