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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
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NTSB MIA03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Okeechobee, FLThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left…NTSB MIA03LA181Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Homestead, FLthe inadequate 100-hour inspection of the helicopter by other maintenance personnel who failed to discover that the landing gear dampers had low pressure, which resulted in ground resonance and subsequent substantial damage during a run-on landing.NTSB MIA03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Winter Haven, FLThe inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MIA03LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kissimmee, FLA loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance.NTSB MIA03TA175Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Jay, FL**This case was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident to view the changes.** Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Ocala, FLthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with a ditch.NTSB MIA03LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Punta Gorda, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03IA168Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-223 · Miami, FLThe failure of maintenance personnel from the aircraft operator to identify a missing left main landing gear truck beam shield and damage to the left main landing gear truck beam which resulted in the fracture of the truck beam as a result of stress corrosion…NTSB MIA03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's recommendation to not use automobile fuel in the airplane resulting in deterioration of the fuel tank sealant, fuel starvation of the engine from fuel system contamination, and subsequent collision…NTSB MIA03FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Clearwater, FLThe failure of the flightcrew to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB MIA03LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Robinson R22 Beta · Odessa, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain the proper airspeed during the practice 180-degree autorotational landing and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the delay by the designated pilot…NTSB MIA03LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 400A · St. Augustine, FLThe inadvertent left brake application by the copilot during the takeoff roll and the delay by the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control, and on-ground encounter with terrain.NTSB MIA03LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · West Palm Beach, FLThe poor judgment by the pilot-in-command of the airplane for his initiation of takeoff after the helicopter pilot had announced intention to perform a 180-degree autorotation to the runway, and the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout resulting…NTSB MIA03CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · La Belle, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage.NTSB MIA03LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35J · Avon Park, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the airplane drifting to the right, encountering standing water on the runway edge, and running off the runway where it incurred substantial damage.NTSB MIA03LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hialeah, FLSpinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…NTSB MIA03CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Orlando, FLThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway and incurring substantial damage.NTSB MIA03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Jupiter, FLThe pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA03TA152Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell BHT-206-B3 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to adequately clear the right skid of obstructions which resulted in a dynamic rollover to the right during takeoff and damage to the helicopter.NTSB MIA03LA150Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTurkan Delta Wing Kite Trik · Odessa, FLThe pilot's improper assembly and failure to connect a bolt following an attempted modification that resulted in airframe malfunction, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.NTSB MIA03LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Plantation, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.NTSB MIA03CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2T · Crystal River, FLThe student pilot 's failure to maintain control while landing in crosswind which resulted in airplane departing the runway and incurring damage.NTSB MIA03LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSonerai Sonerai IIB · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's decision to conduct low level flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB MIA03LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll resulting in collision with trees after the airplane departed the runway.NTSB MIA03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Plymouth, FLThe pilot's continue operation with known deficiencies (engine vibration) resulting in a partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff and overrun of the runway during the aborted takeoff.NTSB MIA03LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in an undershoot.NTSB MIA03LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FLFailure of the student pilot of N864CP to judge the clearance between his airplane and the stationary N431ER while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB MIA03LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSamual G. DaSilva Velocity · Sebastian, FLThe improper repair of the crankshaft by a FAA Certified Repair Station resulting in fatigue failure and subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain encountered by the pilot during the landing roll in a field.NTSB MIA03LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Belle Glade, FLThe inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane following a blown right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll, resulting in the airplane rolling into soft terrain and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was the…NTSB MIA03FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · N. Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) following a total loss of engine power from the right engine due to fuel starvation, resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the…NTSB MIA03LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn L. Klein Marquart ChargerMA-5 · Pierson, FLSeparation of the elevator push/pull tube from the rear cockpit's control stick for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of elevator control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with trees.NTSB MIA03FA130Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Tampa, FLa torching of the right engine caused by an abnormally high flow fuel during engine start for undetermined reasons. The torching resulted in an unwarranted evacuation of the airplane and serious injuries to three passengers . A contributing factor in the…NTSB MIA03CA132Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportParsons Trainer · New Smyrna, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the gyrocopter.NTSB MIA03LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Taylor, FLThe in-flight encounter with turbulence during normal descent resulting in a serious injury to a passenger. A finding in the investigation was the seatbelt sign had been on for approximately 2 minutes at the time of the turbulence encounter.NTSB MIA03CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to execute a go-around.NTSB MIA03FA124Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Deerfield Beach, FL**This case was revised 6/10/2005 and 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for details.** The failure of the pilot of N4903F, the Cessna 172, and the pilot of N759XA, the Cessna 182, to see and avoid each other while operating in Class E…NTSB MIA03CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Kissimmee, FLThe inadequate supervision by flight instructor for his failure to prevent incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student resulting in the helicopter yawing at touchdown. A factor in the accident was the incorrect anti-torque pedal input by the student…NTSB MIA03LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith 601HDS · Immokalee, FLExcessive rotor distributor shaft clearance that resulted in damage to the distributor rotor, a loss of ignition, the engine ceasing to operate. This resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain and the airplane nosing over.NTSB MIA03CA128Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKolb Mkiii · Bunnell, FLThe inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command (pilot) for his failure to assure that the forward attachment of the right horizontal stabilizer was secured and safetied before flight resulting in rotation of the leading edge of…NTSB MIA03LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Gulf Hammock, FLThe insufficient information provided to the pilot by the mechanic that installed the auxiliary fuel tank for his failure to install a placard to indicate that both fuel on/off valves should not be on at the same time resulting in a total loss of engine power…NTSB MIA03FA120Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F1 · Madison, FLThe pilot in command's diverted attention and loss of control while attempting to takeoff, which resulted in the main rotor blades being dragged, and the helicopter rolling over.NTSB MIA03LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Tallahassee, FLThe arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment.NTSB MIA03LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clearwater, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.NTSB MIA03CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Plant City, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in it nosing over during the landing roll.NTSB MIA03LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Hastings, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA03LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane before departure resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a hard landing during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA03LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fort Meade, FLThew failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after travelling past the estimated point of liftoff, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent with subsequent impact onto the…NTSB MIA03IA110Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Miami, FLThe inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of…NTSB MIA03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBill Darling Rans S9 · Green Cove Sprg, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Brooksville, FLThe in-flight collision with a Black Vulture resulting in substantial damage.