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 ERA11CA487Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKaribian Hurant Thorp T-18 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a collision with a culvert.NTSB DCA11CA116Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Cape Coral, FLAn encounter with convective turbulence during the descent.NTSB ERA11LA483Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDurling James RV-6A · Hollywood, FLParticulate ingestion from the engine, which resulted in the malfunction of the propeller governor during the airplane’s initial climb.NTSB ERA11LA481Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · St. Petersburg, FLThe commercial pilot's improper recovery from a practice autorotation, resulting in a tailboom strike and subsequent rollover.NTSB ERA11CA474Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe student pilot's landing at an unapproved location, which resulted in a ground fire from the engine exhaust.NTSB ERA11CA471Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPayne/Foster Glasair · Ocala, FLThe failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB ERA11LA451Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Arcadia, FLThe pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude.NTSB ERA11CA448Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Titusville, FLThe private pilot's incorrect manipulation of the engine mixture control which resulted in an inadvertent engine shutdown.NTSB ERA11CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot's loss of directional control while attempting to close the airplane's door during takeoff roll.NTSB ERA11CA440Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelsen Lynn H Lightning · Frostproof, FLThe pilot's premature rotation during takeoff.NTSB ERA11LA438Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper rotation during takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ERA11LA427Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTL Ultralight Sro Sting S3 · Sarasota, FLThe inability of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to recover from an inadvertent spin following a stall demonstration for reasons that could not be determined because aircraft and engine examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded recovery…NTSB ERA11LA429Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pahokee, FLThe flight instructor's misjudgment of the airplane's position and airspeed relative to the runway while returning to the airport after a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the engine's No. 3 cylinder exhaust…NTSB ERA11FA414Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Palm Bay, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to secure the oil gauge rod and cap assembly before flight and his…NTSB ERA11CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Crystal River, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his improper decision to perform a go-around with a tailwind and insufficient runway remaining.NTSB ERA11LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 35 · Opa-Locka, FLThe flightcrew’s inadvertent encounter with windshear during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ERA11LA393Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ormond Beach, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management.NTSB ERA11LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FLSeparation of the auxiliary fuel tank cap, which entered the tail rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a fuel tank cap restraint.NTSB ERA11CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Plant City, FLThe failure of a screw in the nose landing gear aligner assembly for undetermined reasons, which prevented the landing gear from fully extending.NTSB ERA11CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Wauchula, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach.NTSB ERA11LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFessenden Alfred Expermental RV-4 · Fort Drum, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150C · Weirsdale, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing.NTSB ERA11LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A60 · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilots of both airplanes did not maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.NTSB ERA11CA363Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Winter Haven, FLThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11FA354Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Valparaiso, FLThe pilots’ failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA11CA367Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Miami, FLThe in-flight encounter with convective turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ERA11CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Belle Glades, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach.NTSB ERA11CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Naples, FLThe pilot’s improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11FA332Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.NTSB ERA11CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos G-3/600 · Apoka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.NTSB ERA11LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClamar Floats CA-4 · Merritt Island, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination could not be performed before the airplane was disassembled.NTSB ERA11TA318Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Ft. Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to recognize and avoid a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.NTSB ERA11TA317Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Panama City, FLThe drooping electrical conduit, which snagged the vertical fin and resulted in the pilot's inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to have the pilot fly the helicopter out of the hangar.NTSB ERA11CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Quincy, FLThe private pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA11FA287Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's inadvertent application of control inputs that resulted in rapid, right-rolling, negative g-forces during night cruise flight and his subsequent ejection from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in…NTSB ERA11LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPfouts Alfred L Senior Aero SPT D260 · Palm Coast, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB ERA11CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Stuart, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Pierce, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11FA274Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Miami Gardens, FLThe pilot’s improper response to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and his failure to ensure that the airplane was airworthy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate engine maintenance by the operator's maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA11LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSolo Wings Windlass Aquilla · Starke, FLThe pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled airplane becoming inadvertently airborne and subsequently impacting the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and…NTSB ERA11CA259Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA11CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention due to the electrical system failure.NTSB ERA11CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Jacksonville, FLThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Saint Petersburg, FLThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.NTSB ERA11CA241Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft Pierce, FLThe student pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Okeechobee, FLThe failure of the main landing gear to lock in the extended position for undetermined reasons and both pilots’ failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing.NTSB ERA11LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310F · Sanford, FLThe failure of the nose landing gear due to inadequate servicing of the nose gear strut reservoir.NTSB ERA11LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHrosik Gene Aventura II · Crescent City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB OPS11IA428Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Orlando, FLThe air traffic controllers’ application of inappropriate separation between the B737 and the Cirrus and their inappropriate use of airborne civilian aircraft for observation of other airborne aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the crew of the B737's…