NTSB investigations, GA
312 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 26 |
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| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'GA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) 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 ERA26LA328Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Dallas, GAOn September 3, 2026, at 2004 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7635W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dallas, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA26LA296Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA32 · Dawsonville, GANTSB ERA26LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportJones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Cleveland, GAOn June 26, 2026, about 1045 eastern daylight time, a Boeing/Jones 75, N3993C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cleveland, Georgia. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB ERA26LA078Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech B90 · Atlanta, GAOn December 28, 2025, about 0935 eastern standard time, a Beech B90 airplane, N40BA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Georgia. The pilot received minor injuries, and the copilot was seriously injured. The airplane…NTSB ERA25LA294Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-151 · Chamblee, GAOn August 9, 2025, about 0033 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-151, N1080H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Chamblee, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously…NTSB ERA25LA172Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Folkston, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.NTSB ERA25FA151Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · LaFayette, GAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB ERA25FA120Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRockwell 112 · Covington, GAOn February 15, 2025, about 2300, a Rockwell 112, N1423J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Covington, Georgia. The private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ERA25LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Ball Ground, GAThe pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB ERA25LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Newnan, GAThe pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat during the engine run-up, which resulted in a partial loss of power due to carburetor icing during takeoff.NTSB ERA25FA008Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 336 · Savannah, GAOn October 13, 2024, about 2230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 336, N336LV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Savannah, Georgia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, and a pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight…NTSB ERA24LA392Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · LaGrange, GAImproper manufacture of a cylinder exhaust valve guide by the engine manufacturer, which resulted in a stuck exhaust valve and a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB ERA24FA365Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Rockmart, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic…NTSB ERA24LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Cisco, GAA reported total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24FA266Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLockheed 12 · Jackson, GAMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the right brake line, which resulted in a loss of right brake effectiveness during the landing roll and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA24LA258Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportClapp Saberwing · Valdosta, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the shearing of the woodruff key that indexed the crankshaft gear and hub assembly to the crankshaft, which resulted in the gear and hub rotating from their indexed position and caused the crankshaft-to-camshaft timing to…NTSB ERA24FA221Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRadley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S · Cleveland, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of…NTSB ERA24FA206Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Augusta, GAThe pilot’s excessive turn rate and bank angle while at low airspeed and altitude, resulting in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA158Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJmmt Vans RV9A · Jasper, GAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to impact-related damage.NTSB ERA24LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Blackshear, GAA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA125Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA24FA072Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Buford, GAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to significant thermal damage from postimpact fire.NTSB ERA24LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s misidentification of a taxiway as the intended runway, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and trees.NTSB ERA24LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Social Circle, GAAn encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB ERA24LA006Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Jonesboro, GABoth pilots’ inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate fuel monitoring during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA24LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7FC · Hawkinsville, GAThe failure of the carburetor fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ERA23FA370Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Fitzgerald, GAThe pilot’s failure to perform pre-takeoff engine runup and carburetor heat check procedures, which resulted in rotation with inadequate climb performance, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical…NTSB ERA23FA330Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna P210 · Junction City, GAThe pilot’s continued flight into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the penetration of a severe thunderstorm, the pilot’s loss of airplane control, and the airplane’s subsequent in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA23LA320Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMesnard Velocity Twin · Sandersville, GAA total loss of power in the right engine due to the right ECU injector wires being severed by the main landing gear actuator piston teeter bar as a result of a lack of clearance and protection of the wiring bundle.NTSB ERA23LA297Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150L · Elberton, GAThe pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB ERA23LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kennesaw, GAThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.NTSB ERA23LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206B · Sandersville, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during landing, which resulted in a tail rotor contact with tree limbs and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA23LA253Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35A · Statesboro, GAMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the pitch servo bridle cable clamp, which led to binding in the elevator control system that restricted aft yoke movement during the landing approach.NTSB ERA23FA182Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Jesup, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering for a visual landing in low ceiling and low visibility conditions. Contributing to the…NTSB ERA23FA163Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLarry F Preiss AR-1 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent impact with a wire and terrain during an attempted forced landing.NTSB ERA23FA136Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.NTSB ERA23LA120Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Calhoun, GAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an improperly installed spark plug.NTSB ERA23FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of qualifications and…NTSB ERA23LA097Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA24 · Athens, GAThe pilot’s failure to detect water in the fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA23LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Covington, GAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…NTSB ERA23LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172 · Newnan, GAThe flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during a simulated engine failure and low approach, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.NTSB ERA23LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Perry, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during touchdown in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA23LA053Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchmidt Randall M Bushby Mustang II · Statesboro, GAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the likely inaccurate right fuel quantity indicating system.NTSB ERA23LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Milan, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination.NTSB ERA22LA291Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Warm Springs, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel supply before flight and the mismanagement of fuel during flight.NTSB ERA22LA265Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Stockbridge, GAA total loss of right engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA22FA223Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Athens, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA22LA220Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tybee Island, GAA loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation, which resulted in an overflight of his destination and subsequent descent into water.NTSB ERA22LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172A · Stockbridge, GAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of controlNTSB ERA22LA182Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Kennesaw, GAA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.