NTSB investigations, 2000, TX
180,604 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,583 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 | 90 |
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\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 FTW01FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Gilchrist, TXThe loss of control for reasons undetermined.NTSB FTW01LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-60 · Addison, TXThe pilot's misjudged flare of the airplane resulting from restricted forward visibility. Factors were the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and the iced windshield.NTSB FTW01LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B2 · Mesquite, TXThe student pilot's abrupt control input, which resulted in a tail rotor blade strike. Factors were the CFI's delay in taking remedial action and the student pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB FTW01LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Hurst, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the practice hydraulic off run-on landing. Contributing factors were the gusty wind conditions, and the non-breakaway runway edge light.NTSB FTW01LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sunnyvale, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his student and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors were the student pilot allowing the airspeed and main rotor RPM to get too low during the simulated emergency.NTSB FTW01LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCartercopter Model 1 · Olney, TXThe pilot's delay in lowering the collective during a run-on landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the muddy terrain.NTSB FTW01LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvans Varieze · Ingleside, TXthe loss of control during takeoff initial climb due to the binding rudder, which restricted the pilot's control of the aircraft.NTSB FTW01LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Rockport, TXthe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue fracture of the compressor coupling adapter. A contributing factor was the high sea condition existing for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA029Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLandes/Karich/Schmidt Christen Eagle II · Tyler, TXthe pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude and his failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB FTW01LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Valley Spring, TXthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the dark night condition.NTSB FTW01LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Gainesville, TXthe loss of engine power due to improper splicing of the TIT thermocouple leads by unknown persons, which led to over temperature operation of the engine due to inaccurate TIT gauge readings. Contributing factors were the manufacturer's stamp on the top of…NTSB FTW01FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Katy, TXthe failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.NTSB FTW01FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHall Glasair III · Gilmer, TXthe pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.NTSB FTW01FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350B2 · Houston, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with objects. Contributing factors were the dark night and low ceilings.NTSB FTW01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Laporte, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the bright night light condition, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockport, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteven R. Jackson Harmon Rocket 2 · Houston, TXThe collapsing of the inner liner of the induction air hose, resulting in a restriction of airflow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Stanton, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW01LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Littlefield, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a guy wire while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.NTSB FTW01LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Waller, TXthe loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the crankshaft counterweight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Umbarger, TXThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, the dark night illumination, the lack of visual cues, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight qualification or experience.NTSB FTW01LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Andrews, TXThe hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors.NTSB FTW01FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine.NTSB FTW01LA005Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHolt Thorpe T-18C · Imperial, TXthe failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue, which originated from a corrosion crack. A contributory factor was the pilot/owner's failure to ensure that the propeller was overhauled at the manufacturer's recommended interval.NTSB FTW01LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Jasper, TXThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors were the fog and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB FTW00LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TXThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Stanton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower.NTSB FTW00FA268Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Navasota, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the…NTSB FTW00LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Tomball, TXThe student pilot's abrupt lowering of the collective. Factors were the student pilot's lack of experience in helicopters and the CFI's delayed remedial action.NTSB FTW00LA261Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Burnet, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA259Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Lariat, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna guy wire. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhydramine.NTSB FTW00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Saspamco, TXthe failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 402B · Segraves, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation system. A factor was the whirlwind weather condition.NTSB FTW00LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Farwell, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbernathy Streaker · Sherman, TXThe failure of the wing skin and the rear spar while performing aerobatics, which resulted in the restricted movement of the aileron.NTSB FTW00LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Mexia, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encountering a windshift/crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Corsicana, TXthe in-flight separation of the propeller blade, which resulted from intergranular corrosion and fatigue cracking.NTSB FTW00FA245Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Hunt, TXthe loss of left engine power as a result of the owner's failure to overhaul the engine before further flight after the lubrication system was found contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the aircraft with a…NTSB FTW00LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. A factor was the reported wind gust.NTSB FTW00LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wichita Falls, TXThe student pilot's delayed landing flare and failure to recover from the ensuing bounced landing.NTSB FTW00LA237Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ennis, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning.NTSB FTW00FA235Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Barrett, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW00LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB FTW00LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Addison, TXthe electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing.NTSB FTW00LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · Liberty Hill, TXthe pilot's inadvertent activation of the left rudder control, which resulted in a loss of control while in cruise flight.NTSB FTW00IA228Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120ER · San Angelo, TXthe improper installation of the right elevator trim control wheel by company mechanics, which resulted in an elevator trim malfunction.NTSB FTW00LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown/Morrison Rans S-12 · Bonham, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience.NTSB FTW00LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Tek Zuni · Uvalde, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00LA219Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blankit · Waller, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while maneuvering. Contributory factors were the in-flight separation of the tow rope and the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhyrdramine.NTSB FTW00LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Olney, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind.