NTSB investigations, 1982, 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 397 |
| 1965 | 415 |
| 1966 | 429 |
| 1967 | 433 |
| 1968 | 360 |
| 1969 | 357 |
| 1970 | 330 |
| 1971 | 310 |
| 1972 | 260 |
| 1973 | 292 |
| 1974 | 318 |
| 1975 | 292 |
| 1976 | 312 |
| 1977 | 316 |
| 1978 | 276 |
| 1979 | 304 |
| 1980 | 293 |
| 1981 | 367 |
| 1982 | 295 |
| 1983 | 256 |
| 1984 | 255 |
| 1985 | 229 |
| 1986 | 185 |
| 1987 | 195 |
| 1988 | 153 |
| 1989 | 154 |
| 1990 | 143 |
| 1991 | 132 |
| 1992 | 130 |
| 1993 | 136 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 164 |
| 1996 | 141 |
| 1997 | 138 |
| 1998 | 141 |
| 1999 | 136 |
| 2000 | 140 |
| 2001 | 135 |
| 2002 | 119 |
| 2003 | 126 |
| 2004 | 137 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 108 |
| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 125 |
| 2009 | 120 |
| 2010 | 127 |
| 2011 | 121 |
| 2012 | 126 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2015 | 110 |
| 2016 | 126 |
| 2017 | 91 |
| 2018 | 119 |
| 2019 | 116 |
| 2020 | 116 |
| 2021 | 97 |
| 2022 | 118 |
| 2023 | 104 |
| 2024 | 101 |
| 2025 | 103 |
| 2026 | 91 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB FTW83LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Houston, TXEnroute in IMC the acft had a complete electrical failure. The plt descended to VFR conditions & elected to land at weiser arpt. The plt lowered the gear electrically but did not receive a green down & locked indication. He then pumped the emergency extension…NTSB FTW83LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe student plt was cleared to land on rwy 34R but overflew his base leg & turned final to rwy 34L. He turned in close behind a C-150 that was cleared to land on 34L & was instructed by the tower to go-around. The acft was observed flying the length of the…NTSB FTW83LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Childress, TXDuring flight, freezing rain was encountered which began to accumulate on the windshield and wings. The pilot reported that he checked and found that the clouds had closed in behind. He diverted to Childress, TX. While en route, additional ice accumulated on…NTSB FTW83LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337G · Pampa, TXThe plt stated he ran the battery down while trying to start the engs. After obtaining a battery charger & a long extension cord he charged the battery & was able to start the engs. While he was returning the charger to the hangar the acft rolled into a…NTSB FTW83FA066Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · San Antonio, TXThe acft departed brackettville at 0715 & at 0740 contacted uvalde UNICOM for their wx. When informed that uvalde was "zero-zero" the flt continued east. The acft was later observed & heard flying above the low indefinite ceiling shortly before impacting the…NTSB FTW83FRG04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182L · Near Mcallen, TXThe aircraft departed Mcallen, TX at 1903 CST to an unknown destination. During departure, it was observed heading northwest. About 1 1/2 hrs later, it was again observed in the vicinity, about 7 miles northwest of Mcallen, TX. Witnesses stated that the plane…NTSB FTW83FRG03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 340 · Benavides, TXA deer hunter saw the aircraft on a final approach to an open field at dusk, with the gear and flaps down. He stated that when it was at about 100 ft AGL, the nose pitched down and the plane struck the ground and burst into flames. The aircraft was loaded…NTSB FTW83FA060Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Carlsbad, TXThe pilot and passengers had departed the san angelo airport at about 1800 CST on the day of the accident. They stopped at midland, TX where they borrowed a courtesy car and drove to a restaurant. Later, the aircraft departed on a return flight. At about 2320…NTSB FTW83FRA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350D · Houston, TXThe pilot stated that as he came to a hover to land, an engine surge occurred which sent the helicopter back into the air. Reportedly, the engine continued to surge off and on, and as helicopter came down, it would impact the ground and bounce back in the…NTSB FTW83LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Katy, TXDuring landing the nose wheel contacted a 12 inch rice field type mud dam & the acft flipped over.NTSB FTW83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Garland, TXWhile flying at night, the engine began to back fire and there was a loss of RPM and metal-to-metal sounds. The pilot attempted to restore the power, but to no avail. During a forced landing in darkness, the pilot saw trees when the plane was about 50 ft AGL,…NTSB FTW83LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Austin, TXThe pilot reported that while on final approach to land, full flaps were extended as the aircraft crossed over a hill immediately before the runway threshold. After full flaps were selected, the aircraft entered a high sink rate and landed hard on the end of…NTSB FTW83LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Addison, TXPilot hand propped engine with aircraft cockpit unattended. Aircraft started taxiing and collided with another unattended aircraft parked on the ramp.NTSB FTW83LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · El Paso, TXOn landing the pilot elected to make a go-around due to gusty wind conditions. On the next landing attempt the pilot initiated a go-around from short final at an altitude of approximately 30 feet. The pilot was unable to maintain alignment with the runway,…NTSB FTW83DA046Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Corsicana, TXThe