# 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. Page 5 of 9 · 423 cases ## Cases, newest first - [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 CEN18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA156.md): Laminar Lancair 360 · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N92WL · Substantial damage > The pilot-rated passenger’s inadvertent contact with and closure of the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident… - [NTSB CEN18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA266.md): Cessna 210 · Alma, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N68640 · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot's poor decision to depart on a flight over mountainous terrain in an improperly maintained airplane, and the subsequent encounter with mountain wave turbulence, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.… - [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 CEN18LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA099.md): Beech 35 · Batesville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2018 · N4654D · Substantial damage > An in-flight control system flutter encounter during a turbulence encounter; the reason for the flutter could not be determined. - [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 GAA17CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA342.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · N915AJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the initial climb in turbulent conditions. - [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 GAA17CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA250.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2-N · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N366DN · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft’s critical angle of attack and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain the proper airspeed after encountering localized turbulence during approach, which… - [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… - [NTSB DCA17CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA042.md): Boeing 737 824 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2016 · N24202 · No damage > An inadvertent encounter with mountain wave turbulence. - [NTSB ERA17FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA066.md): Fairchild SA227 · Camilla, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2016 · N765FA · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate and continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup. - [NTSB DCA17WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA035.md): Boeing 777 · Lajes Terceira Island, Portugal · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2016 · A7-BAN · No damage > The government of Portugal has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on December 04, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Portugal's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR17FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA023.md): Cessna 172N · Moss Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2016 · N6610D · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's decision to retract the wing flaps on final approach, which resulted in… - [NTSB DCA17WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA029.md): Boeing 767 · Kagoshima, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2016 · JA658J · No damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 767, which occurred on November 10, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB ERA17FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA017.md): Piper PA28 · Austin, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · C-GYSN · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions that included light-to-heavy rain with severe turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts, and hail. Contributing to the accident was the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation, his lack… - [NTSB WPR17FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA008.md): Cessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an… - [NTSB DCA16WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA230.md): Boeing 737 · Lores, Netherlands · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2016 · PH-HXA · No damage > The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on September 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DSB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as… - [NTSB DCA16CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA220.md): Boeing 767 322 · International Waters, A1 · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N657UA · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with severe convective turbulence. - [NTSB GAA16CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA461.md): American Legend AL3 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N114LC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB DCA16CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA214.md): Boeing 737 924 · Waco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N37408 · No damage > an encounter with convective turbulence. - [NTSB DCA16IA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16IA215.md): Airbus A320 232 · Wood, SD · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N632JB · Minor damage > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise flight. - [NTSB DCA16CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA209.md): Airbus A319 115 · Grand Cayman Island (GCM), Cayman Islands · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N9010R · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB DCA16CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA205.md): Airbus A321 231 · Bermuda, Bermuda · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N913JB · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB DCA16CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA208.md): Embraer ERJ 170 100 SE · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2016 · N655RW · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB WPR16FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA144.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F · Logan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N419FP · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in turbulence and gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB DCA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA197.md): Facebook UK Aquila · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2016 · N565AQ · Substantial damage > a structural failure of the wing as a result of exceeding the airspeed envelope due to wind gusts which were beyond the capabilities of the autopilot. Contributing to the accident was an insufficient amount of drag to track the glideslope in the presence of… - [NTSB WPR16FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA130.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2016 · N117TW · Destroyed > An encounter with turbulence due to updrafts and/or dust devils that resulted in mast bumping and an in-flight break-up. - [NTSB ERA16CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA246.md): Mooney M20 · Clifton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2016 · N3877H · Substantial damage > The flight's encounter with unforecast extreme turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and structural damage. - [NTSB DCA16CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA202.md): Airbus A321 231 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N104NN · No damage > an encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury. - [NTSB DCA16CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA182.md): Boeing 737-932ER · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N801DZ · No damage > An encounter with wake turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury. - [NTSB WPR16LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA114.md): Michael Burton Calidus · Fruitland, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N50NE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper judgment in conducting a flight in a gyroplane over mountainous terrain near its demonstrated maximum operating altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain during cruise flight in turbulent weather… - [NTSB GAA16CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA244.md): Schleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N19VT · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB DCA16CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA153.md): Airbus Industrie A320 214 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N103US · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/360/sequence.md?page=6 ## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '360' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/360/sequence?page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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