NTSB investigations, FL
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 ERA09LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Winter Haven, FLBoth pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Beech pilot’s failure to monitor or utilize the common traffic advisory frequency.NTSB ERA09LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Green Cove Springs, FLThe fusing of an electrical cable from the No. 2 (standby) alternator with the throttle cable resulting in the flight crew’s inability to move the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to detect inadequate…NTSB ERA09CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot's improper flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.NTSB ERA09LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General Acft AG5B · Naples, FLA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA09FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly the published instrument approach and his subsequent failure to…NTSB ERA09LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Boynton Beach, FLA loss of engine power due to an undertorqued air line fitting to the fuel control.NTSB ERA09FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPartenavia P.68C · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system (ILS) approach. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate the ILS approach with weather below the published minimums, and the pilot's…NTSB ERA09CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Tallahasee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB ERA09CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FLThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.NTSB ERA09LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.NTSB ERA09CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVelocity SE-FG · Chipley, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning, resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA09IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeland, FLA failure of the flap actuator rod end due to low stress, high cycle fatigue, and subsequent overstress failure.NTSB ERA09LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FLThe failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB MIA08CA202Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Titusville, FLThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated autorotation.NTSB MIA08CA201Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCox Clyde H Fshr Aero Vsns Clbty · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to inadequate maintenance.NTSB MIA08LA195Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Clearwater, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of a supplemental cockpit lighting during approach.NTSB NYC08CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to control the helicopter while maneuvering, resulting in loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB NYC08CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Sebring, FLA bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.NTSB MIA08CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FLBoth pilots' inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel.NTSB MIA08LA164Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.NTSB NYC08CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Gardner, FLThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during takeoff.NTSB MIA08LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Apache CLA · Boynton Beach, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB NYC08LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Palakta, FLThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Winter Haven, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA08LA152Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMorris George Velocity 173RG · St. Augustine, FLA loss of control in flight due to undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC08LA255Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FLA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…NTSB NYC08CA252Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuschmann Robert E Helicycle · Stuart, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a known discrepancy. Contributing to the accident was spilled fuel on the drive belts.NTSB SEA08LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FLThe lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.NTSB MIA08FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.NTSB MIA08LA134Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas A. Pohl Lancair IV-P · Hollywood, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB NYC08CA241Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStol UC-1 Twin Bee · Bunnell, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportYowell Mallard II · Groveland, FLThe pilot's failure to use the checklist and his failure to retract the landing gear for a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.NTSB MIA08LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on landing and improper use of brakes. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the throttle cable attachment tab due to preexisting cracks.NTSB MIA08CA127Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLima Sky Raider I · Homestead, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.NTSB MIA08LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Goodland, FLThe pilot’s inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB MIA08LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Leesburg, FLThe failure of the No. 3 connecting rod cap due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the contamination of the engine oil.NTSB NYC08LA221Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot’s performance of a nonstandard abrupt maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB MIA08LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Williston, FLThe student pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended taxiing procedures.NTSB MIA08LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMckeehan James F Acroduster II SA750 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inability to recover from an intentional aerobatic maneuver due to loss of aileron control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an inadequate aileron secondary stop block against the main spar of both lower wings.NTSB ANC08LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34 · Ocala, FLThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency--a propeller that would feather at low power. Contributing to the accident was the uncommanded feathering of the propeller.NTSB NYC08CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe student pilot's improper flare.NTSB NYC08LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in…NTSB NYC08FA211Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAvid Mark IV Aerobat · Niceville, FLThe pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA08FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a dark night approach to a coastal airport.NTSB MIA08CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Okeechobee, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB NYC08IA206Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Sanford, FLA failure of the nose landing gear strut weldment.NTSB NYC08LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Palatka, FLA partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the engine exhaust system as a result of an internal failure of the muffler.NTSB NYC08CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Indiantown, FLAn inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff.NTSB LAX08CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Vandenberg, FLThe pilot's unstabilized approach and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a veer off the runway.NTSB NYC08CA194Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.