NTSB investigations, 1999, TX
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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\") = 1999
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") = 1999 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 FTW00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Boyd, TXThe instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB FTW00LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bulverde, TXThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB FTW00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB FTW00LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Brownsboro, TXThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.NTSB FTW00FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Edgewood, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for…NTSB FTW00LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Sugar Land, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB FTW00LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95A · Big Lake, TXthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind, turbulence, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB FTW00LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing following the aborted takeoff.NTSB FTW00LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Lancair 235/320 · Sterling City, TXThe fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts, due to improper torque during the installation of the propeller by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hillsboro, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor was the gust of wind.NTSB FTW00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Carrolton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA341G · El Paso, TXAn uncommanded flight control input for undetermined reasons resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground and subsequent loss of control.NTSB FTW00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Rose Hill, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB FTW00LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStreifthau Baby Great Lakes · Iowa Park, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.NTSB FTW00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines.NTSB FTW00LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Beaumont, TXFuel exhaustion as a result of the flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA015Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.NTSB FTW00LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Terrell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.NTSB FTW00LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Avid Flyer Mark IV · Seabrook, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a downwind landing. Factors were his improper weather evaluation, the prevailing tailwind, and the engine vibration.NTSB FTW00LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Olton, TXThe inflight separation of the propeller blade due to damage from a wire strike. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Lamesa, TXThe separation of the rudder control cable at the aft fairlead, as a result of wear.NTSB FTW00TA007Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Slaton, TXThe pilot's initiation of the simulated emergency procedure at a low altitude.NTSB FTW00LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bay City, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's encounter with the airplane's wake turbulence.NTSB FTW00LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Brownfield, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB FTW00FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Spicewood, TXThe pilot's delayed application of full throttle during a go-around, which resulted in a slow airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's habit of only applying partial power during takeoff.NTSB FTW99LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Slaton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Powderly, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, during which he failed to detect the disconnected tailwheel steering assembly.NTSB FTW99LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Longview, TXThe pilot's improper touchdown technique, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.NTSB FTW99LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Ratcliff, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Factors were the sunglare, and the pilot's diverted attention while adjusting the GPS receiver.NTSB FTW99LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Tyler, TXThe locked left brake, which made normal braking impossible, and resulted in the airplane nosing down.NTSB FTW99FA265Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCarter Spacewalker II · Conroe, TXThe in-flight separation of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spars resulting from the builder's improper design change utilizing basswood for the spars instead of the specified spruce.NTSB FTW99LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · La Porte, TXThe pilot's hard landing as result of his improper landing flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were the prevailing dark night conditions and the student pilot's lack of total experience in night operations.NTSB FTW99FA261Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Bryan, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.NTSB FTW99LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Frisco, TXFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7-AC · Fort Worth, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB FTW99FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSpagnoletti AIR Command 582 · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft.NTSB FTW99LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Van Horn, TXA restriction within the auxiliary fuel supply system and the rough terrain during the subsequent precautionary landing resulting on main gear collapse.NTSB FTW99LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Edna, TXFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB FTW99LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with powerlines. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the light bar for the electronic swath guidance system installed in the airplane.NTSB FTW99LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Brady, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a dirt bank.NTSB FTW99LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Big Spring, TXFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Seminole, TXThe pilot seat disengaging from the seat track resulting from inadequate AD compliance during the last annual inspection. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW99LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Alpine, TXThe pilot's improper use of the emergency fuel boost pump, which resulted in excessive fuel flow to the engine and subsequent total loss of left engine power. Factor's were the high density altitude, the pilot exceeding the airplane's weight and balance, the…NTSB FTW99LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob 103C · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment of the glider resulting in failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB FTW99LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Grapevine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.NTSB FTW99LA239Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines.NTSB FTW99LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Weatherford, TXThe loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW99LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Houston, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the person (the airport manager) walking on the taxiway and the inadequate visual lookout by the airport manager. A factor was the airport manager's diverted attention to the aircraft accident.