NTSB investigations, 1993, 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\") = 1993
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") = 1993 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 MIA94LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the pilot-in-command to apply power after the airspeed decrease just before touchdown and also failure to recover from the bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight encounter with wind gusts while on approach to land.NTSB ATL94FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Covington, GASpatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, resulting in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the total failure of the engine driven vacuum pump, and the night, cloud conditions prevailing at the time of the accident.NTSB ATL94FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Lagrange, GAWas the pilot's failure to correct a known low battery condition before departing, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during an instrument approach. Factors were the dark night and the low scattered cloud layer.NTSB ATL94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Griffin, GAFuel starvation caused by foreign matter blockage of the fuel tank vent system.NTSB ATL94LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat system while maneuvering the airplane. A factor was conditions that were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ATL94LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Griffin, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a loss of engine power for unknown reasons.NTSB ATL94FA011Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GAWas the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night.NTSB ATL94FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Richmond Hill, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the water. And his physical impairment due to drugs.NTSB ATL94FA007Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S-35 · Carrollton, GAWas the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures.NTSB ATL93LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sylvania, GAWas the pilot's failure to properly plan sufficient fuel for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion short of the destination airport.NTSB ATL93LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GAWas the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in the flight entering an area of turbulence.NTSB ATL93LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-23-19 · Resaca, GANot determined.NTSB ATL93LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Valdosta, GAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of inflight weather conditions which resulted in the inflight encounter with severe turbulence and subsequent overstress of the airframe.NTSB ATL93FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the aircraft stabilator during the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor was the high obstructions (trees) located near the departure end of the runway.NTSB ATL93LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108/U · Mccaysville, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL93FA143Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Augusta, GAWas the pilot's failure to adequately evaluate inflight weather conditions which resulted in a loss of control when the airplane encountered a thunderstorm.NTSB MIA93GA154Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportSikorsky UH-60A · Hortense, GAThe pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight, the co-pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude, and the failure of both pilots to see and avoid the wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight…NTSB ATL93LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Bainbridge, GAThe failure of the landing gear axle.NTSB ATL93LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Athens, GAThe dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.NTSB ATL93LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB ATL93LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.NTSB ATL93LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ATO · Alma, GAThe failure of the aircraft engine master rod bearing.NTSB ATL93LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the trees located at the departure end of the airstrip.NTSB ATL93IA113Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Savannah, GALeakage of the number 7 fuel nozzle, which resulted in an in flight engine fire.NTSB ATL93FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TP206 · Epworth, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance above the trees while maneuvering which resulted in the collision with trees.NTSB ATL93LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his failure to abort the takeoff when sufficient runway was available.NTSB ATL93LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Cummings, GAThe loss of engine power resulting from the formation of carburetor ice during the ground operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB ATL93LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Macon, GAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's failure to select another airport for landing and the intermittant runway and VASI lighting system.NTSB ATL93FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Statesboro, GAInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N9317L to illuminate his aircraft navigation lights, and improper radio communications by the pilot of N47WD by selecting the wrong UNICOM…NTSB ATL93LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Lafayette, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB ATL93LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jonesboro, GAThe pilot's abrupt and excessive swerve to avoid a deer on the runway. A factor was the strong crosswind that precluded the pilot's directional control recovery.NTSB ATL93LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Augusta, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage.NTSB ATL93LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 · Kingston, GAThe pilot's attempted return to the departure runway that resulted in a stall at an altutude that was too low to permit recovery.NTSB ATL93FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kennesaw, GAFailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that a proper rate of climb was established after takeoff to maintain proper clearance above the terrain/obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the excessive weight condition of the…NTSB ATL93FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Jackson, GAThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to properly compensate for the wind. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition at the time of take off.NTSB ATL93FA061Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot/applicant of the R22B, N621SG, to follow low approach procedures, and the failure of the designated examiner/observer in the R22B to maintain visual separation from the Cessna 152, N5532Q. Contributing factors to the accident were:…NTSB ATL93MA055Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLockheed L382E-44K-20 · Marietta, GADisengagement of the rudder fly-by-wire flight control system resulting in a total loss of rudder control capability while conducting ground minimum control speed tests. The disengagement was a result of the inadequate design of the rudder's integrated…NTSB ATL93LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmetto, GAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane.