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"
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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 ATL04LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdventura II · Naples, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the main landing gear.NTSB ATL04LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401B · Naples, FLThe fracture of the right landing gear down lock stud which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse during landing roll.NTSB ATL04CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Fernandina, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB ATL04TA142Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1H · Childs, FLThe vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the lack of company standards and operation procedures.NTSB MIA04CA104Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam K. Crawford Tango 2 · Williston, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a high speed taxi test resulting in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway, becoming airborne, and nosing over.NTSB ATL04FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the subsequent collision with a building.NTSB MIA04FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Baker, FLThe flight crew's inadvertent flight into thunderstorms resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded, loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. A factor in the accident was the lack of required advisory by ATC about a radar…NTSB MIA04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Deland, FLA loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA04LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA5B · Crystal River, FLThe failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulted in an overrun of the runway.NTSB MIA04LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Williston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and impact with terrain.NTSB MIA04CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · La Belle, FLThe inadvertent deployment of the main parachute resulting in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator.NTSB MIA04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff resulting in an overrun of the runway and subsequent impact with water. A finding in the accident was the pilot's failure to extend the flaps to the second notch (25 degrees).NTSB MIA04LA092Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Wesley Chapel, FLThe pilot's failure to verify security of the left engine cowling and its subsequent separation in-flight and collision with the vertical stabilizer resulting in the loss of aircraft control.NTSB MIA04FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Venice, FLFailure of the pilot to recover from an improper landing flare resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed (Vs), an inadvertant stall, loss of control, and inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB MIA04CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot's failure to establish a climb and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing leading to the airplane departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.NTSB MIA04LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Everglades City, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact in a wooded area.NTSB MIA04LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Lake Worth, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing, collision with a berm during landing rollout, and the airplane nosing over.NTSB MIA04IA088Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Daytona Beach, FLImproper maintenance/installation by the propeller overhaul/repair facility, which resulted in stress related fatigue and the eventual separation of the propeller pitch change pin.NTSB MIA04LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Crystal River, FLThe pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and incurring damage.NTSB MIA04CA080Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech H35 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilots failure to maintain the proper glide path during the approach which resulted in the airplane undershooting the runway and not attaining the proper touchdown point.NTSB ATL04CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Odessa, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL04LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-31 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot's failure to recover from an intentional spin during an attempted aerobatic maneuver.NTSB ATL04LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Fort Pierce, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a crack in the gascolator bowl.NTSB MIA04FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tampa, FLImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, and the reinstallation of an unserviced magneto during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the magneto malfunctioning, a loss of engine power, and the airplane being ditched into the water.NTSB MIA04LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTerry E. Morris Glasair III · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and establish a climb during an attempted go-around which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain. His failure to follow air traffic control instructions is a contributing factor.NTSB MIA04CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Key West, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a sign, incurring damage.NTSB MIA04LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Port St. Lucie, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, the right main landing gear wheel separating, and the airplane impacting trees and incurring structural damage.NTSB MIA04LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard A. Denisar RV-4 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to fuel contamination, that resulted in a forced landingNTSB MIA04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5B · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the airplane departing the right side of the runway, collapsing the left main landing gear, the left wing striking the ground, and the airplane…NTSB MIA04LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech Be-300 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate management of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · N. Lauderdale, FLThe erratic operation of the pitot-static system associated flight instruments due to water contamination, and the pilot's failure to take the appropriate corrective actions.NTSB MIA04LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Clewiston, FLThe failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons, and the failure of one of the connecting rod bolts due to tension overload resulting in the total loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a ditch during the forced landing.NTSB IAD04LA016Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus P3-05 · Edgewater, FLThe delamination of the no. 2 connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to complete a successful forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, and smoke and…NTSB MIA04LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLouis Amato Buccaneer · Labelle, FLThe pilots improper preflight preparation resulting in loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to reverse direction to land resulting in an inadvert stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with…NTSB MIA04FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…NTSB ANC04LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC04LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Palm Beach, FLThe incorrect assembly of the fuel selector valve by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing to assess the fuel situation and lack of movement of the right fuel tank indicator. which resulted in fuel starvation and the…NTSB MIA04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Ocala, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter following a reported loss of engine power after picking up to a hover from a dolly.NTSB ANC04FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · DeLand, FLThe pilot's failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which precipitated a loss of engine power during initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB MIA04FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Spring Hill, FLThe non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control.NTSB MIA04LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE90 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe inadequate inspection of the landing gear system by company maintenance personnel resulting in a crack in the left main landing actuator mount going undetected and collapse of the left landing gear during landing roll when the actuator attachment failed.NTSB MIA04LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOrtmayer/Parson none · Bunnell, FLThe owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with a manufacture notice to replace the rotor blades and hub bar assembly, resulting in a failure of the hub bar to hub bar wing attaching bolt and separation of a main rotor blade.NTSB MIA04CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Keystone, FLThe inadequate supervision by the flight instructor by allowing the student to lose excessive altitude resulting in a skid impacting the ground and subsequent roll over of the helicopter.NTSB MIA04IA056Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A300F4-605R · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe flight crews' inadvertent setting of the parking brake during flight resulting in the airplane being landed with the parking brake set and failure of all 8 main landing gear tires during the landing rollout.NTSB MIA04LA068Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger II · Labelle, FLThe pilot in command's abrupt pull up, which resulted in an overload of the right wing, right wing separation, an uncontrolled descent, and impact with terrain.NTSB MIA04CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Pitts S2B · Parkland, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in an off-airport precautionary landing to preclude fuel exhaustion, which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB ANC04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Bradenton, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor speed, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ANC04LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lutz, FLThe student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB ANC04FA026Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 25B · Ft. Lauderdale, FLThe pilot in command's misjudged distance/speed while landing, and the flightcrew's failure to follow prescribed emergency procedures, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a building. Factors associated with the accident are the…NTSB ANC04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapse of the nose wheel landing gear, and the airplane nosing over when it encountered a ditch.