# 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 MIA03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA184.md): Cessna 206 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N206SK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left…
- [NTSB MIA03LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA181.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N6147Q · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low pressure, which resulted in ground resonance and subsequent substantial damage during a run-on landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA180.md): Piper J5A · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2003 · N33063 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5172B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB MIA03TA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03TA175.md): Cessna 172P · Jay, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 2003 · N52615 · Substantial damage
  > **This case was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident to view the changes.** Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA174.md): Cessna 152 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N93193 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch.
- [NTSB MIA03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA171.md): Beech 23 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2003 · N2322Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03IA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA168.md): Boeing 757-223 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N609AA · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel from the aircraft operator to identify a missing left main landing gear truck beam shield and damage to the left main landing gear truck beam which resulted in the fracture of the truck beam as a result of stress corrosion…
- [NTSB MIA03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA170.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N40PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's recommendation to not use automobile fuel in the airplane resulting in deterioration of the fuel tank sealant, fuel starvation of the engine from fuel system contamination, and subsequent collision…
- [NTSB MIA03FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA167.md): Piper PA-31 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N93DC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flightcrew to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA03LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA166.md): Robinson Robinson R22 Beta · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N129YE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper airspeed during the practice 180-degree autorotational landing and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the delay by the designated pilot…
- [NTSB MIA03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA163.md): Beech 400A · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2003 · N51NP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent left brake application by the copilot during the takeoff roll and the delay by the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control, and on-ground encounter with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA162.md): Piper PA-25-235 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N8785L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The poor judgment by the pilot-in-command of the airplane for his initiation of takeoff after the helicopter pilot had announced intention to perform a 180-degree autorotation to the runway, and the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout resulting…
- [NTSB MIA03CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA165.md): Cessna 170B · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N2987D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA169.md): Beech 35J · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N4975B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the airplane drifting to the right, encountering standing water on the runway edge, and running off the runway where it incurred substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA160.md): Cessna T210M · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damage
  > Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…
- [NTSB MIA03CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA158.md): Cessna 172S · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N775SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB MIA03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA154.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N876RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA03TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03TA152.md): Bell BHT-206-B3 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N876M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately clear the right skid of obstructions which resulted in a dynamic rollover to the right during takeoff and damage to the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA150.md): Turkan Delta Wing Kite Trik · Odessa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper assembly and failure to connect a bolt following an attempted modification that resulted in airframe malfunction, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plantation, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N72AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA03CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA151.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2T · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N643AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot 's failure to maintain control while landing in crosswind which resulted in airplane departing the runway and incurring damage.
- [NTSB MIA03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA146.md): Sonerai Sonerai IIB · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N224RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low level flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB MIA03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA145.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N5224Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll resulting in collision with trees after the airplane departed the runway.
- [NTSB MIA03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA143.md): Cessna 172P · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N52186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continue operation with known deficiencies (engine vibration) resulting in a partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff and overrun of the runway during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA189.md): Cessna 182P · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N9913E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot.
- [NTSB MIA03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA144.md): Cessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N864CP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot of N864CP to judge the clearance between his airplane and the stationary N431ER while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB MIA03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA139.md): Samual G. DaSilva Velocity · Sebastian, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N51576 · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the crankshaft by a FAA Certified Repair Station resulting in fatigue failure and subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain encountered by the pilot during the landing roll in a field.
- [NTSB MIA03LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA138.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N82120 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane following a blown right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll, resulting in the airplane rolling into soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB MIA03FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA135.md): Cessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N749AA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…
- [NTSB MIA03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA134.md): John L. Klein Marquart ChargerMA-5 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N707JK · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the elevator push/pull tube from the rear cockpit's control stick for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of elevator control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA03FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA130.md): Boeing 757-232 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N633DL · No damage
  > a torching of the right engine caused by an abnormally high flow fuel during engine start for undetermined reasons. The torching resulted in an unwarranted evacuation of the airplane and serious injuries to three passengers. A contributing factor in the…
- [NTSB MIA03CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA132.md): Parsons Trainer · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gyrocopter.
- [NTSB MIA03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA127.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Taylor, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N294SK · No damage
  > The in-flight encounter with turbulence during normal descent resulting in a serious injury to a passenger. A finding in the investigation was the seatbelt sign had been on for approximately 2 minutes at the time of the turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB MIA03CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA125.md): Cessna 172S · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N53352 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA124.md): Cessna 172N · Deerfield Beach, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2003 · N4903F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > **This case was revised 6/10/2005 and 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for details.** The failure of the pilot of N4903F, the Cessna 172, and the pilot of N759XA, the Cessna 182, to see and avoid each other while operating in Class E…
- [NTSB MIA03CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA129.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N7185K · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by flight instructor for his failure to prevent incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student resulting in the helicopter yawing at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student…
- [NTSB MIA03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA123.md): Zenith 601HDS · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N601G · Substantial damage
  > Excessive rotor distributor shaft clearance that resulted in damage to the distributor rotor, a loss of ignition, the engine ceasing to operate. This resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA03CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA128.md): Kolb Mkiii · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command (pilot) for his failure to assure that the forward attachment of the right horizontal stabilizer was secured and safetied before flight resulting in rotation of the leading edge of…
- [NTSB MIA03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Hammock, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6981Z · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient information provided to the pilot by the mechanic that installed the auxiliary fuel tank for his failure to install a placard to indicate that both fuel on/off valves should not be on at the same time resulting in a total loss of engine power…
- [NTSB MIA03FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA120.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · Madison, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N217ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's diverted attention and loss of control while attempting to takeoff, which resulted in the main rotor blades being dragged, and the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB MIA03LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA118.md): Cessna 210E · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2003 · N2328F · Substantial damage
  > The arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB MIA03LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA116.md): Cessna 172N · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2003 · N9758G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.
- [NTSB MIA03CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA113.md): Cessna 120 · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2003 · N76494 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in it nosing over during the landing roll.
- [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 MIA03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA112.md): Beech C23 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N18936 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA111.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N3921W · Substantial damage
  > Thew failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after travelling past the estimated point of liftoff, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent with subsequent impact onto the…
- [NTSB MIA03IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA110.md): Cessna 402C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N402DD · No damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of…
- [NTSB MIA03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA109.md): Bill Darling Rans S9 · Green Cove Sprg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N93WD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA115.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N7KH · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a Black Vulture resulting in 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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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