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NTSB investigations: NONE, GA

28 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is NONE. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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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' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA14LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Warm Springs, GAThe failure of the flight instructor to move his glider from an active runway in accordance with procedures due to his distraction by having a conversation with the air boss, which resulted in the landing glider colliding with the glider on the runway.Jul 14, 2014 · N400AZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB ERA14CA220Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20 · Monroe, GAThe pilot's improper selection of an off-airport landing site and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during an off airport landing.May 4, 2014 · N777LR · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFirefly Balloons Firefly 8 · Fitzgerald, GAThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and his failure to follow the balloon manufacturer's published emergency procedure for weather deterioration during flight.Mar 16, 2012 · N14643 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL05CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate object clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain, and the subsequent rollover.May 26, 2005 · N681BC · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher K6-CR · LaGrange, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and his unreported mental conditions.Sep 12, 2004 · N23Z · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFirefly F8B · Eatonton, GAThe overload failure of the windline quick release tiedown eyebolt.Apr 7, 2004 · N2200D · Minor damage NTSB ATL03LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Fitzgerald, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power in both engines. A factor was a tree.Jan 18, 2003 · N115HF · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00TA189Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58 · Rome, GAThe pilots failure to ensure the helicopter was on level terrain after landing. The left skid came off the ground after the passenger exited the helicopter, the slope capability was exceeded, the helicopter encountered dynamic rollover, and rolled over on its…Jun 21, 2000 · N913SP · Substantial damage NTSB MIA00LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Athens, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter resulting in his misjudging the flare and a subsequent hard landing. Factors in this accident were, the pilot's inadequate planned approach in trail of two heavier helicopters, a crosswind landing…Apr 16, 2000 · N992CH · Substantial damage NTSB MIA99LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Monroe, GAthe pilot-in command's improper handling and inflight decisions resulting in an undershoot of the intended landing runway. The pilot-in-command then failed to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and the right wingtip impacting the ground.Jul 10, 1999 · N90842 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL99LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams A55S · Woodstock, GAA loose connection between the fuel line fitting and the burner assembly which resulted in a fire.Jul 4, 1999 · N9808S · Destroyed NTSB ATL91LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-200 · Marshallville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the loss of thermal lifting action.Jun 4, 1991 · N202DG · Destroyed NTSB ATL87IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Williamson, GAAs the glider plt was apchg the entry point for landing, he checked the spoilers for operation. The spoilers extended, but would not retract. There was a significant increase in the sink rate & the plt realized he would be unable to reach the arpt.…Jan 31, 1987 · N429BG · Minor damage NTSB ATL86LA253Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19B · Griffin, GAThe glider departed on an aerial tow and was released at 1700' AGL. Intention of the flt was an out and back x-country. During the flt the plt could not find lift and radioed a friend, also in a glider, that he intended to land at a sod strip. The plt stated…Sep 13, 1986 · N15FW · Destroyed NTSB ATL85LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 · Williamson, GAThe student plt stated his final apch to the rwy was made off-center to account for a x-wind. The glider touched down to the left of the paved strip & began converging on a fence. The plt retracted the speed brakes & lifted off as the glider approached the…May 7, 1985 · N916G · Substantial damage NTSB ATL84LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHead Balloons AX7-77 · Austell, GAWhile flying at a low alt looking for a suitable landing area the plt noticed power lines at a higher alt. Plt initiallyapplied heat to the envelope to try and climb above the wires, but did not immediately realize the height of the wires. Plt then advised…Sep 1, 1984 · N2484S · Destroyed NTSB ATL83LA322Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK-20B · Cordele, GAThe plt was competing in a regional soaring contest. While en route from the 1st turn point he encounter rain & elected to land in a pasture. During the landing roll, the tail skid struck a hole which cracked the fuselage, immediately forward of the empennage.Aug 8, 1983 · N20PE · Substantial damage NTSB ATL83LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Ashburn, GAThe plt was participating in a soaring contest & was on a round robin course from cordele, GA to perry, dawson, sylvester & back to cordele. On the return leg, there was insufficient lift to complete the trip, so an alternate landing site (wheat field) was…Jun 8, 1983 · N60LS · Substantial damage NTSB ATL82DA168Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-32-A · Williamson, GAOn downwind, the pilot saw another glider on the runway. He maintained altitude until the glider cleared the runway. When clear the pilot started his descent extending the spoilers fully. The pilot stated that when he reached his desired altitude and leveled…Jun 16, 1982 · N7746S · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FKG19Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 2-33A · Williamson, GAFeb 23, 1980 · N33928 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FKG02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAdams,Md AX-6 · Helen, GAOct 6, 1979 · N5659 · Destroyed NTSB MIA79DKG47Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGU222 · Williamson, GAJun 16, 1979 · N5822V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA77FKG37Accident · Serious injuriesClosedSchweizer L-34 · Williamson, GAJun 19, 1977 · N7658 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76DKG56Accident · Serious injuriesClosedRaven RX-6 · Albany, GAApr 18, 1976 · N8692L · No damage NTSB MIA76FKG17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchemp SD-CRS · Cordele, GAAug 20, 1975 · N230XF · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKG48Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer 2-33A · Sylvania, GANov 21, 1971 · N7537 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DKG32Accident · No injuriesClosedSchemp Cirrus · Unadilla, GAAug 22, 1971 · N26TE · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0102Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPratt-Read PR-G1 · Monroe, GAJun 22, 1968 · N60235 · Substantial damage