# 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 ATL86FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA137.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1986 · N2850S · Substantial damage
  > The left engine lost power shortly after takeoff and the pilot did not feather the propeller. A traffic pattern was flown with the aircraft in a continuous descent. Insufficient altitude remained to maneuver the aircraft to the runway, so the pilot elected to…
- [NTSB ATL86FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA133.md): Cessna 172 · Douglasville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N6839A · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed flying at low alt & circling several houses. The plt landed on a grass strip, then after a short time, he & his passenger took off again. The acft was again observed circling several houses at low alt in an area near the strip. A witness…
- [NTSB ATL86FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA132.md): Cessna 172D · Athens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N2592U · Destroyed
  > During the return from a local sightseeing flight, the pilot reported over the UNICOM that they were making an emergency approach and were out of fuel. An interview with one of the non-pilot passengers revealed that prior to the flight they discussed…
- [NTSB ATL86LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA128.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Toccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1986 · N2115Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made three unsuccessful attempts to land the aircraft on the runway. During the third attempt the aircraft bounced on the runway and the pilot applied power to go-around. During the attempted go-around the aircraft collided with trees on the left…
- [NTSB ATL86LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA119.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Braselton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N6242Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the engine RPM decreased while conducting a banner tow flight and that the engine subsequently quit. The airplane was landed in a field of an auto race track where a telephone pole was struck during the landing roll. Temperature was 92…
- [NTSB ATL86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Moultrie, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N48885 · Destroyed
  > A deputy sheriff rented an acft to assist the sheriff's dept with a ground search for an escaped prisoner. Witnesses observed the acft flying low and slow over the area when it made a partial turn and pitch down into the trees. There were no indications of…
- [NTSB ATL86FKG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG08.md): Joachim Hoehne Pazmany PL-4A · Canton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1986 · N3942U · Destroyed
  > The acft struck a powerline wire during an attempted go-around after a bounced landing. The plt aborted the landing and turned left at low alt until impact with a wire occurred at a distance of about 300 ft left of the rwy and 1200 ft from the approach end.…
- [NTSB ATL86FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA102.md): North American NA219 (T28B) · Luthersville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1986 · N544E · Destroyed
  > After takeoff the acft was observed to climb straight out toan alt of about 500-700 ft. it then turned to a northerly heading. After a short time on the northerly hdg, the acft was observed to initiated a left aileron or barrel roll, dishout and end up on an…
- [NTSB ATL86LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA096.md): Cessna 172K · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1986 · N7374G · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after taking off at ngt, the plt encountered low visibility (vis) in fog. He attempted to return to the arpt for lndg, but the acft crashed in a wooded area aprx 3/4 mi from the arpt. A check of the plt's blood showed an alcohol lvl of 0.17 grams…
- [NTSB ATL86IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA098.md): Cessna 404 · Mc Rae, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1986 · N408EX · No damage
  > During cruise flight pilot heard loud bang from right engine and right propeller feathered. Aircraft was diverted and landed with no further damage and no injuries to the pilot. Subsequent teardown of engine revealed fractured connecting rod. Examination of…
- [NTSB ATL86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA091.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1986 · N71633 · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll the pilot was unable to keep the tailwheel on the ground and the aircraft nosed over. Post crash examination of the wreckage disclosed that the brake pads were worn down to the rivets.
- [NTSB ATL86FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA084.md): Bell B-214-B-1 · Bullard, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N114RM · Substantial damage
  > A helicopter involved in a logging operation was in process of lifting a log when crew reported a 'loud explosion' and a loss of power was experienced. An autorotative landing was accomplished and a small engine fire was extinguished. The 1st stage turbine…
- [NTSB ATL86FKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG07.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1986 · N8288W · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground after encountering a downdraft over a wooded area at about 500 ft AGL. The plt reported that he flew out to overlook some land from the air. To avoid air traffic in the landing pattern he dropped down to about 550 ft and made…
- [NTSB ATL86LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA070.md): Cessna 210 · Alma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1986 · N4981U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the engine quit during his descent from the 2000 foot cruise altitude. The aircraft examination failed to disclose any system malfunction or failure. The pilot stated that his preflight indicated that there was about 1/2 and 1/3 tanks…
- [NTSB MIA86IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA069.md): Piper PA-60 · Folkston, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1986 · N9784Q · Minor damage
  > The plt stated that while on a flight from tampa, to jacksonville FL, he made an unauthorized deviation & landed at davis field Folkston ga, where the left main landing gear collapsed. Post crash examination of the acft revealed that the gear collapsed due to…
- [NTSB ATL86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N8292N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to start the engine and elected to rotate the propeller by hand to free the congealed oil in the engine. When the propeller was rotated the engine started and the aircraft taxied into another parked aircraft. Post-accident examination of…
- [NTSB ATL86FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA057.md): Cessna 210M · Tucker, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N761AH · Destroyed
  > During a night VFR flt the acft experienced a total loss of power and made a forced landing in a small parking lot in a business area. When rescue personnel asked the plt what had happened he stated that the acft ran out of fuel. Inspection of the wreckage…
- [NTSB ATL86FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA062.md): Cessna 337G · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1986 · N53615 · Destroyed
  > Acft was flown VFR from ravenna, Ohio en route to atlanta, GA. It departed ravenna about 0930 01/17 & failed to arrive at its destination. Family reported acft missing. Air force rescue center notified at 2020 01/19. Cap commenced air search 01/20, hampered…
- [NTSB MIA86FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA053.md): Cessna 172M · St. Marys, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1986 · N21760 · Destroyed
  > Drg a ngt x-country flt, the non-instrument rated plt contacted apch control & rprtd he was 'sort of lost in the fog.' He obtained wx info & elected to divert to waycross, GA. Shortly thereafter, the acft collided with trees on uneven terrain & crashed.…
- [NTSB ATL86IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA051.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 B4-203 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N231 · Minor damage
  > During takeoff initial climb the aircraft experienced an uncontained failure of the no 1 engine. The pilot returned to the airport and landed without further incident. Post incident examination disclosed four broken turbine mid frame strut studs. The fracture…
- [NTSB ATL86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA047.md): Cessna 177RG · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1985 · N1603H · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed hard resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. This was following a final approach which was flown high and fast. The aircraft was observed to stall approximatel 10 ft above the runway and land on the nose gear.
- [NTSB ATL86LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA044.md): Hughes 269B · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N9303F · Destroyed
  > During ground refueling of the aircraft the fuel tank was over- filled and the fuel spilled over onto the ramp. The fuel was ignited and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
- [NTSB ATL86LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA038.md): Cessna 182Q · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1985 · N4707N · Substantial damage
  > After an IFR flight into his home area, pilot changed dest to land on his home airport. Made a VFR pattern to land on rwy 17. Plt stated that he flared too late, hit the runway, bounced real high and went around. Made a soft field ldg and when tying acft down…
- [NTSB ATL86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dacula, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1985 · N9289J · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees 3.5 miles from the arpt during an instrument approach in dense fog. The approach required an adf receiver and the acft did not have one. The mda on the approach was 1600 ft. the acft impacted the trees at 1200 ft MSL. The acft was…
- [NTSB ATL86LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA033.md): Aero Commander 500 · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N999B · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed on the wet sod runway with a 30 to 35 knot tailwind and ran off the end of the runway and into the trees. The pilot related that the wind shifted 180 degrees upon touchdown. The pilot also stated that he touched down approximately 1000 ft…
- [NTSB ATL86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA021.md): Cessna 150J · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N51182 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff the acft experienced a loss of pwr as related by the student plt. A forced landing was performed in a fld during which the nose wheel dug into the terrain and the acft nosed over. Examination of the wreckage failed to disclose any…
- [NTSB ATL86FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA014.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1985 · N8401E · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the second company aircraft to arrive in the vicinity of the airport held while the first attempted an ndr approach. After the first aircraft made a missed approach the pilot of the second aircraft attempted the approach. The aircraft flew into…
- [NTSB ATL86MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86MA011.md): Beech 58P · Forsyth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N583AM · Destroyed
  > The flt was normal until the plt was tracking inbnd on the atlanta (atl) 128 deg radial twd the husky intxn & was told to make a 360 deg turn for spacing. After aprx 270 deg of turn, the plt was clrd to turn back inbnd, join the atl 128 deg radial & cont to…
- [NTSB ATL86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA015.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N757MC · Substantial damage
  > During an attempted touch and go landing the student plt lost directional control of the acft. The acft ballooned during touchdown, veered off the rwy and nosed over.
- [NTSB ATL86FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA009.md): Cessna 172N · Clayton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1985 · N3177E · Destroyed
  > The pilot and his passenger showed up for the second day in a row and checked the weather for the return trip to Florida. They found the weather VFR at the airport. An employee of the FBO took the pilot outside and pointed out that the mountains to the south…
- [NTSB ATL86FKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG03.md): Cessna 182P · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N66RD · Destroyed
  > The acft caught fire during a forced lndg after losing eng power during cruise. The plt approached a hi-way for landing and smoke filled the cockpit. During rollout fire came thru the firewall and the plt evacuated the moving acft. The unoccupied acft…
- [NTSB ATL86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA006.md): Schweizer 269C · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N7503Q · Substantial damage
  > During a practice autorotation the acft experienced a hard ldg when the plt failed to arrest the sink rate prior to contacting the ground.
