# NTSB investigations, 2014, 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. Page 1 of 3 · 101 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA15LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA087.md): MDS Fying Zenith Zodiac CH 650 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N419PE · Substantial damage > The inadequate modification of the airplane’s canopy latching mechanism, which resulted in the inadvertent opening of the canopy while on final approach to land and a subsequent loss of pitch control. - [NTSB ERA15FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA085.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N771MM · Substantial damage > A main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ERA15CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA081.md): Bell 430 · Miami Gardens, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2014 · N430WH · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of his helicopter's position relative to a parked helicopter during a pedal turn. - [NTSB ERA15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA074.md): Cessna R182 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2014 · N756EB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA15CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA069.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Wachula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2014 · N933TK · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing during gusty crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA15LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA058.md): Cessna T210 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2014 · N610KC · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB ERA15CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA057.md): Cessna T182T · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2014 · N6004S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar. - [NTSB ERA15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA056.md): Cessna 172S · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2014 · N60155 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the engine firewall. The student pilot's lack of overall flying experience was a factor. - [NTSB ERA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA042.md): Cessna 172M · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2014 · N696PT · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway. - [NTSB ERA15CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA038.md): Cessna 172P · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2014 · N97277 · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage. - [NTSB ERA15LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA039.md): Curtiss Wright P 40B · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2014 · N284CF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA15CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA031.md): Solo Wings Aquilla · Eustis, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N55446 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a collision with water. - [NTSB ERA15LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA060.md): Bell 206B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2014 · N418SV · Substantial damage > A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA15CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA033.md): Cessna 172M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N1533V · Substantial damage > The student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions. - [NTSB ERA15LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA030.md): North American T 6G · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N22NA · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airframe and engine fuel system components revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or… - [NTSB ERA15LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA044.md): Itec Maverick · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N356MV · Destroyed > A cell blowout in the fabric wing, which resulted in an asymmetrical loss of lift and a subsequent loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB ERA15CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA021.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N254WM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, runway excursion, and collision with vegetation and water. - [NTSB ERA15CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA020.md): Airborne Windsports PTY Edge XT 912 L · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2014 · N29ME · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadvertent interference with the weight-shift capability of the airplane during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing. - [NTSB ERA15LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA014.md): Cessna 180K · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N2590K · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1 and 2 main bearings, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA15CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA010.md): Toerner Bob SEA REY · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2014 · N345BT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear after takeoff, which resulted in the landing gear contacting the water while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA15IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15IA008.md): Cessna S550 · Tampa, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N550AJ · No damage > The lack of flat roller bearings in the two elevator trim tab actuators and maintenance personnel’s inadequate lubrication of the left elevator trim tab actuator, both of which resulted in the overstress fracture of the left internal screw and subsequent… - [NTSB ERA15FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA003.md): Miller Raymond A Sonex Waiex · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N461MM · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the engine and its associated fuel and ignition systems. - [NTSB ERA14LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA451.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Homosassa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N26676 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA14LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA448.md): Cessna 172M · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N13394 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB DCA14CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA161.md): Boeing 757 223 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2014 · N654A · Substantial damage > The failure of the first officer to control the airplane pitch after touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the first officers inexperience in the aircraft type. - [NTSB ERA14LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA440.md): Piper PA 28-180 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N15833 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management. - [NTSB ERA14CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA452.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2014 · N21670 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions. - [NTSB ERA14LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA434.md): Cessna 172P · Spruce Creek, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N63835 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilots’ improper preflight and in-flight fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA14FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA416.md): Piper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N254AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper deployment of the banner-tow hook, which resulted in it becoming entangled between the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer, restricted the movement of the elevator, and led to a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA14FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA403.md): Beech S35 · Laurel Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N334DF · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 6 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight after receiving an indication of an impending engine failure. - [NTSB ERA14CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA420.md): Mooney M20K · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N231MN · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot and personnel from the fixed base operator to assure the correct ground power unit was utilized to provide external power, resulting in damage to the aircraft's electrical wiring and subsequent damage to structure adjacent to the… - [NTSB ERA14CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA397.md): Raytheon G36 · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N636TM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff over the airplane's maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience in the aircraft… - [NTSB ERA14LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA383.md): Christen Industries Pitts S · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2014 · N50XV · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA14CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA406.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2014 · N178SB · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA382.md): Jackson Jeremiah D Vans RV6A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2014 · N214MJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive landing speed, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were identified… - [NTSB ERA14CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA375.md): Cessna 172N · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N9400E · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach during a precautionary landing, resulting in a touchdown off the departure end of the runway and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons… - [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing. - [NTSB ERA14IA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA370.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N216FW · Minor damage > The nose landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB ERA14LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA363.md): Temco GC 1B · Yulee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N1CY · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB ERA14LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA368.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C G-164B · Bonifay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N425LS · Substantial damage > A partial blockage of the No. 2 bearing oil nozzle jet by bearing material, which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent failure of the No. 2 bearing and total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA14CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA348.md): Schweizer 269C · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N1830D · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to initiate the decelerative flare during autorotation and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA346.md): Cessna 172N · Elliott Key, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N737TP · Destroyed > The airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies. - [NTSB ERA14LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA355.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N10PU · Substantial damage > The pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA14FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA343.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · North Captiva Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N297AS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to secure the cargo in the cargo compartment, which resulted in a weight shift that led to the center of gravity exceeding its aft limit during a go-around attempt and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal to the accident were the… - [NTSB ERA14LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA344.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N128LS · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA14LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA336.md): Beech C24R · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N6222Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel strainer drain during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA14CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA317.md): Cessna 172S · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N775SP · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control while taxiing in a strong gusty wind. - [NTSB ERA14CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA331.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · N621AA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure the security of the seat prior to flight, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA305.md): Christen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N436C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2014&state=FL&page=2 ## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2014 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=FL&year=2014 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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