NTSB investigations, 1984, 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.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 7 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 199 |
| 1965 | 231 |
| 1966 | 227 |
| 1967 | 258 |
| 1968 | 206 |
| 1969 | 197 |
| 1970 | 214 |
| 1971 | 205 |
| 1972 | 234 |
| 1973 | 254 |
| 1974 | 238 |
| 1975 | 218 |
| 1976 | 203 |
| 1977 | 220 |
| 1978 | 250 |
| 1979 | 242 |
| 1980 | 261 |
| 1981 | 208 |
| 1982 | 190 |
| 1983 | 219 |
| 1984 | 230 |
| 1985 | 212 |
| 1986 | 217 |
| 1987 | 200 |
| 1988 | 187 |
| 1989 | 183 |
| 1990 | 147 |
| 1991 | 158 |
| 1992 | 131 |
| 1993 | 147 |
| 1994 | 175 |
| 1995 | 136 |
| 1996 | 137 |
| 1997 | 146 |
| 1998 | 162 |
| 1999 | 143 |
| 2000 | 138 |
| 2001 | 120 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 136 |
| 2004 | 120 |
| 2005 | 150 |
| 2006 | 133 |
| 2007 | 150 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2009 | 103 |
| 2010 | 103 |
| 2011 | 110 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2017 | 97 |
| 2018 | 120 |
| 2019 | 113 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2021 | 97 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2024 | 103 |
| 2025 | 105 |
| 2026 | 83 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1984 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB MIA85LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Orlando, FLThe acft was flared for landing about 1/2 way down the rwy at excessive airspeed. The plt stated that as the acft touched down, it bounced into the air and impacted trees at 10-15 ft AGL. The spoilers were found in a retracted position after the accident.…NTSB MIA85IA069Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Sanford, FLDuring cruise flt, the acft suddenly nosed down & began vibrating. Remedial action was taken & an uneventful emerg landing was made. An exam revealed that the bolt, nut & cotter pin (used to attach the elevator trim control rod to the elevator trim tab) were…NTSB MIA85IA076Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC3A · Naples, FLShortly after takeoff, the aircrew noted that the elevator control was locked. They declared an emergency & landed without causing damage to the acft. After landing, the elevator external gust lock was found still installed.NTSB MIA85MA064Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Bradley, FLThe plt completed a 30 min insurance check flt, then loaded the acft with baggage/pax & departed decauter, IL on a flt to naples, FL. A refueling stop was made at columbus, GA. At 1750 the acft departed columbus & cruised uneventfully until sometime after…NTSB MIA85FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLounsbery Taylor/COOT-A · Punta Gorda, FLThe acft was landed hard, according to witnesses, after completion of the first takeoff and flt around the traffic pattern. The plt shut off the eng, exited the acft & inspected for damage. He then restarted the eng and took off again. The plt stated after…NTSB MIA85FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Homestead, FLWhile cruising northerly at a low altitude during a dark night, the acft struck a row of trees appx 50 ft tall about 8 ft from the tops, it then hit a large tree at about 6 ft AGL, 670 ft from the initial impact point, & came to rest in a dirt road. An exam…NTSB MIA85FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · La Belle, FLThe helicopter was observed flying at a low alt & lost all eng power, banked sharpley to the left, lost complete control & dove into the ground. The acft was destroyed by impact forces along with the post crash fire. No evidence to suggest a malfunction of…NTSB MIA85LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Deland, FLN41Q was taxiing to the ramp after landing. As N41Q taxied behind N3707N, who was starting the rt engine, propwash caused plt of N41Q to lose directional control of the acft. Prop of N41Q contacted the left elevator of N3707N.NTSB MIA85LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Naples, FLAfter making a three point landing on the paved runway the pilot lost control of the acft, it veered left and ran off the rwy. The acft then struck a mound of sandy soil and nosed over.NTSB MIA85LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hollywood, FLThe eng lost pwer at aprx 400 ft AGL in a left climbing turn after takeoff from rwy 09L. The plt continued the left turn in an effort to land on rwy 18L. Easterly winds caused the acft to overshoot and land on grass on the west side of the arpt. During the…NTSB MIA85LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jacksonville, FLElectrical malfunctions caused the loss of air to ground communications and acft navigational equipment. The plt became lost about 70 mi east of Jacksonville, FL. With the help of another acft the plt located the arpt and radio communications were temporarily…NTSB MIA85FA058Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Miami, FLPlt judged by reference to acft gages that he had 156 gals of fuel remaining when infact only 120 gals of fuel remained. On approach for lndg, while operating on aux tanks, low fuel flow warning light illuminated. Plt switched to main tanks and both engines…NTSB MIA85LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky UH34J · Carrabelle, FLThe acft was conducting external load logging operations in a hover at aprx 175 ft AGL when the power loss occurred. According to the plt, the eng ran intermittently with black smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe before the eng failed totally. The…NTSB MIA85FA057Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Marathon, FLAccording to the plt, aprx 20 min after departure at 4,000 to 5,000 ft the left eng failed followed 10 min later by a power loss in the right eng. During the desc the right eng