NTSB investigations, 1989, GA
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 | 77 |
| 1965 | 114 |
| 1966 | 113 |
| 1967 | 140 |
| 1968 | 101 |
| 1969 | 126 |
| 1970 | 117 |
| 1971 | 131 |
| 1972 | 142 |
| 1973 | 89 |
| 1974 | 117 |
| 1975 | 77 |
| 1976 | 103 |
| 1977 | 113 |
| 1978 | 120 |
| 1979 | 95 |
| 1980 | 92 |
| 1981 | 83 |
| 1982 | 82 |
| 1983 | 84 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1985 | 75 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 63 |
| 1988 | 61 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1991 | 61 |
| 1992 | 54 |
| 1993 | 38 |
| 1994 | 49 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 49 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 44 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 28 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989 AND 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 ATL90LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Danielsville, GAInadequate preflight preparation/planning by the pilot, by not assuring an adequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Related factors were: a false fuel quantity indication, trees in the emergency landing area, and failure of the landing gear…NTSB ATL90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Norcross, GAThe student pilot's improper execution of the landing procedure resulting in dynamic roll-over of the helicopter.NTSB ATL90IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225 · Atlanta, GAInadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator.NTSB ATL90FA031Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Helen, GAThe pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan en route refueling stops. The airplane collided with trees during the emergency descent.NTSB ATL90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 24 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot in command's failure to insure his airplane was clear of a parked aircraft while maneuvering to park.NTSB ATL90DKG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47G/Tomcat MK5 · Elberton, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB ATL90DKG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPond Midget Mustang · Cordele, GAImproper handling of the aircraft by the pilot, which resulted in his loss of control. His lack of experience in this type of aircraft was a related factor.NTSB ATL90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Roopville, GAThe pilot's disregard for a tailwind during landing, his delay in executing a go around when he noted excessive speed during the landing roll, and improper go around procedures.NTSB ATL90LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Lafayette, GAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, when the airplane began to veer left during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to inspect the airplane wheel for damage after it dropped off the runway during taxi.NTSB ATL90FA016Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Peachtree City, GAThe improper calibration of the fuel quantity gauges by maintenance personnel, which resulted in erroneous fuel quantity indications and led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain conditions that existed at the…NTSB ATL90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cumming, GAA lack of fluid in the brake system and an inadequate annual inspection.NTSB ATL90LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Valdosta, GAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot (failure to see & avoid the obstruction). Contributing factors were the transmission (power) line and lack of visual cues (pilot's visual perception).NTSB ATL90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's failure to obtain current enroute weather information for his destination resulting in his flying VMC into IMC conditions which resulted in his collision with powerlines while making a precautionary landing on a road.NTSB ATL90FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Chamblee, GAMalfunction of one or more flight instruments for an undetermined reason, failue of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft with partial panel instruments after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft.…NTSB ATL89DKG06Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell UH-1B · Plains, GAImproper modification of the helicopter by the company/operator, and failure of the spray boom, which resulted in mast bumping, and subsequent failure of the main rotor assembly.NTSB ATL89FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 350D · Chamblee, GAFailure of the main rotor swashplate bearing due to lack of lubricant.NTSB ATL89LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky H-34J · Louisville, GAAn undetermined malfunction of the main rotor drive system.NTSB ATL89LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Screven, GAFailure of maintenance personnel to correct right brake adjustment problems during brake repairs which led to a failure of the right brake, and the pilot's delay in taking remedial action to correct the veering initiated by the brake failure.NTSB ATL89LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, GAThe pilot's misjudgement of the airplane fuel supply during preflight inspection, and his subsequent failure to monitor in-flight fuel consumption, which led to an engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…NTSB ATL89LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Fort Gaines, GAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees adjacent to the runway.NTSB ATL89FA189Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 640 (340D) · Atlanta, GAPilot in command failed to place the airplane at a position from which a stabilized approach to landing could be made. His procedure for the recovery from the bounced landing was inadequate and the nose gear structural strength was exceeded during following…NTSB ATL89FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13/M74 · Norman Park, GAImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his physical impairment from exposure to lannate, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to use a respirator while…NTSB ATL89FA188Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 70 · Albany, GAThe fatigue failure of the supercharger intermediate drive gear shaft (gear tooth), which resulted in a partial loss of power, and the pilot's initiation of lift-off before reaching VMC airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the worn intermediate…NTSB ATL89DKG05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Dawson, GAFailure of the number three cylinder head.NTSB ATL89FA190Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Suches, GAThe pilot elected to continue flight to the intended destination disregarding the recommendations of the in flight weather briefer. