# NTSB investigations, AL

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL85FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA071.md): Cessna 172N · Dothan, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N6527D · Substantial damage
  > The plt, who was also an ATC specialist assigned to a fss, crashed short of the rwy during an attempted ILS apch. Whe wx conditions were below apch minimums.
- [NTSB ATL85LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA065.md): Mooney M20E · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N9418V · Substantial damage
  > Plt unable to electrically or manually fully extend landing gear in traffic pattern so he decided to make a gear up landing. Unknowingly plt had lowered gear to a transit position and gear collapsed on landing. Plt had previous problems with gear and had to…
- [NTSB ATL85FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA067.md): Robinson R-22 Alpha · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N8475K · Destroyed
  > A popping sound then a loud noise and a puff of smoke preceded the helicopter's fall to the ground, stated a 12 year old boy who said he saw the accident. Examination of the helicopter failed to disclose any trace of fire. However one main rotor blade…
- [NTSB ATL85LKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG02.md): Cessna 172N · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N1947F · Substantial damage
  > The acft veered to the left during the takeoff ground run. The acft departed the rwy into a soft, plowed field where it momentarily nosed down before coming to rest on the main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL85FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FKG01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N7988N · Substantial damage
  > According to the pax very shortly after takeoff the acft 'stall light' illuminated as the acft flew over trees aft the end of the rwy. One pax reported that the acft climbed slightly before it dropped to the ground left wing and nose first. Exam of the eng…
- [NTSB ATL85FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA060.md): Cessna 172 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1984 · N4093F · Destroyed
  > Initiated night flt into area of forecast and observed marginal VFR conditions. Expected to encounter 1200 ft ceiling. Plt stated to fss briefer he would go as FAR as he could. Encountered area of patchy grnd fog, reduced visibility, no horizon ahead. Elected…
- [NTSB DCA85AA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA006.md): Convair 440 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 16, 1984 · N44828 · Destroyed
  > Shortly after climbing & leveling at 6000 ft, the r eng bmep gage indicated a rapid power loss & the r eng RPM 'increased out of control' to about 3100 RPM. The aircrew retarded the r throttle & reduced the r eng to 2100 prm by using the prop…
- [NTSB ATL85FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA056.md): Beech C23 · Athens, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1984 · N2074X · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed doing training stall type maneuvers in the area shortly before the accident. It was then observed in a steep right descending turn, crossing a paved road at low alt and striking the ground with the right wing tip. The bottom of the acft…
- [NTSB ATL85FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA041.md): Cessna 172K · Lineville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1984 · N46537 · Substantial damage
  > Plt obtained 2 wx briefings stating VFR flight not recommended along intended route. Plt requested local wx only during 3rd wx briefing. Reporting stations upwind and downwind of mountains were forecasting ceilings to be below mountain tops. Route of flt was…
- [NTSB ATL85LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA030.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ariton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1984 · N8794V · Substantial damage
  > Acft lost pwr and plt attempted to restart engine by switching fuel tanks. Power was not regained and forced landing was made in a field. Plt stated aux tanks were full and rt main contained 1/2 gallon of fuel. Fuel tank selected at time of power loss is…
- [NTSB ATL85LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA023.md): Four Seasons Aviations American Aerolight · Springville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1984 · N953AA · Substantial damage
  > At aprx 150 ft the plt heard a noise and observed a fire involving the rear portion of the acft. The plastic fuel tank ruptured and burning fuel was sucked aft through the pusher prop. The ballistic parachute was deployed and opened as the acft hit a 60 ft…
- [NTSB ATL85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA022.md): Beech 95 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1984 · N2773Y · Substantial damage
  > Plt reported apch was high and fast but when the nose gear touched down during the normal landing, the nose gear tire blew. A witness stated the acft porpoised several times and then impacted on the nose gear resulting in the blown out tire.
- [NTSB ATL85LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA014.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-71 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1984 · N825E · No damage
  > N825E, operated as delta air lines flt 977 heavy, encountered turbulence during descent. One flt attendant suffered serious injuries, two flt attendants & two passengers had minor injuries. Even though the seat belt sign was illuminated the flt attendants…
- [NTSB ATL85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA010.md): Robinson R22 · Hueytown, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N90218 · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into a river while on final approach to land. The plt reported that he allowed engine RPM to drop and at the same time applied collective pitch. The acft struck the water in a steep descent. There was no report of any failures or malfunctions.
- [NTSB ATL85LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA004.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Ozark, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1984 · N5065Z · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on her fourth supervised solo flt. During the ground roll of her fourth landing the acft started to go left of the rwy centerline. The plt said she over corrected twice and ended up heading off the rwy toward a ditch. Inan attempt to…
- [NTSB ATL84FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA292.md): Mooney M20J · Lanett, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1984 · N201RT · Destroyed
  > Communications with columbus apch revealed plt was unfamiliar with area and had difficulities finding the arpt witnesses viewed acft on final for rwy 08 with landing gear extended. Acft described as being low and slow. Witnesses stated engine sounds…
- [NTSB ATL84FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA274.md): Cessna 402C · Albertville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N55LP · Destroyed
  > Plt was executing an non-directional beacon approach to rwy 23. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Radar information obtained during the investigation revealed the plt did not stabilize the airspeed while executing the…
- [NTSB ATL84LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA272.md): Cessna 152 · Fair Hope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N25945 · Substantial damage
  > The plt excessively flared the acft on landing at which time the acft ballooned. Recovery from the balloon was made but upon touchdown, the acft was not aligned with the rwy. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy and contacted several small trees.
