NTSB investigations, 2017, FL
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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 | 82 |
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2017
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") = 2017 AND 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 CEN18FA061Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Bartow, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB GAA18CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.NTSB ERA18LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Venice, FLA failure of the normal landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined due to damage to the system and the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB ERA18FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Cross City, FLThe pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA18LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Everglades City, FLThe loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S76 · Islamorada, FLThe pilot's activation of the rotor brake while the No. 2 engine was still set to govern the power turbine speed, which resulted in continuous power being applied to the rotor while the rotor brake was engaged and led to excessive friction, heat, and a…NTSB ERA18LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · Oakland Park, FLThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN18FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601 · Miami, FLThe pilot's loss of control while returning to the airport after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Geneva, FLThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's impairment…NTSB DCA18CA055Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A321 231 · Fort Lauderdale, FLan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury.NTSB GAA18CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike and hard landing.NTSB DCA18CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 115 · Miami, FLThe failure of the flight crew of N9011P to maintain an appropriate clearance from N344PP, which was stopped on the taxiway.NTSB ANC18LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Miami, FLThe pilot's decision to continue the landing after a loss of visual cues during a night landing.NTSB GAA18CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB WPR18LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Odessa, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Clearwater, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA18FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Starke, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.NTSB ANC18LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA18CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pompano, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise.NTSB GAA18CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R · Melborne, FLThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway.NTSB ANC18LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FLA failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal…NTSB GAA18CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Panama City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC18FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIcon A5 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's improper decision to perform aggressive, low-altitude maneuvers due to his impairment from the use of multiple psychoactive substances, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 600A · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb.NTSB ERA18LA011Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA17LA340Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Ocklawaha, FLA failure of both magnetos due to multiple deficiencies, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHickox Andy Andys Gyroplane · Umatilla, FLThe pilot's improper response to a total loss of engine power, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the rudder and vertical stabilizer, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent. The loss of engine power was due to the separation of the electrical…NTSB ERA17LA335Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrad J Bates Mosquito XE 285 · Odessa, FLA total loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the No.1 piston, which resulted in its failure and a subsequent emergency autorotation and impact with a house’s roof.NTSB ERA17LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Clearwater, FLThe airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to adequately transmit his position while operating in the airport traffic pattern.NTSB ERA17LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because saltwater corrosion precluded a complete examination.NTSB ERA17LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper takeoff technique, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKerr Gerald Velocity SUV · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane’s speed and the distance remaining during landing and his improper decision to not abort the landing.NTSB ERA17CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Palatka, FLThe student pilot's overpriming of the engine and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an engine fire.NTSB ERA17LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Palm Coast, FLA crack in the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in engine roughness, a fuel leak, a loss of engine power, and the subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB ERA17LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and because the amount…NTSB ERA17LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Clearwater, FLThe improper maintenance of the landing gear system and subsequent failure of the hydraulic landing gear down return line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to extend and lock the main landing gear.NTSB ERA17LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Immokalee, FLThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-97A · Jupiter, FLA design change in the helicopter's fly-by-wire control system that resulted in an increase in the sensitivity of the cyclic stick while transitioning from ground to flight mode, magnifying the pilot's control inputs, which resulted in unintentional over…NTSB GAA17CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Homestead, FLThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in the pilot landing short of the intended runway.NTSB GAA17CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Clearwater, FLThe pilot’s distraction before landing by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.NTSB ERA17LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Orlando, FLA loss of directional control during taxi operations for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the airplane rolling into a ditch.NTSB ERA17LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tamarac, FLThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR17FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 44-180 · Marineland, FLA loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA17LA242Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Key Biscayne, FLThe nearly complete blockage of the right fuel tank strainer with organic material, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the fuel starvation was the pilot receiving instruction’s and the flight…NTSB ERA17CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Pembroke Pines, FLThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined postaccident engine test-runs revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17LA237Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Bartow, FLA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17CA236Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Lake Ashby, FLThe pilot's incorrect configuration of the landing gear for a water landing in an amphibious airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA17LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cape Coral, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that detected, but did not fully resolve, the water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB ERA17FA231Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Homestead, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in night conditions over an area devoid of ground reference lights.