NTSB investigations, FL

56 cases where NTSB found Altitude.

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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\", '01062012'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26LA304Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Miramar, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover, which resulted in the left skid contacting ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.Aug 15, 2026 · N8316N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Palmetto, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a fence.Jul 24, 2026 · N44704 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrallier Scott Glasair I · Gulf of Mexico, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying over water in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the overwater flight in conditions conducive to the…May 26, 2024 · N446KW · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Polk City, FLThe glider pilot’s misjudged altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing and collision with a fence.Feb 15, 2024 · N429SH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA245Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s improper banner pickup approach, which resulted in the banner tow hook contacting the airplane, and the subsequent overload separation of the right rudder control horn, resulting in a loss of airplane control.May 25, 2023 · N454AB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA209Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Oakland, FLThe pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water.Apr 26, 2022 · N281SP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA206Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Lake Apopka, FLA collision with water following a loss of visual reference to the water surface due to sun glare.Apr 26, 2022 · N206BX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA160Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMD Helicopters 369 · Loxahatchee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.Mar 18, 2022 · N650AG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA151Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · The Hammocks, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate altitude above obstacles, which resulted controlled flight into a powerline.Mar 1, 2022 · N21EU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA215Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FLBoth pilots’ failure to maintain control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, in gusting quartering headwind conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical…May 14, 2021 · N62568 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA166Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Fort Pierce, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.Mar 30, 2021 · N236X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA111Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Boynton Beach, FLThe pilot’s controlled flight into the ocean at night due to his unrecognized spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with the tuning of his transponder while maneuvering over an area with reduced visual references.Jan 25, 2021 · N266ND · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA177Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA34 · Pembroke Pines, FLA total loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to turn 180° before securing the right engine, which resulted in a loss of…May 12, 2020 · N887SP · DestroyedNTSB ERA20LA094Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne America AX9-140 · Homestead, FLThe pilot's decision to operate the balloon at low altitude near obstructions, structures, and powerlines, which resulted in the balloon contacting powerlines. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's inadequate oversight of…Jan 19, 2020 · N970TC · Minor damageNTSB ERA20FA025Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV 4 · Middleburg, FLImpact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Oct 31, 2019 · N425JW · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA317Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Boca Raton, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to take off without fully troubleshooting the partial loss of engine power that occurred during the previous flight.Sep 11, 2019 · N2890T · DestroyedNTSB ERA19LA246Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Jay, FLThe pilot's improper decision to fly over a river at a very low altitude, which resulted in a collision with power lines.Aug 13, 2019 · N84287 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA112Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA25 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe 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…Mar 1, 2019 · N145AB · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA106Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportStol UC-1 · Winter Haven, FLA total loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's…Feb 23, 2019 · N65NE · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Clearwater, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over uneven terrain during a hover taxi, which resulted in ground contact and a subsequent dynamic rollover.Feb 19, 2019 · N512GS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Apalachicola, FLThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions.Nov 30, 2018 · N3995Y · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA358Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Fort Walton Beach, FLThe pilot's controlled flight into terrain after misidentifying the destination airport during a period of restricted visibility due to weather.Aug 30, 2018 · N1876L · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA116Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 105A · Wesley Chapel, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during landing approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with the powerlines.Mar 24, 2018 · N1517H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Homstead, FLThe pilot’s diverted attention to his phone while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in collision with terrain.Jan 28, 2018 · N127AG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B 60 · Duette, FLThe pilots' decision to perform flight training maneuvers at low airspeed at an altitude that was insufficient for stall recovery. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inappropriate use of non-standard stall recovery techniques.Mar 4, 2017 · N39AG · DestroyedNTSB ERA17CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot's inappropriate response to an emergency exit window opening in flight, which resulted in a loss of control, precautionary off-airport landing, and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper repair of the…Dec 12, 2016 · N776WM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA297Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHeberlein Ronald Vans RV 9A · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.Aug 24, 2016 · N379RV · DestroyedNTSB ERA16LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Okeechobee, FLThe failure of the No. 3 piston due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing, during which the airplane impacted obstacles.Apr 18, 2016 · N151DC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA337Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude.Sep 3, 2015 · N16056 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportItec Maverick · Dunnellon, FLA cell blowout in the fabric wing, which resulted in an asymmetrical loss of lift and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.Oct 21, 2014 · N356MV · DestroyedNTSB ERA14CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGingras Michel Aventura II · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while operating at a low altitude.Apr 27, 2014 · N543MG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Marathon, FLThe pilot's distraction in the cockpit while on a visual approach over water during a dark night resulting in the airplane descending until impact with the water.Mar 30, 2014 · N8985M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US Z-105 · Homestead, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid obstructions during the approach to land, which resulted in a collision with power lines.Mar 16, 2013 · N4019A · Minor damageNTSB ERA13FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Palm Coast, FLA total loss of engine power after the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to clearly state that the aircraft had lost all power and the…Jan 4, 2013 · N375B · DestroyedNTSB ERA12FA572Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Land O'Lakes, FLThe pilot’s decision to continue the cross-country flight while fatigued, which resulted in him falling asleep during the initial descent for landing.Sep 22, 2012 · N21750 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA429Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain awareness of the helicopter’s altitude while attempting to troubleshoot the clutch actuator warning light, which resulted in an inadvertent descent and impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible…Jul 4, 2012 · N561CH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA345Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportShepard Jimmy D JR Pitts S1D · Port Richey, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct aerobatic flight at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water.May 21, 2012 · N360MW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · McAlpin, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance from known transmission lines.Oct 24, 2011 · N3169C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar S A YAK-52 · Palm Coast, FLThe pilot’s failure to recover from the nose-low descent during an aerobatic maneuver.Mar 26, 2011 · N808TD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA180Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Weston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and physical alertness which resulted in an in-flight collision with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.Mar 5, 2011 · N4168W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA082Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Canal Point, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.Dec 8, 2010 · N955GT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Destin, FLControlled flight into water due to the pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude.Nov 24, 2010 · N548C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller-Rogerson Helicopter UH12E · Madison, FLThe pilot's encounter with a settling with power condition while he was performing slow, low-level, out-of- ground-effect flight maneuvers.Nov 15, 2010 · N4034Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA421Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Key West, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean.Aug 14, 2010 · N2435X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA266Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S A YAK-52 · Jensen Beach, FLThe pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in insufficient clearance from the water to conduct a recovery. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s extended landing gear, which resulted in a degradation of…May 15, 2010 · N6868Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Vero Beach, FLThe certified flight instructor's failure to monitor the airspeed while the student performed a single-engine approach.Mar 5, 2010 · N103GK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Weston, FLThe flight's descent for undetermined reasons, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.Nov 8, 2009 · N4139X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FLA total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA046Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA1 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.Nov 3, 2009 · N7266L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA464Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC-145 · North Captiva Island, FLThe pilot's failure to arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Aug 17, 2009 · N911LZ · Substantial damage