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NTSB investigations, 1994, GA

180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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.

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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\") = 1994
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ATL95LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rhine, GAThe failure of the number two cylinder rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and an eventual emergency landing.Dec 23, 1994 · N3221J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's inadvertent collision with trees, adjacent to the taxiway, while attempting to avoid a deer that crossed the taxiway.Dec 18, 1994 · N5440R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, improper planning/decision, flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and…Dec 4, 1994 · N9790L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Mableton, GAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation in that he failed to account for forecasted winds at altitude that resulted in an increased time en route and fuel exhaustion.Nov 27, 1994 · N8933M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bainbridge, GAInadvertent stall/spin and altitude inadequate for recovery by the pilot-in-command (CFI).Nov 18, 1994 · N5418H · DestroyedNTSB ATL95FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Louisville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low pass maneuver. A factor was the trees at the vicinity of the low pass.Nov 13, 1994 · N8200L · DestroyedNTSB ATL95FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a complete loss of engine power.Nov 7, 1994 · N1566X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Jakin, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 20, 1994 · N8960H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Ashburn, GAThe failure of a blade counterweight bearing shaft, allowing one propeller blade to go to high pitch.Oct 5, 1994 · N8971Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's improper flare that resulted a in hard landing, followed by his improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go- around.Sep 22, 1994 · N97136 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Willacooche, GAThe pilot's excessive fuel leaning during improper use of the mixture control, which resulted in pre-ignition/detonation and a total loss of engine power. Factors were the electrical wires and vehicles.Sep 8, 1994 · N761GQ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94T#A02Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172Q · Louisville, GAAug 30, 1994 · N96960 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pine Mountain, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain both airspeed and clearance from a fence. Factors were the tailwind and the gusts which existed at the time of the accident.Aug 26, 1994 · N6650A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Byromville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall.Aug 24, 1994 · N7776D · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Coolidge, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the wet runway.Aug 18, 1994 · N9928J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA156Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he operated the aircraft at a weight which exceeded the maximum takeoff weight and his improper use of flaps during takeoff.Aug 14, 1994 · N9340D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R · Vienna, GAThe loss of engine power because of a fractured cylinder.Aug 11, 1994 · N8914Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GAThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut that resulted in a loss of control.Jul 30, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94GA148Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Savannah, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 30, 1994 · N789MC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Hephzibah, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his improper flare of the helicopter during the autorotation, resulting in a hard landing.Jul 24, 1994 · N4030S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Columbus, GAThe dual student's failure to properly flare the aircraft during the landing. Factors were the dusk light conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student.Jul 20, 1994 · N4482P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Vidalia, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine stoppage. A factor were the trees at the forced landing area.Jul 16, 1994 · N6074G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Cochran, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. Factors were the trees at the perimeter of the field, and the gusting tail wind conditions at the time of the accident.Jul 16, 1994 · N5657J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Hampton, GAThe pilot's inadequate aircraft pre-flight inspection, his failure to abort the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall. A factor was the inadequate aircraft inspection that did not identify the worn fuel cell caps.Jul 11, 1994 · N3381P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chamblee, GAInadequate maintenance by the operator, worn piston rings, and failure to overhaul the engine when due.Jul 9, 1994 · N67318 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Tifton, GAThe pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist, resulting in an attempted takeoff with the elevator trim improperly set. A factor was the trees at the perimeter of the airstrip.Jul 8, 1994 · N9583G · DestroyedNTSB MIA94LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Valdosta, GAAn encounter with clear air turbulence that was not forecast nor observable on radar.Jul 5, 1994 · N901VJ · No damageNTSB ATL94LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chamblee, GAThe student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 3, 1994 · N67524 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Smithville, GAThe failure of # 2 cylinder head.Jul 2, 1994 · N3649B · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GAThe inadvertent stall by the pilot during practice agricultural spraying runs.Jun 11, 1994 · N4643Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bainbridge, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 10, 1994 · N89972 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Flowery Branch, GAThe maintenance personnel's failure to properly secure the throttle linkage assembly that resulted in a reduction in engine power.Jun 7, 1994 · N3882L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the wet runway and the pilot's inattentiveness due to fatigue.Jun 5, 1994 · N849K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94GA111Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Savannah, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the operators failure to provide a formal emergency dump procedure.Jun 2, 1994 · N9868 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Hiram, GAThe inadvertent flight from VMC conditions to IMC conditions by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the ground fog in the area.May 16, 1994 · N160CA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Stone Mountain, GAthe pilot's improper vertical takeoff in that he allowed the helicopter to drift rearward, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wire.May 8, 1994 · N54BA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bainbridge, GAThe unsecured rear seat back which fell forward and jammed the flight controls.Apr 30, 1994 · N6879B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Ellijay, GAThe inadvertent deployment of the parachute because of the jumpmaster's inattention to the static line.Apr 30, 1994 · N2673G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFoote M1 Mustang · Marietta, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the lack of familiarization with the aircraft by the pilot, and throttle cable rigging in the experimental aircraft.Mar 30, 1994 · N130MJ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Dahlonega, GAThe poor in-flight decision by the pilot to divert his attention from the runway on short final in order to retrieve a flashlight.Mar 26, 1994 · N9722Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition during landing. A factor is a tailwind.Mar 19, 1994 · N57TH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94GA065Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Williamson, GALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI).Mar 17, 1994 · N6021V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Lagrange, GAThe pilot's intentional swerve off the taxiway to avoid a ground collision. A factor in the incident was an undetermined malfunction of the airplane's normal brake system.Feb 28, 1994 · N421HA · Minor damageNTSB ATL94LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Baxley, GADamage to the crankshaft internal oil tube by other maintenance persons during the engine overhaul that resulted in oil starvation.Feb 23, 1994 · N7793U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stockbridge, GAThe partial blockage of the induction air filter because of water soaking, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the failure of maintenance personnel to properly wash the aircraft.Feb 17, 1994 · N98321 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Donalsonville, GAThe pilot's failure to clear the induction systems of excessive fuel.Jan 22, 1994 · N8980X · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space 18A · Atlanta, GAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.Jan 16, 1994 · N6118S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94GA038Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Atlanta, GAThe inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve by the pilot. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during the autorotation.Jan 16, 1994 · N8994F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA036Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Perry, GAThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, in that he did not remove the flight control gust lock prior to the flight. A factor was the use of an unapproved, unmarked rivet as a flight control lock.Jan 9, 1994 · N1432F · Substantial damage