# 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 ERA21LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA352.md): Hine T L/Johnson R Bush Wacker · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2021 · N797RT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined as a result of a delayed report. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to continue a flight with an unknown airworthiness issue.
- [NTSB ERA21FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA184.md): Cessna A188 · Pineview, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 13, 2021 · N4912Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in collision with powerlines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA21LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA181.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2021 · N1664H · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot’s failure to configure the flaps for a short field takeoff and delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA21LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA167.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Vienna, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2021 · N3299X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and his failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA165.md): Aviat A-1 · Cave Spring, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N800MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB ERA21LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA155.md): Socata MS894A · Monroe, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 15, 2021 · N42BF · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly inspect and maintain the airplane’s engine cowling latches, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the engine cowling and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA158.md): Vashon Ranger R7 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2021 · N150VR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare while landing with a gusting crosswind which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left landing gear.
- [NTSB DCA21LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA094.md): Bell APT70 · Fort Benning, GA · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2021 · N314AQ · Substantial damage
  > failure of an electronic speed controller that resulted in a descent and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA21FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA140.md): Cessna R182 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 26, 2021 · N3652C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into low instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA119.md): Cessna 172R · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2021 · N997MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA105.md): Cessna 177RG · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2021 · N919DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA088.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2020 · N5939D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2020 · N75825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA085.md): Cessna 210L · Midway, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2020 · N2246S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.
- [NTSB ERA21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2020 · N8125U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna pilot’s failure to tune his radio to the common traffic advisory frequency, which resulted in a lack of awareness of the other aircraft operating at the airport. Contributing to the accident was the Cessna pilot’s lack of understanding of the…
- [NTSB ERA21LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA046.md): Robinson R44 · Austell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2020 · N442JP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate clearance above the gravel surface in a hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA21LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA039.md): Diamond DA40 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N232JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Warrenton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2020 · N6484X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA21LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA038.md): Piper PA22 · Warner Robins, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2020 · N3225B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper compensation for shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA030.md): Grumman AA5 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2020 · N920JL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA024.md): Robinson R22 · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2020 · N566BC · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the engine cooling fan attachment bolts, leading to vibration of the cooling fan, the overextension of the tension belt actuator, the failure of the drive system vee-belts, and the loss of power to the rotor…
- [NTSB ERA21LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA019.md): Piper PA32 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2020 · N3595W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a right magneto anomaly, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA007.md): Champion 8KCAB · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2020 · N787AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and a subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ENG20LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20LA046.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Donalsonville, GA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2020 · N6216K · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loose torque meter attachment nut in the reduction gearbox that jammed the planetary gearset causing the power turbine shaft to separate from the power turbine disk, resulting in the power turbine overspeeding and…
- [NTSB ERA20LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA329.md): Cessna 182 · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2020 · N2601Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA20LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA328.md): Rockwell S2R · Hamilton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N7900V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper operation of the engine beyond its indicated maximum cruise power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA20LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA311.md): Zenith CH650LS · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N232PA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA20LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA308.md): American AA 1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2020 · N6107L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in an interruption of the fuel supply to the engine and a subsequent a total loss of engine power due.
- [NTSB ERA20LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA306.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N30529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an antenna tower while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight while flying directly toward the sun.
- [NTSB ERA20CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA301.md): Cessna 182 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2020 · N21488 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA232.md): Ayres S2R · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N4032L · Substantial damage
  > The reported malfunction of the aileron flight control system during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA20LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA213.md): Vans RV8 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N553KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive maneuvering at low altitude following a partial loss of engine power which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA206.md): Piper PA 31T · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N135VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, which placed the airplane in an unusual attitude from which the pilot could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the convective and…
- [NTSB ERA20CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA200.md): Vans RV8 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2020 · N665HM · Substantial damage
  > A right main landing gear break malfunction during landing. Contributing to the accident was a worn right main landing gear caliper pin and pressure plate hole.
- [NTSB ERA20CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA176.md): Cessna 402 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2020 · N4661N · Substantial damage
  > A dual total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA20CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA171.md): Mooney M20K · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2020 · N231DW · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA158.md): American Legend AL3 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N1115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an aborted landing, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA20CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA155.md): Grumman AA5 · Bloomingdale, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2020 · N314JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA20CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA131.md): American Legand AL18 · Social Circle, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2020 · N23TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA123.md): Mooney M20C · McIntyre, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2020 · N9281M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA20CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA128.md): Stolp Starduster Acroduster II SA750 · Senoia, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2020 · N529FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid trees while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA20FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA118.md): Piper PA46 · Bishop, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 3, 2020 · N43368 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s encounter with a rain shower updraft and severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an inflight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information on his in-cockpit weather…
- [NTSB ERA20CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA112.md): Beech 58 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2020 · N60SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land and stop the airplane within the available runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's inadvertent feathering of both propellers during approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA20FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA096.md): Cessna 501 · Fairmount, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 8, 2020 · N501RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ loss of control in flight in freezing instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation.
- [NTSB ERA20FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA086.md): Mustang II · Senoia, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 25, 2020 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s structural limitations while conducting previous aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA20LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA071.md): Hughes OH 6A · Preston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2020 · N6186U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA20FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA068.md): Cessna 172 · Newborn, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 6, 2020 · N1612F · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s impairment/incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA20LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA045.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N52CY · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in an forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA080.md): Symphony Aircraft Ind SA · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2019 · N844SA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA035.md): Beech 55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2019 · N686DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff roll and the airplane’s subsequent runway excursion.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=5&state=GA

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