NTSB investigations, 1986, 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\") = 1986
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") = 1986 AND 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 FTW87FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Robertson, TXWitnesses stated that the aircraft was circling the top of a 94 ft tall oil well makeover rig when it descended below their line of sight. Another witness a mile away stated that the aircraft began spinning before ground impact. No evidence of any malfunction…NTSB FTW87LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lindale, TXA private pilot substantially damaged his aircraft while attempting a landing on a grass strip in Lindale, TX. The pilot overshot the airstrip, and crashed in a field off the end of the runway.NTSB FTW87LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Marble Falls, TXA pilot on a cross country flight in the local area at randolf afb, TX. Was flying low over the llano river about 50 ft. AGL and contacted a power line, substantially damaging the right wing. The pilot continued on to randolf afb and landed without incident.NTSB FTW87LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Lubbock, TXThe plt stated that after a normal apch, he made a hard landing on the main gear and the acft bounced. He further stated that the second contact was hard on the main gear and that the nose gear collapsed when it touched down the 2nd time. Damage sustained by…NTSB FTW87LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Arlington, TXA student pilot on solo flight in the local area of Arlington airport (F54) TX. Substantially damaged a Cessna 150 during a hard landing, breaking the nose gear and nosing over inverted. The pilot received minor injuries.NTSB FTW87LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Cresson, TXAfter about 45 min of flt time, the instructor (CFI) & student plt entered the traffic pattern to practice touch-&-go landings. As they were taking off from the 1st touch-&-go, the eng lost power. Subsequently, they made a forced landing in an open area near…NTSB FTW87DQA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeggs Pitts S-1 · El Paso, TXCommercial pilot practicing aerobatics in pitts S1 experimental homebuilt aircraft entered spin. Pilot failed to recover control of aircraft during descent. Aircraft impacted terrain approximately 1/2 mile south of west Texas airport near El Paso, TX.NTSB FTW87FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Tomball, TXThe pilot took off in fog and light rain and climbed into clouds at about 300-400 feet above the ground while both landing lights were extended and illuminated. Also the airport's rotating beacon (located aobut a mile from the accident site) was flashing on…NTSB FTW87LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Mason, TXPrivate pilot of Cessna 305A ferrying aircraft from glascow, MT. To mc allen TX. Engine failed approximately 1 1/2 hours after departure from graham TX. Pilot attempted downwind landing on farm-to-market road and struck tree. Aircraft was destroyed. Pilot and…NTSB FTW87FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Petersburg, TXAcft impacted in a 95 deg nose down attitude following a loss of control in IMC conditions while the non-instrument rated pvt plt was being vectored to the final app crs. Plt had filed IFR and had experienced difficulties thru out the flt. As he was given…NTSB FTW87LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Montgomery, TXA private pilot check ride was interrupted by a forced landing on a golf course after having experienced severe vibrations and a loss of power. During the forced landing the acft collided with a 10 ft tall tree and nosed down to terrain impact. Investigation…NTSB FTW87LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Georgetown, TXThe plt experienced a loss of pwr due to fuel exhaustion during the x-country flt. The plt elected to divert to Georgetown, TX, during the flt to refuel. The engine quit aprx 4 to 6 miles north of the aprt. The plt attempted to make the arpt with inadequate…NTSB FTW87FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Baytown, TXThe plt took off from a decommissioned, unlighted arpt at night after telling friends in a bar that he was going to new orleans. Later, witnesses observed the acft as the plt made several low passes over an interstate highway near the departure arpt. While…NTSB FTW87LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Kerrville, TXThe pilot was unable to extend the landing gear in preparation for landing. Troubleshooting and several attempts to extend the gear failed. The pilot then made a 360 degree turn over the airport to lose altitude during which, he secured the engine and stopped…NTSB FTW87LA023Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Springtown, TXThe pilot told rescue personnel that he had taken off with empty tanks selected. The engine quit, and the aircraft impacted the ground before he could restart. Initial reports of serious injury only, but both occupants expired two weeks later.NTSB FTW87FA022Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Amarillo, TXThe certificated stu plt of the citabria was making touch and go landings at the uncontrolled arpt when the accident occurred. He took off to the south flying a left hand traffic pattern. The base to final turn was made aprx 1/4 mile from the rwy in front of…NTSB