# NTSB investigations: Turbulence encounter

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB DCA19WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA203.md): Boeing 787 · Beijing, China · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2019 · JA808A · No damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 797, which occurred on August 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB CEN19LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA266.md): Canadair CL600 2B16 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2019 · N237QS · No damage
  > The unexpected wake turbulence encounter while climbing in smooth air to cruise, resulting in passenger injuries. Contributing to the accident was the passenger seat belt sign was off.
- [NTSB DCA19CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA189.md): Boeing 767 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2019 · N663UA · No damage
  > An encounter with convective turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN19LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA188.md): Cessna 560 · Janesville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N318RW · Minor damage
  > The passenger’s decision to unbuckle her restraints during an in-flight turbulence event, resulting in serious injury.
- [NTSB WPR19LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA170.md): James Experimental Cub · Stanley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N9WU · Substantial damage
  > Overstress failure of the right-wing spar due to an encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA19CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA151.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Waycross, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2019 · N8697C · No damage
  > an encounter with convectively induced turbulence while penetrating cumulus clouds during descent.
- [NTSB DCA19WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA172.md): Boeing 737 · Seoul, South Korea · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2019 · HL7726 · No damage
  > The ARAIB of Korea has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on May 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ARAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as State…
- [NTSB GAA19CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA245.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Rosendale, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N2101H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a fence and a nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA19WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA222.md): Boeing 737 · Narita, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2019 · HL8021 · No damage
  > The government of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 02, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB DCA19CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA088.md): Boeing 777 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2019 · N771AN · No damage
  > the airplanes encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA19CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA091.md): Boeing 737 · Franklin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2019 · N3730B · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence during descent.
- [NTSB DCA19WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA082.md): Boeing 737 · Albania, Albania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2019 · F-GZHM · No damage
  > The government of Albania has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on February 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Albania's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA19CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA081.md): Embraer ERJ170 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2019 · N613CZ · Minor damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a TCAS RA, which required an abrupt control input by the flight crew to resolve the conflict.
- [NTSB ANC19TA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19TA014.md): Piper PA32R · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 13, 2019 · N40449 · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the passenger’s lap belt was appropriately fastened for the forecast turbulent conditions, and the passenger’s failure to tighten her lap belt appropriately, which resulted in the passenger’s serious injury during an…
- [NTSB DCA19CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA075.md): Boeing 737 · Bluefields, Nicaragua · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2019 · N852NN · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN19WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA077.md): Rans S12 · Bavispe, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA19CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA034.md): Boeing 767 · SUNNS intersection, Osaka, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2018 · N193DN · No damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA19CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA037.md): Airbus A320 · LAS Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N632NK · No damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA19LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA043.md): Aero Commander 690 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2018 · N840JC · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with low-level windshear and turbulence during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN19FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA022.md): Mustang II · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N287BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control following an encounter with mountain wave turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA19CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA207.md): Boeing 737 · Albany, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2018 · N7816B · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB DCA19CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA010.md): Airbus A319 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N926FR · No damage
  > inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a flight attendant receiving serious injuries.
- [NTSB ANC18LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA072.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2018 · N2571G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid wake turbulence from a crossing heavy airplane.
- [NTSB DCA18WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA296.md): Airbus A320 · Tijuana, Mexico · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2018 · XA-VOW
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on September 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA18CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA303.md): Embraer EMB120 · 40 nm vicinity south of Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N233SW · Substantial damage
  > an encounter with severe turbulence, which caused the improperly secured cargo to shift and damage the airplane floor structure.
- [NTSB DCA18WA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA313.md): Harbin Y12 · Antioq, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2018 · HK5036 · Minor damage
  > The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a HAIC Harbin Y12E, which occurred on August 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA18CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA316.md): Airbus A319 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2018 · N328NB · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA18CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA251.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2018 · N918DE · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA18WA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA238.md): Airbus A330 · Gander, Canada · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2018 · N278AY · No damage
  > The government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Airbus A330 airplane that occurred on June 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA18CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA255.md): Embraer ERJ175 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N637CZ · No damage
  > an unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA18CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA201.md): Boeing 777 223 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2018 · N750AN · No damage
  > the passengers failure to comply with the fasten seatbelt sign when the airplane encountered convective turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA18LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA112.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G V · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2018 · N90JE · No damage
  > The passengers' failure to comply with the fasten seatbelt sign, with resulted in their injury during an inflight turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB DCA18CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA102.md): Airbus A330 323 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2018 · N817NW · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB WPR18FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA073.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2018 · N54857 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning, which resulted in the flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument meteorological conditions, icing, and mountain wave, and resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA18CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA055.md): Airbus A321 231 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2017 · N670NK · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury.
- [NTSB DCA18WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA027.md): Boeing 757 224 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2017 · N14115 · No damage
  > The Colombia Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 757, which occurred on November 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State…
- [NTSB DCA18WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA017.md): Boeing 737 · Tokyo, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2017 · JA03GR · No damage
  > The JTSB of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…
- [NTSB WPR17FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA213.md): Cessna 172L · Perkinsville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N7070Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon during wind conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in the canyon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited canyon flying experience.
- [NTSB DCA17WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA198.md): Boeing 737 · Adelaide, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2017 · UNK · No damage
  > The ATSB of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA17CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA194.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 90-30 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N938DN · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA17LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA183.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · McKellar, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2017 · N745SK · No damage
  > An encounter with convective turbulence while maneuvering to avoid conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB DCA17LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA173.md): Airbus 330 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N276AY · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA17WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA174.md): Boeing 777 · Singapore, Singapore · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2017 · 9V-SQN · No damage
  > The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) Ministry of Transport of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on August 01, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB DCA17CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA155.md): Embraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N427YX · No damage
  > An encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA17CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA123.md): Airbus A319 132 · South Toledo Bend, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2017 · N512NK · No damage
  > an encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA17CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA111.md): Airbus A320 232 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N595JB · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA17CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA101.md): Embraer ERJ 190 100 IGW · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2017 · N373JB · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB DCA17CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA079.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2017 · N9615W · Minor damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA17CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA071.md): Bombardier DHC 8 311 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2017 · N838CA · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA17WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA139.md): Boeing 737 · Manchester, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2017 · EI-EBW · No damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on January 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '360')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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