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 FTW01LA132Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Fentress, TXthe King Air pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in that he failed to remain in the agreed on formation position, resulting in one of his skydiver's contacting the propeller of the de Havilland airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of total…NTSB FTW01LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hondo, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA128Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBlucher KR-2S · Wichita Falls, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack…NTSB FTW01FA127Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFokker F28 Mk 0100 · DFW Airport, TXA forging fold that was introduced during the manufacture of the right main landing, which resulted in a fatigue crack in the right main landing gear cylinder, and its subsequent failure during landing.NTSB FTW01LA125Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGideon Wittman Tailwind W8 · Manvel, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fort Worth, TXthe inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB FTW01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Raymondville, TXthe failure of the main rotor drive belts while maneuvering which resulted in a loss of main rotor drive. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Houston, TXthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter following an inadvertent deactivation of the hydraulic system, during final approach. A contributory factor was the unguarded hydraulic cut-off switch.NTSB FTW01LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Rosharon, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors were the weather conditions and the muddy terrain.NTSB FTW01FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConvair BT-13A · Odessa, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a loss of control while performing a go-around. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusty tailwind condition.NTSB FTW01LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D35 · Houston, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.NTSB FTW01FA116Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210K · Leakey, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during a go-around, which resulted in the aircraft impacting a tree.NTSB FTW01LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Decatur, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the left main wheel brake which was locked for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW01FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · The Woodlands, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a loss of right engine power, which resulted in impact with terrain in an uncontrolled descent. A contributing factor was the loss of right engine power as a result of the fatigue failure of the…NTSB FTW01LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marfa, TXfuel exhaustion resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night condition.NTSB FTW01LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pleasanton, TXthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare/touchdown. Contributory factors were the gusty wind and the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB FTW01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributory factors were the pilot's lack of experience with the aircraft and the soft terrain.NTSB FTW01LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerlick Avid Commuter · Crawford, TXthe loss of engine power on takeoff initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of an air blocked fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01FA107Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Rockwall, TXthe loss of directional control during landing roll as a result of insufficient nose gear steering authority.NTSB FTW01LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Nacogdoches, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires during takeoff. Contributory factors were the sunglare and the unmarked wires.NTSB FTW01FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Del Rio, TXthe loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.NTSB FTW01LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCap 232 · Laporte, TXFailure of the brake system during taxi. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue taxiing after discovering the brakes were not functioning normally.NTSB FTW01FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Brackettville, TXthe pilot's intentional low flight and his poor judgment to intentionally fly into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the thunderstorm.NTSB FTW01FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild PT-19A · Midland, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was wind gusts.NTSB FTW01FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Bay City, TXthe pilot's delay in taking remedial action (contacting ATC) after he became lost/disoriented during a night cross country flight, which resulted in a forced landing due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to…NTSB FTW01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Iowa Park, TXfuel exhaustion during takeoff due to the pilot's failure to refuel.NTSB FTW01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Pearland, TXthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern.NTSB FTW01LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Abilene, TXthe loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing factor was the elevated runway edge.NTSB FTW01LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Conroe, TXthe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB FTW01LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Decatur, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's exceeding aircraft weight and balance limits and the dust devil.NTSB FTW01LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBradley Midget Mustang · Orange, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB FTW01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pecos, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.NTSB FTW01LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resuted in the main rotor contacting the tail during landing.NTSB FTW01LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Waco, TXthe failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B Husky · Odessa, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB FTW01LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Houston, TXthe pilot's failure to execute a go-around after becoming low on a visual approach.NTSB FTW01LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Alvarado, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked static wire.NTSB FTW01LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Canadian, TXthe helicopter's encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness while hovering out-of-ground effect, and the pilot's failure to maintain control. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.NTSB FTW01LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TXthe in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power.NTSB FTW01LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32-R-301T · Haslet, TXthe improper installation of the oil filter bypass valve by an unknown person, which resulted in the loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of total power during a normal descent. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the…NTSB FTW01FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Borger, TXthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing and the dark night conditions.NTSB FTW01FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Pampa, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night and the fog.NTSB FTW01LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Bishop, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the low ceiling.NTSB FTW01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchmidt Questair Venture · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the crosswind and soft terrain condition.NTSB FTW01LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNeely B D Kit Fox 4 · Cedar Park, TXthe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.NTSB FTW01LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Damon, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff to a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB FTW01LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lancaster, TXmaintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle lever lock nut. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA052Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ-6A · Edgewood, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance with the tower guy wire while the airplane was in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to update his navigation chart with the location of the tower during his preflight…NTSB FTW01LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Burnet, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain proper glide path during a practice instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributory factors to the accident were the dark night light condition and the safety pilot's inadequate…NTSB FTW01LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Fort Worth, TXthe loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons during approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in accordance with the landing checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.