FTW87FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Arcola, TXThe plt departed Arcola, TX, VFR, on rwy 10, made a 180 degree left climbing turn and entered clouds at about the boundary line on the west side of the arpt. The radar operator stated the acft continued westbound one to two miles beyond the arpt then entered…NTSB FTW87LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Leander, TXThe pilot made an emergency landing on a highway 20 miles nw of austin due to fule exhaustion. The aircraft received substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot then refueled the aircraft with auto gas from a passing truck and continued on to his…NTSB FTW87FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152II · Grandview, TXA student plt, while on a solo VFR navigational training flt, became lost. After 3.5 hours of flt, the plt thinking she was almost out of fuel elected to make a downwind landing on a country road near Grandview, TX. The acft contacted trees and subsequently…NTSB FTW87LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Galveston, TXThe plt was attempting to hover in a tailwind of 35 KTS which exceeded the acft manufacturers performance limitiations for operations in allowable relative wind. The plt lost control of the acft on lift-off. The acft rolled over and came to rest on its right…NTSB FTW87LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHouk Pitts S1-S · La Porte, TXA mechanic was attempting to pull the prop through one revolution prior to starting the engine on a pitts S1-S. Due to a bad p-lead on the magneto's the engine fired, causing the prop to strike the right leg of the mechanic. The mechanics leg was amputated…NTSB FTW87LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Portland, TXThe plt had initiated a go-around and was on a left crosswind when a loss of power occurred. A forced landing was made in 4 feet of water in the nueces bay. Post accident exam of the acft revealed both fuel tanks were empty.NTSB FTW87LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Clarendon, TXThe plt was attempting a takeoff with a 12 kt quartering tailwind when the accident occurred. Immediately following rotation and gear retraction, the acft settled and impacted the terrain.NTSB FTW87LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Plainview, TXThe plt rprtd that aprx 25 min after he took off, the eng lost power. He made an emergency landing in a plowed field where the acft nosed over. During an investigation, only traces of fuel were found in the acft. There was no evidence that fuel had drained…NTSB FTW87LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Dallas, TXDuring a local flt, the plt elected to make a touch-&-go landing on a 2800 ft rwy at Lake Dallas, TX. He said that the acft touched down on the 1st quarter of the rwy, then he lowered the nose, retracted the flaps & applied full power to takeoff. However, he…NTSB FTW87LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pollok, TXThe dual student was receiving emergency landing training. Power was reduced while on approach which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a high sink rate. Corrective action was initiated too late and the aircraft touched down a few feet short. The landing gear…NTSB FTW87LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Monahans, TXThe acft was destroyed during a forced landing following a partial loss of pwr after liftoff from a trailer. The acft settled back down onto the front of the trailer and subsequently rolled over. The eng continued to run following the roll over. The plt…NTSB FTW87LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Jacksboro, TXThe pilot reports that after a hard landing, the aircraft ballooned, bounced hard and veered off the runway due to gusty crosswinds. The winds for the area were reported to be from 140 degrees at 11 knots with no gusts.NTSB FTW87LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lago Vista, TXThe instructor (CFI) & student had planned a 30 min flt to practice touch-&-go landings. During the initial climb after the 3rd touch-&-go, the eng lost power from fuel exhaustion. The CFI stated that he measured the fuel supply with a ruler drg the preflt &…NTSB FTW87LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Caddo, TXPrivate pilot in Cessna T210 attempted take off from soft, unimproved field, pilot and 1 passenger, 80 gallons fuel, crosswind component of 12 knots. Pilot rotated aircraft prematurely. Acft settled back to ground and became airborne with approximately 20 ft…NTSB FTW87LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Kerrville, TXDrg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power & the plt made a gear up lndg. A post acdnt exam revealed the eng intake air supply was blocked off by a ball of paper that had gotten into the open ram air intake valve. This resulted in the loss of…NTSB DCA87AA002Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed 382G · Kelly Afb, TXAfter the acft landed at Kelly Afb, TX, on 10/2/86, there was a crew chg bfr it depd on the next flt. Drg the next take-off, the acft lifted off near the midpoint of rwy 15 (aprx 5775' fm the apch end). When it was at aprx 100' to 200' AGL,witnesses saw it go…NTSB FTW86LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45J · Laredo, TXJust after the plt began the takeoff roll, the right main landing gear collapsed. An exam revealed that overload failure of the right main landing gear trunion tube had occurred. There was evidence