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NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, FL

55 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 140. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, FL per year, 1964–2026: 55 cases
1964	8
1965	5
1966	2
1967	5
1968	2
1969	1
1970	2
1971	1
1972	4
1973	1
1974	4
1976	2
1978	3
1980	2
1981	1
1986	1
1990	1
1993	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
2004	1
2018	1
2020	1
2023	1
2024	1
2026	1

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Latest cases

Query with 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' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
  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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603'))
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 ERA26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Homestead, FLThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over of the airplane.Apr 13, 2024 · N4064N · Substantial damage NTSB ERA23LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Keystone Heights, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to perform an impromptu off-airport landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 15, 2023 · N2419V · Substantial damage NTSB ERA20LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.Sep 26, 2020 · N89476 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the…May 22, 2018 · N89864 · Destroyed NTSB MIA04CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Wimauma, FLThe improper in-flight weather evaluation by the student pilot resulting in a downwind landing and subsequent nose over.Jul 31, 2004 · N89617 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.May 22, 1998 · N2102N · Substantial damage NTSB ATL97LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to select the fuller tank for takeoff that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Apr 25, 1997 · N2351V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Holt, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) during a go-around, which result in the aircraft being unable to climb above trees at the departure end of the runway.Jul 10, 1996 · N2102N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA93FA051Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Niceville, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.Jan 18, 1993 · N89968 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA90LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Opa-Locka, FLLoss of control during the landing roll due to the instructor pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft.May 21, 1990 · N76464 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA86LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Jacksonville, FLThe accident occurred while practicing takeoffs and landings in a grass area adjacent to the asphalt runway. The aircraft contacted soft mud during the landing roll and nosed over.Sep 7, 1986 · N73087 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81DLA22Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Quiney, FLApr 30, 1981 · N72586 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80DKJ25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Ft.Walton Bch, FLMar 4, 1980 · N89831 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA80FA038Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 140 · Homestead, FLFeb 25, 1980 · N76663 · Destroyed NTSB MIA79DKJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Careyville, FLNov 22, 1978 · N72244 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLD08Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Groveland, FLOct 22, 1978 · N4042N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA78DLD56Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Silver Springs, FLJun 24, 1978 · N89454 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76FLA40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Pensacola, FLApr 3, 1976 · N76405 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76AM065Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Ormond Beach, FLFeb 20, 1976 · N12603 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FLD38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Merritt Isl, FLNov 29, 1974 · N77010 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLA12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Panama City, FLAug 22, 1974 · N81063 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FLD91Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Orlando, FLMay 29, 1974 · N1976N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74FLD81Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · St.Cloud, FLApr 7, 1974 · N2582N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DLA47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Cross City, FLJun 26, 1973 · N72737 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73FLD11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tampa, FLAug 20, 1972 · N2652N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLD75Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · N.Smyrna Bch, FLJun 20, 1972 · N76162 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72FLA39Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Milton, FLApr 10, 1972 · N72699 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLD45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Ocoee, FLJan 29, 1972 · N89454 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72DLD09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tampa, FLAug 25, 1971 · N89454 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71DLA20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Pensacola, FLNov 21, 1970 · N72853 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA71FLD20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Eustis, FLSep 26, 1970 · N2643N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70D0055Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Okeechobee, FLMay 14, 1969 · N76035 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0141Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Opa Locka, FLAug 21, 1968 · N76853 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69D0058Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Defuniak Spgs, FLJun 29, 1968 · N2258V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0090Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Dunedin, FLJul 12, 1967 · N90175 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0005Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Orlando, FLMay 30, 1967 · N2445V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67A0122Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 140 · Miami, FLMay 18, 1967 · N2725N · Destroyed NTSB MIA67F0478Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Lake Wales, FLMar 26, 1967 · N2317N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0106Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Ormond Beach, FLMar 5, 1967 · N72962 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0560Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Auburndale, FLMay 12, 1966 · N76430 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0477Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Merritt Is, FLFeb 19, 1966 · N2458N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0112Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Williston, FLJul 19, 1965 · N72663 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1461Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Jacksonville, FLFeb 27, 1965 · N3125N · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X1336Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Ft Lauderdale, FLJan 24, 1965 · N2740N · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1323Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Jacksonville, FLJan 20, 1965 · N4127N · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X1269Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Sebastian, FLJan 10, 1965 · N89124 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0929Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 140 · New Smyrna Be, FLDec 5, 1964 · N81089 · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0848Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Vero Beach, FLNov 26, 1964 · N89208 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0577Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Palm Beach Gd, FLNov 6, 1964 · N76035 · Substantial damage