# NTSB investigations, 1993, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA041.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N2872D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply power after the airspeed decrease just before touchdown and also failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with wind gusts while on approach to land.
- [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 ATL94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1993 · N4092J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by foreign matter blockage of the fuel tank vent system.
- [NTSB ATL94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N6461G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat system while maneuvering the airplane. A factor was conditions that were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA015.md): Luscombe 8F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N822B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ATL94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA011.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1993 · N964ST · Destroyed
  > Was the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA010.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N26462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the water. And his physical impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB ATL94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA007.md): Beech S-35 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N8688Q · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB ATL93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA165.md): Cessna 150 · Sylvania, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N1141Z · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to properly plan sufficient fuel for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion short of the destination airport.
- [NTSB ATL93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA159.md): Boeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N627DL · No damage
  > Was the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in the flight entering an area of turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA158.md): Beech A-23-19 · Resaca, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N4763J · Substantial damage
  > Not determined.
- [NTSB ATL93LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA154.md): Cessna 177RG · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N2074Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of inflight weather conditions which resulted in the inflight encounter with severe turbulence and subsequent overstress of the airframe.
- [NTSB ATL93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N6312W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the aircraft stabilator during the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor was the high obstructions (trees) located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA147.md): Piper PA-22-108/U · Mccaysville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N5061Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA143.md): Beech C-90 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N90BP · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to adequately evaluate inflight weather conditions which resulted in a loss of control when the airplane encountered a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB MIA93GA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93GA154.md): Sikorsky UH-60A · Hortense, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · USA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight, the co-pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude, and the failure of both pilots to see and avoid the wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ATL93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA126.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N4874Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear axle.
- [NTSB ATL93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA125.md): Piper J3 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N70894 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB ATL93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA124.md): Cessna 177 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N29499 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8659L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB ATL93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA119.md): Waco ATO · Alma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N13918 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft engine master rod bearing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA117.md): Temco GC-1B · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N3255K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the trees located at the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL93IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93IA113.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N467AA · Minor damage
  > Leakage of the number 7 fuel nozzle, which resulted in an in flight engine fire.
- [NTSB ATL93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA107.md): Cessna TP206 · Epworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N5719J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance above the trees while maneuvering which resulted in the collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA099.md): Rockwell 114 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N116RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his failure to abort the takeoff when sufficient runway was available.
- [NTSB ATL93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA098.md): Grumman AA5B · Cummings, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N74092 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from the formation of carburetor ice during the ground operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA086.md): Cessna 182P · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N9911M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's failure to select another airport for landing and the intermittant runway and VASI lighting system.
- [NTSB ATL93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA082.md): American AA-1A · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N9317L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N9317L to illuminate his aircraft navigation lights, and improper radio communications by the pilot of N47WD by selecting the wrong UNICOM…
- [NTSB ATL93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA080.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N5334F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA076.md): Cessna 180 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N2738K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt and excessive swerve to avoid a deer on the runway. A factor was the strong crosswind that precluded the pilot's directional control recovery.
- [NTSB ATL93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA070.md): Beech A36 · Augusta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1993 · N29AP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB ATL93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA067.md): Burkhart Grob G102 · Kingston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N792G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted return to the departure runway that resulted in a stall at an altutude that was too low to permit recovery.
- [NTSB ATL93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA066.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1993 · N4218E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that a proper rate of climb was established after takeoff to maintain proper clearance above the terrain/obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the excessive weight condition of the…
- [NTSB ATL93FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA059.md): Cessna 172G · Jackson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N5972R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to properly compensate for the wind. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition at the time of take off.
- [NTSB ATL93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA061.md): Robinson R22B · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N621SG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot/applicant of the R22B, N621SG, to follow low approach procedures, and the failure of the designated examiner/observer in the R22B to maintain visual separation from the Cessna 152, N5532Q. Contributing factors to the accident were:…
- [NTSB ATL93MA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93MA055.md): Lockheed L382E-44K-20 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N130X · Destroyed
  > Disengagement of the rudder fly-by-wire flight control system resulting in a total loss of rudder control capability while conducting ground minimum control speed tests. The disengagement was a result of the inadequate design of the rudder's integrated…
- [NTSB ATL93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8226L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1993
  AND 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?state=GA&year=1993

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