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 ERA10LA478Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiaggio P-180 · Clearwater, FLThe flight crew did not ensure that the landing gear was down and that it indicated down through the takeoff sequence.NTSB ERA10FA464Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · DeLand, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.NTSB ERA10LA463Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MX-2 · Lake City, FLA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA457Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560E · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines during climb due to fuel contamination.NTSB ERA10LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT402 · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and a subsequent collision with obstacles and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight.NTSB ERA10CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start.NTSB ERA10LA434Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hollywood, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe pilots' inadequate fuel planning, resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA10CA432Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of rotor rpm and a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion B · Fort Myers, FLThe binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB ERA10LA421Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Key West, FLThe non-instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation during night, over-water, low-ambient-light conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting the ocean.NTSB ERA10CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Groveland, FLThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper approach path to the runway, resulting in landing short of the runway.NTSB ERA10CA417Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA10CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Baldwin, FLA loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a hover.NTSB ERA10LA391Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTurck G L/Duflo J T SEA REY · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on approach for landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with water.NTSB ERA10LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Melbourne, FLSeparation of the main rotor drive belts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to adequately inspect the upper drive sheave prior to installing the belts.NTSB ERA10CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a crosswind.NTSB ERA10CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ERA10CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV8 · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA10FA342Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Destin, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to perform the maneuvers at a low altitude and over water.NTSB ERA10CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchooley Sonex · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's improper flare, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuartz Mountain Aerospace 11E · Inglis, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.NTSB ERA10LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParks J L/Dreffin D Seawind 3000 · Sanibel Island, FLAn overstress failure of the elevator. Contributing to the accident was the owner/builder's modification of the experimental airplane beyond the recommendations of the kit manufacturer.NTSB ERA10CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · West Palm Beach, FLThe CFI's failure to prevent ground contact during hover, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ERA10LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tampa, FLThe total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 19.5 hours prior to the accident.NTSB ERA10CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA10LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHood John Sidney Tango · New Port Richey, FLThe improper inspection of the airplane ignition system during the last condition inspection by a mechanic, resulting in an ignition cable disconnecting and a partial loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pahokee, FLA partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10LA293Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Dania Beach, FLThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA10CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-36 · Jacksonville, FLThe glider pilot’s delayed decision to divert following a loss of thermal lift.NTSB ERA10LA284Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · High Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the published engine-out procedures after a total loss of power in the rear engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine by the pilot and maintenance personnel.NTSB ERA10LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGardner Douglas P VAN/RV8A · Sebring, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.NTSB ERA10CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPZL Mielec M18 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB DCA10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 747 · Miami, FLimpact of the fore flap with the aft fuselage after fatigue failure of the right wing fore flap carriage assembly attachment fitting at position 6.NTSB ERA10LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Clearwater, FLThe overweight condition of the airplane due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in the airplane's degraded climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's retraction of the flaps prior to reaching the manufacturer's…NTSB ERA10LA266Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S A YAK-52 · Jensen Beach, FLThe pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in insufficient clearance from the water to conduct a recovery. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s extended landing gear, which resulted in a degradation of…NTSB ERA10CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot’s improper use of collective and throttle during the landing flare.NTSB ERA10CA262Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH12 · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's delayed remedial action to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB ERA10CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 500 · West Palm Beach, FLThe commercial pilot's improper flare during a simulated autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA10LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S1A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA10CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Cross City, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.NTSB ERA10LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Avon Park, FLThe operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.NTSB ERA10FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5-235C · Zellwood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees.NTSB ERA10LA233Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Archer, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB ERA10CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKramer Clemens E Stol CH750 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.NTSB ERA10LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDalin Ronald K T-51 Mustang · Lakeland, FLThe builder’s use of inadequate material for the exhaust manifold adapters resulting in heat damage and chafing of the crankshaft synchronizer and timing wires that rendered an inoperative ignition system and loss of engine power.NTSB ERA10CA225Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ERA10CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Moore Haven, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a water landing.NTSB ERA10CA218Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Winter Haven, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing in gusting winds.