NTSB investigations, FL
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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.
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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' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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
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 ERA14CA397Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Milton, FLThe 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 ERA14LA383Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S · Sarasota, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning.NTSB ERA14CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 34-200T · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA14LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson Jeremiah D Vans RV6A · West Palm Beach, FLThe 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 ERA14CA375Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Valkaria, FLThe 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 ERA14LA374Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Apalachicola, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.NTSB ERA14IA370Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Jacksonville, FLThe nose landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.NTSB ERA14LA363Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC 1B · Yulee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ERA14LA362Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Venice, FLA 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 ERA14LA368Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C G-164B · Bonifay, FLA 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 ERA14CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Titusville, FLThe 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 ERA14LA346Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Elliott Key, FLThe airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.NTSB ERA14LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Alpha Trainer · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel quantity requirements, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA14FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · North Captiva Island, FLThe 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 ERA14LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Melbourne, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA14LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Titusville, FLThe 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 ERA14CA317Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control while taxiing in a strong gusty wind.NTSB ERA14CA331Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Miami, FLThe 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 ERA14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB ERA14CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErick Magno & Assoc Pa Drifter · Zephryhills, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA14LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSimmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…NTSB ERA14CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Milton, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.NTSB ERA14FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the wreckage. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' decision to turn back to the airport, which led to…NTSB ERA14FA282Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace XL-2 · Merritt Island, FLThe failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for a reason that could…NTSB ERA14CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Cross City, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ERA14CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Defuniak Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control in gusty wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA14LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrederick Hays-Roth Velocity Twin · Sebastian, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Also causal to the accident were the pilot’s subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing and his improper execution of the aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding…NTSB ERA14FA255Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fountain, FLThe pilot's decision to depart from a soft runway with a tailwind and toward obstructions, and his failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the degradation of airplane and engine…NTSB ERA14LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control while landing at night, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport signage. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of electrical power, which necessitated the pilot having to land without…NTSB ERA14CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Deland, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot resulting in abnormal runway contact and damage to the airplane.NTSB ERA14CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Fort Pierce, FLThe instructor's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point in a multiengine airplane, during a single-engine approach in a strong gusty headwind.NTSB ERA14CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGingras Michel Aventura II · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while operating at a low altitude.NTSB ERA14IA237Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing and his failure to go around when he recognized that he would not be able to stop the airplane on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA14CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was his failure to compensate for torque, P-factor, and the reported crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA14CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Blountstown, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA14CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Leesburg, FLThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA14CA190Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Tavares, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a bounced landing and his delay in performing a go around which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ERA14CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMoore Thomas O Zenith Stol CH701 · Frostproof, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to divert due to deteriorating weather.NTSB ERA14CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLThe inadvertent encounter with a microburst during taxi from landing that resulted in the aircraft being turned over inverted and receiving substantial damage.NTSB ERA14FA182Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMonroe Dennis RV-7 · Summerfield, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his decision to maneuver at an altitude that did not allow an adequate margin to recover from a stall.NTSB ERA14FA464Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFortuna Dave Sonex · Dunnellon, FLThe in-flight collision with a tree in a heavily wooded area during controlled flight while the pilot was attempting a forced landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the delay in locating the wreckage…NTSB ERA14CA191Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportTerry F King Zenith 701 · La Belle, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a total loss of engine power at takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the pilot/owner/builder's improper installation of the magnetos which resulted in the engine power loss.NTSB ERA14LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FLThe flight instructor’s overpriming of the engine during multiple unsuccessful engine start attempts on an active runway, which resulted in an engine compartment fire.NTSB ERA14LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelpling Helen C Tango 2 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the left cockpit canopy opened during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to fire damage.NTSB ERA14LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert J Reimbold Zenith CH 750 · Venus, FLThe fuel system’s inadequate design, which resulted in negative pressure in the right fuel tank and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA14CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Marathon, FLThe pilot's distraction in the cockpit while on a visual approach over water during a dark night resulting in the airplane descending until impact with the water.NTSB ERA14LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna O1 - A · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion in the selected tank and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA14CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UIC · Saint Petersburg, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing.NTSB ERA14FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Safety Harbor, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to cocaine use.NTSB ERA14LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna LC41-550FG · Palatka, FLThe pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture and his failure to use the appropriate checklist and guidance during the flight, which resulted in an overrich mixture condition, carbon-fouling of the spark plugs, and a subsequent total loss of engine…