NTSB investigations, 1992, TX
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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
Latest 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\") = 1992
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") = 1992 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 FTW93LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Clint, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Coleman, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW93LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Weatherford, TXAn engine failure for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB FTW93LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Slaton, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel tank selection. A factor the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Allen, TXThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection and the subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB FTW93FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Forney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the accident were: the dark night and the pilot's likely diversion of his attention from operating the helicopter.NTSB FTW93IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120RT · Houston, TXThe assigned mechanic's failure to reinstall the attachment screws and the quality inspector's inadequate inspection of the completed work. A factor was the complacency of the maintenance personnel.NTSB FTW93LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH12B · Justin, TXFailure of the main rotor system for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.NTSB FTW93T#A02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A (BP) · Marfa, TXNTSB FTW93LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hamlin, TXThe pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks and his failure to perform the prescribed emergency procedures following the fuel starvation induced engine failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.NTSB FTW93LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Uvalde, TXThe pilots failure to go around. A factor was his resultant long landing and delayed flare.NTSB FTW93FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Snook, TXThe pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions as a result of his alcoholic and drug impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, the dark night…NTSB FTW93LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Joshua, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his inadequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW93LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Jayton, TXThe pilot failed to maintain flying speed while maneuvering for landing and allowed the a/c to stall. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilots disregard of the forecast weather, the carburetor icing conditions, and the pilots delayed application of…NTSB FTW93FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Dublin, TXImproper IFR operation by the pilot by descending under instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum altitude and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Factors which contributed to the accident…NTSB FTW93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTodd Goudeau KR-2 · San Marcos, TXPower loss due to carburetor icing. Factors were the unsuitable landing area and no carburetor deice system installed on the powerplant.NTSB FTW93FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Uvalde, TXClearance not maintained by pilot in command.NTSB FTW93LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206D · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's failure to follow published fuel system sumping procedures before flight and total loss of power due to water contaminated fuel. Factors were the drizzle and icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB FTW93LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mcgregor, TXInadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the wind conditions.NTSB FTW93LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Vernon, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the stall/mush.NTSB FTW93LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Liverpool, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.NTSB FTW93LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lubbock, TXThe partial power loss due to a disconnected throttle cable. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.NTSB FTW93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hillsboro, TXFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Commerce, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid an undetermined object.NTSB FTW93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3100 · Dfw Airport, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance. The congested ramp was a factor.NTSB FTW93LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Houston, TXThe vehicle operator's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.NTSB FTW93FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Liverpool, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.NTSB FTW93T#A01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Anahuac, TXNTSB FTW93LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Robert Lee, TXThe loss of engine/rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW93LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Mexia, TXThe pilot fueled the aircraft with jet fuel instead of avaition gasoline. Factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the dark night light conditions.NTSB FTW93LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna L-19A · Brookshire, TXThe pilot's improper compensation for the cross wind. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB DEN93LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Addison, TXThe attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.NTSB DEN93LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportO'Connor SNO-BIRD XL · Bryan, TXDelamination of the rudder leading edge and subsequent jamming of the rudder.NTSB FTW93LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Cleveland, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW93LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Ector 305A · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.NTSB FTW93FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportClatanoff Rotorway Exec · Wimberley, TXThe delamination of the skin on a main rotor blade.NTSB FTW93LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Brookston, TXSmoke trailing from the left engine for an undetermined reason(s). Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain conditions.NTSB FTW92DRG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportStits Playboy · Fredericksburg, TXThe inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW92LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fulshear, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper point of touchdown. Factors were the popped circuit breaker, the inoperative alternator, and the darkness of the night.NTSB FTW92LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200R · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the hole. Factors were the lack of markings and the poor maintenance of the taxiway and runway.NTSB FTW92GA227Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Spring, TXThe pilot under instruction failure to follow the landing checklist and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision. A factor was the overheated landing gear motor.NTSB FTW92LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild SA-227-AC · San Antonio, TXThe landing capability of the airplane was exceeded. The lack of performance data was a factor in the accident.NTSB FTW92LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Victoria, TXBlocked engine assembly breather tube and the pilot's continued operation with known maintenance discrepancies. Factors were oil on windsheild and reduced visibility due to oil on the windscreen..NTSB FTW92FA224Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Alpine, TXFailure by the pilot-in-command, for unknown reasons, to maintain sufficient altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were mountainous terrain and high density altitude.NTSB FTW92DQG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportWoodstock AIR Command 532 · Dumas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB FTW92DQG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB FTW92LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Weatherford, TXFuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW92FA215Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell XV-15 301 · Arlington, TXInadequate maintenance and inspection which resulted in a disconnected proprotor governor linkage.NTSB FTW92LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · La Porte, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB FTW92LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt Special Shape · Tyler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles.