NTSB investigations, 1998, 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 MIA99LA059Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).NTSB MIA99LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB MIA99LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GAa power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain.NTSB ATL99LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Locust Grove, GALoss of engine power due to a gear train failure in the accessory gearbox for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ATL99FA021Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55B · Hampton, GAThe pilot's failure to use the landing checklist that resulted in the wheels-up landing.NTSB ATL99LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G164B · Cuthbert, GAThe fatigue failure of the accessory gear shaft which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factors was the fuel system filter restriction.NTSB ATL99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ATL99IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Atlanta, GAFailure of the Company's maintenance personnel to follow the aircraft's maintenance manual which resulted in a cargo bin fire. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the failure of the mechanic to safety the circuit breaker, and the cut/severed…NTSB DCA99MA007Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Atlanta, GA(1) the capping of the incorrect hydraulic line by mechanics, which led to the failure of hydraulic system A; (2) the mechanics' lack of experience working with the Boeing 737 hydraulic system; and (3) the maintenance controller's failure to ascertain more…NTSB MIA99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Douglasville, GAFailure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL99FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cartersville, GAFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the aircraft running off the left side of the runway and colliding with a parked aircraft. Factors in the accident were his distraction while raising wing flaps during…NTSB MIA99LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's excessive use of right wheel brake to correct for a left drift during landing rollout resulting in a ground loop to the right and the left wing contacting the runway.NTSB MIA99LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lawrenceville, GAA fire from an undetermined origin.NTSB MIA99LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAThe pilot's decision to attempt a flight with an unairworthy condition (leaky brake) and improper use of brakes on landing rollout. This resulted in a loss of brake fluid, directional control, ground loop, and on ground collision with terrain.NTSB MIA99LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT · Vidalia, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning by which he failed to obtain NOTAM information, and his failure to identify an hazardous/unsafe condition on the runway.NTSB ATL99LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502B · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with an irrigation unit located in the field.NTSB ATL99LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.NTSB ATL98LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TAC (L-3) · Dalton, GAThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the same make and model airplane.NTSB ATL98LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVertical Concepts Searey · Hiawassee, GAThe delamination of the hull that resulted in a nose over during landing.NTSB MIA98LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Covington, GAslippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor was the fence.NTSB MIA98LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Dawson, GAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing resulting in debris being blown up during landing resulting in damage to the tail rotor and loss of control.NTSB ATL98LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Colquitt, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance of known equipment, resulted in the collision with the field irrigation system.NTSB ATL98LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Athens, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during land roll out that resulted in the on ground collision.NTSB MIA98LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB ATL98LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Thomasville, GAThe pilot's poor in-flight decision to attempt a forced landing in a field 2 miles from an airport, leading to an on-ground collision with rough terrain. A factor was the pilot's physiological need.NTSB ATL98LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDean R. Fellows Vans RV-6 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to properly modify the crankshaft per the manufacturers service instructions for installation of a fixed pitch propeller and to apply proper torque values to the propellers mounting bolts.NTSB ATL98LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco WMF · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's excessive taxi speed and excessive braking action that resulted in a nose over.NTSB MIA98TA215Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes TH-55A · Savannah, GAThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was a high density altitude.NTSB ATL98LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Nicklesville, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB ATL98LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103 · Cordele, GAThe pilot's improper descent rate that led to a hard landing and porpoise, and his improper recovery from the ensuing bounced landing, resulting in the eventual separation of the empennage. A factor was the updraft.NTSB MIA98LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Roberta, GAThe pilot's inadequate compliance with the emergency procedures for his failure to completely pump the main landing gear into the down and locked position. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA98LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRevolution MINI-500 · Villa Rica, GAThe pilot's choice of landing area during a precautionary landing adjacent to the runway. This resulted in an in-flight collision of the left skid with a rock during a cyclic flare, loss of directional control, and subsequent collision of the main rotor blade…NTSB MIA98LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavid McElhannon Avid MK. 4 · Elberton, GAA loss of engine power due to a failed combustion assembly, expansion seal.NTSB ATL98LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Lafayette, GAThe pilot's improper flare during landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the crosswind condition.NTSB MIA98FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GAthe left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.NTSB DCA98MA045Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-9-32 · Calhoun, GAThe failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate separation from hazardous meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were: (1) the failure of AirTran Airlines to provide adequate crewmember training and guidance regarding hazardous…NTSB MIA98LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to establish a positive climb to outclimb obstacle (tree) and his decision to execute a takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB ATL98LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Savannah, GAIn flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.NTSB MIA98LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco 10 GXE · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for wind. Contributing was a crosswind.NTSB MIA98LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrips Kolb Firestar · Dallas, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions.NTSB MIA98LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Mallards Ldg, GAA deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.NTSB MIA98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrock 162F · Canton, GAthe pilot's improper use of throttle and collective pitch during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a decay of rotor rpm and settling of the helicopter into a lake.NTSB ATL98FA060Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Marietta, GAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid conflicting traffic, and the failure of the 172 pilot to operate the transponder as required by current regulations. Factors were the controller's failure to observe the traffic conflict, the lack of radar conflict…NTSB MIA98LA115Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack experience in this category of aircraft. An additional factor was the inadequate upgrade training provided by the company that owned the…NTSB ATL98LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Hampton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a full stop landing roll.NTSB ATL98LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and excessive application of braking action, which resulted in an on-ground loss-of-control and a nose over. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.NTSB ATL98FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJohn S. Hickey Swearingen SX 300 · Thomson, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel supply required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA98LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Covington, GAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB ATL98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Americus, GAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing on unprepared terrain.