NTSB investigations, FL
258 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 15 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Where
Latest cases
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 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\" = '230' 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"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 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" = '230' 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
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 ERA27LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHawker Siddeley HS.125 Series 700A · Fort Lauderdale, FLNTSB ERA26LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Pompano Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Homestead, FLThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA26LA184Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a runway sign, and nose over.NTSB ERA26LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLNTSB ERA26LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Dry Tortugas, FLOn April 11, 2026, about 0845 eastern daylight time, an amphibious DeHavilland DHC-3, N708KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dry Tortugas, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B19 · Umatilla, FLThe failure of the right main landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground and collision with an airport sign.NTSB ERA26LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDevesh Tiwary Lightning XS · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414A · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure a bottle, which restricted movement of the right rudder pedal during landing.NTSB ERA26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVarga 2150A · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAlon A-2A · Winter Haven, FLOn 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 ERA26LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHuebbe Tom MAX TH · Inverness Highlands South, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the aircraft design that did not incorporate differential braking.NTSB ERA26LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ERA26LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB ERA25LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA25LA300Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · Inverness, FLOn August 14, 2025, about 1915 easter daylight time, a Piper-PA12, N4014M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The private pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger received a minor injury. The…NTSB ERA25LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Inverness Highlands South, FLThe pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the airplane during taxi which resulted in collision with a sign.NTSB ERA25LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FLOn August 05, 2025, about 0820 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N1213F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA25LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UBF · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object.NTSB ERA25LA250Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Eustis, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after a total loss of right engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA25LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ERA25LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB ERA25LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Daytona Beach, FLThe maintenance technician’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures during a wheel and tire change to ensure proper clearance of the tire to the wheel well resulting in the right main wheel becoming stuck in the well and subsequent…NTSB ERA25LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T240 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a sign.NTSB ERA24LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 65-TAC · Clearwater, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s inability to control the engine following the loss of directional control due to the separation of a knob from the engine’s throttle…NTSB ERA24LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKlutts Joe A CUB · DeLand, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA24LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hernando, FLThe pilot’s inadvertent throttle input during landing which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA24LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Palmetto, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA24LA231Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Pierson, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion during landing.NTSB ERA24LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeechcraft TC-12B · Lehigh Acres, FLThe 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 ERA24LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light.NTSB ERA24LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Melbourne, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA142Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Homosassa Springs, FLThe 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 ERA24LA129Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL11 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Palm Beach Gardens, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.NTSB ERA24LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHonda HA-420 · Orlando, FLThe failure of the pilot flying to maintain directional control after touchdown with wind gusts that exceeded the airplane’s crosswind limitation. Contributing to the accident were the flightcrew’s continued approach to the runway despite the consistent wind…NTSB ERA24LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair 235 · Stuart, FLA landing gear collapse due to a hydraulic fluid leak in the landing gear system.NTSB CEN23LA354Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot.NTSB ERA23LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.NTSB CEN23LA301Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted for post flight activities.NTSB ERA23LA267Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFly Gyros M24 Orion · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff for unknown reasons; whether the pilot’s acute stroke contributed to, or resulted from, the accident could not be determined.NTSB ERA23LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Lakeland, FLA loss of control on the ground as a result of left tailwheel steering cable separation.NTSB ERA23LA165Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a ditch.NTSB ERA23LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Keystone Heights, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA23LA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Port Orange, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and collision with trees.NTSB ERA23FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDetrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB ERA23LA015Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportST Clair David L Tango 2 · Yulee, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing that damaged the nose landing gear, resulting in an inability to maintain directional control and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA22LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.NTSB ERA22LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX7 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA22LA165Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNordquist Richard A Vans RV7 · Polk City, FLA loss of control during landing due to the loose and uneven landing surface.