NTSB investigations, 1991, GA
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 1991
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") = 1991 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 ATL92FA032Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Blythe, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the before takeoff check as part of the ground check. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB MIA92LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Valdosta, GAThe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability to fly in instrument conditions.NTSB DCA92MA011Accident · 9 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 400 · Rome, GAThe captain's decision to initiate visual flight into an area of known mountainous terrain and low ceilings and the failure of the flightcrew to maintain awareness of their proximity to the terrain.NTSB MIA92LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceville, GAThe separation of numbers 1,2, and 3 connecting rods for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine power.NTSB ATL92FA026Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210H · Carrollton, GAThe contamination of the aircraft fuel system with ice and water, which was undetectable by the pilot.NTSB ATL92IA025Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GAA short in an electrical connector which resulted in its failure. The reason for the short was not determined. A factor was the improper installation of the connector by an unknown maintenance person.NTSB ATL92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D-1 · Rome, GAThe failure of a tail rotor blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL92LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Thomasville, GAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the forced landing attempt.NTSB ATL92LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Whitesburg, GAA sudden wind shift during initial climb which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.NTSB ATL92LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Cartersville, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll and the improper remedial action taken by the pilot to regain control of the airplane.NTSB ATL91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GAThe J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.NTSB ATL91LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK5A · Franklin, GAAn undetermined failure of the tail rotor control cable, which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with the ground.NTSB ATL91LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBates, Frank L Skybolt · Yatesville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during maneuvering flight.NTSB ATL91LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects while practicing aerial application procedures.NTSB ATL91LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Calhoun, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around attempt. Factor(s) in this accident were: the excessive airspeed at touchdown, and the pilot's lack of experience in this model of airplane.NTSB ATL91LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. Factors in this accident were, loose carburetors, annual inspection not performed, and pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB MIA91FA209Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Dawson, GAThe pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering.NTSB ATL91LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarold J. Eagen Pitts Special S-1C · Monroe, GAContamination and water existing in the fuel system which resulted in engine stoppage and the pilot's continued flight with a known aircraft deficiency.NTSB ATL91LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300D · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's premature lift off when he failed to identify rotation airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane.NTSB ATL91FA161Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Kathleen, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while descending at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, the pilot's lack of qualification in multi-engine aircraft, his lack of experience in this type of aircraft, his overconfidence in…NTSB ATL91LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Newton, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstacles.NTSB ATL91FA155Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Cartersville, GAThe mechanic's improper replacement of the fuel line b-nut, and the inadequate inspection of the repair work by the quality assurance inspector.NTSB ATL91LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Quitman, GAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The reason for the fuel starvation was not determined.NTSB ATL91FA150Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Jonesboro, GAThe pilot's improper in-flight decision when he landed downwind, and beyond the proper touchdown point. Additionally, he failed to attain a safe climb speed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor was the high density altitude.NTSB ATL91LA141Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaridon Starduster TOO · Locust Grove, GAFuel exhaustion which resulted from the failure of the pilots to refuel the airplane. A factor was the local pilot's having become lost.NTSB ATL91LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Jenkinsburg, GAThe separation of the nose wheel, during the landing roll, for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL91IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Savannah, GAThe inadequate inspection procedures which allowed the loss of torque on the top retraction fitting attachment bolt which subsequently failed in fatigue. Factors were the loss of hydraulic fluid through a severed line, and the corrosion of a hydraulic…NTSB ATL91LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hawkinsville, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to refuel the airplane when he observed his fuel supply getting low, and the resultant exhaustion of his fuel supply.NTSB ATL91LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Social Circle, GAThe airplane collided with the steel pole which supports the windsock while the pilot maneuvered to avoid a collision with a deer on the runway.NTSB ATL91LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Hawkinsville, GAA complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was: the rough, uneven terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB ATL91LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoeckel Bakeng Duce · Dawson, GAThe pilot's abrupt rotation after failing to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall. A factor in the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the…NTSB ATL91LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Alma, GATurbulence in clouds, which was associated with a dissipating thunderstorm.NTSB ATL91LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech T-34B · Cartersville, GAThe dual student allowed the airplane to stall because of improper use of the throttle, which resulted in a touch down short of the proper point. A factor in the accident was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.NTSB ATL91FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Blakely, GALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to follow procedures and maintain rotor RPM.NTSB ATL91FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Mt. Berry, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his poor inflight decision to continue into deteriorating weather conditions, and his inadvertent flight into IMC. Factors in this accident were: the clouds obscuring the mountain at the time of the accident, and the…NTSB ATL91LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Camilla, GARestricted exhaust valve movement, low cylinder compression, and fouling of the engine spark plugs, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were the improper servicing of the aircraft, and the use of an improper fuel grade.NTSB ATL91FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Monroe, GAThe pilots attempted flight in adverse weather and the physical impairment of the student pilot from the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to flight. A factor in the accident was the foggy weather condition at the airport.NTSB ATL91FA108Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T37B · Chickamauga, GAThe T-37 pilot misjudged the clearance between his aircraft and the A-26.NTSB ATL91LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-200 · Marshallville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the loss of thermal lifting action.NTSB ATL91LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeecher EAA Biplane P-2 · Dalton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed when he diverted his attention outside the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ATL91LA102Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Lake Seminole, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the surface.NTSB ATL91LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Perry, GAImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot in command (CFI). The improper procedure of turning the fuel selector valve to 'off' at altitude to simulate a failed engine, then delaying restarting of the engine until the aircraft was on final approach was…NTSB ATL91LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GAFailure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and…NTSB ATL91FA090Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GAThe van driver's inadequate visual lookout and poor division of attention.NTSB ATL91LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hampton, GAThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience.NTSB ATL91LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Challenger II · Thomaston, GAThe pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane in accordance with prescribed procedures which resulted in fuel contamination, fouled spark plugs, and a loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to follow normal emergency procedures for the loss of…NTSB DCA91MA033Accident · 23 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120RT · Brunswick, GAThe loss of control in flight as a result of a malfunction of the left engine propeller control unit which allowed the propeller blade angles to go below the flight idle position. Contributing to the accident was the deficient design of the propeller control…NTSB ATL91LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid Lowe ULTRA-PUP · Waycross, GAThe failure of the airplane battery, which prohibited the complete extension of the landing gear, resulting in a landing with the nose gear retracted. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain at the selected landing area.NTSB ATL91LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Chamblee, GAThe hole in the airport taxiway, which was created by the erosion of soil beneath the taxiway, and the failure of the airport to inspect and maintain ditches which run beneath the runways and taxiways.NTSB ATL91LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Villa Rica, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.