NTSB investigations, 2025, FL
180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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 |
Where
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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\") = 2025
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") = 2025 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 ERA26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVarga 2150A · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ERA26LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA44 · Pembroke Pines, FLAn in-flight collision with a bird while on approach to the destination airport.NTSB ERA26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Hawthorne, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate for a glassy water landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAlon A-2A · Winter Haven, FLOn December 19, 2025, about 0918 EST, an Alon A-2A, N818SW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF), Winter Haven, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB ERA26LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB ERA26LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in the airplane striking a light pole.NTSB ERA26LA065Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Cocoa, FLThe flight crew’s failure to adequately manage the available fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA26LA063Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · DeLand, FLThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA26LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during initial climb which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA26LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters Carbon Cub FX2 · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA26LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHuebbe Tom MAX TH · Inverness Highlands South, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the aircraft design that did not incorporate differential braking.NTSB ERA26LA056Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-180 · South Brooksville, FLOn November 24, 2025, about 1427 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N8328P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near South Brooksville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB ERA26LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ERA26LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Palm Bay, FLOn November 17, 2025, about 1900 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, N6124D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Palm Bay, Florida. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Eastpoint, FLThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper recovery from an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA26LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Edgewater, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB WPR26FA040Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech B100 · Coral Springs, FLOn November 10, 2025, about 1019 eastern standard time, a Beech King Air B100, N30HG, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Coral Springs, Florida. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportExtra Flugzeugproduktions EA 300/SC · Keystone Heights, FLOn November 8, 2025, at 1038 eastern standard time, an Extra 330/SC, N330SL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Keystone Heights, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA26LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAkrotech Giles G-202 · Boca Raton, FLThe low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing.NTSB ERA26LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLThe student pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in her inability to effectively control the airplane’s pitch and a collision with trees at the end of the runway during initial climb.NTSB DCA26FA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · FieldFinal reportAir Vev AIR ZERO2 · Indiantown, FLA cascading shutoff of multiple aft motors due to a sudden increase in motor loads during maneuvering, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ERA26LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · North Lauderdale, FLA total loss of engine power due to a fuel delivery system leak, which allowed air to enter the fuel system. The source of the leak could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA26LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Miami, FLOn October 07, 2025, at 1440 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N433PT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Miami, Florida. The private pilot and the flight instructor were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB CEN26FA005Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 58P · Williston, FLOn October 5, 2025, at 1610 eastern daylight time, a Beech 58P airplane, N121GJ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB ERA26LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-260 · Parkland, FLThe pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing on the water, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ERA25LA369Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGregory A Spicola AR-1 · Fort Myers, FLOn September 28, 2025, about 1000 EST, a Spicola AR-1 gyroplane, N107AR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Buckingham Field Airport (FL59), Lehigh Acres, Florida. The commercial pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured.…NTSB ERA25LA368Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportElmore Travis C Searey · Rotonda West, FLOn September 28, 2025, at 1126 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Searey, N2090S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Stump Pass, Florida. The private pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB ERA25LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Okeechobee, FLCollision with a bird during cruise flight.NTSB ERA25LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA25LA350Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-181 · Astatula, FLOn September 17, 2025 at 1000 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181 100i, N580JA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Astatula, Florida. The student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a 14 Code of…NTSB ERA25LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Williston, FLOn September 13, 2025, about 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N345QA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB DCA25LA323Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Port Orange, FLAn encounter with convective turbulence during descent, which resulted in serious injuries to a flight attendant.NTSB ERA25LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLafferty Jack SEA REY · Bell, FLThe pilot’s failure to raise the landing gear before landing on the water.NTSB ERA25LA327Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMark Strout Zenair Zodiac 601HDS · Connerton, FLOn September 01, 2025 about 1605 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS, N680LM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Connerton, Florida. The pilot and the passenger received minor injuries.…NTSB ERA25LA324Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB DCA25LA312Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 83 · Miami, FLAn encounter with convective turbulence during descent that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB ERA25LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and substantial damage to the airplane’s fuselage.NTSB ERA25LA343Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the landing gear’s electrical retraction/extension system, which tripped the circuit breaker.NTSB ERA25LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Miami, FLAn inflight loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear system through a cracked fitting, which resulted in a landing gear collapse upon touchdown.NTSB ERA25LA302Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Titusville, FLOn August 15, 2025, about 1415 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172, N7205Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Titusville, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured and the flight instructor received minor injuries. The airplane…NTSB ERA25LA301Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 560XL · Oakland Park, FLOn August 14, 2025, about 1715 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 560XL, N802TD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oakland Park, Florida. The airline transport pilot and commercial pilot were not injured. The airplane was…NTSB ERA25LA300Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · Inverness, FLOn August 14, 2025, about 1915 easter daylight time, a Piper-PA12, N4014M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The private pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger received a minor injury. The…NTSB ERA25LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-12 · Ponce Inlet, FLOn August 11, 2024, about 1359 easter daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N2504M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ponce Inlet, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ERA25LA293Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Inverness Highlands South, FLThe pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the airplane during taxi which resulted in collision with a sign.NTSB ERA25LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FLOn August 05, 2025, about 0820 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N1213F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA25LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWaco UBF · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an object.NTSB ERA25LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172S · Kissimmee, FLOn July 30, 2025, at 11:28 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N121CW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kissimmee, Florida. The private pilot and flight instructor were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB ERA25LA278Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportOrlican S R O M-8 Eagle · Lake Worth Beach, FLOn July 28, 2025, about 16:24 eastern daylight time, an Orlican M-8, N974FL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The flight instructor sustained minor injuries, the private pilot sustained no injuries,…NTSB ERA25LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportIcon A5 · Destin, FLThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, and improper in-flight decision making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.