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 MIA07FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Nokomis, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water.NTSB MIA07CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Carrabelle, FLThe improper flare by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing.NTSB MIA07LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Lakeland, FLThe failure of company maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts following tail rotor blade damage in 1999, the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the tail rotor drive shafts in 2004, following their knowledge that the tail rotor…NTSB MIA07LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Cross City, FLA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fracture and separation of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC07LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Daytona Beach, FLThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of the unknown airplane.NTSB MIA07CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnthony J. Bencivenga Aventura II · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in the pilot being inadvertently ejected and the airplane's impact with the water during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB MIA07LA136Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportApollo North America Tundra · Zephyrhills, FLImproper in-flight maneuvering that resulted in the weight-shift-aircraft's design limits being exceeded, wing failure, and a loss of control.NTSB ATL07CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight Instructor's delayed activation of the throttle during recovery from a demonstartion of an autorotation resulting in touchdown on soft terrain and a nosedown.NTSB ATL07CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Pompano Beach, FLThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB ATL07LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206 · Center Hill, FLThe pilot committed suicide. Contributing to the event was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.NTSB MIA07CA134Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Labelle, FLThe student pilot's attempted precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB NYC07FA200Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Niceville, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel quantity.NTSB NYC07FA196Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace XL2 · Ormond Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around.NTSB ATL07LA116Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNiva Thorp T-18 · Wellington, FLA loss of engine power due to a partially blocked intake manifold and water contamination of the fuel.NTSB MIA07LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper rotation and climb during the takeoff which resulted in a stall/mush, a descent, and an impact with the ground.NTSB LAX07CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Keystone Height, FLthe student pilot's excessive retraction of flaps and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during a go-around that led to a stall/mush.NTSB NYC07CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAckert Dakota Hawk DH23 · Sebring, FLPreexisting cracking of the landing gear tubing.NTSB NYC07LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStout Gordon Glasair III · Captiva, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTecnam P92 Echo Super · Sebring, FLThe failure of the landing gear bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear.NTSB NYC07LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe total loss of power in one engine during approach, due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.NTSB MIA07CA128Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEngineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Valkaria, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the runway.NTSB NYC07LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's improper weather evaluation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue in-flight weather avoidance assistance and the convective turbulence.NTSB NYC07FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Campbellton, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC07CA184Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FLThe certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB NYC07LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 25 · St. Augustine, FLA loss of power on both engines for an undetermined reason.NTSB MIA07LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarry J. Cook Lancair 320 · Destin, FLThe separation of a portion of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking which initiated in an area of corrosion that was not detected during propeller overhaul 10 flight hours before the accident.NTSB SEA07CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Pahokee, FLThe student pilot's improper flare during the landing which resulted in a hard landing. The student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the aircraft, the flight instructors inadequate supervision and not being able to recover control of the aircraft from…NTSB NYC07CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent nose over.NTSB ATL07CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Immokalee, FLThe pilot left the helicopter unattended with the engine operating which resulted in an inadvertent rollover.NTSB OPS07IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe probable cause of this incident was the United flightcrews' inadvertant entry onto an active runway.NTSB NYC07IA164Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FLThe mechanic's failure to secure the right engine cowling fasteners. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB NYC07MA162Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCessna 310R · Sanford, FLActions and decisions by National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing's corporate aviation division's management and maintenance personnel to allow the accident airplane to be released for flight with a known and unresolved discrepancy, and the accident…NTSB MIA07FA117Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Nichols, FLFailure of the flight crew to maintain minimal controllable airspeed following a total loss of power in the right engine.NTSB NYC07CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX07CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Jacksonville, FLthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB NYC07LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Sanford, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his excessive pitch attitude while maneuvering.NTSB ATL07CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C152 · Miami, FLThe pilot's loss of consciousness while on final approach to land, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and a hard landing on the runway.NTSB ATL07LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGordon R Smith Sea Rey · Port St. Joe, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and his improper decision to conduct a low altitude maneuver.NTSB ATL07CA090Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRosenbaum Super Petrel · Palm Harbor, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during approach to land on a lake resulting in an inflight collision with water. A factor was the pilot's lack of qualification and total experience in the accident airplane make and model.NTSB NYC07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Plant City, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were variable wind conditions, and soft/uneven terrain.NTSB MIA07LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Lantana, FLSeparation of a landing gear hydraulic line at the fitting for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to perform adequate pre-flight fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation.NTSB MIA07CA108Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJames L. Stringfellow Glastar · Williston, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his improper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot, nose over and damage to the airplane.NTSB CHI07LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · New Smyrna Beac, FLThe propeller blade separation from the propeller hub due to a fatigue fracture of the hub while in cruise flight. A factor was the embankment.NTSB MIA07CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB LAX07CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Pahokee, FLthe flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the known gusty crosswind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing runway.NTSB NYC07CA120Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · St Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate to clear an obstacle after aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which prompted the aborted landing, and a wind gust.NTSB NYC07CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Hollywood, FLThe student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a sign.NTSB NYC07CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172SP · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's improper flare at night, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent night experience.NTSB NYC07CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R-201 · Leesburg, FLThe flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, and the private pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.