# NTSB investigations, FL: Off-field or emergency landing

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 ERA26LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA171.md): Cessna 150 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2026 · N6586S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA158.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N41CA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while enroute.
- [NTSB ERA26LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA108.md): Stinson 108-3 · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2026 · N528C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA065.md): Beech 95-C55 · Cocoa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · N95KC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to adequately manage the available fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA26LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA063.md): Cessna 172 · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · N64859 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA056.md): Piper PA-24-180 · South Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N8328P · Substantial damage
  > On November 24, 2025, about 1427 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N8328P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near South Brooksville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA26LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA046.md): Cessna 172 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 18, 2025 · N6124D · Substantial damage
  > On November 17, 2025, about 1900 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, N6124D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Palm Bay, Florida. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA014.md): Cessna 172 · North Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · N1206U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel delivery system leak, which allowed air to enter the fuel system. The source of the leak could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA25LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA369.md): Gregory A Spicola AR-1 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 28, 2025 · N107AR · Substantial damage
  > On September 28, 2025, about 1000 EST, a Spicola AR-1 gyroplane, N107AR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Buckingham Field Airport (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida. The commercial pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured.…
- [NTSB ERA25LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA350.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Astatula, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 17, 2025 · N580JA · Substantial damage
  > On September 17, 2025 at 1000 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181 100i, N580JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Astatula, Florida. The student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA25LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA345.md): Cessna 172 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2025 · N345QA · Substantial damage
  > On September 13, 2025, about 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N345QA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA25LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA264.md): Cessna 150 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N8503G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA273.md): Mooney M20R · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2025 · N9166Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA25LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA217.md): Piper PA-23 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2025 · N2109P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power to both of the airplane’s engines due to fuel exhaustion and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA25LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA200.md): Cessna 172 · Florida City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2025 · N5405T · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of total engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA25LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA199.md): Cessna 182A · Ocala, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2025 · N174A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with known electrical issues and his subsequent loss of situational awareness (geographic position), which resulted in his eventual decision to perform an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA194.md): Cessna 172 · Hastings, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2025 · N127EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA142.md): Cessna TU206G · Wedgefield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N27GP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of an excessively rich fuel-to-air ratio due to the pilot’s failure to properly lean the engine’s fuel air mixture and the inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump.
- [NTSB ERA25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA141.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power was due to a fracture of the crankshaft at the No. 3 main journal, which originated from a preexisting, thermally induced crack that had gone undetected by maintenance personnel during an inspection performed as part of the…
- [NTSB ERA25LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA079.md): Air Tractor AT504 · Big Cypress, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2024 · N8516V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart with cargo outside of the designated baggage compartment, which resulted in the cargo interfering with the rudder control system.
- [NTSB ERA25LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA056.md): Finn Lassen RV-4 · O'Brien, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2024 · N214FL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power and navigational equipment as a result of a faulty battery.
- [NTSB ERA25LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA006.md): Piper PA24 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N12RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 ERA24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA328.md): Piper J3C-65 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N77522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA279.md): Alexander S Rolinski Aventura II · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2024 · N727TK · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the electric-driven fuel pump inlet hoses, which resulted in a hose failure and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA24LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA271.md): Cessna 172 · Hernando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2024 · N734XT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a cylinder rocker stud by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA257.md): Piper PA28 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N15363 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination that resulted from corrosion and loose corrosion debris in the carburetor, which restricted fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA24LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA235.md): Temco/Lazier TT-1 · Laurel Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N4486L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in turning on the fuel tip tank transfer pumps after departure, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine, engine flameout, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA228.md): Schleicher ASH 31 MI · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2024 · N20SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that a suitable landing area was available in case the restart of the motor glider’s engine was unsuccessful. Contributing, was insufficient battery charge to extend the motor glider’s pylon assembly.
- [NTSB ERA24LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA198.md): Cessna 172 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N99442 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose oil seal to remain secure in the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA159.md): Dta Voyager II 912S · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N20330 · Substantial damage
  > Lack of lubrication of the No. 4 connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA161.md): Navion Navion B · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2024 · N5429K · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of all engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [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 ERA24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA144.md): Glasair Sportsman 2+2 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N76TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane following an inflight smoke event, which result in separation of the exhaust pipe and hot exhaust igniting the engine cowling, and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA135.md): Cessna 172 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2024 · N5171H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA24LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA117.md): Cessna 150 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2024 · N8158F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2024 · N8257L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA119.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2024 · N429SH · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.
- [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 ERA24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA043.md): Lancair IV · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N37MB · Substantial damage
  > A rapid throttle advancement after a period of idling, which resulted in a flooded engine and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA033.md): Cessna 172S · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2023 · N91PF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA022.md): Mooney M20E · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2023 · N1953Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA23LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA388.md): Remos GX · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2023 · N81GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA337.md): Piper PA32 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2023 · N898CP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA324.md): Jamros Robert L JR Challenger II · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2023 · N906WV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an out-of-temperature seizure of the PTO cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA23LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA197.md): Cessna 177RG · Crestview, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2023 · N7542V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the loosening and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod cap nuts in flight, resulting in catastrophic internal engine damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine…
- [NTSB ERA23LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA151.md): Beech 35-B33 · Scottsmoor, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2023 · N5714K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [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 ERA23LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA066.md): Piper PA-18-150 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · N9858P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to appropriately use carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA058.md): Antonov AN2 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · CU-A1885 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the cowl flaps and oil cooler shutters, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in with an…

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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" = '440' 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
```

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