# NTSB investigations, FL: VFR encounter with IMC 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 ERA25FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA119.md): Cessna 208 · Pierson, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 14, 2025 · N40EA · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB ERA24FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Micanopy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 14, 2023 · N7806W · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s improper inflight decision making and his flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s… - [NTSB ERA22LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA180.md): Hughes 269A · Fort White, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2022 · N7057L · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to fly a visual flight rules only helicopter in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ERA22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA142.md): Vans RV-12IS · Big Pine Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2022 · N123RR · Destroyed > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning and his improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of limited visibility in moderate precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial… - [NTSB CEN18FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA358.md): Beech B60 · Fort Walton Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N1876L · Destroyed > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain after misidentifying the destination airport during a period of restricted visibility due to weather. - [NTSB WPR18LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Tamiami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2018 · N6198Q · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of control during an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the flight without obtaining approval to fly at night in accordance… - [NTSB ERA18FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA056.md): Beech G35 · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N354WD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA17LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA113.md): Cirrus SR20 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2017 · N255JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (fog) during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ERA16FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA074.md): Hinton Paul M RV 4 · Greenville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2015 · N77BP · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known adverse weather conditions, in an airplane that was not approved for instrument flight, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation… - [NTSB ERA15FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA099.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N757ZM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to… - [NTSB ERA14CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA189.md): Moore Thomas O Zenith Stol CH701 · Frostproof, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N12369 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to divert due to deteriorating weather. - [NTSB ERA14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA117.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N2571U · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water. - [NTSB ERA13FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA144.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lutz, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N2895U · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument… - [NTSB ERA13FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA133.md): Cessna 310H · Yeehaw Junction, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2013 · N104DR · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's improper evaluation of the weather… - [NTSB ERA12FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA151.md): Cessna 150G · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2012 · N73JK · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain controlled flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to take off in deteriorating… - [NTSB ERA12MA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12MA122.md): Bell 206B · Green Cove Springs, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N5016M · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the pilot’s improper decision was his self-induced pressure to complete the trip. - [NTSB ERA11GA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11GA066.md): Cessna M337B · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N1309 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night. - [NTSB ERA10FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA091.md): Cessna 172S · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N5269X · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to depart under special VFR flight at night when instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the departure airport and along the route of flight and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted… - [NTSB ERA09LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA392.md): Noles Vance L Vans RV7A · Sanderson, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N774US · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with convective activity and thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was his failure to get an adequate weather briefing. ## 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" = '401' 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/401/sequence?state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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