# NTSB investigations, FL: Dragged wing/rotor/float/other

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA115.md): Cessna A185 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 15, 2026 · N7574N · Substantial damage
  > On February 15, 2026, about 1155 eastern standard time, a Cessna A185F, N7574N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Everglades City, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB ERA26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA089.md): Alon A-2A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 19, 2025 · N818SW · Substantial damage
  > On December 19, 2025, about 0918 EST, an Alon A-2A, N818SW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF), Winter Haven, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA25LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA369.md): Gregory A Spicola AR-1 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 28, 2025 · N107AR · Substantial damage
  > On September 28, 2025, about 1000 EST, a Spicola AR-1 gyroplane, N107AR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Buckingham Field Airport (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida. The commercial pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured.…
- [NTSB ERA24LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA223.md): Beechcraft TC-12B · Lehigh Acres, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2024 · N762MC · Substantial damage
  > The asymmetric reverse thrust during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, resulting in the flightcrew’s inability to maintain directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA179.md): Piper PA-18AS-125 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2023 · N1907A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was properly configured for a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA116.md): Mesafox Kitfox · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N915KF · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with the jet blast of another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane’s left wing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA299.md): Arnold J/Jones D L AIR CAM · Sebring, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2022 · N6272Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA293.md): Crawford James R MU-582 Drifter · Seminole, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2022 · N2628E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA20LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA275.md): Piper PA25 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2020 · N223AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that was not detected by the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA20CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA147.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2020 · N677NA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosewheel collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA114.md): Cessna 172 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2020 · N291RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB GAA19CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA046.md): Beech 55 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2018 · N5YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent landing gear retraction during the landing roll, which resulted in a canted left main landing gear and the wing dragging during the subsequent landing following a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA19LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA032.md): Titan T51 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N154DF · Substantial damage
  > The partial, then total, loss of engine power due to detonation and associated damage to several pistons as a result of an overly lean fuel-to-air ratio.
- [NTSB ERA18LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA117.md): Stanley Lancair · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · C-GSQQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ground personnel to obtain permission from airport management to conduct engine test runs; adequately monitor the area behind the B737 for traffic; and install barricades to prevent access behind the running airplane, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA039.md): Cessna 180 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N6547A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA121.md): Cessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N340DW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA111.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 7, 2017 · N907WA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA040.md): Piper PA 20S · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N7329K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch and power control during landing in a straight float-equipped airplane on grass in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA166.md): Waco UIC · Saint Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N13562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA155.md): Cessna 172M · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2014 · N80457 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the reported crosswind conditions resulting in the wings contacting the ground.
- [NTSB ERA14CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA136.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2014 · N9563P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during a water landing, which resulted in the wings contacting the water.
- [NTSB ERA14TA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14TA113.md): Hughes 369 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N8618F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare during the termination of a practice 180-degree autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the ground.
- [NTSB ERA13CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA120.md): Mallory Christopher L RV-8 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2013 · N492CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA425.md): Ryan Navion B · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N5382K · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB ERA10CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA223.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA042.md): Beriev BE-103 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N13KL · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear retraction/extension and indication system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in one or more components being improperly positioned for the water landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA09LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA198.md): McNear Explorer Coupe · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N5098L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA201.md): Cox Clyde H Fshr Aero Vsns Clbty · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N716HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB MIA08LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA048.md): Grumman G-21A · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2008 · N21A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a water landing.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '093' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/093/sequence?state=FL

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