# NTSB investigations, GA: Miscellaneous/other

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA24LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA286.md): Grumman G-164A · Toccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2024 · N7849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to set the engine speed control fully forward during takeoff, resulting in an engine surge and subsequent loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA376.md): Embraer S A EMB-545 · St. Simons Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2023 · N434FX · Substantial damage
  > The control laws of the angle of attack limiter protection system, which precluded the system from disengaging during an approach in gusting wind conditions, limiting the flight crew’s ability to control the airplane’s pitch and resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA279.md): Edmisten Robert Eugene SR Rans S-14 Airaile · Bonaire, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N528RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly adjust the propeller’s pitch angle, which resulted in a loss of thrust and an inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB ERA22FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA161.md): Cessna 172 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 19, 2022 · N1410F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA22FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA004.md): Dassault Falcon 20 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2021 · N283SA · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s continuation of an unstable dark night visual approach and the captain’s instruction to use air brakes during the approach contrary to airplane operating limitations, which resulted in a descent below the glide path, and a collision with…
- [NTSB CEN21LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA224.md): DJI Matrice · Young Harris, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2021 · FA3HW43WTF · Minor damage
  > The remote pilot-in-command’s (RPIC) decision to physically hold onto the drone’s landing gear in flight, which resulted in the rotors striking his hand and causing serious injury. Contributing to the accident was the RPIC’s inadequate preflight planning and…
- [NTSB ERA20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA232.md): Ayres S2R · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N4032L · Substantial damage
  > The reported malfunction of the aileron flight control system during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA20CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA112.md): Beech 58 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2020 · N60SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land and stop the airplane within the available runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's inadvertent feathering of both propellers during approach to landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA191.md): Piper PA32 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N75242 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA088.md): Piper PA28 · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2018 · N839AL · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA19LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA057.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N597CP · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA458.md): Allen W Inks Virus SW · Clayton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N608US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA18LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA176.md): Cessna 337 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N86507 · Substantial damage
  > An area of pitting and corrosion on the surface of the aluminum hydraulic line connecting the emergency handle/pump to the electric hydraulic pump, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure and the pilot’s inability to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA18CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA273.md): Christopher Lord ELA Eclipse 10 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N533EA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a loss of altitude and necessitated a sudden descent to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA044.md): Piper PA34 · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N8328V · Substantial damage
  > A stone becoming lodged in a left main landing gear (MLG) drag link, which resulted in the failure of the left MLG to extend and lock.
- [NTSB ERA17LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA109.md): Ercoupe 415 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N99716 · Substantial damage
  > A decrease in oil pressure due to the pilot's unintentional overfilling of the engine oil sump, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Vaughn, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2016 · N94919 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA16CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA451.md): Ayres S 2R · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N3003N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight while flying toward the sun.
- [NTSB GAA16CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA497.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2016 · N204AK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a loose B-nut on the fuel flow divider input fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA261.md): Schweizer 269C · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N6148D · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter owner’s failure to ensure the helicopter’s airworthiness and the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the helicopter's landing gear dampers, which resulted in ground resonance during throttle application. Contributing to the damage of the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA374.md): Cessna 150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2016 · N23483 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a left landing gear collapse, and damage to the left wing and aileron.
- [NTSB ERA15LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA270.md): Ayres S2R T34 · Climax, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2015 · N524SL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of thrust on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the engine and propeller assembly did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA152.md): Cessna 182L · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2015 · N42667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use any airport guidance while taxiing, which resulted in geographic disorientation and a takeoff attempt from an inadequate length and unsuitable surface.
- [NTSB ERA14LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA422.md): Ackland Jeffrey Dean SH 3R · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N333AW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper installation of the landing gear extend/retract switch, which resulted in the retraction of the landing gear during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA239.md): Taylorcraft BC 65 · Summerville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2014 · N29611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude during low level maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA13LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA337.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N371JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's perceived lack of performance for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient information.
- [NTSB ERA13TA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13TA237.md): Bell OH-58C · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N927SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm in the normal operating range during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ERA13MA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13MA139.md): Beech 390 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2013 · N777VG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow airplane flight manual procedures for an antiskid failure in flight and his failure to immediately retract the lift dump after he elected to attempt a go-around on the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ERA12LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA401.md): Beech 400A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2012 · N826JH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to obtain the proper airspeed for landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast with inadequate runway remaining to stop and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the failure of either pilot…
- [NTSB ERA11FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA462.md): Beech B19 · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N281G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which decreased the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N9127F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's wrong turn while taxiing resulting in a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ERA10CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA465.md): Stearman E75 · Jackson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N1370V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention toward an unsecured engine cowl door after takeoff which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA138.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2009 · N369PD · Substantial damage
  > Wind gusts during engine shutdown, which resulted in the main rotor blades contacting the tailboom.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB MIA08CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA049.md): Airborne Redback · Jefferson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2008 · N1847 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane and his poor weather evaluation before attempting to taxi the airplane. A factor in the accident was the failure of airport personnel to correct the inaccurate wind information reported…

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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" = '900' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence?state=GA

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