NTSB investigations
343 cases where the defining event was Turbulence encounter.
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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 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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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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NTSB DCA14LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Kaycee, WYan encounter with severe mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB CEN14CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach with known turbulence present.NTSB DCA14WA042Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 332 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe Direccion Nacional de Aviacion Civil e Infraestructura Aeronautica (DINACIA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving Boeing 767-300, which occurred on January 21, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DINACIA…NTSB DCA14CA036Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 232 · Atlanta, GAunexpected encounter with convective turbulence while the flight attendants were preparing for arrival.NTSB DCA14WA084Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757-200 · Dublin, IrelandThe Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland, has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757-200 that occurred on October 20, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the…NTSB WPR13LA431Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-402 · Reno, NVThe airplane’s encounter with known moderate-to-severe turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA13WA176Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A330 - 203 · Fortaleza, BrazilThe Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Airbus A330-203, registration PT-MVL, which occurred on September 1, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited…NTSB DCA13WA134Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Batopilas, MexicoNTSB DCA14WA108Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · Perugia, ItalyThe Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on July 18, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions…NTSB DCA13CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 777-232 · Atlanta, GAUnexpected encounter with convective turbulence while the flight attendants were preparing the cabin for arrival.NTSB ERA13CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPhoenix Air U15 · Foscoe, NCThe motorized glider’s encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the empennage.NTSB CEN13LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Rogers, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain control due to a sudden turbulence encounter while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was ice buildup on the wings’ leading edges.NTSB WPR13LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean, A1The flight’s encounter with moderate clear air turbulence while en route, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication equipment in the rest compartment, which, if installed, could have…NTSB DCA12CA149Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A330-323 · Sophia, NCan encounter with moderate turbulence while the flight attendant was securing the cabin for arrival.NTSB WPR12LA428Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 690A · Ellensburg, WAThe pilot’s failure to avoid a turbulent smoke column, which resulted in an overstress failure of the left aileron control rod.NTSB CEN12TA604Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Newberry, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive…NTSB ERA12LA498Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170-200 LR · Hilton Head, SCThe passenger’s failure to adhere to flight and cabin crewmembers’ instructions to remain seated in anticipation of adverse weather and turbulence along the airplane’s flight path.NTSB ERA12WA457Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech B36TC · Nassau, BahamasNTSB DCA12WA109Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777-222 · Narita, JapanNTSB DCA12WA108Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747-400 · Tokyo, JapanOn July 5, 2012, a Boeing 747-400, HL7473, operated by Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd., as flight KAL2711, departed from the Gimpo International Airport (GMP), Seoul, South Korea, en route to the Tokyo International Airport (HND), Tokyo, Japan. Approximately 100…NTSB DCA12WA104Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Frankfurt, GermanyOn 5 July, 2012, at approximately 1100 UTC, a SunExpress Deutschland B737-800, registration D-ASXE, encountered turbulence during cruise between Gaziantep, Turkey, and Frankfurt, Germany. Of the 86 passengers and crew onboard, one crew member received serious…NTSB CEN12CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Minden, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the wake turbulence from a previous pass.NTSB DCA12LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-724 · Winnie, TXthe flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the result of a misunderstanding between the captain and cabin crew regarding the potential for turbulence.NTSB DCA12CA088Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-212 · Minneapolis, MNInadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in descent.NTSB DCA12CA086Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 2B7 · Philadelphia, PAan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB DCA12WA081Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · Dusseldorf, GermanyThe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on May 17, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA12FA069Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus A319-112 · Fort Lauderdale, FLan inadvertent encounter with convectively induced turbulence developing upwards into the flight path, which was not detected on weather radar as configured by the crew. Contributing to the delay in emergency medical personnel notification was the incomplete…NTSB DCA12CA062Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-132 · Buena Vista, COan inadvertent encounter with mountain wave turbulence.NTSB WPR12LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowrachute Sky Rascal · Indio, CAThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during initial climb in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR12LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Laverne, OKThe airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA12CA059Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Harrisburg, PAan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during descent.NTSB DCA12FA046Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus A321 · Millville, NJan encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in injury to a passenger who was not seated when the seatbelt sign was illuminated.NTSB WPR12LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Pawnee, NEThe airplane's encounter with moderate turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN12LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Detroit, MIAn in-flight encounter with forecasted turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant not being seated with her seatbelt fastened when the encounter occurred.NTSB DCA12CA033Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAntonov AN124 · Anchorage, AKan inadvertent encounter with Clear Air Turbulence that resulted in serious injuries to two crewmembers.NTSB WPR12LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Oakland, CAThe flight crew’s flight into known severe turbulence associated with mountain wave activity.NTSB WPR12LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Modesto, CAThe flight's encounter with known severe turbulence associated with mountain wave activity, which resulted in a flight attendant sustaining a broken ankle.NTSB DCA12WA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 - 200 · Nani, KenyaOn October 28, 2011 about 1544 hours UTC, a Boeing 777-200LR, registration number A7-BBD, operated by Qatar Airways, encountered inflight turbulence, during cruise flight near Nani, Kenya. A cabin crew member received serious injuries. The flight originated…NTSB ERA12CA044Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767-2B7 · New York, NYThe passenger's lack of compliance with the illuminated seatbelt sign, which resulted in her injury during a turbulence encounter.NTSB DCA11WA110Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Montauk (Atlantic Ocean)The Unfalluntersuchungsstelle - Luftfahrt Accident Investigation Branch of Austria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 777-200 that occurred on September 12, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…NTSB DCA11CA116Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Cape Coral, FLAn encounter with convective turbulence during the descent.NTSB DCA11FA091Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Tangshan, Chinaan inadvertent encounter with convectively induced turbulence likely due to radar limitations and convective weather developing upwards into the flight path.NTSB ANC11CA058Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.NTSB WPR11FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Lone Pine, CAThe glider encountered a strong downward orographic wind flow and turbulence that forced it into terrain. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the glider very close to the terrain.NTSB ERA11CA367Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Miami, FLThe in-flight encounter with convective turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ERA11CA327Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600-2D24 · Florence, SCThe inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ERA11LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Camden, SCThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue toward his destination, through known significant weather, when safer alternatives were available.NTSB DCA11CA060Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · Boone, NCInadvertant encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unrestrained status of the passenger, contrary to the lighted seat belt sign.NTSB DCA11CA070Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Baltimore, MDan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA11FA053Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus A319 · Chillicothe, MOAn inadvertent encounter with unforecast convective turbulence.