NTSB investigations, 1991, TX
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
Query with SQL
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\") = 1991
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") = 1991 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 FTW92LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Orange, TXThe ruptured left main gear tire for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW92LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Tyler, TXThe pilot's failure to feather the propeller and maintain directional control. Factors were the lose of power on one engine for undetermined reasons and the soft terrain.NTSB FTW92LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKinkade E.5 Vans RV-4 · Alpine, TXInadvertent stall.NTSB FTW92LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the fuel starvation and the tough terrain.NTSB FTW92LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1B · Spur, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB FTW92LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3+ · Arlington, TXThe helicopter's autorotational landing performance capability was exceeded. Factors were the proper descent rate was not possible for the PIC and sufficient information from the manufacturer was not provided.NTSB FTW92LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW92FA035Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Pasadena, TXFuel starvation due to the pilots' improper boost pump procedure. Factors were pilots' failure to follow checklist, dark night, and unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW92LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Southlake, TXThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was improper airspeed prior to touchdown which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB FTW92LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller-Osborn UH-12D · Rio Medina, TXThe pilot's improper flare during touchdown.NTSB FTW92LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Hamilton, TXThe inadvertend encounter with icing conditions. Factors were the unavailability of an airport weather observation facility and the deteriorated aircraft performance.NTSB FTW92LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Lubbock, TXThe in flight collision with geese. A factor was the dark night.NTSB FTW92LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Groves, TXFuel exhaustion which precipitated the forced landing due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate destination when he recognized that fuel exhaustion was a possibility.NTSB FTW92LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Morse, TXThe pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were, the pilot's lack of instrument qualification, his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight, and dark night conditions.NTSB FTW92FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Roanoke, TXThe operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, a missing air cooling baffle, and inadequate maintenance. Factors were the frozen propeller, inability of the pilot to feather the propeller, inoperative landing gear, the inability of the pilot to…NTSB FTW92LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B2A · Texarkana, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper terrain clearance during takeoff. A factor was his lack of total experience in helicopters.NTSB FTW92FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Forth Worth, TXInadequate visual lookout by the pilots-in-command of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid the other aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the developmental controller or the supervisor to provide adequate…NTSB FTW92FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35TC · Jasper, TXThe pilot's failure to continue a normal climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night condition.NTSB FTW92FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Angleton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were his lack of total instrument time, his VFR flight into instrument conditions and spatial disorientation.NTSB FTW92FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Waller, TXThe loss of directional control as result of the velocity minimum control airspeed not being maintained. A factor was that the maneuver was initiated at an inadequate altitude too low for the pilot to recover.NTSB FTW92FA015Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and a short in the electrical system which resulted in partial failure of the instrument lights and a malfunction of the autopilot.NTSB FTW92FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Marble Falls, TXThe pilot's performance of acrobatic maneuvers at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.NTSB FTW92LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Matagorda, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed during the attempted takeoff.NTSB FTW92LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMahan Hardaway Quickie Q2 · Arcola, TXThe pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from the resultant bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB FTW92LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Denison, TXThe exceeding of the airplane's takeoff performance capability by the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation..NTSB FTW92IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-300 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment prior to touchdown and his failure to initiate a go around to remedy the situation. A factor was the low altitude at which he initiated the side step maneuver for which he was cleared.NTSB FTW92LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31 · Big Spring, TXThe complete loss of engine power due to a failed piston rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Palacios, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight.NTSB FTW92IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE 3100 · Dfw Int'L Arpt, TXThe partial disconnection of the electrical connector at the torque sensing unit.NTSB FTW92LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lubbock, TXFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight. A factor was the fbo's failure to properly maintain the fuel quantity gauges.NTSB FTW92LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Edinburg, TXPower loss due to a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210C · Leander, TXThe pilot's disregard for the hazardous weather advisories received. A factor was the weather.NTSB FTW92LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · Dfw Airport, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of the wing tip clearance. A factor was the failure of the maintenance personnel to follow procedures and directives pertaining to taxiway and ramp clearance.NTSB FTW91LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Pearsall, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for obstacles during operations from a remote site.NTSB FTW91LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Friendswood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was mechanical turbulence caused by nearby buildings.NTSB FTW91LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB FTW91LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7-GCB · Frankston, TXThe ground person did not understand the verbal instructions.NTSB FTW91LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Lewisville, TXLoss of control due to foreign object damage induced binding flight controls. A factor was improper maintenance.NTSB FTW91LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes AX 7 · Baytown, TXThe crewmembers improper posture during landing which led to a serious injury.NTSB DCA91MA052Accident · 14 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEmbraer 120 · Eagle Lake, TXThe failure of Continental express maintenance and inspection personnel to adhere to proper maintenance and quality assurance procedures for the airplane's horizontal stabilizer deice boots that led to the sudden in-flight loss of the partially secured left…NTSB DEN91LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Tyler, TXAn inadvertent stall during initial climb. A factor was: improper rotation speed for takeoff.NTSB DEN91LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Smyer, TXDirectional control not maintained. Factors were: crosswind, soft ground, and high vegetation.NTSB FTW91LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tomball, TXAn improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW91LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell L4 Experimental · Arlington, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during the planned autorotation and his improper touchdown.NTSB FTW91LA151Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Tomball, TXThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.NTSB FTW91FA149Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Waller, TXThe instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action during stall/spin training. Factors were the instructor's overconfidence in his personal ability and the student's apprehension of stalls.NTSB DEN91LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-150 · Seagraves, TXThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in loss of aircraft control due to wake turbulence.NTSB FTW91FA147Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot's flight into known adverse weather. Factors were the pilot's lack of instrument experience and existing weather conditions.NTSB FTW91FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Midland, TXThe pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his physiological incaapacitation. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the usage of pain medications.NTSB FTW91FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Heath, TXThe inadvertent stall following an abrupt pull up while maneuvering at low altitude, and the pilot's impairment due to to alcohol and drug consumption.