NTSB investigations, 2008, 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\") = 2008
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") = 2008 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 ERA09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB ERA09CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Folkston, GAThe student's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA09CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, resulting in a collision with the airport approach lights.NTSB ERA09LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Lawrenceville, GAThe failure of the nose gear drag link bolt due to reversed bending fatigue.NTSB ERA09FA005Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.NTSB ERA09LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Savannah, GAA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.NTSB NYC08FA319Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Atlanta, GAA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Jesup, GAAn oil starvation-induced catastrophic engine failure due to the improper installation of the crankshaft expansion plug during engine overhaul.NTSB NYC08CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jefferson, GAThe pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's landing gear failure and emergency extension procedures. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Brunswick, GAThe student pilot's improper flare while landing.NTSB MIA08LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Atlanta, GAThe loss of pitch control due to slippage of the elevator control cable resulting from the maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the cable.NTSB NYC08CA304Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper approach to the runway resulting in his being unable to flare prior to a hard landing.NTSB NYC08CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Cleveland, GAThe pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.NTSB NYC08LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOuzts Rodney Rutan-LongEZ · Winder, GAThe failure of the left brake due to contamination of the brake fluid.NTSB MIA08LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond DA-20-C1 · Peachtree City, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's improper flare during landing.NTSB MIA08LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB MIA08FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08LA245Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pelham, GAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC08IA244Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Augusta, GAThe lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.NTSB MIA08LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GALoss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.NTSB NYC08LA235Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GAAn inadvertent stall during the initial climb.NTSB MIA08CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.NTSB MIA08CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing touchdown with a crosswind.NTSB MIA08LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS350 B2 · Hiram, GAThe failure of the starflex arm during engine run-up due to inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Augusta, GAThe pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts.NTSB CHI08LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Wrightsville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.NTSB MIA08LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHigher Class Sport Hornet · Appling, GAThe interruption of fuel flow for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine power during flight.NTSB MIA08LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGarrett Gerald P Cozy Mark IV · Jekyll Island, GAControlled flight into water for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Richmond Hill, GAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC08LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GAThe flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.NTSB NYC08LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHatle Rans S-12 · Rincon, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which led to an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Rome, GAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as a multiengine flight instructor.NTSB NYC08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger I · Rayle, GAA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotorway 162F · Cartersville, GAThe owner/builder's improper installation of the foot pedal scissor beam, which resulted in its failure during hover flight.NTSB NYC08LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, GAThe loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.NTSB NYC08CA115Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Valdosta, GAAn unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing.NTSB NYC08CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Perry, GAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB NYC08CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Winder, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB NYC08CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB NYC08CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Cumming, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB MIA08CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam P. Crowell Genesis · Warm Springs, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during final approach.NTSB MIA08LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-172RG · Chamblee, GAA cracked nose gear actuator o-ring resulting in hydraulic fluid exhaustion, and collapse of the main gear.NTSB MIA08CA049Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Redback · Jefferson, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane and his poor weather evaluation before attempting to taxi the airplane. A factor in the accident was the failure of airport personnel to correct the inaccurate wind information reported…NTSB MIA08CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150J · Dawson, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out.NTSB MIA08CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Atlanta, GAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB NYC08CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.