eng seized at 6,000 ft. due to unsuitable surrounding terrain the plt elected to land on a highway. The plt left the gear up until 50 ft AGL to clear a power line crossing the highway. The acft touched down with the gear partially extended. Eng teardown…NTSB FTW83LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mckinney, TXThe student pilot on her 2nd solo flight failed to flare during landing. A hard landing and improper recovery from bounced landing followed. The aircraft left the runway and nosed over.NTSB FTW83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waco, TXDuring the second swath run the pilot struck a power wire located in a tree line. The aircraft crashed in a OAT field and was destroyed by ground fire.NTSB FTW83LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sherman, TXThe passenger stated that after takeoff from dallas the plt drank 6 cans of beer before landing at texhoma. While taxiing from landing the plt allowed the left wing to collide with a tree putting a dent in the leading edge. They then went to a restaurant…NTSB FTW83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Port O'Connor, TXThe pilot reported that when he took off at 1348 CST, the weather was 400 ft overcast, 2 to 5 mi visibility with rain. About 10 min later, he arrived at the Port O'Connor jetty and could see across matagorda bay to Port O'Connor. About halfway across the bay,…NTSB FTW83LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sanderson, TXThe pilot became disoriented and made a precautionary landing on a highway. After verifying his location the pilot tookoff, made a sharp pullup to avoid a roadside reflector, settled back to the road surface and hit a pole. The pilot veered off the highway…NTSB FTW83LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · Houston, TXDuring the landing roll the pilot experienced a malfunction when he applied his brakes. When applied, the right brake worked but the left brake did not. The pilot repeatedly pumped the brakes, nevertheless the aircraft ran off the right side of the runway and…NTSB FTW83LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Midland, TXThe pilot advised Midland approach control that he was out of fuel over the west side of Midland, TX at 4800 feet. The aircraft was observed to disappear from the radar approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of the airport. The pilot stated he ran the tanks dry.NTSB FTW83LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · El Paso, TXWhile on a business cross country flight the fuel pressure began dropping with a subsequent drop in power. The pilot attempted to reduce manifold pressure to keep the engine running. Approximately 3-5 miles from El Paso airport the pilot landed on the desert.…NTSB FTW83LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Austin, TXThe pilot penetrated the top of a cumulus cloud while climbing from 18000 to 20000 feet. A sharp jolt was felt and turbulence continued for 3-4 seconds. A stewardess fell and broke her ankle.NTSB FTW83FA031Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Normangee, TXA company plt received two wx briefings from the san antonio fss, one was at about 1700 the day before the accident & the other on 11/2. After each wx briefing the company plt briefed the plt of the accident acft. The acft departed at about 0835. At 0953 the…NTSB FTW83LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Houston, TXThe aircraft struck a tree when the pilot was landing on a road. After tree impact, the aircraft spun around and crashed on the road sliding into a culvert and a telephone pole. The aircraft had been stolen and two occupants were observed to exit the aircraft…NTSB FTW83LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Andrews, TXWhile on an aerial application flight the pilot landed on a gravel road. When the aircraft speed was reduced to about 25 mph the left wheel broke and the aircraft nosed over. Inspection of the aircraft revealed that the left main landing gear wheel bolts…NTSB FTW83FRA02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJohnson, Douglas L. Jayhawk · 3 North Brooksh, TXThe previous owner had just sold the aircraft and had moved it on a trailer, with the wings removed, to the new owner. After the wings were re-installed, the previous owner flew the aircraft to demonstrate the handling characteristics. The next flight was…NTSB FTW83FRG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportLuscombe 8A · San Antonio, TXThe pilot tookoff in gusty winds and accelerated to about 85 KTS. The aircraft then climbed steeply, stalled and crashed.NTSB FTW83FRA01Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Woodville, TXAt about 2310 CDT, the owner/pilot and two other persons took off from the tyler county airport at Woodville, TX. About 15 minutes later, the plane crashed at the intersection of the runway (16/34) and a perpendicular taxiway. Impact and propeller strike…NTSB FTW83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mcallen, TXWhile on approach the pilot encountered wind shear and downdrafts and subsequently struck the number 2 approach light stanchion. The gear assembly sheared off and the aircraft touched down on the runway and veered to the right.NTSB FTW83AA024Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Carrollton, TXA PA-31, N100FD, was being vectored by dfw approach control (apch ctl) for a landing on rwy 13L at dallas-love fld. The plt's last received & acknowledged instructions were to descend & maintain 2000' & turn left to 190 deg. Simultaneously,a Cessna 337,…NTSB