NTSB investigations, 2001, 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\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 FTW02TA060Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · El Paso, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the moving ground vehicle.NTSB FTW02LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Braunfels, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.NTSB FTW02LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-24E · El Paso, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the failure of the tow rope.NTSB FTW02LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TXthe pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds.NTSB FTW02TA051Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210K · San Antonio, TXthe failure of the right main landing gear downlock mechanism to engage for reasons undetermined.NTSB FTW02FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 24D · Sierra Blanca, TXloss of control during descent for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeard RV-6A · Comfort, TXthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB FTW02LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Haltom City, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Perry, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gilchrist, TXthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.NTSB FTW02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Paris, TXthe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.NTSB FTW02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Braunfels, TXthe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Marion, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane colliding with a fence and a tree. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.NTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW02LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Richmond, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing.NTSB FTW02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Galveston, TXthe pilot's failure to set the parking brake before exiting the aircraft to remove the wheel chocks.NTSB FTW02LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Houston, TXthe failure of the left outboard elevator attachment, which resulted in the partial separation of the left elevator and induced an airframe vibration.NTSB FTW02FA036Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Graham, TXThe pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, low ceiling, and reduced visibility due to fog.NTSB FTW02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTerry Zenith 801 · Manvel, TXloss of engine power while maneuvering for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Anton, TXThe total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a cracked cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLandoll Vans RV 3-A · Denton, TXthe pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable training for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Seagoville, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river.NTSB FTW02IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-132 · Midland, TXthe #1 engine's fatigue failure of the #3 bearing due to the manufacturer's inadequate design of the high-pressure compressor stubshaft coating, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an emergency landing.NTSB FTW02LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Giddings, TXThe failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the Lake.NTSB FTW02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Clarendon, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA020Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Morton, TXThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during an aerial application maneuver.NTSB FTW02LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ozona, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night conditions.NTSB FTW02LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Midlothian, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB FTW02LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Dallas, TXthe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of dual engine power while on approach.NTSB FTW02LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · Rosebud, TXThe pilots impairment due to drugs. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged landing flare.NTSB FTW02FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Sargent, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm.NTSB FTW02FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Alvarado, TXThe inadvertent flat spin of the airplane by the flightcrew resulting from the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A contributing factor was the impairment (drugs) of the private pilot.NTSB FTW02FA003Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFokker F28 Mk 0100 · DFW Airport, TXThe collapse of the nose landing gear as a result of the failure of company maintenance personnel to follow the proper procedures for a towing the airplane with an unsafe nose landing gear indication. Contributing factors were the inadequate communication…NTSB FTW02LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Denton, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 70 · College Station, TXthe loss of right engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloon N-77 · McKinney, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.NTSB FTW01LA211Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Plainview, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the stand pipe while maneuvering during aerial application.NTSB FTW01LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Aiken, TXthe application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was…NTSB FTW01LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Waco, TXthe mechanic's failure to perform an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine oil through a partially failed oil filter converter plate gasket, and subsequent engine failure during takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the lack of…NTSB FTW01LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Eagle Lake, TXthe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB FTW01LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T11 · Spur, TXthe loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269-C · Lubbock, TXThe loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was a malfunction of the spray system.NTSB FTW01LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Lubbock, TXthe failure of the tail rotor drive shaft hanger bearing, which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor drive shaft. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW01TA194Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Van Horn, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB FTW01LA191Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bulverde, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain airspeed after rotation, which resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing factors were the tailwind condition, high density altitude, and upsloping runway.NTSB FTW01FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Weatherford, TXThe student pilot's improper decision making in that he landed with a tailwind and failed to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing factors were the inaccurate reading of the left fuel gage as a result of improper maintenance by…NTSB FTW01LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33C · Sugarland, TXthe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during the base/final approach for landing which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to an open cockpit door.NTSB FTW01LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36TC · Fort Worth, TXthe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff downwind.NTSB FTW01LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Salado, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall. This report was modified on December 2, 2005.NTSB FTW01LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · New Braunfels, TXthe pilot's inadequate flare of the airplane resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.