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 MIA00LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Daytona Bch Sh, FLa loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, that resulted in the aircraft being ditched.NTSB MIA00LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Niceville, FLThe pilots failure to drop the advertising banner prior to a precautionary landing resulting in the aircraft stalling and landing hard. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to maintain airspeed during climb after banner pickup resulting in the…NTSB ATL00LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Key West, FLFailure of the right brake expander tube which limited the pilots control of the aircraft.NTSB MIA00LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3-C65 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's improper judgment not to sit in the pilot's seat (rear seat) and improper use of brakes on landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.NTSB MIA00LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · St. Lucie, FLThe pilot's improper judgment to conduct a precautionary landing when he first experienced a partial loss of engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.…NTSB MIA00LA241Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurgess AIR Command · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic flight resulting in an in-flight loss of control, inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with power lines, fence, and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ATL00LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot's inability to control the aircraft after landing due to a loss of engine power and landing gear failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the impact with the airport marker lights.NTSB MIA00LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot receiving instruction failure to achieve the proper touch down point during a water landing, and the CFI's improper supervision and failure to initiate a go-around in sufficient time to avoid and in-flight collision with trees, water, and subsequent…NTSB MIA00LA239Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Zephyrhills, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB MIA00LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, FLThe flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until…NTSB MIA00LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEachon Time Warp Spitfire 9 · Lakeland, FLa loss of control which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors in this accident were, the pilot/owner did not verify that the airplane was balanced before the flight, and he did not perform any weight or balance…NTSB ATL00TA080Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper use of flight controls that resulted in low rotor induced oscillation during a practice autorotation.NTSB MIA00LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Smyrna Bch., FLthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors in this accident were; a crosswind, and the pilot lack of experience in this kind of aircraft.NTSB MIA00LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Immokalee, FLThe inadequate supervision of the pilot rated student by the CFI for her failure to note that the fuel selector was positioned to an empty fuel tank. Also, failure of the CFI to attain the proper rate of descent at touchdown resulting in a hard landing.…NTSB MIA00LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Belleview, FLthe loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00TA200Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Destin, FLimproper maintenance inspection of the tail rotor by maintenance personnel and improper preflight inspection of the tail rotor by the pilot, which resulted in worn elastomeric bearings being continued in service, resulting in failure of the tail rotor…NTSB MIA00LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-49R · Orlando, FLThe captain's failure to stop the aircraft when given a stop signal by the ground marshaller and his failure to turn the aircraft when given a turn signal by the ground marshaller as he taxied into the gate resulting in the aircraft's left wing colliding with…NTSB MIA00LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Lake Wales, FLThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, resulting in the aircraft colliding with a wire. A factor in the accident was the pilot's fatigue after having worked everyday for the previous 3 weeks.NTSB MIA00LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Naples, FLan inflight collision with a bird during descent that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's vertical stabilizer spar.NTSB MIA00LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Winter Haven, FLthe flight instructor's failure to follow procedures/directives and his misjudgment of distance/altitude following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being attained, an off airport landing being…NTSB MIA00LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEuropa Europa XS TRI-GEAR · Lakeland, FLthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the dual student performing an improper landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing and overload to the nose landing gear assembly.NTSB MIA00IA191Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault F2TH Falcon · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe fatigue failure of the rivets used to secure the inner casting forward static seal to the 1st-stage low-pressure turbine support/nozzle assembly. The failure of the rivets allowed the forward static seal to machine a groove into the 2nd-stage…NTSB ATL00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Key West, FLA landing gear collapse resulting from the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to complete the manual gear extension due to physical strength overload. A factor was the complete electrical system failure during cruise flight.NTSB MIA00FA190Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 55 · Boca Raton, FLThe failure of the pilot's of both airplanes to maintain a visual lookout (while climbing and maneuvering) resulting in an in-flight collision and subsequent collision with residences and terrain.NTSB ATL00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19B · Tampa, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilots lack of experience in the airplane which led to an…NTSB MIA00IA186Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G-73T · Watson Island, FLthe overload separations of the control yoke on the captain's side.NTSB ATL00LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach to landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ATL00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Indiantown, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during initial climb following takeoff during the commission of a crime, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB ATL00LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to establish/maintain a safe rate of descent during approach to landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's incorrect altimeter (Kollsman) setting, smoke, and dark night conditions.NTSB MIA00GA184Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell UH-1H · Fort Myers, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons. Factors in this accident were self-induced pressure and fatigue due to lack of sleep and rest.NTSB MIA00LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Fort Walton Bch, FLThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRawdon T1 · North Miami Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to change the fuel selector position after experiencing surging of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the incorrect reading of the left fuel gauge.NTSB MIA00FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAvions Mudry ET Cie CAP 10B · Bunnell, FLA midair collision due to the failure of the wingman to maintain proper clearance between his aircraft and the lead aircraft while conducting formation aerobatics and the subsequent loss of control of both aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and…NTSB MIA00LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S57-A · Windermere, FLan in-flight collision with a tree. A factor in this accident was high wind conditions.NTSB MIA00LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthwest Florida SW204 · Fort Pierce, FLAn in-flight separation of a tail rotor blade tip weight resulting in tail rotor assembly imbalance and separation due to the installation of an unapproved rotor blade by company maintenance personnel, and the subsequent collision with trees during an…NTSB MIA00LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Pensacola, FLThe student's failure to maintain the proper landing pattern altitude resulting in an undershoot during landing and collision with a fence. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to realize the spoilers were still deployed during the undershoot.NTSB MIA00IA164Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the first officer to comply with procedures and directives for his failure to assure that the forward airstair door was closed and locked. A contributing factor in the incident was the inoperative annunciation system of the forward airstair…NTSB MIA00FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FLThe failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor in the accident is the…NTSB MIA00LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Boca Raton, FLa loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing and substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB MIA00LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall., in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent nose over.NTSB MIA00LA149Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMorphew Pitts Model 12 · New Smyrna Bch, FLthe pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA00LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Jacksonville, FLthe student pilot's misjudgment of the aircraft's altitude and subsequent maneuver to avoid an obstacle, that resulted in a loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall, and an inflight loss of control, which resulted in damage to the aircraft during landing.NTSB MIA00LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sanford, FLthe dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post.NTSB ATL00LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marco Island, FLThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ATL00LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist that resulted in the delay of lowering the landing gear before touchdown.NTSB ATL00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82C Tigermoth · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection of the fuel supply that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB ATL00FA048Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter BK117-A3 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with a tower.NTSB MIA00LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Immokalee, FLthe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing short of the intended landing site, subsequently impacting the ground, and nosing over.NTSB MIA00LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNew Standard D-25 · Lakeland, FLthe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land long, with a tailwind, on a wet grass runway that resulted in the loss of control and the airplane exiting the runway, incurring substantial damage.NTSB MIA00LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Lakeland, FLThe disconnection of the tail rotor drive shaft and subsequent lack of tail rotor control. Contributing factors were the worn drive shaft splines and the pilots' failure to apply collective on the touchdown resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.