NTSB investigations, GA
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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Query with SQL
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' 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' 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 ATL06CA106Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Rome, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ATL06CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lafayette, GAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL06CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Griffin, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ATL06FA102Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Suches, GAThe pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps and his decision to make a turn while performing a go-around.NTSB ATL06LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Milledgeville, GAThe improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB ATL06LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Ringgold, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL06LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Skybolt · Sharpsburg, GAThe pilot's loss of control while conducting aerobatic flight. Factors in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display, and lack of recent and total experience in type of operation.NTSB ATL06FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated…NTSB ATL06LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Gainesville, GAThe pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI06MA115Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Ludville, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain updated en route weather information, which resulted in his continued instrument flight into a widespread area of severe convective activity, and the air traffic controller's failure to provide adverse weather avoidance…NTSB ATL06CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Gainsville, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL06CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 M · Griffin, GAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun of the runway, collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over.NTSB ATL06LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Folkston, GAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the compressor turbine blades due to high temperature exposure.NTSB ATL06CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Newnan, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out, resulting in the airplane veering off the right side of the runway and colliding with an airport runway sign.NTSB ATL06LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Jesup, GAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of other maintenance personnel to comply with the engine…NTSB ATL06LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJoel H Johnson Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Cartersville, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an forced landing, on ground collision with a ditch, and nose over.NTSB ATL06CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210N · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL06CA037Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Hinesville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with trees.NTSB ATL06FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while performing an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.NTSB NYC06FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Dawson, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control while circling to land. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and weather…NTSB ATL06LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177-RG · Locust Grove, GAThe total loss of engine power due to failure of the No.1 connecting rod bearing and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod.NTSB ATL06CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Waycross, GAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and the CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ATL06LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Blairsville, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance in mountainous terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of an…NTSB ATL06CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's excessive braking resulted in a nose over during landing roll.NTSB ATL06CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Perry, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a touch-and-go landing on initial takeoff climb, resulting in a hard landing on the departure runway.NTSB ATL06CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Beta II · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB ATL05CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Guyton, GAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL05CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Savannah, GAThe instructor's inadequate supervision and failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an on ground collision with terrain.NTSB ATL05LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance from obstacles while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB ATL05FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Ellijay, GAThe pilot's continued cruise flight under visual flight rules into known adverse weather, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, and an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor associated with the…NTSB ATL05CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's improper use of normal braking and the failure to maintain directional control during landing. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight which resulted in a collision with the ground.NTSB ATL05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll out resulting in a ground loop, and on ground collision of the right wing with the ground.NTSB ATL05CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 525A · Newnan, GAThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were hydroplaning condition, and the localizer antenna.NTSB ATL05LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEllsworth Sky Bolt · Cumming, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management while maneuvering resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ATL05LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDenmark Mini-Max · Covington, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ATL05LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Rome, GAThe pilot's delay in the use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor / induction ice and the loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A-3 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist and attempted a takeoff with flaps extended, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ATL05CA096Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Griffin, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to verify the fuel amount.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.NTSB ATL05CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-36 · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL05CA085Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCanadair CL600 · Augusta, GAThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls during climb which resulted in the flight attendant injury. A factor was the flight crew failure to follow written procedures during transfer of flight controls.NTSB ATL05LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82-C · Franklin, GAThe total failure of the left magneto resulting in a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, forced landing, and in-flight collision with wires and the ground.NTSB ATL05CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRand Robinson Engineering KR-2 · Vienna, GAA loss of engine power due to the owner/pilot mechanic's improper balancing of the modification to engine crankshaft which resulted in an overload failure.NTSB ATL05LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Newnan, GAThe improper repair to the main landing gear assembly resulted in the actuator bracket failure and the right main gear collapse. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right main landing gear.NTSB ATL05LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Thomaston, GAThe unapproved repair of the tailwheel rudder arm assembly, which resulted in an overload failure during touchdown and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and on-ground collision with an object.NTSB ATL05LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-26AT · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL05CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Oakwood, GALoss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.NTSB ATL05CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Griffin, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch.NTSB ATL05CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Eastman, GAThe certified flight instructors failure to maintain a visual look out while demonstrating a simulated emergency landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a known transmission wire.NTSB ATL05CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Suches, GAThe pilot's premature liftoff and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush to the runway and subsequent collision with a fence during aborted takeoff.