NTSB investigations, FL

220 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.

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NTSB investigations, FL per year, 1982–2026: 220 cases
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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 220)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB NYC08CA055Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's misjudged clearance over obstacles during final approach.Dec 8, 2007 · N5921D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMessing Roy Sonex · New Smyrna Beac, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while on final approach for landing.Dec 6, 2007 · N130SX · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA184Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.Jul 23, 2007 · N171TA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGordon R Smith Sea Rey · Port St. Joe, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and his improper decision to conduct a low altitude maneuver.Jun 14, 2007 · N94GR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07FA083Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Cudjoe Key, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an active restricted area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the tether of an aerostat.Apr 21, 2007 · N422G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07LA081Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Welaka, FLThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing to the accident were the fog and haze.Apr 19, 2007 · N2874B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Vero Beach, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird while maneuvering, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing of the airplane.Jan 31, 2007 · N760C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Sanford, FLThe inadvertent inflight collision with a bird resulting in damage to the airplane and the pilot having limited control capability.Jan 27, 2007 · N20956 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06CA134Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Pensacola, FLThe student pilot's failure to raise the wing flaps for a go-around resulting in the airplane not climbing and an in-flight collision with trees.Sep 3, 2006 · N1210F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMBB BK 117A-3 · Ponce de Leon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while hovering in ground effect, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident were loose, sand-covered terrain, and the operator's failure to ensure that the…Jun 22, 2006 · N913EF · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchewizer 233 · Immokalee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during the final approach to land, which resulted in an impact with trees, and a hard landing.Jan 15, 2006 · N5728S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Grand Ridge, FLThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his impairment, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain during cruise flight.Jan 2, 2006 · N442DH · DestroyedNTSB MIA06CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Punta Gorda, FLThe in-flight collision with a bird resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.Oct 2, 2005 · N952AC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA161Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV-3 · Bell, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility…Sep 26, 2005 · N993FL · DestroyedNTSB ATL05FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and object clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees.Aug 17, 2005 · N2631E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05CA133Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · St. Cloud, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a palm tree resulting in the in-flight collision with it, and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the ground.Jul 7, 2005 · N90SG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA096Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Deland, FLThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.Apr 23, 2005 · N24HV · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScottish Bulldog 120/121 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree, damage to the right main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear during the emergency landing.Oct 28, 2004 · N556WH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA177Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a television tower.Sep 11, 2004 · N962AB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · La Belle, FLThe inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.Jun 8, 2004 · N8304S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · San Antonio, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance above objects on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and the subsequent collision with terrain.Dec 5, 2003 · N9085F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-26-AT · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's descent below decision height while performing an ILS approach with low ceilings and fog, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the instrument…Nov 27, 2003 · N698X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA010Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Pierson, FLIn flight collision with a bird, resulting in airplane not being able to maintain altitude and nosing over during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Oct 22, 2003 · N94445 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Balm, FLThe pilot's intentional buzzing and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a building.Oct 21, 2003 · N73979 · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSonerai Sonerai IIB · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct low level flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.Jul 20, 2003 · N224RB · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Brooksville, FLThe in-flight collision with a Black Vulture resulting in substantial damage.May 11, 2003 · N7KH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT- 401 · Fellsmere, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his overhsooting the pull-up following a spray pass resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then terrain. Contributing to the accident was sunglare that the pilot encountered during the spray…Apr 8, 2003 · N4549N · DestroyedNTSB MIA03FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Osteen, FLThe intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.Feb 25, 2003 · N97890 · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA045Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBornhofen Twinjet 1500 · Melbourne, FLthe pilot-in-command failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the approach end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.Jan 24, 2003 · N750TJ · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClarence F. Callahan Challenger II · Plymouth, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper alignment which resulted in the airplane impacting trees on the south side of the approach end of the landing runway.Sep 1, 2002 · N521CF · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA161Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S76A+ · Miami, FLThe flight crew's diverted attention, inadequate visual lookout, and failure to ensure adequate main rotor clearance. Factors in the accident were the continued operation, with known obstructions in the area, and the failure of the FAA to initially certify…Aug 31, 2002 · N15460 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA02MA054Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 727-232 · Tallahassee, FLThe captain's and first officer's failure to establish and maintain a proper glidepath during the night visual approach to landing. Contributing to the accident was a combination of the captain's and first officer's fatigue, the captain's and first officer's…Jul 26, 2002 · N497FE · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · La Belle, FLThe 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.Jun 24, 2002 · N8486E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe 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.Jun 4, 2002 · N63591 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA106Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHelicopters & Exec 162F · Tampa, FLThe pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter while impaired by alcohol and a drug (zolpidem) resulting in the in-flight collision with a house.Jun 4, 2002 · N268MA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lutz, FLThe 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…Jun 4, 2002 · N942SP · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · La Belle, FLThe 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.Apr 26, 2002 · N14838 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrote Cruiser TR-4 · Pembroke Pines, FLthe 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.Apr 18, 2002 · N98WG · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarleman Tornado II · Molino, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in the in-flight collision with a static wire and an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the use of unapproved…Feb 1, 2002 · N140V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Tampa, FLThe pilot's unauthorized use of an aircraft for the purpose of commiting suicide.Jan 5, 2002 · N2371N · DestroyedNTSB ATL01LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lake City, FLThe pilots failure to maintain clearance during an approach to land, that resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.Jul 20, 2001 · N8374G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarry Groover Eagle · Auburndale, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence and substantial damage to the aircraft.Dec 22, 2000 · N8132L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrob G102 · Clermont, FLThe pilot's premature extension of the speed brakes on landing resulting in the glider colliding with trees short of the runway.Dec 9, 2000 · N36WW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Belle Glade, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with known wires along the swath run, and a loss of directional control on landing roll due to flight control damage sustained during the in-flight…Dec 6, 2000 · N50470 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FLan inadvertent inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.Oct 21, 2000 · N928ER · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot receiving instruction failure to achieve the proper touch down point during a water landing, and the CFI's improper supervision and failure to initiate a go-around in sufficient time to avoid and in-flight collision with trees, water, and subsequent…Aug 17, 2000 · N2015L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, resulting in the aircraft colliding with a wire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue after having worked everyday for the previous 3 weeks.Jul 2, 2000 · N983K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Naples, FLan inflight collision with a bird during descent that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's vertical stabilizer spar.Jun 30, 2000 · N7037E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Indiantown, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during initial climb following takeoff during the commission of a crime, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.Jun 5, 2000 · N337VH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00FA048Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter BK117-A3 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with a tower.Apr 25, 2000 · N428MB · Destroyed