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 MIA03CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael Allen Brown RAF 2000 GTX · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the takeoff which resulted in the gyrocopter descending and the main rotor impacting the ground, incurring damage.NTSB MIA03CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Panama City Bch, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and altitude during takeoff which resulted in the helicopter impacting the water during a descent in an attempt to maintain rotor rpm.NTSB MIA03LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Lantana, FLThe pilot/owner's failure to maintain rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were high gross weight and high density altitude.NTSB MIA03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177-RG · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll resulting in the failure and separation of the right main landing gear, partial collapse of the nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB MIA03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lantana, FLthe pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.NTSB MIA03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Melbourne, FLThe student pilot's improper throttle setting during the braking test, resulting in a collision with a parked airplane.NTSB MIA03LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT- 401 · Fellsmere, FLThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his overhsooting the pull-up following a spray pass resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then terrain. Contributing to the accident was sunglare that the pilot encountered during the spray…NTSB MIA03LA088Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Belle Glade, FLThe failure of both pilots to use on-board communication radios to advise takeoff and landing intentions, the reduction of visibility of the pilot-in-command of N6037H due to sun glare during takeoff, and the poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command of…NTSB MIA03LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGhiles Philippe/American Ga MCR-01 VLA · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the airplane did not become airborne at the calculated point down the runway. A contributing factor in the accident was the windshift during the takeoff roll resulting in a…NTSB MIA03CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway, impacting a runway light, and nosing over.NTSB MIA03LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Pahokee, FLThe instructor's inadequate in-flight decision and his delay in taking remedial actions. Also causal was the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.NTSB MIA03LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Sarasota, FLA loss of engine power due to the crankshaft bolt losing torque, the gear disengaging, and the engine ceasing to operate as a result of inadequate maintenance installation.NTSB MIA03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lakeland, FLThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and the ground marshaller resulting in the ground marshaller being struck by the wing of the taxiing airplane and receiving serious injury.NTSB MIA03CA086Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMathews Pegazai · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind.NTSB MIA03CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 190 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tavernier, FLThe control interference by the pilot-rated passenger in an attempt to avoid an obstacle, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB MIA03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPool Pool Jungster I · Fernandina Beac, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown while attempting a crosswind landing resulting in the left wing impacting the ground, and a collision with runway lights during the attempted recovery.NTSB MIA03CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Jay, FLThe failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after bouncing following touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.NTSB MIA03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Naples, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning and delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and incurring damage.NTSB MIA03LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDitommasso-Keminski Great Lakes 2T-1A · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision to perform a second flight with known deficiencies in equipment, and his failure to maintain airspeed above the airplane's stall speed while maneuvering to reverse direction to land, after the engine…NTSB MIA03LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTechno Avia SP-95 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's attempted abrupt maneuver at a low altitude resulting in loss of control and collision with terrain before control could be regained.NTSB MIA03FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7BCM · Pahokee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB MIA03CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B · Clermont, FLAn in-flight encounter with wind gusts while making an approach to land in a field resulting in the aircraft landing early and colliding with a berm.NTSB MIA03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Placid, FLthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed during climb, which resulted in the airplane stalling, and impacting with a house.NTSB MIA03FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological condition after receiving an in-flight weather advisory. Also causal was his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in flight that…NTSB MIA03LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Destin, FLThe inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger resulting in separation of the tailpipe and subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing factors in the accident…NTSB MIA03FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Captiva Island, FLThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his ensuing failure to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean. A factor was the fog.NTSB MIA03LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-223 · Miami, FLThe flight crew's inadvertent encounter with turbulence while attempting to maneuver through an area of convective activity during descent.NTSB MIA03FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Osteen, FLThe intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.NTSB MIA03LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Sanford, FLThe intentional cutting of the hydraulic line by an unknown person resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the inability of the pilot-in-command to extend and lock the main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear after touchdown.NTSB MIA03LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Merritt Island, FLThe separation of both propeller blades in-flight for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown during the forced landing resulting in overrun during landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. A…NTSB MIA03LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Marathon, FLThe loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA03FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake 250 · Weirsdale, FLThe inadequate flare by the pilot-in-command on the calm water resulting in the in-flight collision with the water and subsequent nose over.NTSB MIA03LA061Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Miami, FLThe non instrument-rated pilot-in-command's improper inflight planning/decision, and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during descent, and impact with water.NTSB MIA03IA062Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Fort Lauderdale, FLInadequate quality control following overhaul of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) impeller by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a machining groove on the aft face of the HPC impeller being undetected, which resulted in a fatigue fracture and an…NTSB MIA03LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Pompano Beach, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff which resulted in in uncontrolled descent and the helicopter impacting the ground.NTSB MIA03FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Davie, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with wires and a road during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL03LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Titusville, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to attain full power for takeoff in accordance with the operation handbook was a factor.NTSB ATL03LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe private pilots improper use of flight controls during a run on landing resulting in a roll over.NTSB MIA03FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · Golden Gate, FLThe airplane's entry into a near vertical descent for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the resultant descent.NTSB MIA03LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Jacksonville, FLa total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.NTSB MIA03FA046Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna M337B (O-2A) · Fernandina Bch, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ocean.NTSB MIA03CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Everglades City, FLstudent pilot's improper use of the brakes at the landing touchdown which caused the left main landing gear tire to burst, resulting in the student and certified flight instructor pilots not being able to maintain control of the airplane, and the subsequent…NTSB MIA03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation and his in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.NTSB MIA03LA045Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBornhofen Twinjet 1500 · Melbourne, FLthe pilot-in-command failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the approach end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB MIA03FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Edgewater, FLThe pilot's inflight loss of control and the pilot's failure to recover from the resultant dive for unknown reasons which resulted in flight beyond the design stress limits of the airplane and subsequent in flight airframe breakup.NTSB MIA03CA041Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150K · Everglades City, FLThe instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during climb after lift off from an aborted landing, resulting in the airplane stalling, entering a spin, and crashing into water at the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ATL03LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShaw Atlantica 235FG · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's inadvertent liftoff and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB MIA03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6A · Melbourne, FLThe failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rear of the Cessna 172K, N522F.NTSB MIA03TA036Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6 · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the helicopter following maintenance he observed, and failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the "B" nut at the fuel nozzle following a compressor wash resulting in the total loss of engine power. Also, the pilot's…