- [NTSB ATL84LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA242.md): Cessna A188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1984 · N2514 · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that while approaching a field in preparation for agricultural sraying, the engine failed. The aircraftwas pulled up into a climbing left turn and turned back toward the field for a forced landing. The aircrafts glide was extended to clear…
- [NTSB ATL84LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA237.md): Cessna 152 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1984 · N5377B · Substantial damage
  > The student plt flared at about 40 ft AGL with pwr off. The CFI who was watching said he did not hear any sounds of pwr being applied until the acft was bouncing and then only heard partial power. This was the students 1st solo landing. Theinstructor said he…
- [NTSB ATL84LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA228.md): Cessna 175 · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1984 · N7278M · Substantial damage
  > A witness observed the airplane slipping on final apch. The aircraft lost too much altitude and hit the terrain short of the runway. The airplane damage indicated that the pilot failed to correct the slip condition in time to arrest the descent.
- [NTSB ATL84LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA214.md): Mooney M-20F · Red Bay, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N3207F · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed gear up short of the rwy in an attempt to return to the rwy after a power loss at low alt. During takeoff the arpt manager said the engine sound change was consistent with power loss from fuel starvation. FAA did a post accident engine test…
- [NTSB ATL84FKG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG08.md): Cessna 177RG · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1984 · N7554V · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff sequence, the alternate air door hinge failed, allowing the door to separate and progressively block the induction air system to the point that insufficient power was available to sustain further flight. A forced landing was effected in a…
- [NTSB ATL84LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA196.md): Mooney M20E · Seale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1984 · N3494X · Substantial damage
  > The plt approached downwind at 80 mph with full flaps. At touchdown the acft bounced and floated about 600 ft before a 2nd touchdown. When the acft could not be stopped on the short grass rwy, it was groundlooped to stay on the arpt. During the groundloop the…
- [NTSB ATL84FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA193.md): Cessna 150F · Laceys Spring, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1984 · N8207S · Destroyed
  > A non-certificated plt made a steep turn after takeoff. The acft then entered a dive & impacted the ground in a steep nose low attitude. No record of pilot proficiency was found. Acquaintances reported that the plt had no training other than the minimum…
- [NTSB ATL84LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA189.md): Piper PA-24 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1984 · N6362P · Substantial damage
  > After lift-off & gear retraction, the acft settled back onto the rwy, hit a barrier cable, slid backward aprx 300 ft & crossed a road before coming to rest. The plt reported that the carburetor heat door had come loose. However, an FAA inspector examined the…
- [NTSB ATL84FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA184.md): Beech A36 · Fayette, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N1836D · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground in a near vertical nose down attitude after being observed by witnesses to pitch down during cruise flt. This acft & plt flew earlier in the day with an instructor who had to recover control of the acft after the plt allowed…
- [NTSB ATL84FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA183.md): Cessna 152 · Piedmont, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1984 · N48767 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that prior to flying, he had 2 mixed drinks which contained alcoholic beverage. The flt originated at talledega, AL. The plt then flew to anniston, AL, where he landed. From there he flew to jacksonville & centre, where he made touch-&-go…
- [NTSB ATL84LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1984 · N46910 · Substantial damage
  > According to the instructor (CFI), he & the student were practicing base-to-final turns as they were returning to the arpt. He reported that the acft was flown at about 60 KTS with 20 deg of flaps at appx 800 ft AGL. He stated that the student steepened the…
- [NTSB ATL84LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA178.md): Cessna 152 · Lacey Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N6231B · Substantial damage
  > When the plt was arriving at the uncontrolled arpt, no UNICOM was available, since the office was closed. The plt elected to land on rwy 24 after seeing another acft depart. The 1st apch was aborted due to gusty winds. After the 2nd apch, the acft touched…
- [NTSB ATL84LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA177.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Tallassee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N9907L · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he departed fulton county arpt with aprx 12 gals of fuel on board. About 20 mins later, the left fuel tank ran dry & the plt selected the right tank & continued the flt with the intention of refueling at either tuskegee ortallassee. Upon…
- [NTSB ATL84LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA176.md): Cessna 172N · Leeds, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N734ZP · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a flt of about 30 min to practice landings, then landed to pick up 2 passengers. About 10 min after taking off on the 2nd flt, he began having symptoms of a medical problem. He said he felt hot & the air felt stagnant & stale. The vents & a…
- [NTSB ATL84LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA159.md): Cessna 152 · Boaz, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1984 · N93151 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a traffic sign while taxiing for takeoff on a highway. The plt said he was a'path finder' for a fly-in and had the cooperation of the police. The owner of the acft said the plt was not authorized to use the acft for this flt.
