NTSB investigations, 1998, 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 |
Where
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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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 FTW99LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bowie, TXThe hard landing due to the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to take control of the airplane when the engine lost power. Factors were the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB FTW99LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peaster, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to correctly calculate fuel consumption, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TXA passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane.NTSB FTW99GA061Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Laredo, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure of the power turbine governor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW99LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDennis Pointer KR-2 · Denton, TXThe pilot's loss of control as result of his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW99LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Waxahachie, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-A55 · Mesquite, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a simulated engine failure during takeoff maneuver and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were; the student's lack of total flight time in multiengine airplanes, and the soft…NTSB FTW99LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Lufkin, TXThe inadvertent stall due to the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB FTW99LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-BA · San Angelo, TXthe rollover during take off for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW99LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control due to improper use of the rudder. A factor was the hilly terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.NTSB FTW99FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBlanton RAF 2000 · The Colony, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during cruise flight. A factor was the gusty wind condition.NTSB FTW99LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1329 · Austin, TXThe steering actuator fatigue failure resulting from inadequate procedure documentation for the manufacturing process.NTSB FTW99LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Greenville, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to a blocked muffler exhaust pipe/manifold as a result of a loose internal baffle. Factors were the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStanton Staros SA 260 · Marion, TXThe fuel leak for an undetermined reason which resulted in an in-flight fire.NTSB FTW99FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bacliff, TXThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his inability to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wire. Contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings and his lack of instrument time.NTSB FTW99LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Angelo, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the magneto failure resulting from oil contamination when the bearing plate retainer screw fractured due to improper manufacturing. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night…NTSB FTW99IA024Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-235 · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease.NTSB FTW99FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChallenger II · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in type of vehicle.NTSB FTW99FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions prevailing for the ensuing forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model…NTSB FTW99LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tomball, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB FTW99FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorrisey Rutan Long EZE · Alvin, TXLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW99FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKolb Twinstar TA-2 · Bryan, TXThe pilot's loss of control as result of the partial separation of the elevator trim tab resulting in the inability to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the improper design and installation of the elevator trim tab.NTSB FTW99LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Eagle Pass, TXA downdraft, which exceeded the aircraft's climb performance. A factor was the thunderstorms in the vicinity of the airport.NTSB FTW99LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.NTSB FTW99LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bridgeport, TXThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson Teenie TWO · Abilene, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Horizon City, TXThe fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the unfavorable wind condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Tomball, TXThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and secure the canopy, which resulted in the canopy separating from the airplane during takeoff initial climb. A factor was the pilot's failure to detect the canopy warning light prior to takeoff.NTSB FTW98LA415Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Austin, TXThe collision with deer during the landing roll. Factors were the dark night light condition and the separation of the lower strut assembly from the right main landing gear, on the subsequent flight.NTSB FTW98LA419Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHundere Kitfox II · Somerset, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors were the wind sock that was displaying inaccurate information, the gusty wind condition, and the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel equipped airplane.NTSB FTW98FA411Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB IAD98GA110Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Newark, TXFailure of the Instructor Pilot to control the helicopter's rate of descent during a demonstrated autorotation. Contributing to the accident were the Operator's lack of: a. Instructor Pilot standardization procedures, and b. Specific or adequate flight…NTSB FTW98LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Alpine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. A factor was the loose gravel composition of the runway.NTSB FTW98LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Mart, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW98LA406Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNicks PW-5 · Waller, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB FTW98LA402Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A-3 · Amarillo, TXThe inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the takeoff.NTSB FTW98LA407Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow S2C · Bovina, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB FTW98LA396Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDempsey Skybolt TD8 · Dundee, TXHard landing due to the pilot's improper landing flare. Factor were the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB FTW98FA380Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-34AF · Houston, TXThe flight crew's decision to land with convective activity over the airport with a prevailing crosswind to a quartering tailwind, on an ungrooved, flooded runway, which resulted in hydroplaning and a loss of directional control. Factors contributing to the…NTSB FTW98LA388Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Kaufman, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance of obstructions during takeoff.NTSB FTW98LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in grass field operations, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot's failure to perform a soft field takeoff procedure more suitable…NTSB FTW98LA389Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while intending to retract the flaps. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB FTW98LA382Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mcallen, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW98LA414Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Sherman, TXThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare. A factor was the gusty, crosswind condition.NTSB FTW98LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mineola, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. A factor was the flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action to remedy the student's improper glidepath.NTSB FTW98FA377Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJodel F11-3 · Beeville, TXThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver.NTSB FTW98FA376Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon DA-20 · El Paso, TXThe captain's decision to abort the takeoff at an airspeed above V1, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were: the loading of an excessive amout of cargo by the shipper which resulted in an over gross weight airplane, the high density…NTSB FTW98LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Garland, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.