# 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 ERA10GA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA015.md): Bell OH-58A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N911AF · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA013.md): Mooney M20C · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N2558Y · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA009.md): Butler Aerostar · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N81FW · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA547.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Glen St. Mary, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N7720W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA541.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA545.md): Kermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N69MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB ERA09FA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA524.md): Curtis John P SEA REY · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N563JL · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA522.md): Cessna 152 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N93772 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA548.md): Piper PA-20 · Herlong, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N7705K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper visual lookout while taxing on soft terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA09LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA500.md): Blum Matthew Aventura II · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N6301M · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of both carburetors, resulting in an excessively rich fuel to air ratio and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA502.md): M-Squared Sprint 1000 · Madeira Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N185SQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of torque to the gearbox engine-side coupling flange bolts, which resulted in separation of the gearbox and propeller from the engine and the subsequent severing of the airplane's tail structure.
- [NTSB ERA09CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA495.md): Underland/Grothe/Finstrom Mmii (Must · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N7798R · Substantial damage
  > The delay by both pilots to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the unintentional forward movement of the pilot's seat resulting in interference with the control stick.
- [NTSB ERA09LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA520.md): Luscombe 8A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N40VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
- [NTSB ERA09LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA488.md): Boeing 717-200 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N994AT · No damage
  > The flight crew's encounter with convective turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator's dispatch department to provide the flightcrew with current adverse weather information along the planned route of flight. Also contributing…
- [NTSB ERA09LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA477.md): Vollenweider R/Hurst R F Vans RV-9A · Marianna, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N362TS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to disregard the manufacturer's mandate to replace the gearbox, the manufacturer's failure to provide owners with technical…
- [NTSB ERA09LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA473.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA549.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N64344 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA464.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC-145 · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N911LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA471.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N548C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue cracking at the point the nose landing gear actuator attaches to the mount resulting in separation of the actuator and partial collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of specific inspection guidance for…
- [NTSB ERA09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA458.md): Beech BE-23 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9261S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09TA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA440.md): Eurocopter AS 350B3 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N186AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt hover flight without hydraulic power and his subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA505.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N781PJ · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to air in the engine oil supply line, which resulted in engine seizure during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA421.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N645JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA420.md): American AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N65KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.
- [NTSB ERA11LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA028.md): Brown Thomas E Thorp T-18 · Lake Como, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N33TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around while landing with variable wind, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA09LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA398.md): Barber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N132JB · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a…
- [NTSB ERA09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA396.md): Airbus A320-232 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N606JB · No damage
  > An inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach. Contributing to the accident was the passengers' failure to follow the instructions of the illuminated seatbelt sign.
- [NTSB ERA09LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA392.md): Noles Vance L Vans RV7A · Sanderson, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N774US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with convective activity and thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was his failure to get an adequate weather briefing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA360.md): Robinson R22 · Del Ray Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N2306T · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight failure of the main drive vee belts.
- [NTSB ERA09CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA361.md): Hummelbird Hummelbird · Sunrise, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N824RS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA357.md): Luscombe 8 · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N41915 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.
- [NTSB ERA09FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA355.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9421K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…
- [NTSB ERA09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA349.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N1565B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during hover, resulting in a rollover.
- [NTSB ERA09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA334.md): Piper J3C-65 · Alamana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N42351 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA363.md): Cessna 182P · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N1481S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA310.md): Cessna 172M · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N12151 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA304.md): Beech C90A · Yeehaw Junction, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N8001V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right wing fuel tanks resulting in loss of power in both engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative the left auxiliary…
- [NTSB ERA09FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA303.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N73U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N456SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA283.md): Beech K35 · Lantana, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N111YR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA09CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA262.md): Tecnam P2002 Sierra · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N122LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA261.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N2938R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB ERA09FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA248.md): Cessna 421B · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N1935G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during an emergency return to the airport after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an in-flight fire of the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA249.md): Bell 206 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N25PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ERA09LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA247.md): Cessna 152 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N64988 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09IA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA240.md): Beech B200 · Fort Myers, FL · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2009 · N559DW · No damage
  > The pilot’s abnormal heart rhythm resulting in incapacitation.
- [NTSB ERA09CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA245.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2009 · N1982P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm that the landing gear was retracted prior to the attempted water 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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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