NTSB investigations, GA
52 cases where NTSB found Incorrect action performance.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '02041015'))
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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '02041015')) 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 ERA26LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Flemington, GAThe pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.NTSB ERA25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrunner-Winkle Bird A · Senoia, GAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Toccoa, GAThe 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 ERA22LA367Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVickers-Slingsby T65A · Butler, GAThe pilot’s retraction the landing gear just prior to touchdown on the runway.NTSB ERA22FA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDassault Falcon 20 · Thomson, GAThe 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 ERA20CA112Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Augusta, GAThe 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 ERA20FA086Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMustang II · Senoia, GAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s structural limitations while conducting previous aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB ERA19LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSolo Wings Windlass · Dalton, GAThe pilot's exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack during a turn shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident aircraft.NTSB ERA19IA178Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportCessna 550 · Savannah, GAThe lineman's inadvertent introduction of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the fuel truck fuel system icing inhibitor reservoir, which resulted in fuel contamination and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the fixed-base operator's…NTSB DCA19CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GAfailure of the tug driver to give way to the taxiing airplane.NTSB ERA17LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Richard B/Howe Michael Vans RV 10 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing.NTSB ERA17FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Marietta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manually flying the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability control…NTSB ERA17FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ6 · Blackshear, GAThe Bama 3 pilot's failure to properly conduct an overshoot maneuver and his premature climb before he was clear of the lead airplane, Bama 1, which lead to a midair collisionNTSB ERA17LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Stockbridge, GAA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA16LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Calhoun, GAThe 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 ERA16LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350 · Jasper, GAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control due to vortex ring state, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the landing approach with a tailwind.NTSB ERA15LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJerome D Fischer RV-7 · Bartow, GAThe pilot's use of the improper fuel grade for the engine, which resulted in detonation, engine damage, and loss of engine power.NTSB ERA14LA436Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Monroe, GAThe improper installation of the oil filter adapter at an unknown time, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.NTSB ERA14LA422Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAckland Jeffrey Dean SH 3R · Columbus, GAThe 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 ERA14LA316Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's incomplete assessment of the risk presented by operating an airplane with an unresolved history of engine power losses; a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to operation of the engine with an excessively rich fuel/air mixture; and the…NTSB ERA13TA237Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Jekyll Island, GAThe 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 ERA13CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Milledgeville, GAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path for landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB DCA13CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain correct airspeed and pitch attitude at touchdown.NTSB DCA13IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Bowman, GAthe captain's inappropriate climb speed, his failure to monitor airspeed during the level off, and his inappropriate response to multiple stall warnings.NTSB ERA13CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Cumming, GAThe operation of the powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA12LA401Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 400A · Atlanta, GAThe 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 DCA12CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757-351 · Atlanta, GAthe failure of the captain of N303DQ to maintain a safe clearance from N583NW that was stopped on the taxiway.NTSB ERA11FA431Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Byron, GAThe pilot’s sustained flight at airspeeds in excess of the airplane's never exceed speed during a steep descent, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight structural failure due to overstress.NTSB ERA11LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Hinesville, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the carburetor air filter by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the filter becoming dislodged and obstructing the carburetor. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not maintain…NTSB ERA11CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Covington, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II-SL · Kingston, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude maneuvering flight.NTSB ERA11FA321Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Ellijay, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a mountainous area.NTSB ERA11LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolst Lawrence E VP-1 · Calhoun, GAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an over-lean carburetor setting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper adjustment of the engine's carburetor during construction.NTSB ERA11CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's wrong turn while taxiing resulting in a collision with a sign.NTSB ERA11CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during a bounced landing resulting in a nose over.NTSB ERA10TA501Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS-350 · Covington, GAThe flight instructor's loss of control of the helicopter during the intentional demonstration of a low speed, hydraulics-off maneuver, that was warned against in the helicopter manufacturer's flight manual.NTSB ERA10LA483Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Clyo, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.NTSB ERA10FA471Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Helena, GAThe pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA10CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Clayton, GAThe pilot's improper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass.NTSB ERA10CA418Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Canon, GAThe pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA10LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · LaGrange, GAThe pilot not allowing sufficient time for fuel spill vapors to dissipate before starting the engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel cap.NTSB ERA10LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHachem Zachery S E7 · Homerville, GAThe pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260B · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's improper touchdown point during landing. Contributing to the accident was the certificated flight instructor's lack of remedial action.NTSB ERA10LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff.NTSB ERA10LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA09FA487Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB20 · Pavo, GAThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with embedded intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe to extreme turbulence, resulting in an in-flight separation of the left wing due to overstress.NTSB ERA09CA318Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Elberton, GAThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA09LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was chafed wires in the ignition system.NTSB ERA09CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reidsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted recovery from a stall/spin.NTSB ERA09CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Folkston, GAThe student's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.