Fort Lauderdale/hollywood Intl — Safety History & Runway Risks
NTSB accident analysis for KFLL: 14 events analyzed
Fort Lauderdale, FL · 65 ft MSL · 2 runways
Based on 14 NTSB events at KFLL (Fort Lauderdale/hollywood Intl), the most important risks for pilots are:
- Landing Gear Failures on Landing Roll. Four events involved landing gear collapses or separations during or after landing: a Cessna 402C gear separation (Dec 2008), a Cessna 402B right main gear collapse (Feb 2012), an MD-10-10F left MLG collapse causing a post-landing fire (Oct 2016), and a Cessna 402C runway overrun (Apr 2023). Gear failures appear disproportionately tied to the Cessna 402 type and to fatigue/maintenance issues, but the pattern of in-service gear failures at this airport warrants heightened vigilance on landing.
- Runway Overrun / Inadequate Braking. The April 2023 Cessna 402C event was directly attributed to ineffective brake use resulting in a runway overrun. Pilots should plan stopping distances conservatively, especially given KFLL's mixed-use environment and the potential for wet pavement during Florida's frequent afternoon convective activity.
- Ground Operations and Ramp Hazards. Two events involved ground handling errors: a ground service vehicle struck a parked WestJet 737 at the gate (Oct 2010), and a Learjet was taxied while a lineman was still connected via GPU cable, causing a serious injury (Feb 2014). KFLL is a high-traffic commercial airport; GA pilots must maintain heightened situational awareness during taxi and ground operations and establish clear communication with ramp personnel before moving.
Source: NTSB accident records analyzed by Tropiq. Updated 4/14/2026.
Safety History
14 eventsKFLL has recorded 14 NTSB events between 2008 and 2023, with only one event in the last five years and none in the last 12 months, suggesting a relatively stable recent safety trend. The majority of events involved commercial or Part 135 operators rather than pure GA aircraft, but recurring themes—landing gear failures, runway excursions, and ground handling errors—are directly relevant to GA pilots. Pilots operating light twins (especially Cessna 402-series aircraft, which appear in four separate events) and those arriving from over-water routes should pay particular attention to gear integrity and fuel management.
Activity peaked between 2010 and 2016 with 10 of the 14 total events, including the only fatal event in the dataset (November 2013 Learjet 35A). The overall event rate has declined substantially since 2016.
- •Cessna 402-series aircraft involved in 4 of 14 events—the most of any single airframe type
- •All 14 events occurred in VMC conditions, suggesting that IFR weather is not a primary risk driver at this airport in the recorded data
- •Majority of events involved Part 135 or commercial operators rather than pure Part 91 GA flights
- •The only fatal event (2013) and the only event rated 'serious' by NTSB involved jet aircraft on departure or in-flight phases
- •Ground operations contributed to at least 2 events (2010 vehicle strike, 2014 GPU injury)
- •No events were attributed to crosswind or unusual wind conditions despite FLL's easterly runway orientation
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Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database. Analysis generated 2026-04-14. This data is provided for flight planning awareness and does not replace official safety briefings.
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