that the overload resulted from either a previous hard…NTSB FTW86FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pearland, TXThe commercial plt was conducting a pipeline patrol operation when the accident occurred. According to witnesses, the acft circled the area twice at an alt estimated to be below 100 ft AGL. The acft then banked left and nosed down to ground impact.NTSB FTW86LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan PT-22 · Kerrville, TXWhile arriving for a 'fly-ing' at an uncontrolled arpt, the plt of a PT-22, N48331, turned onto final apch after the plt of a preceding acft had turned off of the rwy. At about the same time, the plt of an unregistered ultralight gyrocopter taxied onto the…NTSB FTW86LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Norias, TXThe commercial plt was engaged in a livestock round-up and attempted to hover over a wire fence. The acft skid caught on the fence causing a loss of acft control and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB FTW86FPA27Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Marlin, TXThe plt reported the eng quit during a right turn after takeoff at an alt of aprx 200 ft AGL. The acft crashed in a heavily wooded area aprx 1/4 mile west of the arpt. Cause of the eng failure was not determined.NTSB FTW86LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco Glode Swift · Temple, TXThe plt departed rwy 36 at charping field to perform touch and go landings. The plt stated that the acft eng quit on final apch. The plt elected to land short of the airfield with the landing gear retracted because of a power line along the final apch path.…NTSB FTW86LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Abilene, TXThe plt was conducting sight-seeing flts from a rodeo/fairground area. During a critical part of a takeoff, a tail rotor blade separated & the plt lost directional control. He attempted an autorotative landing. After spinning around about 3 times, the plt…NTSB FTW86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sweetwater, TXWhile the acft was in cruise flt, the engine suddenly went to idle power. The plt attempted to land in a clearing, but was unable to reach the intended area. During the landing, the acft collided with low mesquite trees, damaging the landing gear & wings. An…NTSB FTW86LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Laporte, TXDuring a landing, the acft encountered turbulence, so the plt initiated a go-around. However, the acft would not climb, even with full power. The flt path was toward power lines & a road, so the plt elected to land in a grass area. During the landing, the…NTSB FTW86LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mineola, TXThe inboard brake pads were worn to such a degree that metal to metal contact was occurring. This greatly reduced the aircraft's braking ability. After landing the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft upon the 3225 foot runway. The aircraft ran through a…NTSB FTW86FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Houston, TXThe ends of the outer string and the inner reinforcing wire of the engine air intake duct were not properly positioned under the duct clamp during installation. As a result, they unwound during engine operation and moved out of their normal position on and in…NTSB FTW86LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Addison, TXDuring the landing roll, the right main landing gear collapsed & separated from the fuselage. An exam revealed the right main gear had failed due to fatigue. The acft had a total airframe time of 1481 hrs.NTSB FTW86LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Gainesville, TXThe pilot was taxiing into position for takeoff, when there was a wind shift and a gust of wind inverted the aircraft. The pilot had not obtained any weather reports prior to taxiing out to the runway. There were thunderstorms in the area and a heavy rain…NTSB FTW86FPA26Accident · No injuriesFinal reportErickson S-1 · Garland, TXThe internal lining in the fuel tank flop tube (fuel pickup tube for inverted flight) deteriorated and blocked the full screen. The eng quit due to fuel starvation. The acft struck a short pole for an underground utility line during the forced landingNTSB FTW86LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369-500D · Fort Stockton, TXThe helicopter pilot entered autorotation after experiencing fuel exhaustion. The pilot knew he was low on fuel, but was depending on his warning light to indicate low fuel. The warning light never came on. On touchdown the tail rotor struck the ground…NTSB FTW86LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Matagorda Is., TXThe pilot was making a beach landing when the nose wheel struck an object in the sand, causing the nose wheel to collapse and the aircraft to nose over into an inverted position.NTSB FTW86LQG18Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Mcadoo, TXThe pilot stated he encountered unfavorable wind conditions during a procedure turn which caused the aircraft to bank excessively. Subsequently, the aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The plt thought the aircraft may have encountered a 'whirlwind.' A…NTSB FTW86LQG16Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Plainview, TXThe pilot stated that he ran out of fuel as he was returning from an agricultural application flight. While landing in cotton rows, the gear collapsed and the aircraft was substantially damaged.