Fatal NTSB investigations, FL
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
Cases per year
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1965 | 19 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 33 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 31 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 31 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 52 |
| 1979 | 48 |
| 1980 | 58 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 49 |
| 1984 | 40 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 32 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 32 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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'
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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' AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA27FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldInvestigation openBell 407 · Myakka City, FLNTSB CEN26FA310Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20F · Titusville, FLOn September 7, 2026, about 1015 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20F airplane, N9546M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Titusville, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB DCA26MA352Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorPreliminary reportBoeing 767 · Miami, FLOn September 6, 2026, about 1353 eastern daylight time (EDT), 21 Air flight 7598, a Boeing 767-33A, N1997A, overran runway 30 after landing at Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami, Florida and subsequently impacted two ground passenger vehicles. The two…NTSB ERA26FA326Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMaclura Evolution · Tampa, FLOn September 3, 2026, about 0815 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Evolution airplane, N305PV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Tampa, Florida. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…NTSB ERA26FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBlessing RV-3A · Lakeland, FLOn June 15, 2026, about 1955 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Van’s RV-3A, N696DB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lakeland, Florida. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26FA179Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 401B · Land O' Lakes, FLOn April 19, 2026, about 0834 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 401B, N122AT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Land O’ Lakes, Florida. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26FA177Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRajchl Vladimir Airplane Swing 06 · O'Brien, FLOn April 16, 2026, about 1030 eastern standard time, a Rajchl Vladimir Airplane Swing 06, N613SA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near O’Brien, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA26FA166Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldInvestigation openNorth American AT-6D · Bronson, FLNTSB ANC26FA021Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Boynton Beach, FLOn March 23, 2026, about 1221 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 Raven I helicopter, N478AT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boynton Beach, Florida. The flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction were fatally injured. The…NTSB ERA26FA115Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna A185 · Everglades City, FLOn February 15, 2026, about 1155 eastern standard time, a Cessna A185F, N7574N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Everglades City, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…NTSB WPR26FA040Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech B100 · Coral Springs, FLOn November 10, 2025, about 1019 eastern standard time, a Beech King Air B100, N30HG, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Coral Springs, Florida. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/SC · Keystone Heights, FLOn November 8, 2025, at 1038 eastern standard time, an Extra 330/SC, N330SL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Keystone Heights, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN26FA005Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 58P · Williston, FLOn October 5, 2025, at 1610 eastern daylight time, a Beech 58P airplane, N121GJ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA25FA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Yulee, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the opening of the nose baggage door and subsequent distraction of the pilot…NTSB ERA25FA173Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 310R · Boca Raton, FLOn April 11, 2025, at 1023 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 310R, N8930N, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boca Raton, Florida. The two pilots and the passenger were fatally injured, and one person on the ground sustained minor injuries.…NTSB ERA25FA154Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · Zellwood, FLOn March 22, 2025, about 0925 eastern daylight time, a Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA, N8548U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Zellwood, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA25FA119Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Pierson, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA25FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVans RV-12IS · Homosassa, FLOn December 6, 2024, about 2004 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS, N702DP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Homosassa, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The flight…NTSB ERA25FA066Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSchleicher ASW24 · Vero Beach, FLOn December 6, 2024, about 1240 eastern standard time, a Schleicher ASW 24 glider, N244RW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Vero Beach, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The glider was owned by a local soaring club and…NTSB ERA25FA020Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportGeisz Gilbert A Lancair 360 · Cross City, FLOn October 20, 2024, about 1600 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair 360, N510G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Cross City, Florida. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The…NTSB ERA25FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95 · Crystal River, FLOn October 1, 2024, about 1540 eastern daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N5868S, was destroyed when it collided with terrain near Crystal River, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The personal flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14…NTSB ERA24FA395Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEvolution Revo · Zephyrhills, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to ensure the haul back cable was securely connected to the “J” hook prior to departing on the accident flight, which resulted in the cable becoming disconnected and the wings folding up during flight.NTSB ERA24FA300Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Palm Beach Gardens, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ERA24LA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrallier Scott Glasair I · Gulf of Mexico, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying over water in dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the overwater flight in conditions conducive to the…NTSB ERA24LA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBailey-Moyes Dragonfly · Groveland, FLThe pilot’s improper installation and inspection of the right lower wing strut attachment bolt, which resulted in the inflight failure of the right wing.NTSB ERA24FA160Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportArthur B Canning Merlin Lite · Mulberry, FLThe pilot/builder’s modifications of the motorglider’s engine, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel air mixture, preignition, piston failure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the outcome was the…NTSB ERA24FA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Fort Pierce North, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the multiengine airplane after a partial loss of engine power on one engine during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s failure to check the…NTSB ERA24FA154Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20K · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed of the airplane while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the in-flight opening of the main cabin door, which resulted from the…NTSB ERA24FA110Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B16 · Naples, FLCorrosion of both engines’ variable geometry (VG) system components, which led to their operation in an off-schedule position and resulted in near-simultaneous sub-idle rotating compressor stalls on approach, subsequent loss of thrust in both engines, and an…NTSB ERA24FA104Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Clearwater, FLAn in-flight engine compartment fire due to a partially loose flexible fuel hose b-nut at the fuel metering unit. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s inability to visually identify the destination airport at night, which prolonged the…NTSB ERA24FA096Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Weston, FLThe pilots’ spatial disorientation in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in their failure to maintain altitude and a subsequent descent and impact with a swamp.NTSB ERA24FA075Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHughes Helicopters 369E · Miami, FLMain rotor contact with the tail boom for unknown reasons, resulting in the separation of the tail boom.NTSB ERA24FA036Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Micanopy, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s improper inflight decision making and his flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s…NTSB ERA23FA352Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEurocopter EC135 · Pompano Beach, FLAn inflight fire outside of the engine firewalls, likely from overheating of the No. 1 engine for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial tailboom separation.NTSB ERA23FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FLThe left seat instructor’s intentional maneuvering of the airplane in an aerobatic steep turn for which it was not approved, which resulted in an exceedance of the structural limitations of the airplane and an inflight breakup.NTSB ERA23FA323Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent rapid descent into terrain.NTSB ERA23FA321Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKolb Firestar · McAlpin, FLA collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA23FA247Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Worth, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect the corroded aileron cable during recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB ERA23FA239Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCommander 114TC · Palm City, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23FA234Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA23FA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Sebastian, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA23FA181Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Venice, FLThe pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation during the initial climb and subsequent steep banking descent into water.NTSB ERA23FA142Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C · Winter Haven, FLThe failure of both flight crews to see and avoid each other while operating in the airport environment.NTSB ERA23FA138Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilots’ exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a go-around/low pass over the runway, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23FA079Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Venice, FLThe pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.NTSB ERA23FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDetrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.NTSB ERA23FA023Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPeryera Adventura II · Miramar, FLThe pilot’s failure to remove the ECU select switch per the manufacturer’s service bulletin, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB ERA22FA422Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportWren Ronnie D Titan II · Citra, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain airspeed while recovering from an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of…NTSB ERA22LA395Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 · Orlando, FLThe flight crew’s insufficient evaluation of the deteriorating weather conditions in the area, which resulted in an encounter with a microburst.NTSB ERA22FA384Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMXR Technologies MX2 · Osteen, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin that continued until the airplane impacted terrain.