# NTSB investigations, FL: Ground collision

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA361.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N636FT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA248.md): Cessna 172 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N413AA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to ensure clearance while taxiing, which resulted in contact with another airplane that was performing an engine run-up.
- [NTSB ERA26LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA226.md): Piper PA44 · Opa-locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 2, 2026 · N156WM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA068.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2025 · N620AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in the airplane striking a light pole.
- [NTSB ERA26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA025.md): Akrotech Giles G-202 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2025 · N202RD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA293.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Inverness Highlands South, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2025 · N686JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the airplane during taxi which resulted in collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ERA25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA117.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2025 · N94JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA336.md): Cessna 172N · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N734BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s (of the high wing airplane) inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA142.md): Piper J3C-65 · Homosassa Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N71093 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA252.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2022 · N32042 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA119.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2022 · N87G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA327.md): Mooney M20R · Weston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2020 · N120GX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power because of the overheating and failure of the connecting rod bearings due to a lack of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA20LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA247.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N5280D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower controller’s failure to provide information to each pilot regarding the position and intention of the other…
- [NTSB ERA20CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA140.md): Cessna 172 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2020 · N536ND · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to allow adequate separation when passing the parked airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA19CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA498.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2019 · N408ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot entering the taxiway's failure to see and avoid the airplane established on the taxiway
- [NTSB GAA19CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA196.md): Piper PA32 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2019 · N4821S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi to parking.
- [NTSB ERA19TA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA146.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Mar 30, 2019 · N4335R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain clear of a light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA190.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N20521 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it.
- [NTSB GAA19CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA071.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2018 · N607FT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's improper decision to taxi past another airplane occupying a taxiway and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA445.md): Cirrus SR20 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2018 · N482DA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing long on the wet runway and his subsequent loss of directional control when he attempted to exit the runway at high speed…
- [NTSB DCA18CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA043.md): Airbus A319 115 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N9011P · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flight crew of N9011P to maintain an appropriate clearance from N344PP, which was stopped on the taxiway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA097.md): Cessna 195 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2016 · N195PC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA16FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA297.md): Heberlein Ronald Vans RV 9A · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N379RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA454.md): Piper PA 34 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N8166U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to ensure that the brake was fully engaged and his subsequent failure to notice that his airplane was rolling forward, which resulted in it hitting another airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA186.md): Cessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2016 · N8926V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA096.md): Cessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2015 · N4776E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while taxiing on the ramp, resulting in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB ERA15LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA288.md): Canadair CL-600-2B16 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N613PJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to properly use the before start checklist, to monitor the airplane's motion, and to see and avoid objects around the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent roll into a ground vehicle.
- [NTSB GAA15CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA186.md): Piper J3C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2015 · N3274U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA064.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N5144H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA008.md): Cessna 170A · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N170TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.
- [NTSB ERA15LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA124.md): Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2015 · N30EA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct all of the required items on the Before Starting Engines checklist, which resulted in her failure to detect an open hydraulic circuit breaker and led to insufficient hydraulic pressure to operate the airplane's brakes, her…
- [NTSB ERA15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA093.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2015 · N657MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane striking a pole.
- [NTSB ERA15CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA057.md): Cessna T182T · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2014 · N6004S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB ERA14CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA088.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2013 · N321BA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA381.md): Cessna 172N · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2013 · N5232D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a seizure during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA13CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA280.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N169AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA182.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2013 · C-GNEW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before moving the propeller to assist the engine start.
- [NTSB DCA13LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13LA039.md): Boeing 777 - 300 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2013 · F-GZNI · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > LV-BMT flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the two aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision of the left winglet with the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of F-GNZI. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect instructions…
- [NTSB ERA12LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA355.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2012 · N47749 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to set the parking brake and to maintain a proper visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA12CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA173.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2012 · N701CF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from hitting the hangar door. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misuse of the airplane's throttle, and his incorrect use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ERA12LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA066.md): Cessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2011 · N1855Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 172 flight instructor and student pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the stationary Cessna 182.
- [NTSB ERA11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA387.md): Cessna 150C · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N1953Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA361.md): Beech A60 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N38N · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA10CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA445.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N1321C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start.
- [NTSB ERA10CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA165.md): Cessna P210N · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N34VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly while taxiing at night.
- [NTSB ERA09LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA152.md): Piper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2424A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA095.md): Beech C23 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2008 · N60410 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the mixture control cable housing attachment.
- [NTSB ERA09LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA081.md): Merrell Stephen F1 Rocket · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2008 · N757SM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB MIA08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA074.md): Cessna 525B · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N400GG · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to reset the brakes circuit breaker resulting in a loss of brakes during taxi and an on ground collision with an unoccupied parked airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA070.md): Ulrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N244CU · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.

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## 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" = '200' 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/200/sequence?state=FL

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