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions that existed at the time.NTSB ATL89IA180Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Marietta, GAThe pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane.NTSB ATL89FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 20 · Cartersville, GAFailure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to assure that the aircraft maintained a climb profile after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, the crew's lack of visual perception at night, the pic's lack of rest (fatigue), and the copilot's…NTSB ATL89DKG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to properly survey the area in which he would be conducting aerial application flights and his failure to see and avoid powerlines while performing aerial application.NTSB ATL89LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-291 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the ground employee to follow normal safety procedures. His lack of familiarity with the operation was a related factor.NTSB ATL89FA167Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Conyers, GACarburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Carburetor icing condition was a related factor.NTSB ATL89FA166Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GAInflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads…NTSB ATL89LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Franklin, GAImproper planning/decision by the pilot by attempting to takeoff from an unsuitable field and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The terrain conditions and fence were contributing factors.NTSB ATL89DKG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRotorway Exec · Roswell, GAThe pilots improper use of the tail rotor controls while in a hover. Adding to this was the pilots total lack of experience operating helicopters.NTSB ATL89FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Augusta, GAFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while making a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain.NTSB ATL89FA139Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Suches, GAThe pilot's flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain clearance above the wooded terrain. The adverse weather condition, high terrain, and trees were related factors.NTSB ATL89LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Brooks, GAClimb not possible because of a downdraft which exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate location of the wind sock, the adverse wind conditions, and the trees.NTSB ATL89LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Macon, GAThe pilot delayed remedial action when the imminent loss of electrical power was observed. Additionally, the pilot's failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedure and manually lower the landing gear, resulted in its collapse upon landing.…NTSB ATL89FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Luthersville, GAPilot's failure to take action that would prevent the formation of carburetor ice. Following the engine malfunction, the pilot did not configure the airplane so as to reduce the severity of the impact, I.e. extend the flaps and slow the airplane. Contributing…NTSB ATL89DKG02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAImproper inflight planning which allowed the engine to lose power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL89LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Danville, GAThe pilot delayed in applying carburetor heat after the engine began to lose power, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary-landing site.NTSB ATL89FA114Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Covington, GAInadequate preflight by the pilot by inadvertently allowing the carburetor heat to be in the 'hot' position for takeoff. The high density altitude and trees were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB ATL89FA112Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Atlanta, GAFatigue failure of the engine spur adapter gearshaft in an area where there was a lack of lubrication (oil starvation) due to a partially blocked oil delivery tube. Contributing factors were: inattentive maintenance or servicing of the aircraft by unknown…NTSB ATL89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chamblee, GAThe inattention of the pilot which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB ATL89LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Swainsboro, GAThe pilot's decision to land at an unlighted airstrip in low light conditions, and her subsequent, inadvertent selectionof unsuitable terrain bordering the runway.NTSB ATL89IA104Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Savannah, GAFatigue-induced fracture of the main landing gear actuator rod end.NTSB ATL89LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Coolidge, GAFuel contamination of an unknown origin, failure of company maintenance personnel to locate and remove all contamination, continued operation of the aircraft by the pilot after the cause of a known engine problem was not determined, and subsequent fuel…NTSB ATL89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · St Marys Island, GAThe pilot continued into IMC conditions where he collided with trees.NTSB ATL89FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Jackson, GAThe pilot's improper handling of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, and complacency…NTSB ATL89DKG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Dawson, GATotal loss of engine power due to leaking carburetor float. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain used for a forced landing.NTSB ATL89LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Cumming, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in adverse meteorological conditions at night with an inoperative attitude indicator and insufficient fuel reserve for the intended flight.