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 FTW00LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown/Morrison Rans S-12 · Bonham, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB FTW00LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Tek Zuni · Uvalde, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA219Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blankit · Waller, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering. Contributory factors were the in-flight separation of the tow rope and the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhyrdramine.NTSB FTW00LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Olney, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Sherman, TXthe total failure of the clutch cable during landing, which resulted from fatigue cracking of the cable's individual wires.NTSB FTW00LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper aircraft handling as a result of his alcohol impairment.NTSB FTW00LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Panhandle, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW00LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMbb BK-117-A3 · Allen, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while hovering the helicopter. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.NTSB FTW00LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Stephenville, TXThe collision with a bird while in cruise flight.NTSB FTW00FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Houston, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbus, TXthe failure of both magnetos of the dual-magneto single-drive unit. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Rio Grande City, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the pilot flying the airplane with known deficiencies, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00FA201Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210J · Athens, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb.NTSB FTW00LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Del City, TXthe total loss of engine power on both engines during cruise due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selectors. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain…NTSB FTW00LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Moscow, TXthe failure of the power output reduction gear to the propeller. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Leonard, TXThe inadvertent stall. A factor was the improperly positioned fuel selector.NTSB FTW00LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Anahuac, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW00LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Brownfield, TXThe loss of engine power due to the blocked engine intake, which resulted from ingesting birds. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's intentional ground loop in an attempt to avoid a ditch.NTSB FTW00LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Godley, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB FTW00LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Whitney, TXThe partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the worn carburetor.NTSB FTW00LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Bovina, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the aircraft's takeoff performance. Factors were the high density altitude and the pilot's delayed load jettison.NTSB FTW00LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · San Antonio, TXThe flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's fatigued condition and diverted attention.NTSB FTW00LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Hondo, TXThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mckinney, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the landing resulting in the loss of directional control by the student pilot.NTSB FTW00LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the aircraft.NTSB FTW00LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mcallen, TXLoss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Mesquite, TXThe pilot's improper compensation for the existing crosswind condition. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Nacogdoches, TXthe loss of engine power during a go-around resulting from the failure of the worn carburetor heat control cable. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStarduster Too SA300 · Spicewood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the muddy terrain condition.NTSB FTW00LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Del Rio, TXThe separation of the #3 connecting rod, piston, and cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Greenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB FTW00LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 700 · Breckenridge, TXFuel exhaustion as a result of an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TXthe loss of engine power in cruise flight as a result of the failure of the right magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeiling Sonerai II · Victoria, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall.NTSB FTW00LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TXThe failure of the supercharger seal resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHard Capella XLS · Taylor, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the accident aircraft.NTSB FTW00LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Kaufman, TXThe failure of the left magneto, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the fouled number 3, 4, and 5 rear spark plugs and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.NTSB FTW00LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCecil Thorp T-18 · West, TXThe loss of control for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW00LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron V-90 · Frisco, TXThe pilot's inadequate passenger briefing for a high wind landing. A factor was the wind.NTSB FTW00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments.NTSB FTW00LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Mesquite, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the landing.NTSB FTW00FA146Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-B55 · Houston, TXthe loss of control on takeoff as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock due to his inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's certificated maximum weight and balance limitations.NTSB FTW00LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · San Antonio, TXThe improper touchdown performed by the flight instructor.NTSB FTW00TA142Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna tower. A factor was the smoke weather condition.NTSB FTW00LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Lancaster, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW00LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Lindsay, TXThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the downdraft wind condition.NTSB FTW00LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Tomball, TXEngine seizure due to the rupture of an oil cooler line.NTSB FTW00LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Galveston, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the pilot attempting to takeoff with the elevator and ailerons locked by the passenger side seatbelt.