# NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, GA

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 ERA26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · N1882V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB GAA18CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA047.md): Cessna 140 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N76238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB MIA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA169.md): Cessna 140 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N76390 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA117.md): Cessna 140 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N89972 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA175.md): Cessna 140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2059V · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.
- [NTSB ATL89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA167.md): Cessna 140 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N1875V · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL87LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA263.md): Cessna 140 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N77126 · Substantial damage
  > During initial takeoff the aircraft's engine lost power and the aircraft collided with the ground. Investigation revealed the carburetor inlet filter was 50 percent plugged with rusty material and two tablespoons of rusty water remained in the carburetor…
- [NTSB ATL84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA043.md): Cessna 140 · Wadley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N7275F · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he landed too fast on the grass strip, & when he attempted to turn off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft groundlooped.
- [NTSB ATL82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA050.md): Cessna 140 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 8, 1982 · N89047 · Substantial damage
  > During the second landing of a supervised solo flight, a gust of wind picked up the right wing and the left wing struck the ground. The student pilot applied power while initiating corrective action. However, the plane ground looped and flipped over on its…
- [NTSB ATL81DKG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKG34.md): Cessna 140 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1981 · N72966 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FKG02.md): Cessna 140 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1980 · N76151 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL80FLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL80FLA01.md): Cessna 140 · St Marys, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1980 · N76366 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKG05.md): Cessna 140 · Sugar Valley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1978 · N2511N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKG03.md): Cessna 140 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1977 · N2222V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DKG02.md): Cessna 140 · Tifton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1977 · N76817 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77DKG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKG80.md): Cessna 140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N2458N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG20-145886.md): Cessna 140 · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1977 · N3119N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FKG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG46.md): Cessna 140 · Savannah, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1973 · N2220N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FKG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG26.md): Cessna 140 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1973 · N76217 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74DKG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG11.md): Cessna 140 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1973 · N77166 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG80.md): Cessna 140 · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1973 · N89180 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG13.md): Cessna 140 · Claxton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1972 · N2220N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71DKG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DKG68.md): Cessna 140 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1971 · N2869N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FKG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FKG48.md): Cessna 140 · Soperton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1970 · N72609 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0313.md): Cessna 140 · Crawford, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1969 · N81046 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0249.md): Cessna 140 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1969 · N77142 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0491.md): Cessna 140 · Temple, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1969 · N76146 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0433.md): Cessna 140 · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 31, 1969 · N2869N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0089.md): Cessna 140 · Irwinville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1968 · N72586 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0505.md): Cessna 140 · Douglasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1968 · N72583 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68F0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0136.md): Cessna 140 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1967 · N76110 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67D0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0047.md): Cessna 140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1966 · N2511N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3931](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3931.md): Cessna 140 · Darien, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1964 · N76246 · Substantial damage

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071602&state=GA

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