# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 series, FL 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. Page 1 of 2 · 81 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA18LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA086.md): Stearman B75 · Zephryhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2018 · N62438 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power and impact with a pole during a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA011.md): Boeing B75N1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N65355 · No damage > The parachutist’s low altitude departure from the right wing before the planned altitude and his delayed opening of his parachute canopy, which resulted in impact with a tree and then the ground before the parachute fully opened. - [NTSB ERA11FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA274.md): Beech E18S · Miami Gardens, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2011 · N18R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper response to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and his failure to ensure that the airplane was airworthy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate engine maintenance by the operator's maintenance personnel. - [NTSB ERA09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA108.md): Beech E18S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N7765N · Substantial damage > The failure of the right propeller to go to the feathered position for undetermined reasons following a total loss of right engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning. - [NTSB MIA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA014.md): Cessna C208B · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N701SE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the local controller to coordinate with the ground controller and the failure of the pilots to see and avoid each other. - [NTSB NYC07FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA234.md): Beech H-18 · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N123MD · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to place the fuel selector for the right engine in the proper position. Contributing to the accident was the improper loading of the cargo. - [NTSB MIA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA099.md): Howard DGA-15P · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N95462 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to comply with the before landing checklist for his failure to lock the tailwheel. - [NTSB MIA05LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA062.md): Howard DGA-15 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N68431 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel failure to detect corrosion in the landing gear strut, resulting in the gear collapsing during landing and damage to the airplane. - [NTSB MIA02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA150.md): Boeing E75 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N1242V · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff, resulting in the airplane colliding with the ground and nosing over during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ATL02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA131.md): Beech 18 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N1002C · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control during takeoff. - [NTSB ATL02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA105.md): Stearman A75N1 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N5545F · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from fuel restriction through the fuel shutoff valve. - [NTSB MIA99FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA114.md): Grumman G-21A · Lauderdale Lake, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N5548A · Destroyed > The pilots failure to correctly identify an in-flight emergency (fluctuating manifold pressure and rpm due to a disconnected spark plug lead / unscrewed ignition lead shroud) and failure to complete the engine shutdown procedure once it was initiated… - [NTSB MIA99FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA095.md): Beech AT11/18 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N65860 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow for recovery. - [NTSB MIA95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N35RA · Substantial damage > A loss of aircraft climb capability after the banner pickup for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA89TL#07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89TL%2307.md): Grumman G-164B · Mims, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N6720Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA176.md): Boeing A-75 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N57946 · Destroyed > The biplane pilot failed to see and avoid the collision with the banner being towed by the other airplane. - [NTSB MIA89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA141.md): Boeing A75N1 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1989 · N57946 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to adequately preflight the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the brakes to maintain directional control and poor inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel. - [NTSB MIA87LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA262.md): Boeing E75 · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1987 · N5190N · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the eng lost power & he was at low alt looking for an emerg ldg field when the wing hit a tree. The pax stated they were doing aerobatics at low alt & the eng quit. She stated that she was not wearing the required parachute & had asked the… - [NTSB MIA86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA046.md): Beech C-18S · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1985 · N64463 · Substantial damage > The pilot in the right seat was making his first landing in that make and model of aircraft. During the landing roll he tried to raise the wing flaps lever. Instead, he raised the landing gear lever causing the landing gear to retract. - [NTSB MIA86LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA042.md): Beech E-18S · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N43T · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while on his takeoff roll, the left main wheel started to shimmy, the acft pulled left then veered off the right side of the rwy, collapsing the tail wheel & coming to rest in the grass. - [NTSB MIA85FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA166.md): Beech E18S · West Palm Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1985 · N57AE · Substantial damage > Drg takeoff from rwy 13, the l eng lost pwr after the acft had climbed to about 200' AGL & accellerated to aprx 125 KTS with the gear & flaps retracted. The plt aborted the takeoff & turned the acft to land on rwy 9. However, it touched dwnin the grass after… - [NTSB MIA84LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA235.