NTSB investigations, 1990, GA
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 | 27 |
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\") = 1990
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") = 1990 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 ATL91FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Austell, GAThe loss of engine power which resulted from the pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed during the emergency descent which resulted in a stall on final approach. A factor in the accident was weather…NTSB ATL91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Senoia, GAImproper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors to the accident were the dark night operation and the collision with utility lines.NTSB ATL91IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Columbus, GAA fatigue failure of a spot weld on the gas generator case, which resulted in an engine explosion.NTSB ATL91LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chamblee, GAPilot's failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance during taxi.NTSB ATL91FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Blairsville, GAFuel exhaustion resulting in engine stoppage, and the pilot's failure to obtain fuel earlier in the flight.NTSB ATL91IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFokker F28 MK0100 · Atlanta, GAFrozen moisture in the stabilizer actuator hydraulic servo valve which resulted in reduced movement of the servo valve and limited its ability to respond to flight control inputs. The lack of response from the servo valve resulted in the jammed stabilizer…NTSB ATL91LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150K · Dublin, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not ensure that enough fuel was on board to complete the flight.NTSB ATL91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Savannah, GATotal failure of a connecting rod cap bolt which resulted in a total loss of power.NTSB ATL91LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Valdosta, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt. Factors to the accident were the student's overall lack of flight experience, and the reported wind gust.NTSB ATL90LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · White Plains, GAThe fuel starvation to the engine for undertermined reasons.NTSB ATL90FA179Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Jefferson, GAFailure of the pilot to perform the correct emergency procedures, when confronted with a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB ATL90LA176Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Brookley, GAFuel exhaustion. Factors include improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command.NTSB ATL90LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GAThe number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem…NTSB ATL90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Americus, GAA low cycle fatigue failure of the left main landing gear spring.NTSB ATL90LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Gainesville, GAThe student pilot's failure to properly flare.NTSB ATL90LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmetto, GAThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the improperly maintained condition of the magnetos.NTSB ATL90LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lawrencevile, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ATL90FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during maneuvering flight, allowing the airplane to stall without sufficient altitude for recovery.NTSB ATL90DKG06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportProsser Mono FLY · Cartersville, GAThe pilot/builder's failure to ensure that the substituted control stick was adequately attached to the aileron bell crank.NTSB ATL90DKG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAyres Bull Thrush · Americus, GAFailure of the engine main oil line which allowed the engine oil to be ignited by the hot engine.NTSB ATL90IA154Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault DA20F · Chamblee, GAThe right fuel control unit malfunctioned and allowed the engine speed to decrease below idle speed (45%) which resulted in an engine fire. Factors in the incident were: the improper rigging of the fuel control unit during installation, and the flight crew's…NTSB ATL90TL#03Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 185A · Americus, GANTSB ATL90LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot's improperly planned approach, in that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in the runway overrun.NTSB ATL90FA145Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management, in that he did not select main fuel tanks prior to this approach. This resulted in fuel starvation to the engines, and the subsequent loss of all engine power.NTSB ATL90IA136Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GAInadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in operation of the tire while under inflated and its subsequent failure. A factor in the incident was the inadequate quality control by the tire recapping facility which failed to repair a…NTSB ATL90TL#04Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportHughes TH-55 · Brunswick, GANTSB ATL90IA126Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Atlanta, GAInadequate maintenance inspection by operator personnel which resulted in operation of the tire while under-inflated.NTSB ATL90LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7CCM · Albany, GAFailure of the pilot in command to directional control on takeoff initial climb, and failure to maintain a visual lookout for obstacles.NTSB ATL90DKG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Command 532 · Rome, GAThe pilot attempted a flat spiraling spin maneuver at an altitude that was too low to effect a safe recovery.NTSB ATL90IA124Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the ac cross tie relay, which prevented the generators from being reconnected to the electrical system. A factor in the incident was the loss of the left generator in flight. Factors include inadvertently disconnecting the left generator while…NTSB ATL90LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GAControl interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention.NTSB ATL90FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Canton, GAThe intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot.NTSB ATL90FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Griffin, GALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The presence of trees in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB ATL90LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Woodstock, GAAn inadequate preflight.NTSB ATL90LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Chamblee, GAFailure of the student (rated) pilot to maintain control of the helicopter, and insufficient supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI).NTSB ATL90FA109Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance from objects on the ground.NTSB ATL90LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hahira, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing the failure of the pilot to detect an existing cut on the right main landing gear tire during preflight.NTSB ATL90LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's improper use of the engine fuel mixture control which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ATL90FA105Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Jonesboro, GAPilot-in-command's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and his delayed climb after execution of a go-around. Contributing factors were his misreading of airfield wind information, his improper utilization of the flaps during climbout, his failure to…NTSB ATL90LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Griffin, GAImproper flare by the pilot.NTSB ATL90LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Lafayette, GAThe pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation.NTSB ATL90DKG03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCorben BABY-ACE · Griffin, GAAn improper fuel system (installed by the home builder), and continued operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB ATL90LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Villa Rica, GAFuel starvation to the engine, initiated by the combination of a blocked fuel tank vent line and a malfunctioning fuel filler cap. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, in that he did not detect the fuel vent line blockage.NTSB ATL90LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in a long, fast landing and subsequent overrun of the departure threshold. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to lower the flaps and establish a proper glidepath.NTSB ATL90LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to properly manage his fuel supply by switching to a tank with fuel prior to the loss of engine power. Collision with the tree(s) was a factor related to the accident.NTSB ATL90LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2 · Jonesboro, GALoss of engine power because of carburetor icing conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.NTSB ATL90FA093Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Ellijay, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ATL90TL#01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportHughes 369E · Buford, GANTSB ATL90IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M-20L · Augusta, GAThe reported performance problem during climbout was undetermined. The pilot's decision to land with the landing gear retracted contributed to the minor damage sustained.NTSB FTW90IA086Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace HS125-800 · Atlanta, GAThe leaking aft lavatory water heater unit.