# NTSB investigations, FL: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail 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 ANC26LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA088.md): Cessna 172L · Micanopy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 18, 2026 · N3866Q · Substantial damage > On August 18, 2026 at 1100 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N3866Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Micanopy, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB ERA25LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA235.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2025 · N262AL · Substantial damage > Separation of the throttle cable sleeve during takeoff, which resulted an uncommanded engine power reduction and the pilot’s inability to control the engine throttle, and resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA159.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N28790 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which allowed exhaust gases to enter the induction system from cracks in the exhaust manifold, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA155.md): Cirrus Design SF50 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 24, 2025 · N56GY · Substantial damage > On March 24, 2025 about 0804 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SF50, N56GY, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), Orlando, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane… - [NTSB ERA24LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA330.md): Raytheon A36 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2024 · N934PC · Substantial damage > Contamination of the airplane’s fuel system with debris, which resulted in restricted fuel flow through multiple fuel injectors and the subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB DCA24LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA200.md): Aergility Atlis 1 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2024 · N237KG · Substantial damage > An intermittent electrical failure that switched two motor controllers off, resulting in a loss of hover capability and impact with the ground. - [NTSB ERA24FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA110.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Naples, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 9, 2024 · N823KD · Destroyed > Corrosion of both engines’ variable geometry (VG) system components, which led to their operation in an off-schedule position and resulted in near-simultaneous sub-idle rotating compressor stalls on approach, subsequent loss of thrust in both engines, and an… - [NTSB ERA23LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA073.md): Childs Michael A Rotorway Exec 162-F · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2022 · N8006A · Substantial damage > A failure of the No. 4 exhaust valve spring retainer, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA22FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA261.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N160LL · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the avionics installation guidance for the oil pressure sensor, which resulted in the high-cycle fatigue failure of an line, oil starvation, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB ERA21LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA359.md): Cessna 172S · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2021 · N782JA · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight. - [NTSB ERA21LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA109.md): Plante Challenger II · Minneola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2021 · N4469Z · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine/propeller drive belt. - [NTSB ENG21LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21LA011.md): Cessna 501 · Opa Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2020 · N75TL · Minor damage > An uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure compressor impeller aft face. Contributing to the incident was service bulletin borescope inspection criteria… - [NTSB ERA19FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA106.md): Stol UC-1 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Feb 23, 2019 · N65NE · Substantial damage > A total loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's… - [NTSB ENG19IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19IA013.md): Boeing 737 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N30401 · No damage > A No. 1 (left) engine high pressure compressor stage 2 blade separation. The blade separated due to a mixed-mode fatigue crack that originated on a blade disk post and was initiated by a misaligned (out-of-schedule) high pressure compressor stage 1 variable… - [NTSB ERA19LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA079.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2018 · N3015E · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 2 exhaust rocker arm stud. - [NTSB ERA19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Bell Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N4886B · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder. - [NTSB ERA18LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA265.md): Piper PA32 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2018 · N4592X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power after the separation of the No. 3 cylinder from the crankcase due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB ERA18LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA259.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N6469P · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and a subsequent rollover. - [NTSB ERA18LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA068.md): Schweizer 269C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2018 · N3947C · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 4 cylinder. - [NTSB ERA17LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA169.md): Piper PA32RT · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N31678 · Substantial damage > The in-flight disconnection of the fuel injection servo throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA077.md): Beech 76 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2016 · N6627U · Substantial damage > An inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection that failed to detect and correct loose nuts on a single-drive dual magneto, which led to the subsequent separation of the magneto from the engine during initial climb and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA026.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N497SJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse. - [NTSB DCA16FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16FA217.md): Boeing 737-700 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N766SW · Substantial damage > A low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 23, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the fan case. This impact caused the fan blade to fracture into fragments that traveled farther than expected into the inlet,… - [NTSB ERA16LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA295.md): Piper PA34 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N16499 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with an airworthiness directive for the propeller, which resulted in a propeller hub failure due to fatigue. - [NTSB ERA16LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA156.md): Atkinson Eaglet · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2016 · N5AQ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a separation of the ignition plug. - [NTSB ERA16FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA127.md): Sheahen Dane E RV-8 · Clermont, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2016 · N838RV · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing; which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could… - [NTSB ERA15LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA332.md): Lancair IV · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N864KM · Destroyed > The mechanic's improper installation of the turbocharger assembly, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent total loss of the engine power. - [NTSB ERA14LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA130.md): Victor M Cordero RV-9A · Apopka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N19VC · Substantial damage > The failure of the propeller spline shaft, the drive disk adapter, and the propeller speed reduction unit (PSRU) input spline due to a lack of inspection and lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of propeller drive and a subsequent forced landing.