NTSB investigations, FL

225 cases where NTSB found Aircraft power plant.

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NTSB investigations, FL per year, 2008–2026: 225 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0105'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB DCA26FA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · FieldFinal reportAir Vev AIR ZERO2 · Indiantown, FLA cascading shutoff of multiple aft motors due to a sudden increase in motor loads during maneuvering, resulting in a loss of control.Oct 23, 2025 · N514AX · DestroyedNTSB ERA26LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Parkland, FLThe pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing on the water, which resulted in a nose over.Oct 4, 2025 · N368FS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Milton, FLSeparation 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.Jun 23, 2025 · N262AL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · New Port Richey, FLMaintenance 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.Mar 27, 2025 · N28790 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA141Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FLA 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…Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFinn Lassen RV-4 · O'Brien, FLA total loss of engine power and navigational equipment as a result of a faulty battery.Nov 9, 2024 · N214FL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 65-TAC · Clearwater, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s inability to control the engine following the loss of directional control due to the separation of a knob from the engine’s throttle…Aug 26, 2024 · N39565 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Naples, FLContamination 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.Jul 29, 2024 · N934PC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA271Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hernando, FLThe improper installation of a cylinder rocker stud by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.Jun 21, 2024 · N734XT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA257Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Zephyrhills, FLA 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.Jun 8, 2024 · N15363 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24LA200Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAergility Atlis 1 · Dunnellon, FLAn intermittent electrical failure that switched two motor controllers off, resulting in a loss of hover capability and impact with the ground.May 24, 2024 · N237KG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Apopka, FLA partial loss of engine power due to sticking exhaust valves. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to use available engine data while troubleshooting a known engine issue and maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with…May 8, 2024 · N908DK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Palatka, FLThe 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.Apr 29, 2024 · N99442 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24FA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportArthur B Canning Merlin Lite · Mulberry, FLThe pilot/builder’s modifications of the motorglider’s engine, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel air mixture, preignition, piston failure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the outcome was the…Apr 2, 2024 · N622PC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA159Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDta Voyager II 912S · Clermont, FLLack of lubrication of the No. 4 connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Mar 30, 2024 · N20330 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNavion Navion B · Sanford, FLA sudden loss of all engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Mar 29, 2024 · N5429K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA144Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlasair Sportsman 2+2 · Fort Meade, FLThe 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.Mar 14, 2024 · N76TG · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA135Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Homestead, FLA 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.Mar 9, 2024 · N5171H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24FA110Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Naples, FLCorrosion 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…Feb 9, 2024 · N823KD · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Parkland, FLA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons.Feb 5, 2024 · N3747J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A24 · Miami, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.Dec 18, 2023 · N52LV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLancair IV · Perry, FLA rapid throttle advancement after a period of idling, which resulted in a flooded engine and total loss of engine power.Nov 17, 2023 · N37MB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Nov 10, 2023 · N91PF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA324Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJamros Robert L JR Challenger II · Port Orange, FLThe total loss of engine power due to an out-of-temperature seizure of the PTO cylinder.Aug 4, 2023 · N906WV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA283Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Edge-X · Coral Gables, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 4, 2023 · N147JL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Wellington, FLWear of the fuel control unit drive shaft and the corresponding fuel pump drive gear, which resulted in the disengagement of the fuel control unit from the fuel pump, a decrease in fuel flow, and a loss of engine power.Jun 20, 2023 · N3069S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 10 · Panama City, FLThe flight crew’s failure to appropriately configure the airplane for landing, which resulted in a failed attempt to utilize the thrust reversers during landing and the inability to stop the airplane using its brakes due to increased forward thrust.…Jun 7, 2023 · N87RT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA197Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Crestview, FLThe 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…Apr 14, 2023 · N7542V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA148Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVelocity Velocity SE · Bahia Key, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 11, 2023 · N343BD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 269A · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rotor blade strike of the tail boom.Mar 9, 2023 · N8911F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Miami, FLA total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication.Mar 7, 2023 · N64535 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA173Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech P35 · Perry, FLMaintenance personnel’s incorrect torquing of the oil filter adapter jam nut, resulting in the failure of the adapter threads, a complete loss of oil, and subsequent total loss of engine power.Mar 5, 2023 · N9777Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChilds Michael A Rotorway Exec 162-F · Titusville, FLA failure of the No. 4 exhaust valve spring retainer, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Nov 27, 2022 · N8006A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to appropriately use carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Nov 14, 2022 · N9858P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAntonov AN2 · Opa-Locka, FLThe 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…Nov 14, 2022 · CU-A1885 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marathon, FLA total loss of power for undetermined reasons.Aug 19, 2022 · N587FL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA322Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV10 · Palatka, FLTotal loss of engine power due to the improper installation of an electronic ignition system connector plug.Jul 18, 2022 · N910BW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA323Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAllan G Pixley Thatcher CX4 · Baker, FLThe improper engine idle setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the pilot reduced the throttle to idle to initiate a descent.Jul 16, 2022 · N347CX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA261Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Panama City, FLMaintenance 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…Jun 6, 2022 · N160LL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Caryville, FLAn in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.May 23, 2022 · N310DC · Substantial damageNTSB ENG22LA020IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier BD-700-2A12 · West Palm Beach, FLAn in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 16 pigtail-to-fuel manifold b-nut connection that contacted hot engine parts and ignited. Contributing to the manifold fuel leak was the misalignment between fuel manifold female ferrule…Apr 3, 2022 · N63RP · No damageNTSB ERA22LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Melbourne, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing.Mar 29, 2022 · N5067W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDwyer Michael D Q · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot’s improper modification of the pull starter motor, which resulted in its failure and the subsequent loss of engine power.Mar 17, 2022 · N3QP · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA131Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Miami Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to a stuck valve, which resulted in an autorotation and a hard landing in water.Feb 19, 2022 · N544SB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.Jan 1, 2022 · N79396 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA097Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Marathon, FLA 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.Dec 29, 2021 · N1596U · Minor damageNTSB ERA22LA082Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech S35 · Tallahassee, FLA total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication.Dec 7, 2021 · N80YD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20M · Tampa, FLThe 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.Nov 15, 2021 · N21890 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sarasota, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a failed throttle cable.Nov 9, 2021 · N40831 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA388Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Orange, FLThe separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the inability of the left crankshaft idler gear assembly to drive of the…Sep 29, 2021 · N116SV · Substantial damage