- [NTSB ATL86LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA004.md): Cessna 305A(0-1A) · Marietta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N9623Q · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft was on touch and go landing. Pilot allowed aircraft to become airborne prematurely. Flaps were not raised during go around and pilot stated he lost it. Aircraft veered to left after initial lift off for go around touched down repeatedly,with second…
- [NTSB ATL86FKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG04.md): Mooney M20J · Americus, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N4287H · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted a tree and came to rest inverted during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The loss of pwr occurred aprx 5 miles west of the destination arpt. Post accident inspection of the airframe and powerplant failed to disclose any mechanical…
- [NTSB ATL86FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG01.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Perry, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N8831F · Destroyed
  > The acft landed short of the rwy during a forced landing following loss of pwr during a x-country flt of 2 hrs. 3 witnesses saw the acft bring refueled but the only one who mentioned the amount of fuel added was the refueler who said he'topped off' all 4…
- [NTSB ATL85MA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85MA286.md): Cessna 208 · Jenkinsburg, GA · Accident · 17 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N551CC · Destroyed
  > As the plt & 16 jumpers deptd on a skydiving flt, the eng lost pwr at aprx 300' AGL. The acft then banked steeply left, spiraled in a steep nose dwn attitude & crashed. An exam revealed fuel in the tanks was contaminated with wtr & foreign material with the…
- [NTSB ATL85FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA285.md): Beech A36 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N136BS · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in a trailer parking lot after a steep left turn & uncontrolled descent. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude. The rt wing had struck a parked trailer prior to the nose striking the ground. The acc occurred about 1/4 mile from…
- [NTSB ATL85LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA281.md): Cessna A188B · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1985 · N84284 · Substantial damage
  > Plt attempted ldg in cultivated field after sowing load of rye grass seed. Grnd was soft and wheel dug in and acft nosed over. Plt was not injured.
- [NTSB ATL85FKG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FKG10.md): Piper PA 60-700P · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1985 · N6905A · Substantial damage
  > The plt feathered the #2 eng during flt when the oil pressure dropped to zero. #1 alternator failed to produce power and when the landing gear was lowered the battery was depleted to the point that the cockpit instrument lights went out. The acft was landed…
- [NTSB ATL85LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA274.md): Cessna 150G · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N2906J · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the student plt elected to land on a taxiway since the rwy was closed for constuction. He stated that he made a normal pattern, but was a little high on final apch. He reported that he flared about 20 ft above the taxiway, then the acft landed…
- [NTSB ATL85LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA255.md): Cessna 172E · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1985 · N8499U · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off from the stockmar arpt on a local flt. After flying in the local area, he returned at dusk to land, but inadvertently made an approach to another arpt that was located about 1/2 mi from the stockmar arpt. He did not realized that he was…
- [NTSB MIA85LKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LKG04.md): Cessna A188B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N731RD · Substantial damage
  > The acft stalled during aerial application operations and collided with the ground. The plt said the wind was gusting to 30 KTS and during a steep downwind turn the loaded acft stalled at 100 ft AGL. The plt recommended less steep turns and not operating in…
- [NTSB ATL85FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA252.md): Mooney M20C · Columbus, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N5844Q · Destroyed
  > Acft departed airport after enroute stop for fueling.VFR conditions with broken clouds at 2800 feet and turbulence in clouds. Acft was cleared to 4500 and PIC asked to report reaching. During climb PIC was asked his altitude. His response was unintelligible…
- [NTSB MIA85LKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LKG05.md): Cessna L-188 · Camilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N53172 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during a swath run at an alt of aprx 5 ft AGL, a sudden loss of pwr occurred. The acft was damaged when it settled and contacted the terrain. Post accident inspection and a test run of the eng failed to reveal any mechanical…
- [NTSB ATL85LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA248.md): Grumman G-164B · Irwinville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1985 · N48515 · Substantial damage
  > The acft reportedly suffered a loss of power during aerial application. A forced landing was attempted in a field and collided with a tree. The cause of the loss of power was undetermined
- [NTSB ATL85LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA241.md): Cessna 172M · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1985 · N61769 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot was renewing proficiency in light acft. On first touch and go landing, according to his statement during phone interview, he flared, acft ballooned, landed hard and porpoised. During ensuing roll out nose of acft settled and prop contacted runway. Acft…
- [NTSB ATL85LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA233.md): Schweizer G-164B · Leesburg, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1985 · N48562 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft suffered a loss of power due to water in fuel and made an emergency landing in a field. During landing roll the aircraft collided with trees at the end of the field.
- [NTSB ATL85FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA234.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1985 · N299FE · Destroyed
  > Reportedly, the plt & passengers had gone to a local establishment, where the entire party had consumed an unspecified amount of alcoholic beverages. One passenger reported that after arriving at the arpt, the plt made a walk-around inspection of the…
- [NTSB ATL85FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA230.md): Cessna 210N · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N6419N · Substantial damage
  > Plt had obtained check out in acft prior to departure on x-cflt. About 3.35 hrs into flt called atl ctr exp concern about fuel. At that time acft was about 4 mi w of rome ga VOR and about 15 mi from rome apt. Plt nor center were sure if fuel was avail at rome…
- [NTSB ATL85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA229.md): Cessna 150K · Orchard Hill, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1985 · N5773G · Substantial damage
  > The acft suffered a loss of pwr due to fuel exhaustion and the plt made an emergency landing in a fld. During landing roll the acft collided with trees at the end of the fld. Post accident exam of the acft revealed one gallon of fuel in the right fuel tank…

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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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