… - [NTSB ERA14FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA045.md): Learjet 35 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2013 · XA-USD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inflight deployment of the left engine thrust reverser. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to perform the appropriate emergency procedures, the copilot's lack of… - [NTSB ERA14LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA004.md): Mcdonald Howard Brian Zenair 701 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N538HB · Substantial damage > The failure of the propeller speed reduction unit drive belts due to inadequate belt tension being applied during installation, which resulted in a complete loss of thrust. - [NTSB ERA13LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA180.md): Schweizer 269C · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2013 · N2099S · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to the separation of the engine crankcase, which resulted from the lateral movement of the center main bearing and the subsequent blocking of the oil feed hole that supplied oil to the No. 2 connecting rod, which then led to its failure… - [NTSB ERA13LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA112.md): Cessna T182 · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2013 · N9454H · Substantial damage > Failure of the No. 2 cylinder’s rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA13FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA105.md): Beech H35 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2013 · N375B · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power after the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to clearly state that the aircraft had lost all power and the… - [NTSB ERA12LA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA524.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Riverview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N362DM · Substantial damage > Damage to the propeller governor gasket during installation by unknown persons, which resulted in a total loss of engine oil in flight and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA11LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA483.md): Durling James RV-6A · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N241BD · Substantial damage > Particulate ingestion from the engine, which resulted in the malfunction of the propeller governor during the airplane’s initial climb. - [NTSB ERA11LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA130.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8135B · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the camshaft due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate quality inspection of the camshaft after initial manufacture. - [NTSB ERA10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA235.md): Cessna 152 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N5499B · Substantial damage > The operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition. - [NTSB ERA10LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA229.md): Dalin Ronald K T-51 Mustang · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2010 · N551RD · Substantial damage > The builder’s use of inadequate material for the exhaust manifold adapters resulting in heat damage and chafing of the crankshaft synchronizer and timing wires that rendered an inoperative ignition system and loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA502.md): M-Squared Sprint 1000 · Madeira Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N185SQ · Substantial damage > A loss of torque to the gearbox engine-side coupling flange bolts, which resulted in separation of the gearbox and propeller from the engine and the subsequent severing of the airplane's tail structure. - [NTSB ERA09LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA477.md): Vollenweider R/Hurst R F Vans RV-9A · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N362TS · Substantial damage > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to disregard the manufacturer's mandate to replace the gearbox, the manufacturer's failure to provide owners with technical… - [NTSB ERA09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA505.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N781PJ · Substantial damage > Oil starvation due to air in the engine oil supply line, which resulted in engine seizure during initial climb. - [NTSB ERA09LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA360.md): Robinson R22 · Del Ray Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N2306T · Substantial damage > An in-flight failure of the main drive vee belts. - [NTSB ERA09FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA248.md): Cessna 421B · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N1935G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during an emergency return to the airport after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an in-flight fire of the right engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N6566P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to failure of the Number 3 connecting rod due to oil contamination. Contributing to the accident was the insufficient oil change time intervals performed by company personnel. - [NTSB ERA09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA108.md): Beech E18S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N7765N · Substantial damage > The failure of the right propeller to go to the feathered position for undetermined reasons following a total loss of right engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA09LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA062.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2008 · N389CP · Substantial damage > The fusing of an electrical cable from the No. 2 (standby) alternator with the throttle cable resulting in the flight crew’s inability to move the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect inadequate… - [NTSB ERA09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA047.md): Bell 206B · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N281CB · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control. - [NTSB ANC08LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA060.md): Piper PA-34 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N11HR · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency--a propeller that would feather at low power. Contributing to the accident was the uncommanded feathering of the propeller. - [NTSB ENG08IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA027.md): Boeing MD-11F · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 21, 2008 · EI-UPO · Minor damage > The insufficient predicted fatigue life of the P/N KBE6-59 adjustable-length 3/8-inch rod end, and the inadequate fatigue margin at the transcowl CDU clevis assembly bracket attachment rivets for the one actuator out condition, which resulted in the failure… ## 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" = '340' 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/340/sequence?state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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