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"
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' 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 ERA12CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA12CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Winter Haven, FLThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from hitting the hangar door. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misuse of the airplane's throttle, and his incorrect use of the wheel brakes.NTSB ERA12LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Byron J Zealot · Minneola, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on the base leg for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA12CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos G-3/600 · Sarasota, FLThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Palm Beach, FLThe pilot’s in-flight misjudgment of fuel remaining resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate fuel quantity for the flight for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident…NTSB ERA12LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Clearwater, FLThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA12FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in an impact with terrain short of the airport.NTSB ERA12LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Port Orange, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be conclusively determined during postaccident examination.NTSB ERA12FA151Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Quincy, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain controlled flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to take off in deteriorating…NTSB ERA12CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Umatilla, FLA failure of the left main landing gear due to a preexisting crack and corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB ERA12CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · St Petersburg, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the pilot-receiving-instruction's practice autorotation that developed a high rate of descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-receiving-instruction's improper control inputs during the…NTSB ERA12CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · River Ranch, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during landing.NTSB ERA12FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's in-flight loss of control during climb after a banner pickup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.NTSB ERA12FA127Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe crew's failure to use proper emergency procedures during an uncommanded right roll after takeoff, which led to a forced landing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was a faulty right roll spoiler actuator, which allowed the right roll…NTSB ERA12MA122Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Green Cove Springs, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the pilot’s improper decision was his self-induced pressure to complete the trip.NTSB ERA12LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF5 · Marathon, FLThe pilot did not ensure that there was sufficient fuel aboard the airplane before initiating the flight, which resulted in temporary fuel starvation and an interruption in engine power during maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…NTSB ERA12FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560-F · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a single-engine approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the left engine due to a failed No. 2 connecting rod bearing.NTSB ERA12IA114Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Clewiston, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA12CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Panacea, FLThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA12LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLA loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12IA158Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of a crankshaft gear tooth due to fatigue, which resulted in the loss of several additional gear teeth and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Ocoee, FLWater contamination in the pitch trim actuators.NTSB ERA12LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Miniplane DSA-4 · Hernando, FLThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while descending in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's incorrect identification of the runway, which resulted in an off-airport landing and subsequent collision with objects.NTSB ERA12LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mulberry, FLThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing the airplane’s poor performance during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the passenger’s injuries was the pilot’s failure to provide a briefing on the use of the lapbelt, which delayed the passenger’s…NTSB ERA12CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA12FA068Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Boynton Beach, FLThe right seat pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane.NTSB ERA12CA291Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FLThe passenger’s fall from the airplane during a normal egress.NTSB ERA12LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Kissimmee, FLA fatigue failure of the right main landing gear pivot assembly, which prevented the landing gear from extending.NTSB ERA12LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti S205-22R · Okeechobee, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the drive bearings in the alternator drive system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance.NTSB ERA12LA063Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude turn into gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of translational lift and settling with power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.NTSB ERA12FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Williston, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed in changing wind conditions during a steep climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s ostentatious display close to the ground.NTSB ERA12LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe Cessna 172 flight instructor and student pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the stationary Cessna 182.NTSB ERA12IA060Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Key West, FLThe pilots’ failure to appropriately apply the landing gear wheel brakes after landing, to properly perform the hard brake pedal-no braking condition procedure following the reported brake failure and to apply the emergency brakes. The reason for the reported…NTSB ERA12LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FLThe separation of the throttle cable from its fitting, which resulted in an inability to control engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the owner.NTSB ERA12FA056Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGulfstream G150 · Key West, FLThe pilot in command's failure to follow the normal landing procedures (placing engines into reverse thrust first and then brake), his delayed decision to continue the landing or go-around, and the flight crew's failure to follow emergency procedures once a…NTSB ERA12FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportInterplane S R O Skyboy · Miami, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at low speed, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the outcome of the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…NTSB ERA12CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · McAlpin, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance from known transmission lines.NTSB OPS12IA041Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe departing pilot's incorrect runway selection and non-compliance with an air traffic control clearance. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the departing aircraft to ensure that the pilot complied with the…NTSB ERA12CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deland, FLThe pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA12FA023Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot’s failure to terminate the flight after observing multiple conflicting errors associated with the inaccurate right fuel quantity indication. Contributing to the accident were the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the right tank,…NTSB ERA12CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182L · Gainesville, FLThe pilot did not maintain a proper descent rate during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA12CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCalvin Nate H CALVIN-VELOCITY · Sebastian, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.NTSB ERA12LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Punta Gorda, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ERA12CA003Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA511Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Miami, FLThe in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ERA11CA505Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Clearwater, FLThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent rollover.NTSB ERA11CA497Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during a power-off landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA11LA519Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeinlein George GH125 · Okeechobee, FLThe non-certificated pilot's improper flare on an earlier flight, which resulted in a hard landing, fracture of the right main landing gear bolt, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA11CA490Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Naples, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.