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 FTW03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Houston, TXThe failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03MA160Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Amarillo, TXthe flight crew's failure to align the airplane's ground track with the runway centerline before touchdown and the flight crew's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…NTSB LAX03LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Bryan, TXThe presence of foreign material in the carburetor intake venturi, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoyle Black Eagle BE360 · Celina, TXThe loss of propeller pitch effectiveness for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Temple, TXThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Edna, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the visibility.NTSB FTW03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-300 · Houston, TXThe severed hydraulic brake hoses induced a loss of braking action, which resulted in the pilot's failure to control the aircraft.NTSB FTW03LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOMF 100-160 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the overrun of the runway.NTSB FTW03LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's attempt to avoid an obstacle was a contributing factor.NTSB FTW03LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Longview, TXThe failure of the engine ignition system for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an auto rotational landing.NTSB FTW03LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320-D · EL Paso, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions, and the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions.NTSB FTW03LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Conroe, TXthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB FTW03CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-4 · Robinson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground while performing a quick stop maneuver which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB FTW03LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Houston, TXThe flight instructor's poor decision to initiate a simulated emergency without having a suitable area for a forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hurst, TXThe improper flare by the pilot receiving instruction, which resulted in the hard landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB FTW03LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Roanoke, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB IAD03MA049Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportSino-Swearingen SJ30-2 · Loma Alta, TXThe manufacturer's incomplete high-Mach design research, which resulted in the airplane becoming unstable and diverging into a lateral upset.NTSB FTW03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB FTW03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHackney Vans RV-6A · Canton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW03LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Pecos, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB FTW03LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Conroe, TXThe pilot's inability to control the helicopter after encountering loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the unfavorable winds.NTSB FTW03LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Taft, TXThe partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · DFW Airport, TXAn inadvertent trauma to the passenger's ankle during an emergency evacuation.NTSB FTW03LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Fort Worth, TXA loss of engine power due to corrosion and contamination of the fuel system, and the partially blocked fuel lines and nozzles.NTSB FTW03LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarterCopter Prototype · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A factor was his diverted attention.NTSB FTW03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Moran, TXLanding short of the runway due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in the airplane impacting a tree. A contributing factor was the short runway.NTSB FTW03LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-924 · Palestine, TXThe airplane's encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB FTW03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Freer, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel en route. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Ranger, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW03FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Broadus, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to erratic fuel flow metering to the engine resulting from the single point failure of the PLA potentiometer in the hydro-mechanical fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain to execute a…NTSB FTW03LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna FA150K · Houston, TXThe in-flight separation of the elevator trim tab.NTSB FTW03LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bonham, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UKS-7 · El Paso, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Sherman, TXThe flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention to the banner staging area, and the ditch.NTSB FTW03LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA341G · Alpine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain translational lift, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent of the helicopter during takeoff. A contributing factor was the gusty tailwind condition.NTSB FTW03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Kingsland, TXThe loss of tail rotor drive as a result of a blanket coming in contract with the tailrotor blades, after the aft cargo door was left unsecured. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the failure of the medical…NTSB FTW03LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-B3 · Clyde, TXthe pilot's delayed remedial action and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. A contributing factor was the excessive descent rate which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Kent, TXThe loss of main rotor drive due to a drive belt separation resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA095Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lockhart, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.NTSB FTW03FA093Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Mission, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in his exceeding the airplane's design limitation. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known deficiencies with the attitude indicator, and the failure of the…NTSB FTW03LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Wildorado, TXThe airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.NTSB FTW03FA089Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · San Angelo, TXThe flight crew's failure to cycle the deice boots prior to conducting a simulated forced landing and their failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent loss of control. A contributing factor…NTSB FTW03LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Alamo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.NTSB FTW03LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Roanoke, TXThe failure of the main landing gear assembly and attach points for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW03LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Putnam, TXthe pilot's failure to properly interpret and confirm a faulty tachometer instrument indication and his improper flare during the ensuing precautionary autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the failure of the tachometer.NTSB FTW03LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarlisle Comp Air 6 · Groesbeck, TXThe pilot's improper fuel selector position which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Mc Allen, TXThe pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend.NTSB FTW03LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWood Thorp T-18 · Stephenville, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control as result of his failure to compensate for the prevailing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswinds.