NTSB investigations, GA
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 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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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"
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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' 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 ATL99LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Buchanan, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice during glide and cruise, and rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ATL99FA122Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB ATL99LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Cairo, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB MIA99LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Hampton, GAWas the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after touchdown following a bounced landing, resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and the separation of the right main landing gear.NTSB MIA99LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down.NTSB MIA99LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Savannah, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the airplane running off the runway and colliding with a runway sign.NTSB ATL99LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-200 · St.Simons, GAThe inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the swampy terrain condition.NTSB ATL99LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE23 · Vidalia, GAPilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable pasture. A factor contributing to the accident consisted of previous damage to the leading edges of the wings.NTSB ATL99LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Dawson, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from a blocked fuel line check valve.NTSB MIA99LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-13H/M74A · Sparta, GAthe pilot's inadequate preflight which resulting in his failure to remove all the tie downs, and the subsequent impact with the ground.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.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.NTSB ATL99LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Trenton, GAThe loss of main rotor rpm due to improper use of the flight controls by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind and trees.NTSB ATL99FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Atlanta, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with trees.NTSB MIA99LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Woodstock, GAa total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of contaminated fuel, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB MIA99LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchmidt Airshark II · Peachtree City, GAThe failure of the pilot to follow appropriate wake turbulence avoidance procedures, and wait an adequate amount of time prior to taking off behind a corporate jet.NTSB MIA99LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · La Fayette, GAThe improper flare by the student pilot and the inadequate supervision by the pilot in command.NTSB MIA99LA156Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Glastar · Mableton, GAAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.NTSB ATL99FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor was the tailwind on landing.NTSB ATL99LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Dallas, GAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/landing area for a short field landing, and his delay in executing a go-around.NTSB ATL99FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T-34A · Rydal, GAFracture of the wing spar as a result of fatigue cracking that occurred over an unknown number of flights and flight hours with a wing loading spectrum not anticipated during design of the airplane. This report was modified on November 2, 2005.NTSB ATL99LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB MIA99LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mt. Vernon, GAThe pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing in an open field. A factor was the high output flow of the fuel injector servo that resulted in a loss of engine power and the forced landing.NTSB ATL99FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Cartersville, GAIn flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA99LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Perry, GAThe maintenance personnel incorrect adjustment of the intake and exhaust valves resulting in the induction system fire and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL99LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Hogansville, GAFuel exhaustion due to inadequate planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the weather conditions and hilly terrain.NTSB ATL99LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Colbert, GAInadequate planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel.NTSB MIA99LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).NTSB MIA99LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB MIA99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GAa power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB ATL99LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Locust Grove, GALoss of engine power due to a gear train failure in the accessory gearbox for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ATL99FA021Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55B · Hampton, GAThe pilot's failure to use the landing checklist that resulted in the wheels-up landing.NTSB ATL99LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G164B · Cuthbert, GAThe fatigue failure of the accessory gear shaft which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factors was the fuel system filter restriction.NTSB ATL99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ATL99IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the Company's maintenance personnel to follow the aircraft's maintenance manual which resulted in a cargo bin fire. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the failure of the mechanic to safety the circuit breaker, and the cut/severed…NTSB DCA99MA007Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Atlanta, GA(1) the capping of the incorrect hydraulic line by mechanics, which led to the failure of hydraulic system A; (2) the mechanics' lack of experience working with the Boeing 737 hydraulic system; and (3) the maintenance controller's failure to ascertain more…NTSB MIA99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Douglasville, GAFailure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL99FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cartersville, GAFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during…NTSB MIA99LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's excessive use of right wheel brake to correct for a left drift during landing rollout resulting in a ground loop to the right and the left wing contacting the runway.NTSB MIA99LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GAA fire from an undetermined origin.NTSB MIA99LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a flight with an unairworthy condition (leaky brake) and improper use of brakes on landing rollout. This resulted in a loss of brake fluid, directional control, ground loop, and on ground collision with terrain.NTSB MIA99LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Vidalia, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning by which he failed to obtain NOTAM information, and his failure to identify an hazardous/unsafe condition on the runway.NTSB ATL99LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502B · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with an irrigation unit located in the field.NTSB ATL99LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB ATL98LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TAC (L-3) · Dalton, GAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the same make and model airplane.NTSB ATL98LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVertical Concepts Searey · Hiawassee, GAThe delamination of the hull that resulted in a nose over during landing.NTSB MIA98LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Covington, GAslippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor was the fence.NTSB MIA98LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Dawson, GAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing resulting in debris being blown up during landing resulting in damage to the tail rotor and loss of control.NTSB ATL98LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance of known equipment, resulted in the collision with the field irrigation system.