NTSB investigations, 1992, 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
Latest cases
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\") = 1992
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") = 1992 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 ATL93FA041Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from approach lights while conducting a night landing. A factor was a dark night.NTSB MIA93LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Moultrie, GAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in flight loss of control (stall) and subsequent in flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL93LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaw Velocity HXB · Savannah, GAThe disengagement of the idler gear, which interrupted fuel pump operation, and resulted in the total loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain and the water.NTSB ATL93LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Atlanta, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB ATL93LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning.NTSB ATL93LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Columbus, GAThe student pilot's failure to plan a refueling stop for the flight which resulted in the complete exhaustion of the fuel supply and a loss of engine power.NTSB ATL93LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Darien, GAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were fog and the pilot's failure to use available en route weather sources.NTSB MIA93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Macon, GAThe pilot in command's failure to stabilize his approach to landing, resulting in the aircraft making a hard landing halfway down the runway.NTSB ATL93FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the inflight collision with high terrain. Factors were high wind and rain.NTSB ATL93LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GAThe inadequate procedures and training of ground personnel involved in the aircraft push back operations by company management.NTSB ATL93LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to use the fuel boost pump when the engine malfunctioned during take off.NTSB ATL93LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPatrick F. Bowers Corbin JR. ACE E · Woodstock, GAThe separation of the propeller from the aircraft.NTSB ATL93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Cedar Springs, GAThe private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stalling speed, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL93FA008Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · East Point, GAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel stravation of both engines.NTSB ATL93LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Buford, GAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate inflight planning.NTSB ATL92LA179Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waynesboro, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the street sign during an aerial application pass.NTSB ATL92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Blairsville, GAA complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.NTSB ATL92LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Douglas, GAThe pilot's failure to check weather prior to the flight. A factor was the dark night.NTSB ATL92LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sylvania, GAAn inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which resulted in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power.NTSB ATL92FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and his improper execution of emergency procedures. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence, his inadequate preflight inspection when he failed to drain the gascolator,…NTSB ATL92LA156Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Gainesville, GAThe poor inflight decision by the pilot in command in that after a partial loss of power, he shut down the wrong engine, did not follow the emergency checklist, did not raise the flaps, and did not retract the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB ATL92LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620A · Cobb, GAThe corroded, and separated, magnetic chip detector plug which allowed the loss of all engine oil and the engine's subsequent seizure. Factors were the inadequate 100 hour inspection, and the high vegetation in the forced landing field.NTSB ATL92FA153Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Waynesboro, GAThe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during final approach as a result of his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. A factor which contributed to the accident was the dark night.NTSB ATL92LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Monroe, GAFailure of the pilot's seat assembly for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ATL92LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Americus, GAA loss of engine power due to a crack in the number three cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing area.NTSB ATL92FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Greenville, GAContinued flight by the pilot into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the plane and overload failure of the stabilizers and wings. The adverse weather…NTSB ATL92LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kennesaw, GAThe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site.NTSB ATL92LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Donalsonville, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, and his failure to detect water in the aircraft fuel system.NTSB ATL92LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing D75N1 · Stockbridge, GAThe improper compensation for the downwind condition by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident was the improper in flight planning to attempt a downwind landing on the short runway with rising terrain by the pilot in command.NTSB ATL92LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Ft. Gaines, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.NTSB ATL92LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG 300 · Arabi, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout when he failed to see and avoid obstacles. Factors were the loss of thermal lift and the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB ATL92LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Williamson, GAThe failure of the pilot of N46RB (the sonerai) to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of runway edge markings at this airport.NTSB ATL92LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's misjudged distance of runway remaining, resulting in a delayed decision to abort the takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the high obstructions (trees) at the departure end of the runway.NTSB ATL92IA113Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-1 · Atlanta, GAThe overheating of the number 2 air cycle machine which resulted in an emergency evacuation via slides; the failure of the flight attendants to secure the slide girt bars.NTSB ATL92LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Manchester, GAThe inadequate in-flight planning by the pilot.NTSB ATL92LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Cartersville, GAThe pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly during the takeoff attempt and the pilot's planning decision during rollout.NTSB ATL92LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Alto, GAThe pilot's mismangement of the fuel in that he delayed selection of a fuel tank with usable fuel, and the excessive final landing speed. Factors were the pilot's failure to extend the flaps and the rough/uneven terrain because of the railroad spur.NTSB ATL92LA086Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-600/18M · Newnan, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to effect recovery.NTSB ATL92FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather (wind condition), and the inflight decision to hover with gusting tailwinds, which resulted in a complete loss of tail rotor control. A factor was gusting tailwinds.NTSB ATL92FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Young Harris, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rain, and mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL92IA078Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the engine cylinder as a result of cylinder overtemperature, which resulted from the improper procedure of use of the aircraft in a banner towing operation by the operator.NTSB ATL92LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20D · Cumberland Is., GAThe loss of the spark plug at a critical point in flight which resulted from the inadequate overhaul of the engine by an unknown person; and the inadvertent stall of the airplane when the pilot failed to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high obstructions…NTSB ATL92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Dalton, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting winds while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a lost of control. A factor was gusting quartering tail winds.NTSB ATL92T#A01Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBell 206B III · Jonesboro, GANTSB ATL92LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Tifton, GAThe pilot's improper single engine go-around procedure, in that he failed to raise the flaps and landing gear, and failed to maintain minimum control airspeed. A factor was the unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB ATL92LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Kennesaw, GAThe dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors were: wind gusts, wind shear and turbulence.NTSB ATL92LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Hull, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a long landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL92LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaxair 582 · Willacoochee, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a loss of flight control, and an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL92LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jesup, GAThe failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the crosswind resulting in failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind condition.NTSB ATL92LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.