# NTSB investigations, FL: In flight collision with terrain/water

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 MIA08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA019.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N1055L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering over water. Contributing to the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB MIA07FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA147.md): Bell 206B · Nokomis, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N261BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water.
- [NTSB ATL07LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA119.md): Cessna P206 · Center Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N904DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot committed suicide. Contributing to the event was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB MIA07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA060.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N63925 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient altitude while maneuvering in close proximity to the ground during an airshow, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA048.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N711AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, resulting in an in-flight collision with soft terrain, and a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA046.md): C.W Crane T2 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2007 · N69TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather that resulted in a descent and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N4652J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command/CFI to maintain control of the airplane and his inattentiveness to the altitude while troubleshooting the landing gear system resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA006.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA055.md): Bell 206B · Bonifay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N35BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb after takeoff and his continued descent which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA044.md): Cessna 210N · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N6195N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain his assigned altitude, and allowed the airplane to descend for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were clouds, rain, and the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA033.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Cocoa Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2004 · N44263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude resulting in flight collision with ground and subsequent collision with fence.
- [NTSB MIA04CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA048.md): Robinson R44 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2004 · N77KK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with bushed resulting in in-flight contact and susequent dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB MIA03LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA114.md): Cessna 172E · Hastings, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N817T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA065.md): Aerofab Lake 250 · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N811JG · Destroyed
  > The inadequate flare by the pilot-in-command on the calm water resulting in the in-flight collision with the water and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA090.md): Cessna A188B · Myakka City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N70213 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering during an aerial application, subsequently resulting in impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA085.md): Pitts S1C · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N91GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ATL02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA053.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N9890J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing resulting in the subsequent collapse of the nose gear during the landing flare touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA047.md): Piper PA -18 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N8553C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing on water. A factor was glassy water.
- [NTSB MIA01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA112.md): Cessna 182Q · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N74SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to flare on landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA101.md): Robinson R22 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N666BH · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with the ground during a simulated engine failure, and autorotation, which resulted in the tailboom separating. A contributing factor in this accident was the pilot allowed the rotor rpm to decay which resulted in inadequate rotor rpm…
- [NTSB ATL00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA058.md): Bell 407 · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N234BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish/maintain a safe rate of descent during approach to landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect altimeter (Kollsman) setting, smoke, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00GA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA184.md): Bell UH-1H · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 4, 2000 · N127FC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons. Factors in this accident were self-induced pressure and fatigue due to lack of sleep and rest.
- [NTSB MIA00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA118.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N9204P · Destroyed
  > The pilot experiencing spatial disorientation while reversing course during a dark night while over water which resul;ted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA097.md): Hughes TH-55 · Odessa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N9518K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic and col lective) during a autorotation resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA093.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2000 · N65819 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot planned the approach too low, which resulted in inadequate altitude to clear powerlines, and the subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL00LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA003.md): Robinson R-22-MARINER · West Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N2285Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed response in taking remedial action during a practice autorotation. Factors were his inadequate planned approach and his improper use of powerplant controls.
- [NTSB MIA99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA212.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N15585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the gross takeoff weight which reduced the climb capability and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high temperature and the pilot's failure to use aircraft performance data for the weather…
- [NTSB MIA99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA116.md): Maule M-7-235B · Boca Grande, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N10430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout on landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a wave.
- [NTSB MIA99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA075.md): Cessna 210J · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N6174F · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with water while on base turn to final at night for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA070.md): Robinson R22 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N4046H · Destroyed
  > The CFI's decision not to follow procedures and directives (initiate a go-around/power recovery) during a simulated 180 autorotation resulting in a hard landing and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99GA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99GA064.md): Cessna U206G · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N756XQ · Destroyed
  > The intentional low altitude flight/maneuver by the pilot-in-command and his disregard of the altitude clearance with terrain resulting in the inflight collision with water during the dark night. Contributing to the accident was the lack of U.S. Customs…
- [NTSB MIA99FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA043.md): Cessna 402B · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1998 · N788SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB MIA98FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA239.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N922ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of the aircraft to commit suicide.
- [NTSB ATL98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA122.md): Cessna 172B · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N8096X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots disregard of the performance capabilities of the airplane, his failure to attain and maintain flying speed, and his exceeding of the airplane's maximum weight.
- [NTSB MIA98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N4105F · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructors improper supervision of the rated pilot during a crosswind landing resulting in an in-flight collision with the left wing of the airplane and the runway, subsequent loss of directional control on landing rollout, and collision…
- [NTSB ATL97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA144.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N3402Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in a hard touchdown, loss of directional control, and collision with objects (fence and trees).
- [NTSB ATL97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA071.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N520SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while on a low pass, leading to propeller damage. A factor was birds in the area.
- [NTSB MIA97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA047.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N7596F · Substantial damage
  > Intentional aerobatics at too low an altitude that did not allow for recovery from an intentional maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane at an overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB ATL97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N8353P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA96LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA228.md): Canadair T-33 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N99195 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to extend the wing flaps for takeoff, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight with the flaps retracted, which resulted in a stall/mush after lift-off.
- [NTSB ATL96FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA074.md): Cessna P210N · Marathon, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N6427W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude during an over-water approach at night. Factors relating to the accident were darkness and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA96FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA089.md): Cessna 172D · Hawthorne, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N2456U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB MIA96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA086.md): North American SNJ-5 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N4LH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water, while performing a low level maneuver (wing over). The pilot's ostentatious display of aerobatic flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA085.md): Piper PA-30-160 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1996 · N8740Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the glide slope and becoming distracted by a passenger.
- [NTSB MIA96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA074.md): Yakovlev YAK-52 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1996 · N77YK · Destroyed
  > Pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA201.md): Cessna 150L · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N19561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB MIA95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA054.md): Bell 47G · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1995 · N6172 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while descending over a lake, resulting in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA044.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1994 · N163BH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI) for failure to note reduction in clearance between the tail rotor and an embankment.
- [NTSB MIA94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA165.md): Hughes 369HS · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N520TC · Substantial damage
  > Altitude misjudged by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA120.md): Pitts S1-C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N16LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing.

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&state=FL

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