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N46271 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The tailwheel equipped acft collided with a stopped Cessna while taxiing to takeoff. The Cessna was in the runup area. The Boeing A75 acft plt said he failed to see the parked acft. - [NTSB MIA84LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA158.md): Boeing A75L300 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1984 · N65676 · Substantial damage > The acft lost power while the plt was towing a banner over water. He was unable to restart the eng & subsequesntly ditched the acft in the ocean near Daytona Beach, FL. The plt elected to keep the banner attached to the acft to keep the plane from flipping… - [NTSB MIA84LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA060.md): Grumman AG-CAT · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1984 · N6736Q · Destroyed > The acft crashed during a forced landing after the engine lost power. Investigation revealed that that # 8 cylinder failed. The original cracking was determined to be from fatigue. - [NTSB MIA83IA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83IA236.md): Beech E18S · Opa-Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N967 · Minor damage > Both normal and emergency landing gear systems failed duringthe landing apch. The gear motor cutout switch was struck anthe emergency instruction plate in the cockpit was installed backwards. The pilot states that he had tried turning the handle in both… - [NTSB MIA83LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA179.md): Grumman G-164B · Altha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N6531K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the eng began losing power during an aerial application mission. Subsequently, he landed in a muddy field & the acft nosed over. He stated that the indupartial loss of power. - [NTSB MIA83LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA155.md): Beech G18S · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1983 · N5BA · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing roll, while rolling on all 3 gear, the tailwheel failed & steered sideways causing the acft to veer off the rwy. An investigation revealed the tailwheel truss axle had failed. A further inspection revealed that 50% of… - [NTSB MIA83LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA135.md): Grumman G-164A · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1983 · N8573H · Substantial damage > The plt had just washed the acft & went for a short local flt to dry it. He made a low pass at the arpt & the acft stalled during the pull-up. - [NTSB MIA83FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA063.md): Beech E18-S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1983 · N342T · Substantial damage > The acft departed the right side of the runway and the right gear separated from the acft. Examination of the fracture surface revealed no evidence of fatigue or other type of slow growth cracking. - [NTSB MIA83FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA062.md): Beech C45H · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1983 · N69K · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a lake during a forced landing after the engines quit. The PIC had gone for a local flt with a plt/passenger. After a few minutes of flt he announced that they did not have any fuel. The acft was on an approach to return when both… - [NTSB MIA82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA176.md): Boeing A75N1 · Madison, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1982 · N59998 · Substantial damage > While returning to the airport, the engine lost power. The pilot landed long in a pasture to avoid cows, and then was unable to stop before hitting a fence. The pilot reported that the mixture linkage became disconnected. After the accident, the linkage was… - [NTSB MIA82IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82IA002.md): Beech G18S · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N5BA · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81IA110.md): Beech 3NM · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1981 · N9539 · Minor damage - [NTSB MIA80DLE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLE07.md): Beech D18S · Frostproof, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1980 · N704D · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA80FLA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FLA37.md): Beech E18S · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1980 · N43L · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA80FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA022.md): Beech E18S · Orlando, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1979 · N198B · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA127.md): Beech D18S · Miramar, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 23, 1979 · N516PA · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA79DLD78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD78.md): Boeing A75 · Summerfield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1979 · N5506A · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79FLA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLA15.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1979 · N450PW · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA79DKT16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKT16.md): Beech 18 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1978 · N189R · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FKJ77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKJ77.md): Grumman G-164B · Altha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N6531K · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA78FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA076.md): Beech D-18S · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 30, 1978 · N800WM · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA78FKT20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FKT20.md): Grumman G-21 · Miami Lakes, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 13, 1977 · N23DF · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA78IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78IA007.md): Beech D-18S · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1977 · N123EM · Minor damage - [NTSB MIA77FKT41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT41.md): Naval Fcty N3N-3 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 16, 1977 · N45167 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76AM109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM109.md): Beech C-45H · W Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 15, 1976 · N3505G · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA76DL061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DL061.md): Boeing A75N1 · Summerfield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1976 · N5506A · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FLD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD42.md): Beech D18S · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1976 · N19S · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76DLD29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DLD29.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1975 · N5506A · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA76FLD22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLD22.md): Beech D18S · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1975 · N9758 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=52008&state=FL&page=2 ## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('52008')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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