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 ERA11FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar S A YAK-52 · Palm Coast, FLThe pilot’s failure to recover from the nose-low descent during an aerobatic maneuver.NTSB ERA11CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA11LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Hollywood, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA195Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrown Narcisse A Christen Eagle II · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from base leg to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ERA11LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Alachua, FLA loss of engine power due to the failure of the camshaft gear teeth and crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA11CA186Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.NTSB ERA11CA180Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Weston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and physical alertness which resulted in an in-flight collision with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.NTSB ERA11CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA11LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Clarksville, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of fuel supply from the right fuel tank.NTSB ERA11FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.NTSB ERA11CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPotez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot/mechanic's improper decision to continue a tight-turning landing pattern after a loss of hydraulic pressure, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during that pattern, which resulted in an accelerated maneuver stall. Contributing…NTSB ERA11CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOtterback Nicholas J Lightning · Crescent City, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare and failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA11CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportExcalibur Excalibur · Immokalee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in unintentional flight and ground collision.NTSB ERA11CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · St. Petersburg, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn the airplane onto a taxiway after landing.NTSB ERA11LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Cross City, FLA total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the camshaft due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate quality inspection of the camshaft after initial manufacture.NTSB ERA11CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210K · Crestview, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.NTSB ERA11LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Stuart, FLThe student pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective control, which allowed the helicopter to become airborne and impact the ramp.NTSB ERA11LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-A1 · Pompano Beach, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Venice, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11IA110Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · St. Petersburg, FLAn inadequately maintained interior cockpit boot, which allowed a flashlight to fall through and subsequently jam the airplane's flight controls. Contributing to the incident was a lack of emphasis by government, industry, and advocacy groups that the…NTSB ERA11LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wimauma, FLThe mechanic/pilot's failure to detect a visible exhaust gas leak and cracked cylinder head immediately prior to the accident flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB ERA11CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.NTSB ERA11CA082Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Canal Point, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.NTSB ERA11CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.NTSB ERA11CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Canal Point, FLPilot fatigue due to lack of sleep resulting in incapacitation (falling asleep) and ground contact while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ERA11LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEasler Kelly Rans S6ES · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Destin, FLControlled flight into water due to the pilot's improper descent below the published minimum descent altitude.NTSB ERA11CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172G · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA11CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Williston, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure and confirm the position of the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ERA11GA066Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna M337B · Avon Park, FLThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night.NTSB ERA11LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hobe Sound, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination in the carburetor.NTSB ERA11CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller-Rogerson Helicopter UH12E · Madison, FLThe pilot's encounter with a settling with power condition while he was performing slow, low-level, out-of- ground-effect flight maneuvers.NTSB OPS11IA101Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · 66 NM East of Hobe Sound, FLAir traffic controllers did not maintain required awareness of available flight data and aircraft positions, resulting in issuance of an incorrect altitude clearance that caused a loss of standard instrument flight rules separation between the two aircraft.NTSB ERA11FA054Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · West Palm Beach, FLThe failure of both the pilot and the certified flight instructor to ensure that the left fuel selector was in the on position for takeoff and their failure to follow the proper procedures when the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff, resulting in an…NTSB ERA11LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ERA11LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe ground service vehicle driver's depressing of the accelerator rather than the brake pedal, resulting in a collision with the airplane.NTSB ERA11CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Tampa, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.NTSB DCA11FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Miami, FLFatigue failure of the fuselage crown skin due to incorrect manufacturing of the crown skin panel that resulted in a skin thickness less than the manufacturer-specified thickness.NTSB ERA11CA030Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's loss of directional control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.NTSB ERA11CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Titusville, FLAn inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.NTSB ERA11IA026Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland Shorts SC7 Skyvan · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe flightcrew’s failure to maintain directional control while initiating an engine reverse after landing.NTSB ERA11CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSqueglia R/Wheeler W Hummel Bird · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA11CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel.NTSB ERA11CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLong EZ · Leesburg, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA11LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172SP · Boynton Beach, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA11CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ERA10LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB ERA10TA481Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Inverness, FLThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.