# NTSB investigations, FL: Ditching

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 ERA25LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA234.md): Steven Scott Grasley RV-7A · Interlachen, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 13, 2025 · N783RV · Substantial damage
  > On June 13, 2025, about 15:31 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur built RV-7A, N783RV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Interlachen, Florida. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA216.md): Cessna 172F · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2025 · N5200F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA25LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2024 · N8575F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight fuel planning by the student pilot and flight instructor, and the improper inflight fuel management by the student pilot.
- [NTSB ERA24LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA166.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2024 · N234ZT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA365.md): Sheehan Kevin A Vans RV-8 · Umatilla, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2023 · N772KS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA359.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N62WE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA148.md): Velocity Velocity SE · Bahia Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2023 · N343BD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA131.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Miami Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2022 · N544SB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck valve, which resulted in an autorotation and a hard landing in water.
- [NTSB ERA22LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA097.md): Cessna 207 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2021 · N1596U · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted in the No. 2 connecting rod failing due to fatigue, high heat, and stress.
- [NTSB ERA22LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA064.md): Mooney M20M · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N21890 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the fuel supply line b-nut at the manifold valve during installation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA066.md): Piper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2021 · N5862W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA054.md): Piper PA28 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2021 · N40831 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failed throttle cable.
- [NTSB ERA21LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA123.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2021 · N8224H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined, as the airplane was not recovered from the water following the ditching.
- [NTSB ERA21LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA087.md): Piper PA46 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2020 · N662TC · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the unguarded ferry tank fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA20CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA317.md): Piper PA25 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2020 · N7366Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to manage the available fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN19LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA147.md): Cessna P210 · Yankeetown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2019 · N4861P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [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 ERA19LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA018.md): Jabiru 250 · Daytona Beach Shores, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N207Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA227.md): Beech 35 · Mayport, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N1330Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a fuel line due to improper installation of a fuel flow sensor, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA062.md): Piper PA32 · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2017 · C6RVT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA17LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA347.md): Beech 35 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N3187V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because saltwater corrosion precluded a complete examination.
- [NTSB ERA17LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Yankeetown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N6013E · Substantial damage
  > A total 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 ERA17LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA128.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N8447R · Substantial damage
  > A collapsed engine induction duct, which resulted in restricted air flow to the engine and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure that the correct induction duct was installed.
- [NTSB ERA16LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA250.md): Piper PA32 · Windermere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N1495J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA103.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2016 · N8466G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have contributed to the power loss.
- [NTSB ERA16LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Miami Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N733VB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean after the ditching.
- [NTSB ERA14LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA167.md): Cessna O1 - A · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N211PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA143.md): Cessna T337G · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N8594M · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA094.md): Wragg George Skybolt · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2012 · N328GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to monitor the fuel quantity during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA522.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Hernando Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2012 · N2970G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the No. 6 cylinder fuel injector nozzle.
- [NTSB ERA12LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA307.md): Rice Leo B Kitfox Series 5 · Port Canaveral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N77LR · Substantial damage
  > Impingement of the elevator control by foreign objects (clamp, glove) left in the flight control path by the pilot/owner or maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA12LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA234.md): Cessna 172K · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N79509 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA126.md): Classic Waco YMF5 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N64JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…
- [NTSB ERA12LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA071.md): Siai-Marchetti S205-22R · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2011 · N729WA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the drive bearings in the alternator drive system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA11LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA429.md): Cessna 172M · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N1443U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's misjudgment of the airplane's position and airspeed relative to the runway while returning to the airport after a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the engine's No. 3 cylinder exhaust…
- [NTSB ERA11LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA112.md): Beech A23-24 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2011 · N3670Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA018.md): Long EZ · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N539AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA433.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N24870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA190.md): Robinson R22 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2010 · N72377 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of main rotor rpm for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA084.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N19318 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA013.md): Mooney M20C · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N2558Y · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA421.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N645JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA305.md): Robinson R44 II · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N144SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB MIA08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA128.md): Cessna 310R · Goodland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N4912A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC08LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA116.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N859MS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA078.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Palm Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2008 · N179SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

## 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" = '441' 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/441/sequence?state=FL

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