# NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA318.md): Cessna 140 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA180.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2024 · N4064N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA23LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA139.md): Cessna 140 · Keystone Heights, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2023 · N2419V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA20LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA334.md): Cessna 140 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2020 · N89476 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA18FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA152.md): Cessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N89864 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the…
- [NTSB MIA04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA114.md): Cessna 140 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N89617 · Substantial damage
  > The improper in-flight weather evaluation by the student pilot resulting in a downwind landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA077.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N2102N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA062.md): Cessna 140 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1997 · N2351V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the fuller tank for takeoff that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA178.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N2102N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA051.md): Cessna 140 · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N89968 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA127.md): Cessna 140 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N76464 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll due to the instructor pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA86LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA247.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1986 · N73087 · Substantial damage
  > The accident occurred while practicing takeoffs and landings in a grass area adjacent to the asphalt runway. The aircraft contacted soft mud during the landing roll and nosed over.
- [NTSB MIA81DLA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLA22.md): Cessna 140 · Quiney, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1981 · N72586 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DKJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DKJ25.md): Cessna 140 · Ft.Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1980 · N89831 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA038.md): Cessna 140 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 25, 1980 · N76663 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DKJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DKJ13.md): Cessna 140 · Careyville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1978 · N72244 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLD08.md): Cessna 140 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1978 · N4042N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78DLD56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78DLD56.md): Cessna 140 · Silver Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1978 · N89454 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLA40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLA40.md): Cessna 140 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 3, 1976 · N76405 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM065.md): Cessna 172 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1976 · N12603 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75FLD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75FLD38.md): Cessna 140 · Merritt Isl, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1974 · N77010 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA75DLA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75DLA12.md): Cessna 140 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1974 · N81063 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLD91](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD91.md): Cessna 140 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1974 · N1976N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FLD81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FLD81-124731.md): Cessna 140 · St.Cloud, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N2582N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DLA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DLA47.md): Cessna 140 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1973 · N72737 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLD11.md): Cessna 140 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1972 · N2652N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DLD75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLD75.md): Cessna 140 · N.Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 20, 1972 · N76162 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72FLA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FLA39.md): Cessna 140 · Milton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Apr 10, 1972 · N72699 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DLD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLD45.md): Cessna 140 · Ocoee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1972 · N89454 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA72DLD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DLD09.md): Cessna 140 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1971 · N89454 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71DLA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLA20.md): Cessna 140 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1970 · N72853 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71FLD20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71FLD20.md): Cessna 140 · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1970 · N2643N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0055.md): Cessna 140 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1969 · N76035 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0141.md): Cessna 140 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1968 · N76853 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0058.md): Cessna 140 · Defuniak Spgs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1968 · N2258V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0090.md): Cessna 140 · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1967 · N90175 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0005.md): Cessna 140 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1967 · N2445V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA67A0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0122.md): Cessna 140 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 18, 1967 · N2725N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67F0478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67F0478.md): Cessna 140 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1967 · N2317N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68D0106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68D0106.md): Cessna 140 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1967 · N72962 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0560.md): Cessna 140 · Auburndale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1966 · N76430 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66D0477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66D0477.md): Cessna 140 · Merritt Is, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 19, 1966 · N2458N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0112.md): Cessna 140 · Williston, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1965 · N72663 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1461.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1965 · N3125N · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X1336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1336.md): Cessna 140 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1965 · N2740N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1323.md): Cessna 120 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 20, 1965 · N4127N · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X1269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1269.md): Cessna 140 · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1965 · N89124 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0929](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0929.md): Cessna 140 · New Smyrna Be, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1964 · N81089 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0848](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0848.md): Cessna 140 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1964 · N89208 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0577.md): Cessna 140 · Palm Beach Gd, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 6, 1964 · N76035 · Substantial damage

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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071602&state=FL

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