FTW83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Abilene, TXThe pilot stated that he extended the gear about 10 to 15 miles out to hold down the speed and descend. Before landing, he noted that none of his lights were working and he was unable to communicate with Abilene radio. Reportedly, he assumed the gear was down…NTSB FTW83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Sweetwater, TXWhen the confederate air force failed to show up for an airshow the pilot was asked to make some low passes over the airport and explosive charges were to be set off to simulate bomb bursts. During one low pass the charges were exploded too soon. The…NTSB FTW83FRG01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech 58 · Round Rock, TXBfr tkof, the plt obtained a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt plan. He tkof at aprx 0816 CDT. At aprx 0820, the acft was radar identified about 1 mi south of Round Rock, TX, heading eastbound. The plt was issued an IFR clnc, as filed, & was clrd to climb from…NTSB DCA83IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-30 · Houston, TXThe aircraft's right nose landing gear tire tread separated during the takeoff roll. The tread separation resulted in damage to the ground shift mechanism, nose gear door, taxi light and the ee compartment door. The flight returned to the departure airport.…NTSB FTW83LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVolksplane VP-2 · Houston, TXAfter taking off, the pilot flew back by the airport and then began to climb again. While climbing through about 700 ft, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to reach the airport. During a landing, he cleared over an area with trees but struck a power…NTSB FTW83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Houston, TXThe pilot had taxied onto taxiway lima and had stopped short of runway 13R/31L to hold for landing traffic. At about the same time, an airport employee was proceeding down the runway from northwest to southeast to check the runway lights. The ground…NTSB FTW83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · San Antonio, TXAfter takeoff, the pilot was unable to get an up-and-locked indication after attempting to retract the landing gear. He extended the gear and got a safe indication (down-and-locked). He returned to the airport and landed. While taxiing off the runway, the…NTSB FTW83LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXWhile practicing touch & go landings the student plt lost directional control, ran off the side of the rwy into a ditch collapsing the nose gear & turning over.NTSB FTW83FA009Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Hebbronville, TXThe crew were advised that the acft's vacuum pump system was inoperative due to a sheared pump driveshaft. The copilot had stated that fss had forecast 25,000 ft broken & he did not feel he would need the pump. At 1735 the plt contacted center & requested…NTSB FTW83LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Balmorhea, TXA Hughes helicopter was damaged when it lost power during takeoff and was crashed into a tree to prevent it from rolling down a hill. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot said the manifold pressure decayed FROM22 inches to 18 inches and…NTSB FTW83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sugarland, TXAfter overshooting his first approach, the plt touched down at midfield & ran off the end of the rwy into a ditch.NTSB FTW82DA404Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182A · New Braunfels, TXThe plt rerouted due to deteriorating wx & when in the vicinity of san antonio elected to land at san antonio. The plt contacted approach control at 2252 & reported 18 mi east for landing. The acft struck trees 5 mi nw of New Braunfels.NTSB FTW82FA402Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Paige, TXFollowing completion of the helicopter's annual inspection, the aircraft mechanic/pilot departed clover field in houston for the R22'S home base in austin, TX. One witness observed the helicopter in cruise flight, then saw a large piece separate from the…NTSB FTW82DRG38Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · San Marcos, TXAcft swerved off rwy during takeoff. Ex-military plt retired in 1965, check out in aero club tricycle gear acft on 8/28/82 with subsequent 72 hrs all in tricycle gear acft. Plt stated he had not flown conventional gear acft since the 1950'S. There was no…NTSB FTW82DA403Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Midland, TXPilot landed gear up on airport after engine quit due to failure to position fuel tank selector. Right fuel tank was empty. Left fuel tank had fuel.NTSB FTW82DA399Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150K · Tomball, TXA student pilot preparing to land pulled the mixture control instead of the carburetor heat control. The engine quit and the pilot started to land on a road. But had to take evasive action to avoid collision with a car. The right wing collided with a bush and…NTSB FTW82DA400Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Dumas, TXDuring the student's first solo takeoff & landing, she was not lined up with the runway & elected to go around. Power was applied & the flaps were fully retracted. The acft immediately dropped to the ground left of the runway.NTSB FTW82DA396Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152II · Palacios, TXThe aircraft collided with a large black bird (species unknown) while flying at 300 to 500 feet MSL. Impact occurred near the outboard end of the right wing. Immediately after the collision the pilot made a successful precautionary landing.