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 MIA02LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll following a short field approach and landing, resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence.NTSB MIA02LA139Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportInteravia E-3 · Santa Rosa Bch, FLThe separation of the canopy for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev Yak 52 · Parrish, FLThe in-flight failure of a carburetor/fuel line fitting, resulting in loss of engine power, a forced landing to unsuitable terrain, and a ground collision with a farm vehicle during the emergency landing.NTSB MIA02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Lorida, FLThe pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent.NTSB MIA02FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FLThe owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure.NTSB ATL02LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's improper recovery after a bounced landing and improper landing flare which resulted in the airplane colliding with the runway.NTSB MIA02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bunnell, FLAn improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center…NTSB MIA02LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneth Parmerter Loehle 5151 Mustang · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his inflight loss of control while maneuvering to land following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the builder/owner's improper engine installation that resulted in engine overheating and ceasing…NTSB MIA02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.NTSB ATL02LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clearwater, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Venice, FLThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during takeoff, that resulted in the loss of control during takeoff.NTSB ATL02LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-55-QT · Orlando, FLFailure of the cyclic lateral control rod end bearing, and subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB ATL02LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · La Belle, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering during an aerial application, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB MIA02FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Naples, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed while maneuvering to land after the engine ceased operating for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.NTSB ATL02LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. A factor related to the accident was the certified flight instructors inadequate supervision of the training flight.NTSB MIA02FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Osteen, FLthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering an area of thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight separation of the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer and impact with the ground during an…NTSB MIA02TA109Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAgusta A119 · Okeechobee, FLthe fracture of one of the tail rotor blades as a result of fatigue cracking in the blade spar, and subsquent impact of the main rotor with the tailboom.NTSB ATL02FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.NTSB MIA02LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FLThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and failure to take prompt remedial action, resulting in a collision with a tree, a subsequent loss of control, and collision with the ground.NTSB MIA02FA106Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHelicopters & Exec 162F · Tampa, FLThe pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter while impaired by alcohol and a drug (zolpidem) resulting in the in-flight collision with a house.NTSB MIA02FA104Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lutz, FLThe suicidal act by the pilot resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's depression. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's overdose of zolpidem and citalopram before the…NTSB ATL02IA112Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the before landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended.NTSB ATL02LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Immokalee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.NTSB MIA02LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Bunnell, FLThe failure of the student pilot to secure the rotorcraft floorboard mounted ballast, resulting in shifting of the ballast on liftoff, and the subsequent dynamic rollover.NTSB ATL02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Orlando, FLThe pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA02FA100Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe excessive rate of descent by the pilot-in-command during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing, following a total loss of engine power caused by failure of the No. 4 bearing.NTSB ATL02LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman A75N1 · Panacea, FLLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from fuel restriction through the fuel shutoff valve.NTSB MIA02LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain compensation for surface wind conditions resulting in excessive taxi speed, a loss of control while taxiing, an excursion off the taxiway, collision with a concrete pad, and a nose over.NTSB ATL02LA099Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Partners One CA 7SL · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in the misconfiguration of the flaps and the elevator trim setting. The misconfiguration resulted in an inadvertent pitch-up, loss of airspeed, stall and collision with the ground.NTSB ATL02LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-600N · Deland, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the FADEC malfunction checklist that resulted in the loss of rotor RPM, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the precautionary landing that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the malfunction of the…NTSB MIA02IA094Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B737-448 · Miami, FLInadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel and failure to comply with manufacturer recommended maintence procedures (SB 737-55A1070R1), which resulted in an inflight inseparation of a section of the airplane's right hand elevator control tab. A…NTSB MIA02LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Myakka City, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering during an aerial application, subsequently resulting in impact with the terrain.NTSB MIA02LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLthe pilot misjudged the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing, and damage to the airplane.NTSB ATL02LA092Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHartman Buccaneer 2 · Estero Bay, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · La Belle, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a tree while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the tree and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB MIA02LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Tampa, FLthe fracture of the landing gear upper barrel due to fatigue cracking, caused by improper machining after the barrel was assembled during the manufacturing process, resulting in damage to the airplane.NTSB MIA02LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrote Cruiser TR-4 · Pembroke Pines, FLthe pilot-in-command delayed initiating a go-around and failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the departure end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.NTSB ATL02LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Gainesville, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during an attempted go-around.NTSB ATL02TA083Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper planning/decision to conduct an out of ground effect hover in a tailwind environment, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the subsequent in-flight collision with water.NTSB ATL02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pahokee, FLThe loss of engine power and the post-landing fire for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA02TA082Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale SA319B Alouette III · Altoona, FLThe intentional operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative normal brakes), and the pilot's improper use of the cyclic flight controls after the helicopter started rolling following touchdown.NTSB MIA02TA081Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Punta Gorda, FLDynamic rollover experienced by the pilot while attempting to lift off from a trailer after experiencing skid to trailer contact. A factor in the accident was the inadequate equipment (trailer) which had a 1.1875 inch high lip extending the length of the…NTSB ATL02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop.NTSB ATL02FA076Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportFlugzeugbau EA-300L · Lakeland, FLThe Extra 300L pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in a midair collision while landing. Contributing to the accident was the Extra 300L pilot's failure to follow written instructions contained in the NOTAM, and ATC instructions resulting in…NTSB ATL02FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Lakeland, FLThe failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…NTSB MIA02LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltravia Aero Int' Pelican Club PL · Crystal River, FLThe loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot-in-command misjudging the proper glidepath resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled in-flight collision with the ground.NTSB ATL02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind.NTSB MIA02LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Crescent City, FLTfhe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the left side of the runway and collision with an adjacent hangar.NTSB MIA02FA079Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Palm Bay, FLThe in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ATL02LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Naples, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.