# NTSB investigations, GA: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA08FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA003.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Newton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N62970 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right wing wooden spar due while the airplane was in cruise flight, due to the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection and his failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB NYC07LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA237.md): Ortiz G/Saint J RV-10 · Hiram, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N416EC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the passenger cabin door during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07IA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA088.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N270AX · No damage
  > The improper overhaul of the horizontal stabilizer chain drive unit drive assembly.
- [NTSB ATL07FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA077.md): Beech 58 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N5647C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane while performing aerobatics in a nonaerobatic airplane, which resulted in an in-flight overload failure of the airframe. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics.
- [NTSB ATL07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA064.md): Beech BE-90 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N90NM · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the electrical system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's inability to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked.
- [NTSB ATL07CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA058.md): Cessna 172K · Cornelia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2007 · N46567 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the owner/operator to repair or replace a known leaking brake system components resulting in a total loss of brakes while taxing and an on-ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA054.md): James Walter Hornet · Talbotton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N7XS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA083.md): Rand Robinson Engineering KR-2 · Vienna, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N1701L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the owner/pilot mechanic's improper balancing of the modification to engine crankshaft which resulted in an overload failure.
- [NTSB ATL05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA091.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N2113P · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair to the main landing gear assembly resulted in the actuator bracket failure and the right main gear collapse. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA076.md): Piper PA-20 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N7053K · Substantial damage
  > The unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an object.
- [NTSB ATL04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA181.md): Hughes HU-369-D · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N5211R · Substantial damage
  > The tail rotor assembly failed due to a fatigue fracture of the input gearshaft in the tail rotor gearbox assembly, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA143.md): Cessna 172S · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N2069S · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance (over-pressurization) of the nose gear strut, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose gear upper torque link bolt. The airplane subsequently nosed over during an uncontrollable landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA126.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N8451E · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical malfunction of the autopilot pitch servo, and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate control pressure to manually retrim the pitch attitude.
- [NTSB ATL04IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA138.md): Cessna 172RG · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N6562V · No damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the nosewheel bungee assembly, which restricted the movement of the elevator control. A factor was the inadequate equipment from an unknown source/manufacturer.
- [NTSB ATL04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA094.md): Firefly F8B · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N2200D · Minor damage
  > The overload failure of the windline quick release tiedown eyebolt.
- [NTSB ATL04IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA085.md): Boeing 717-200 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2004 · N978AT · No damage
  > The failure of the tantalum capacitor and the permanent magnet generator input transformer which resulted in total electrical system failure.
- [NTSB ATL04IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA048.md): Cessna 560XL · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N632QS · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the nose wheel gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA150.md): Sherman Holie Freebird · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron control rod, and subsequent loss of control in-flight.
- [NTSB ATL03LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA132.md): Stinson 108-2 · Camilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N936D · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction (locking) of the left brake piston during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL03FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA064.md): Cessna 172S · Monroe, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N219ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedence of the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in the overload failure of the horizontal stabilizers, followed by the overload separation of the right wing and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA075.md): Boeing 767-332ER · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N1608 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel inadequate maintenance inspection that resulted in the in-flight separation of the APU inspection doors.
- [NTSB ATL02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA067.md): Aerospatiale AS315B · Hortense, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N49525 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine to main transmission drive shaft due to improper installation by company maintenance personnel. A factor were the trees.
- [NTSB ATL01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA065.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blakely, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N9890P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to go-around after a reported loss of right brake pressure during the landing roll resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DCA01MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA005.md): Douglas DC-9 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N826AT · Substantial damage
  > the leakage of lavatory fluid from the airplane's forward lavatory onto electrical connectors, which caused shorting that led to a fire. Contributing to the accident were the inadequate servicing of the lavatory and the failure of maintenance to ensure…
- [NTSB MIA01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jesup, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2000 · N47881 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the wheel braking system due to the pilot's improper use of braking in downwind, downhill conditions, resulting in overheated brakes, and subsequent encounter with a downslope and terrain collision.
- [NTSB ATL00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA055.md): Jackson Velocity RG · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N34BD · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the lower engine cowling and subsequent partial separation of propeller blades during a low high-speed pass. A factor was the recent maintenance work performed by the owner/pilot mechanic.