- [NTSB ATL84LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA149.md): Mooney 21 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1984 · N141RG · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt the engine failed. The pilot executed a forced landing, and the acft sustained substantial damage during the landing sequence. Examination of the acft revealed no fuel in the tanks, lines, or pump. The acft had flown about 5 hours since…
- [NTSB ATL84MA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84MA114.md): Cessna 421B · Cullman, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1984 · N3291Q · Destroyed
  > Plt cleared for night NDB rwy 19 apch to folwom field. Erratic radar track drg procedure turn and inbd intercept. Witnesses described 200 ft ceiling and reduced vis in fog at airport. Other witnesses observed acft on northbound course,followed by turn to west…
- [NTSB ATL84FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA111.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Goodway, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N8427A · Destroyed
  > Plt received two weather briefings prior to departure. He was told of an approaching cold front but the fss briefer stated 'if you go now, it'll be fine.' The plt departed on the VFR flt to hickory, NC, and did not file a flt plan. Radar info obtained during…
- [NTSB ATL84FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA106.md): Beech A36 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1984 · N1034W · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees aprx 6 miles east of marion cty arpt and aprx 17 NM sw of the flt depat pt and also the plt's home arpt. The plt had earlier that day told the haleyville arpt mgr that he would return to haleyville the same day as dept. The acc…
- [NTSB ATL84FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA100.md): Bell 47GL · Cullman, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1984 · N12KH · Destroyed
  > The plt had just completed an eng overhaul & was test flying the helicopter. While maneuvering at aprx 100 ft AGL, the eng lost power & the plt initiated an autorotation. During the landing, the helicopter impacted hard on rising terrain, rolled onto its side…
- [NTSB ATL84LKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LKG03.md): Cessna 152 · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 15, 1984 · N6418B · Substantial damage
  > The acft ran off the left side of the rwy during landing and nosed over. The student plt said he was practicing touch and go landings solo and lost control of the acft.
- [NTSB ATL84FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA083.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Attalla, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1984 · N31844 · Destroyed
  > During a VOR approach to land in IMC wx, the acft collided with a tree. The non-instrument rated plt had filed an IFR flt plan on this and other occasions even though he was not qualified. During this approach, the descent was continued past the mda of 960…
- [NTSB ATL84LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N6816G · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the acft had about 17 gal of fuel on board before he took off. About 2 hrs & 40 mins later, while in slow flt at aprx 700 ft AGL, the eng lost power. The plt landed in a small field that was surrounded by trees. During the landing roll…
- [NTSB ATL84LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oak Mountain, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1983 · N56494 · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the plt arrived at a check point 18 min behind schedule. Aprx 25 min later, he tuned in an incorrect VOR frequency that he had written down on his flt plan. The station that he tuned in was east of the desired station & the geographic features…
- [NTSB ATL84LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA047.md): Piper PA28-181 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1983 · N83816 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a station wagon while taxiing for takeoff during a purchaser demonstration flt. The prospective buyers were a husband and wife and the wife was occupying the left front seat with the CFI in the right seat. The CFI stated, that while…
- [NTSB ATL84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA034.md): Cessna 150A · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1983 · N6673T · Substantial damage
  > The acfts nose gear collapsed during landing. The student plt was on a solo training mission to practice landings. The plt said he made a normal landing and as the nose gear was lowered he added slight right rudder to hold a roll parallel to the rwy…
- [NTSB ATL84FKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKJ02.md): Cessna A188B · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 29, 1983 · N731JJ · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground while the plt was flying near his rural home. No preimpact, mechanical malfunction or failure was found. According to the medical examiner, the plt had severe & extensive coronary arterioscleroses; however, the relationship…
- [NTSB ATL84IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA029.md): Cessna 150M · Mobile, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N9196U · Minor damage
  > The acft collided with a light pole while taxiing. The instructor pilot was preoccupied with locating a tie down spot.
- [NTSB ATL84LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA030.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N7013P · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt he had an unsafe gear indication while in the traffic pattern. He alerted the tower to the problem and made a low pass over the runway. He was informed by tower personnel that the gear looked down and normal. During the landing the plt…
- [NTSB ATL84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA020.md): Cessna 172 · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1983 · N5082G · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. During a touch-and-go pattern, he started to takeoff, after landing, with the elevator trim in a nearly full nose-up position. He stated that after he added power to takeoff, he had to hold the nose down by applying…
- [NTSB ATL84LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA011.md): Beech 58 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N218RC · Substantial damage
  > During an apch to land, the plt lowered the gear handle, but observed that the nose gear light did not come on & the right main gear light was flickering. Consequently, he recycled the gear operation. After that, he reportedly saw all 3 indicating down &…
- [NTSB ATL84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA004.md): Maule M-6-235 · Elberta, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N5646D · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off with a passenger, who was also a plt, but was not performing as such on this flt. After returning to the arpt, the plt landed on the north-south rwy. He stated that during the landing roll, he encountered a x-wind that caused the acft to…

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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" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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