# NTSB investigations, 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA13LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA381.md): Cessna 172N · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2013 · N5232D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a seizure during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA13LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA374.md): Mooney M20J · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3700H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch trim setting before takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s rapid, nose-high pitch at takeoff and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA13LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA363.md): Mooney M20R · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1034S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to troubleshoot the in-flight electrical problem and restore power using the operable redundant battery and his decision not to manually extend the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ERA13CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA335.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2013 · N121CW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA13IA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA326.md): Piper PA-34 · Palm Coast, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N767PE · No damage
  > The installation of an incorrect rudder trim tab control rod by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the rod failing in flight due to overload and subsequent uncontrolled rudder oscillations.
- [NTSB ERA13CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA307.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N614FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA13LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA297.md): Beech G-36 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2013 · N7513 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff with a tailwind and his delayed retraction of the landing gear, which reduced the airplane’s climb performance and subsequently led to the collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA13LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA291.md): Cessna 172S · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N426SJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because neither postaccident visual examinations nor test runs of the engine revealed any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA275.md): Cessna 340A · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N217JP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin after he climbed the airplane back into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to continue…
- [NTSB ERA13IA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA267.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Tallahassee, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2013 · N633TC · No damage
  > The failure of the elevator trim cable due to fatigue cracking, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s repeated inadequate inspection of the cable.
- [NTSB ERA13CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA278.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2013 · N21EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diversion of attention while taxiing the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA13CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA280.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N169AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA254.md): Fleming Eldridge E Sonex · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N634SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of the noncertificated engine’s power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA277.md): Boswell John J AIR CAM 912S · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2013 · N220AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA248.md): Cessna 172N · Geneva, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N4702F · No damage
  > The passenger’s failure to adhere to the pilot’s instructions to stay away from the front of the airplane when the engine was operating.
- [NTSB ERA13CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA240.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Loxahatchee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N8390K · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB DCA13CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA088.md): General Atomics MQ-9 · Cocoa Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2013 · CBP113 · Substantial damage
  > an improper flare leading to a nose-wheel first touchdown, which resulted in a pilot induced oscillation (PIO). The PIO caused the UAS to pitch up abruptly on the third nose gear contact with the runway, resulting in the separation of the nose wheel assembly…
- [NTSB ERA13LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA239.md): Cessna 182G · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N2440R · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA242.md): Sud SA 318C · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2013 · N318DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while hovering in sideways flight.
- [NTSB ERA13FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA219.md): Daniels Dominator · Valkaria, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N85KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate power and airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control, abrupt descent, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate experience in the gyroplane before making the…
- [NTSB ERA13FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA217.md): Cessna 172N · Dade City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N5944J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA220.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N75148 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13IA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA270.md): Piaggio P180 · Clearwater, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2013 · N139SL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear steering manifold during landing, which resulted in an uncommanded and uncontrollable right turn, and the overhaul facility’s improper overhaul of the nose landing gear steering manifold.
- [NTSB ERA13CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA207.md): Cessna A185F · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2013 · N812F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff from a runway, and his subsequent water landing with the wheels extended.
- [NTSB ERA13FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA201.md): Schoonover John D KIT FOX IV 1200 · St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N117S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s combined use of two sedating…
- [NTSB ERA13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA204.md): Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N101ME · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA199.md): Maxfly Inc/Mckay WM Searey · Polk City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2013 · N914WM · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of incorrect attachment hardware by maintenance personnel during an undocumented repair, which resulted in an in-flight structural failure and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the covering of the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA198.md): Franke Russell J Searey · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2013 · N92319 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with the water wake from a larger amphibious airplane before takeoff and the pilot's subsequent inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane during which he failed to note damage caused by the wake encounter.
- [NTSB ERA13LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N6141Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the airplane operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s recommended engine overhaul intervals.
- [NTSB ERA13FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA186.md): Robinson R44 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2013 · N3101H · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA188.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · VQ-TIN · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the repair station’s inadequate maintenance, postmaintenance inspection process, and oversight of the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA223.md): Piper J3L-65 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N35252 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA189.md): Cessna 172R · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N410LR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA181.md): Cessna 172 · Tistusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2013 · N7113G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions associated with nearby thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB ERA13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA179.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2013 · N625SR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA13LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA180.md): Schweizer 269C · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2013 · N2099S · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to the separation of the engine crankcase, which resulted from the lateral movement of the center main bearing and the subsequent blocking of the oil feed hole that supplied oil to the No. 2 connecting rod, which then led to its failure…
- [NTSB ERA13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA174.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2013 · N86AB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt, resulting in rotation of the crankshaft gear and a subsequent total loss of engine power. The root cause for the loss of preload could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA177.md): Trick Trikes Eagle · Eustis, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N44565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift aircraft during the final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA13LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA175.md): Mooney M20F · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N9387V · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect rigging of the landing gear emergency extension system by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the emergency extension cable, and jamming of the normal extension gear motor.
- [NTSB ERA13LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA171.md): Mcnulty John S Aerolite 103 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N2549W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the magneto piston.
- [NTSB ERA13LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA169.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-105 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N4019A · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to avoid obstructions during the approach to land, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA13FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA168.md): Piper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N63CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA13CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA164.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Groveland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2013 · N7329Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a tailwind approach, his improper decision to continue a fast approach with a tailwind rather than go around, and his improper use of the wheel brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA159.md): 781569 FX 210 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2013 · N524VT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA13LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA143.md): Cessna T337G · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N8594M · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA144.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lutz, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2013 · N2895U · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument…
- [NTSB ERA13CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA182.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2013 · C-GNEW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before moving the propeller to assist the engine start.
- [NTSB ERA13CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA146.md): Cessna 172P · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N98598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA137.md): Cessna 172N · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2013 · N6249D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA133.md): Cessna 310H · Yeehaw Junction, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2013 · N104DR · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's improper evaluation of the weather…

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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