# NTSB investigations, FL: Other weather encounter

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 ERA25LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA192.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2025 · N65011 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing impacting the runway.
- [NTSB ERA25LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA074.md): Piper PA28 · Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2024 · N6294C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA233.md): Piper PA32RT · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2024 · N313RB · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA24LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA153.md): Denzil Velarde MTO Sport · Tavernier, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2024 · N291AG · Substantial damage
  > The gyroplane’s encounter with a tailwind during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA068.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N875SB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering a wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA217.md): Piper PA28R · Defuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N3796T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a berm. Contributing was the automated weather briefing which failed to include accurate wind information.
- [NTSB ERA21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA281.md): Cessna 402A · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2021 · N4550Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA21LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA036.md): Raytheon 400A · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 1, 2020 · N456FL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper decision to land with a tailwind on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the copilot’s early retraction of the speed brakes and the pilot’s decision to turn off the anti-skid system.
- [NTSB ERA20CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA256.md): Cessna 172 · Wellington, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2020 · N1655V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA146.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2020 · N734HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply full engine power during the initiation of a go-around in gusting wind conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude, and the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB ERA20CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA143.md): Diamond DA42 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2020 · N311ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine failure landing and subsequent attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [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 ERA20CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA104.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2020 · N731TA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pedal and cyclic input while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA087.md): Vans Vans RV 8 · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2020 · N130JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of directional control on landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA083.md): Denney Kitfox · Wauchula, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2020 · N4283V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA383.md): Piper PA28 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2019 · N5697V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's intentional overapplication of rudder to avoid a ditch during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA19CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA362.md): Cessna 172 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N84402 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA19MA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19MA143.md): Boeing 737 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Major · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N732MA · Substantial damage
  > An extreme loss of braking friction due to heavy rain and the water depth on the ungrooved runway, which resulted in viscous hydroplaning. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate guidance for evaluating runway braking conditions and…
- [NTSB ERA19FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA112.md): Piper PA25 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N145AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while maneuvering during a banner tow flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 19-story building in a heavily congested area. Contributing to the accident were the easterly wind…
- [NTSB ERA19LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA072.md): Piper PA46 · Mayport, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2018 · N307JM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control following an encounter with supercooled large droplet icing conditions, which ultimately resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent inflight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate airspeed…
- [NTSB GAA18CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA517.md): Champion 7GCBC · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N7618S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA18TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA222.md): Globe GC1B · Wellington, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N80932 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a sticking intake valve on the No. 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB GAA18CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA427.md): Cessna 152 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2018 · N5551L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent encounter with thunderstorm conditions and her failure to maintain a proper landing flare in a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA162.md): Bryan C L/Labrash R D Searey · Englewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N907CB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA292.md): Piper PA28 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N610FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA151.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N2221R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA061.md): Cessna 340 · Bartow, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2017 · N247AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA053.md): Piper PA 28R · Melborne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N5381F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway.
- [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 GAA17CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA477.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N304MG · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in the pilot landing short of the intended runway.
- [NTSB ERA17LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA220.md): Nunley KR2 · Baker, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N269HJ · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA174.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N271TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to land while a line of rain showers with microburst activity was crossing the airport, which resulted in a loss of control during a subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB GAA17CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA181.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2017 · N1230S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Bonifay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2017 · N6318M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA074.md): Independent Technologies Epic LT · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N669WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach…
- [NTSB GAA17CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA043.md): Aeronca 11AC · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N9410E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA475.md): Beech 200 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2016 · N369CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted aborted landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA16CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA502.md): Arion Skys Open Sport Lightning · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N481SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA528.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N808ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA234.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and lateral bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA243.md): Piper PA-28 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N991A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap retraction procedure employed by the pilot during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA240.md): Piper PA 28-180 · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N7215W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA15CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA111.md): Cessna 177 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N29415 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA046.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2015 · N100PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA042.md): Cessna 172M · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2014 · N696PT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA14CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA284.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Defuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N2890Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control in gusty wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA419.md): Cessna 172S · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N961MC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum…
- [NTSB ERA11CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA125.md): Cessna 210K · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2011 · N5767J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.
- [NTSB ERA09CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA219.md): Parks Jerry R Lancair · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N320J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA127.md): Cessna 180K · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N37MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.

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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" = '400' 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/400/sequence?state=FL

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