# NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1998 · N704HU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during land roll out that resulted in the on ground collision.
- [NTSB MIA98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA222.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N8654L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA110.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N96175 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.
- [NTSB ATL98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA108.md): Dean R. Fellows Vans RV-6 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N245DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly modify the crankshaft per the manufacturers service instructions for installation of a fixed pitch propeller and to apply proper torque values to the propellers mounting bolts.
- [NTSB ATL98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA101.md): Waco WMF · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N723SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA98TA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98TA215.md): Hughes TH-55A · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N998MC · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA081.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Nicklesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N87027 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA079.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N5448G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper descent rate that led to a hard landing and porpoise, and his improper recovery from the ensuing bounced landing, resulting in the eventual separation of the empennage. A factor was the updraft.
- [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 MIA98LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA161.md): Revolution MINI-500 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N355RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's choice of landing area during a precautionary landing adjacent to the runway. This resulted in an in-flight collision of the left skid with a rock during a cyclic flare, loss of directional control, and subsequent collision of the main rotor blade…
- [NTSB MIA98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA158.md): David McElhannon Avid MK. 4 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N117DK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failed combustion assembly, expansion seal.
- [NTSB ATL98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA075.md): Cessna 310Q · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N310DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA98FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA155.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N4BN · Destroyed
  > the left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.
- [NTSB DCA98MA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA045.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N948VV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate separation from hazardous meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were: (1) the failure of AirTran Airlines to provide adequate crewmember training and guidance regarding hazardous…
- [NTSB MIA98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA150.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N3900P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb to outclimb obstacle (tree) and his decision to execute a takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA073.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA147.md): Waco 10 GXE · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1998 · N903H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for wind. Contributing was a crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA129.md): Krips Kolb Firestar · Dallas, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA126.md): Cessna 172I · Mallards Ldg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N35594 · Substantial damage
  > A deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.
- [NTSB MIA98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA122.md): Brock 162F · Canton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N623LB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of throttle and collective pitch during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a decay of rotor rpm and settling of the helicopter into a lake.
- [NTSB ATL98FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA060.md): Cessna 525 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N111LR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid conflicting traffic, and the failure of the 172 pilot to operate the transponder as required by current regulations. Factors were the controller's failure to observe the traffic conflict, the lack of radar conflict…
- [NTSB MIA98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA115.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N6847Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the…
- [NTSB ATL98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA061.md): Piper PA-22 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N1846A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a full stop landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA057.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N63538 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and excessive application of braking action, which resulted in an on-ground loss-of-control and a nose over. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA056.md): John S. Hickey Swearingen SX 300 · Thomson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N83JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel supply required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA083.md): Cessna T210N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1998 · N1734U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N48878 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA073.md): Cessna 177RG · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1998 · N1536H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and airspeed, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MIA98LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA063.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N738YK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to recover (pull-up) from the intentional maneuver resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the ostentatious display by the student.
- [NTSB MIA98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA061.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N50929 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in the inadvertent stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA053.md): Bell 206B · Pooler, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1998 · N333FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and a visual lookout while operating under a special visual flight rules clearance in instrument flight rule conditions, which resulted in the helicopter colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB MIA98FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA047.md): Cessna 414A · Guyton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1997 · N414MT · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance of the cabin pressurization system, which resulted in inadequate pressurization and incapacitation of the pilot due to the hypoxia. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adequately monitor the cabin pressurization system.
- [NTSB MIA98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA037.md): Cessna FR-172J · Marietta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N14493 · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic failure of the oil cooler core which led to overboard porting of lubricating oil and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB ATL98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N39995 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ATL98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA014.md): Cessna 182A · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N48310 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA011.md): Beech 60 · Athens, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1997 · N202RS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by attempting to land in weather that was below minimums, and his failure to attain a suitable touchdown point on the runway. Weather below landing minimums was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA026.md): Cessna 172I · Cummings, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1997 · N46029 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot landed the airplane with a tailwind condition, too long and too fast for the runway conditions.
- [NTSB ATL98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA007.md): Champion 7ECA · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1997 · N9556S · Substantial damage
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Related factors were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's self induced pressure…
- [NTSB MIA98FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA015.md): Cessna 172M · Rabun Gap, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1997 · N1499U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight under visual flight rules into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain a safe altitude for terrain clearance resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and the ground on the side of a mountain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA004.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Blakley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9567P · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudge clearance from trees during pull-up from a swath run. The obstructions (power line and trees) were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL98FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA002.md): Beech 95-B55 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N315K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper emergency procedures and subsequent loss of aircraft control, while attempting to maneuver for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of power in one or both engines for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA001.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Sylvania, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N4983 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA004.md): Piper J3C-65 · Trenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N30236 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when he observed an indication of less than full engine power on the tachometer from the beginning of the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the…
- [NTSB MIA97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA247.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N3985P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibility from the cockpit of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA128.md): Cessna 172M · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N9625V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper go-around technique that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was a premature flare for landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA129.md): Kolb FIRESTAR-II · Albany, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's physical impairment, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall and ground impact.
- [NTSB MIA97LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA235.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N5713Z · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate runway maintenance by the pilot for allowing trees to be in close proximity of the runway and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N4411S · Substantial damage
  > The obscured vision of the pilot due to oil covering the windscreen. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a cracked head of one of the cylinders and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA231.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Pinehurst, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N8721H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the cotton crop while maneuvering to begin a spray pass over a 5 foot-tall cotton crop, resulting in the in-flight collision with the crop and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA232.md): Beech 200 · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N74EJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during the ILS localizer approach, until the runway environment was in sight, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Factors relating to the…

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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