- [NTSB MIA00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA067.md): Swearingen SX300 · Jekyll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N54SX · Substantial damage
  > failure of the left main landing gear attachment during the landing/flare touchdown for undetermined reasons, resulting in the loss of directional control and the airplane exiting the runway and colliding with a runway light.
- [NTSB MIA99FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA267.md): Learjet 24 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N224SC · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the main landing gear brake assemblies, which lead to operation of the aircraft with worn brakes that failed during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the descending terrain, roadway and ditch.
- [NTSB ATL99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA072.md): Beech T-34A · Rydal, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N140SW · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the wing spar as a result of fatigue cracking that occurred over an unknown number of flights and flight hours with a wing loading spectrum not anticipated during design of the airplane. This report was modified on November 2, 2005.
- [NTSB ATL99IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99IA015.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N811DE · Minor damage
  > Failure of the Company's maintenance personnel to follow the aircraft's maintenance manual which resulted in a cargo bin fire. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the failure of the mechanic to safety the circuit breaker, and the cut/severed…
- [NTSB DCA99MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99MA007.md): Boeing 737-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · EICJW · Substantial damage
  > (1) the capping of the incorrect hydraulic line by mechanics, which led to the failure of hydraulic system A; (2) the mechanics' lack of experience working with the Boeing 737 hydraulic system; and (3) the maintenance controller's failure to ascertain more…
- [NTSB ATL98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA123.md): Vertical Concepts Searey · Hiawassee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N39CS · Substantial damage
  > The delamination of the hull that resulted in a nose over during landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA230.md): Bell 47D1 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N4702S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing resulting in debris being blown up during landing resulting in damage to the tail rotor and loss of control.
- [NTSB MIA98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA165.md): Cessna 172RG · Roberta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N6562V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA069.md): Beech 33 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N5863S · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane that resulted in the disconnection of the propeller governor linkage and the subsequent reduction in engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall…
- [NTSB ATL97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA056.md): Cessna A188B · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N53212 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB DCA97IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97IA030.md): Boeing 727F · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N465FE · Minor damage
  > A jammed elevator resulting from a backed-off elevator trim tab nut.
- [NTSB ATL97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA027.md): Beech 35 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N4523V · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to balance the ruddervator assemblies after they had been reskinned and painted, which resulted in flutter and subsequent damage to the empennage.
- [NTSB ATL96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA132.md): Beech 35 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N3134V · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to properly balance the ruddervator assemblies after they had been reskinned and painted, which resulted in flutter and subsequent damage to the empennage.
- [NTSB ATL95MA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95MA106.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N908VJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of Turk Hava Yollari maintenance and inspection personnel to perform a proper inspection of a 7th stage high compressor disc, thus allowing the detectable crack to grow to a length at which the disc ruptured, under normal operating conditions,…
- [NTSB ATL95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA004.md): Aero Commander S2R · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N8971Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a blade counterweight bearing shaft, allowing one propeller blade to go to high pitch.
- [NTSB ATL94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Flowery Branch, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N3882L · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the throttle linkage assembly that resulted in a reduction in engine power.
- [NTSB ATL94IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA055.md): Cessna 421B · Lagrange, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N421HA · Minor damage
  > The pilot's intentional swerve off the taxiway to avoid a ground collision. A factor in the incident was an undetermined malfunction of the airplane's normal brake system.
- [NTSB ATL94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA029.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Covington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1993 · N8340Y · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, resulting in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the total failure of the engine driven vacuum pump, and the night, cloud conditions prevailing at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA028.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1993 · N4195B · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to correct a known low battery condition before departing, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during an instrument approach. Factors were the dark night and the low scattered cloud layer.
- [NTSB ATL93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA013.md): Patrick F. Bowers Corbin JR. ACE E · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N110PB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the propeller from the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA145.md): Cessna 180B · Monroe, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N9581B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot's seat assembly for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL92IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA113.md): Lockheed L-1011-1 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N718DA · No damage
  > The overheating of the number 2 air cycle machine which resulted in an emergency evacuation via slides; the failure of the flight attendants to secure the slide girt bars.
- [NTSB ATL92IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA025.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N908DL · No damage
  > A short in an electrical connector which resulted in its failure. The reason for the short was not determined. A factor was the improper installation of the connector by an unknown maintenance person.
- [NTSB ATL92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA017.md): Bell 47D-1 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N925V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a tail rotor blade for undetermined reasons.

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## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=GA

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