restarted momentarily but only ran for about 1 min. The plt ditched near a…NTSB MIA85LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fort Myers, FLThe plt was practicing touch and go landings. On the accident landing the acft drifted to the rt of the rwy and touched down with a side angle. The plt said the acft ballooned and he applied power to go around but thought he did not have the proper control so…NTSB MIA85LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLPlt stated that he was unfamiliar with the arpt and requested assistance to taxi to the ramp. The pilot was told to take the first left turn to ramp, he turned onto an access road to the fire station and collided with a sign that stated 'no taxiway.'NTSB DCA85AA004Accident · 13 fatalFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Jacksonville, FLProvincetown-boston airlines flt 1039, an Embraer EMB-110P1, was cleared to takeoff on rwy 31 at 1812 EST. Drg the initial climb nr the departure end of the rwy, the capt routinely acknowledged an instrn to contact dep control (ctl). Shortly thereafter, the…NTSB MIA85LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · St. Petersburg, FLPlt received special VFR clearance to enter traffic pattern for landing and was advised to descend to 1600 ft and contact tower for landing. Plt initiated descent, lowering gear to increase descent rate and received landing clearance while manuvering to…NTSB MIA85LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Stuart, FLStudent plt had successfully completed two touch and go landings. On the third landing the acft touched down hard in a three point attitude. A go-around was accomplished and on the last landing, the nose gear collapsed.NTSB MIA85LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Jacksonville, FLThe student plt stated that he was practicing a 'run on' landing. The acft was on the ground and the weight shifted foward on the skid, the right skid dug into soft sod and rolled over. The plt had accumucated a total time of 20 hrs of flt time.NTSB MIA85LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt said that the acft went into an uncommanded uncontrolled abrupt left turn after takeoff. The acft collided with the ground and slid off the north side of the rwy. Post crash inspection showed nothing to suggest pre-crash flt controlmalfunction. This…NTSB MIA85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Cross City, FLPlt stated that after touchdown as braking was initiated the acft began to pull to the left. Right brake was applied with no correcting effect. The acft ran off the left side of the runway and the landing gear collapsed. Post crash exam of brakes revealed no…NTSB MIA85FA044Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Clermont, FLDespite 5 pre-flt wx briefings from the local fss, warnings from a plt who had just landed in a corporate jet, and questioning from the ATCT regarding the plt's knowledge of existing conditions. The plt departed at 1138 EST. The acft impacted inverted and the…NTSB MIA85LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Melbourne, FLThe acft was substantially damaged during a forced landing in a marsh area following fuel exhaustion. Plt stated he had flown this trip several times in a non-turbo 210 without any problems. He calculated endurance of 6 hrs for this flt. Fuel exhaustion…NTSB MIA85LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 690A · Jacksonville, FLClimbing through 10,000 ft the plt noticed a red gear light and dropping hyd pressure. Prior to the precautionary landing, according to the plt, the gear were extended and indicated down and locked. When reverse thrust was applied the left main gear…NTSB MIA85FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Orlando, FLNumerous witnesses heard the engine sputter and then stop. The evidence suggests the pilot attempted an emergency landing at the parking lot. While maneuvering at very low altitudes and airspeeds, the left wing hit a light pole. The private pilot had a total…NTSB MIA85FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Freeport, FLPreflt wx brief included advisory for scattered showers/thunderstorms along route of flt. Departed in VFR conditions but encountered deteriorating wx enroute, received inflt wx advisory to expect low clngs and reduced visibility ahead. Plt stated he 'would…NTSB MIA85FA037Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe plt had recently been checked out on banner towing operations & was on his 5th banner towing flt. After taking off from rwy 9R, he turned left, crossed to the left of rwy 9L to a left downwind & intended to continue in a left pattern for a banner pick-up…NTSB MIA85LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Parkland, FLThe plt stated that as he approached the airstrip he flew his pattern low. As he turned base the wind caught the left wing shoving the acft down. He jammed the throttle forward but the acft crashed.NTSB MIA85FA038Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Fellsmere, FLPlt was completing downwind turn when acft began to settle. Plt failed to use full power or jettison the chemical load. As airspeed fell below minimum steady state control spd, acft mushed into grnd.NTSB MIA85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stuart, FLAcft was flying at low level over water to film a tv commercial. Plt pushed throttle in for additional pwr but engine did not respond. Full throttle was applied with no response from the eng. Plt stated that there was insufficient pwr to maintain level flt.