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"
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 ATL97LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GAThe loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's improperly planned approach and failure to maintain adequate airspeed.NTSB ATL97LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to properly perform the soft landing procedure, leading to a hard landing.NTSB MIA97FA219Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Gainesville, GAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and obstructions (trees and building) that were encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB ATL97FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75N1 · Locust Grove, GAThe inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot after experiencing an in-flight cylinder head separation.NTSB MIA97LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Bainbridge, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, and improper flare during an emergency (precautionary) landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown and subsequent nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the…NTSB MIA97LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Waycross, GAthe private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL97LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Perry, GAthe pilot misjudged his distance/airspeed during the approach to land, and touched down long on the runway.NTSB MIA97LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Griffin, GAthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.NTSB MIA97LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Ball Ground, GAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and his failure to abort the takeoff before colliding with an embankment.NTSB ATL97FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13 · Stockbridge, GAthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which led to loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB ATL97LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33 · Carrollton, GAThe inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane that resulted in the disconnection of the propeller governor linkage and the subsequent reduction in engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall…NTSB ATL97LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hazelhurst, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were, conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice, and the pilot lack of qualification for the flight.NTSB ATL97LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the flight crew to alert the cabin crew to the possibility of turbulence, leading to a serious injury when severe turbulence was encountered..NTSB ATL97LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lincolnton, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel requirement for this flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA97LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, GAflight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing flare, and collision with the terrain. The adverse weather with nearby thunderstorm activity, crosswind, and gusts was a related factor.NTSB ATL97IA061Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 125-800A · Chamblee, GAphysical impairmant of the captain during flight, which was the resulted of a kidney stone.NTSB ATL97FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, GApilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor.NTSB MIA97LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. The winds were a factor.NTSB ATL97FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas C54A-DC · Griffin, GAThe flightcrew's inadequate procedures, during a rejected takeoff following a possible engine malfunction at a critical time in the takeoff, and the second pilot's physical impairment.NTSB ATL97LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waynesboro, GAThe failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.NTSB MIA97LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Cumming, GAa loss of engine power for an undermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ATL97LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDassault Falcon 900B · Chamblee, GAan encounter with clear air turbulence, which led to injury of the flight attendant. A factor associated with the accident was: that the flight attendant was not being restrained by a seat belt.NTSB ATL97LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7 · Hampton, GAinadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind, the pilot's lack of experience in crosswind conditions, and the proximity of trees were related factors.NTSB ATL97LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConvair 240-27 · Hampton, GAa partial loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's failure to follow aircraft emergency procedures. A factor was inadequate transition/upgrade training.NTSB MIA97LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Nashville, GAa stuck (jammed) fuel selector valve, due to corrosion from a fuel drain spring, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate…NTSB DCA97IA030Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727F · Atlanta, GAA jammed elevator resulting from a backed-off elevator trim tab nut.NTSB MIA97LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Calhoun, GAThe pilot-in-command's improper fuel management and improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the empty fuel tank. Factors in the accident were: the PIC's improper in-flight planning and decision, his failure to list an alternate airport, and his…NTSB ATL97IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Atlanta, GAfailure of ground service personnel to properly close the aft cargo door before the airplane departed.NTSB MIA97LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · St. Mary'S, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall the at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor in this accident was the pilot's attention was diverted.NTSB ATL97IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GAfailure of the Stage 1 High Pressure Turbine due to a fatigue fracture in a disk blade retention lug.NTSB MIA97LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Atlanta, GAfailure of the pilot to initiate an immediate climb (go-around or missed approach) after encountering fog, while on final approach to land. Darkness and fog at the end of the runway were related factors.NTSB ATL97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-24R · Doraville, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Homerville, GAcarburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees.NTSB ATL97FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Fitzgerald, GAA loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Lafayette, GAfailure of maintenance personnel to balance the ruddervator assemblies after they had been reskinned and painted, which resulted in flutter and subsequent damage to the empennage.NTSB ATL97LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Soperton, GAfailure of the pilot either to attain the proper touch down point for landing or to abort the landing while there was sufficient runway remaining. The terrain (ditch) at the end of the runway was a related factor.NTSB MIA97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ocilla, GAthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure the aircraft contained an adequate amount of fuel to complete the flight, which resulted in loss of engine power because of fuel exhaustion. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing…NTSB ATL97LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-160 · Cartersville, GAthe flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained, during a simulated engine failure. The student pilot's delay in performing the appropriate single-engine emergency procedure…NTSB MIA97LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Brunswick, GAa complete loss of engine power as a result of piston failure, oil starvation, and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB MIA97FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206B · Jasper, GAcontinued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from rising/mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB ATL97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Ocilla, GAThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight.NTSB ATL97LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Macon, GApremature flare by the dual student, and his improper remedial action to correct the flare; and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI).NTSB MIA97LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 400 · Sylvester, GAWas the pilots intentional disregard for operating the engine contrary to the flight manuals for intentionally exceeding the maximum engine temperature, resulting in creep failure of one of the compressor turbine blades.NTSB ATL97LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Griffin, GAFuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough terrain at the emergency landing site.NTSB MIA97LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ringgold, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions during takeoff.NTSB MIA96LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Wassau Island, GAthe pilot's inadequate preflight and planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA96FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Lagrange, GAthe pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a pasture. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight…NTSB ATL96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Senoia, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to ascertain the conditions of the runway. Factors were the wet, grass runway.NTSB MIA96LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ATL96LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Waycross, GAThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.