# 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 MIA02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA140.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N9284H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll following a short field approach and landing, resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence.
- [NTSB MIA02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA139.md): Interavia E-3 · Santa Rosa Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N1535G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the canopy for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA136.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Parrish, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2183F · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of a carburetor/fuel line fitting, resulting in loss of engine power, a forced landing to unsuitable terrain, and a ground collision with a farm vehicle during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA133.md): Bell UH-1B · Lorida, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N91281 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent.
- [NTSB MIA02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA131.md): American General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N6024L · Minor damage
  > The owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB ATL02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA140.md): Cessna 172P · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N54119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway.
- [NTSB MIA02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA128.md): Cessna 340A · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N15FH · Substantial damage
  > An improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center…
- [NTSB MIA02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA121.md): Kenneth Parmerter Loehle 5151 Mustang · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his inflight loss of control while maneuvering to land following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the builder/owner's improper engine installation that resulted in engine overheating and ceasing…
- [NTSB MIA02LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA122.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N1693A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2002 · N2935Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA131.md): Beech 18 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N1002C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA130.md): Sikorsky S-55-QT · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N2300Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the cyclic lateral control rod end bearing, and subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ATL02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA128.md): Bell 47G-2A · La Belle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2002 · N8486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering during an aerial application, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA113.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Naples, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9127L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed while maneuvering to land after the engine ceased operating for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA126.md): Cessna 180 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9150C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight.
- [NTSB MIA02FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA111.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Osteen, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N9143B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering an area of thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight separation of the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer and impact with the ground during an…
- [NTSB MIA02TA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02TA109.md): Agusta A119 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 2002 · N911SL · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of one of the tail rotor blades as a result of fatigue cracking in the blade spar, and subsquent impact of the main rotor with the tailboom.
- [NTSB ATL02FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA121.md): Cessna 172H · Palmetto, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N260WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.
- [NTSB MIA02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA105.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N63591 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA106.md): Helicopters & Exec 162F · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N268MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter while impaired by alcohol and a drug (zolpidem) resulting in the in-flight collision with a house.
- [NTSB MIA02FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA104.md): Cessna 172S · Lutz, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N942SP · Destroyed
  > The suicidal act by the pilot resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's depression. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's overdose of zolpidem and citalopram before the…
- [NTSB ATL02IA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA112.md): Cessna 210L · Sarasota, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N7PJ · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the before landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended.
- [NTSB ATL02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA118.md): Cessna 152 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N5224P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB MIA02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA101.md): Bell 47G-2 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N6746D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to secure the rotorcraft floorboard mounted ballast, resulting in shifting of the ballast on liftoff, and the subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ATL02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA108.md): Cessna T210N · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N4672Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA02FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA100.md): Bell 206L-1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N80PH · Substantial damage
  > The excessive rate of descent by the pilot-in-command during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing, following a total loss of engine power caused by failure of the No. 4 bearing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA105.md): Stearman A75N1 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N5545F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from fuel restriction through the fuel shutoff valve.
- [NTSB MIA02LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA097.md): Cessna 206H · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N24013 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for surface wind conditions resulting in excessive taxi speed, a loss of control while taxiing, an excursion off the taxiway, collision with a concrete pad, and a nose over.
- [NTSB ATL02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA099.md): Aero Partners One CA 7SL · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N4075Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in the misconfiguration of the flaps and the elevator trim setting. The misconfiguration resulted in an inadvertent pitch-up, loss of airspeed, stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA095.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-600N · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N810LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the FADEC malfunction checklist that resulted in the loss of rotor RPM, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the precautionary landing that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the malfunction of the…
- [NTSB MIA02IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA094.md): Boeing B737-448 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · EI-BXI · Minor damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel and failure to comply with manufacturer recommended maintence procedures (SB 737-55A1070R1), which resulted in an inflight inseparation of a section of the airplane's right hand elevator control tab. A…
- [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 MIA02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA091.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · N786SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing, and damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA092.md): Hartman Buccaneer 2 · Estero Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N8127W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA094.md): Bell 47G-5A · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N14838 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a tree while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA089.md): Cessna 421C · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2002 · N237SM · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the landing gear upper barrel due to fatigue cracking, caused by improper machining after the barrel was assembled during the manufacturing process, resulting in damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA085.md): Grote Cruiser TR-4 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N98WG · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command delayed initiating a go-around and failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the departure end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [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 ATL02TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA083.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N56TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB ATL02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA078.md): Piper PA-18 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N30660 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and the post-landing fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02TA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02TA082.md): Aerospatiale SA319B Alouette III · Altoona, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 9, 2002 · N2UH · Substantial damage
  > The intentional operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative normal brakes), and the pilot's improper use of the cyclic flight controls after the helicopter started rolling following touchdown.
- [NTSB MIA02TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02TA081.md): Bell OH-58C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N107CS · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover experienced by the pilot while attempting to lift off from a trailer after experiencing skid to trailer contact. A factor in the accident was the inadequate equipment (trailer) which had a 1.1875 inch high lip extending the length of the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA080.md): Cessna 170B · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N3470C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL02FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA076.md): Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N125EX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Extra 300L pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in a midair collision while landing. Contributing to the accident was the Extra 300L pilot's failure to follow written instructions contained in the NOTAM, and ATC instructions resulting in…
- [NTSB ATL02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA074.md): Piper PA-16 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N5293H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…
- [NTSB MIA02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA078.md): Ultravia Aero Int' Pelican Club PL · Crystal River, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N60980 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot-in-command misjudging the proper glidepath resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA073.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N64079 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N43615 · Substantial damage
  > Tfhe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the left side of the runway and collision with an adjacent hangar.
- [NTSB MIA02FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA079.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N91FK · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA071.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N122SE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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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