…NTSB MIA85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Titusville, FLAccording to the plt, after he was unsuccessful in starting the acft eng he switched off the magnetos and master switch and exited the acft. Later, during the process of moving the propeller to a position to clear a hand toe bar, the acft started, taxied…NTSB MIA85IA031Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · Tallahassee, FLN31264 crashed intentionally gear up on rwy 18 at Tallahassee, FL, while on a night, all cargo 14 CFR 135 flt. The crew attempted emergency gear extension procedures & a fly-by. Investigation revealed a broken wire, TS-70, where it connects with terminal 6.…NTSB MIA85IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Miami, FLThe nose cear collapsed during a landing. An exam disclosed that the hydraulic actuator firewall mounting bracket had failed prior to complete extension of the nose gear. Piper service bulletin, sb 413, related to this problem; however, no logbook entry was…NTSB MIA85LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Gainesville, FLThe acft collided with a tractor during taxi. The plt stated that he saw the tractor and thought there was room to pass.NTSB MIA85LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Homestead, FLAccording to the plt, a downdraft was encountered on base leg causing the acft to descend and decelerate. Unable to reach the rwy the glider landed in an orchard.NTSB MIA85FA028Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Orlando, FLAccording to the plt the eng failed while flying at aprx 1500 ft AGL. During the forced landing the acft struck the crown of a sand trap on a golf course in a left wing low, nose low attitude and boumced aprx 60 ft before comming to rest inverted. Post crash…NTSB MIA85LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mayport, FLThe acft crashed about 10 min after departure on the return leg of a x-country flt. Post crash investigation revealed that the eng failed due to fuel exhaustion. The plt stated that he did not visually check the fuel supply because there was no step ladder…NTSB MIA85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Ocala, FLThe acft started its ground run and upon encountering a dip in the rwy, the acft became airborne. The engines lost power shortly thereafter and the acft collided that a fence and hay bales. The acft owner stated that the plt (a prospective buyer of the acft)…NTSB MIA84LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Miami, FLWhile cruising at 800 ft MSL the plt statd that the eng sputtered and lost all pwr as he opened the throttle. During the ensuing forced landing the plt veered to the left because of a bldg located at the end of the field. The acft collided with trees. An eng…NTSB MIA85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Davie, FLPlt stated he was practicing maneuvers and when he added pwr after one maneuver the eng did not develope 'full RPM.' He went through emergency procedures but could not effect a recovery of power so he elected to land. The field chosen was soft and wet. The…NTSB MIA85FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Crestview, FLDuring arrival, the plt was cleared for an ILS apch. The reported wx at that time was: 600 ft overcast, visibility 7 mi, wind 010 deg at 6 KTS. The plt stated that during the apch, he felt a downdraft that caused the acft to bank to the left & pitch down. The…NTSB MIA85FA022Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jasper, FLDue to a low fuel state the plt elected to make a precautionary landing on a road. Power lines and poles forced the plt to land in unimproved terrain next to the road. During touch down the left wing struck a dirt bank. Exam of the wreckage revealed that 3…NTSB MIA85IA021Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Jacksonville, FLThe acft swerved left off the rwy during the landing roll. An exam of the left main landing gear strut revealed that the collar had failed permitting the lower portion of the landing gear strut to shift. The shift was transmitted tothe tire causing it to…NTSB MIA85LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315-B · West Bay, FLThe acft crashed following a loss of tail rotor control while on an external load agricultural flt. Witnesses stated that during a landing attempt at a loading area the acft started spinning, the ext load was jettisoned, and the acft hit the ground and rolled…NTSB MIA85LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Ft.Walton Beach, FLDuring takeoff on a multiengine instructioanl flt, the instructor (CFI) simulated an eng failure by retarding power on the left eng. The student elected to land on the remaining rwy. He retarded the right eng power & dove for the rwy, but the acft touched…NTSB MIA85LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Titusville, FLThe acft landed in a field after experiencing an eng failure in cruise flt. Investigation revealed the accident occurredon the return leg of a x-country flt. The plt stated he visually checked the acft fuel tanks prior to departure and estimated ample fuel…NTSB MIA85LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Williston, FLThe left seat pilot stated that he was doing touch and go landings on runway 04. He continued to state that on the last landing he touched down on the runway, then added full power and retracted the flaps, but inadvertantly retracted the landing gear. The…NTSB MIA85IA015Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105 · Orlando, FLThe purpose of the flt was to transport a 76 yr old patient, who was in critical condition. The flt was normal until it was on final apch to a 7th floor, rooftop, hospital heliport. During the apch, the plt attempted to increase the collective to slow the…NTSB MIA85FA016Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Belle Glade, FLAcft wad parked with 3 ft clearance between main rotor and corner of hangar. Plt stated that on lift off a gust of wind blew acft toward hangar. Main rotor blades made contact. Ground crewman injured by flying debris.