NTSB investigations
423 cases where the sequence of events included 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 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"
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 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
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 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 ANC11CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.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.NTSB ERA11CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier BD700 1A10 · Teterboro, NJThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA11CA247Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757-2B7 · Cheltenham, MDThe in-flight encounter with turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ANC11LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Cold Bay, AKAn in-flight encounter with unforecast turbulence, which resulted in structural damage to the stabilator.NTSB WPR11LA203Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-223 · Pacific OceanAn inadvertent encounter with convective-induced turbulence upon entering cumulonimbus clouds.NTSB CEN11LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Kansas City, MOAn in-flight encounter with convectively induced turbulence associated with developing thunderstorms under the flight path during the airplane's climb to cruise flight.NTSB WPR11FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMuse KR2 · Newberry Springs, CAThe airplane’s encounter with severe turbulence, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB WPR11LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Naches, WAThe airplane's encounter with moderate turbulence at a higher altitude than the flight crew expected, resulting in an injury to a cabin crewmember.NTSB ERA11CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · North Fayston, VTThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with turbulence during the approach, which resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB WPR11LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-300 · Ni'ihau, HIAn encounter with unanticipated convectively induced windshear and turbulence during descent.NTSB WPR11LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Pago Pago, AntarcticaThe airplane’s encounter with convectively-induced turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to one flight attendant.NTSB CEN11LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135LR · Milwaukee, WIAn in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB ERA11GA066Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna M337B · Avon Park, FLThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with an unexpected intense rain shower with severe turbulence at night.NTSB WPR10CA469Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · White Sulphur Springs, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in turbulent wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ANC10CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chicken, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in terrain and weather conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts.NTSB DCA10FA090Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Dulles, VAan in-flight encounter with turbulence that resulted in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB ANC10FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight toward his destination in significant turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying low over rising terrain.NTSB CEN10LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Pioneer, LAThe inadvertent encounter with convective weather during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to detect and avoid the thunderstorm cell earlier in the flight, and the failure of air traffic controllers to provide the…NTSB DCA10FA064Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 · Southern Tip of Greenland, DenmarkAn inadvertent encounter with unforecast turbulence in cruise flight.NTSB WPR10LA259Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Happy Camp, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to continue to operate under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with an embedded thunderstorm and rain showers and moderate to severe turbulence,…NTSB CEN10LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Fort Dodge, IAThe flight crew's inadequate separation from convective activity that resulted in serious injury to an unrestrained flight attendant.NTSB WPR10CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B35 · Burbank, CAThe airplane's encounter with turbulence while at an airspeed above maneuvering airspeed, which exceeded the limit load of the stabilizers and ruddervators.NTSB CEN10LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania Saab 340B · Bradley, ILThe flightcrew's encounter with convectively induced turbulence associated with a convective cloud during the flight.NTSB ERA10TA197Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Frederick, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.NTSB ERA10CA174Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-100 · Titusville, FLAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.NTSB CEN10CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB ERA10CA109Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Grantsville, MDThe pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering turbulence over a mountain range. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an Airmet for turbulence along the route of flight prior to departure and while enroute.NTSB WPR10CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Albion, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering in gusting winds.NTSB DCA10FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-200 · New Market, VAThe flight crew’s inadvertent encounter with a small area of cumulous clouds at night that resulted in moderate to severe convectively induced turbulence.NTSB ERA10CA036Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767-432ER · Atlanta, GAUnforecasted turbulence resulting in a flight attendant being injured.NTSB ANC10FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Healy, AKThe pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude over rising terrain in conditions conducive to turbulence/downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA10CA022Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767-3P6 · ArgentinaAn inadvertent encounter with turbulence, which resulted in an injury to a flight cabin attendant.NTSB ERA09LA488Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Inverness, FLThe flight crew's encounter with convective turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator's dispatch department to provide the flightcrew with current adverse weather information along the planned route of flight. Also contributing…NTSB ERA09LA444Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8-311 · Fayetteville, NCAn in-flight encounter with convective clouds resulting in moderate turbulence and serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA09CA069Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Louisville, KYan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB DCA09IA071Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-224 · Bavaro, Dominican RepublicThe flight crew's inadvertent flight through the top of a convective updraft that resulted in an encounter with convective induced turbulence. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the unrestrained status of several passengers, contrary to the…NTSB WPR09LA386Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Lihue, HIThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during descent.NTSB DCA09FA068Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB170 · Norfolk, VAan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in serious injuries to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN09LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-20 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger's failure to comply with crewmember instructions to remain seated while the airplane was in turbulent weather conditions, resulting in an injury to the passenger.NTSB ERA09LA396Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Fort Myers, FLAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach. Contributing to the accident was the passengers' failure to follow the instructions of the illuminated seatbelt sign.NTSB ERA09FA389Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Gulf of MexicoThe pilot’s decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB ANC09CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe pilot's excessive airspeed during approach to compensate for turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and runway overrun.NTSB WPR09LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaul Antares · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting winds.NTSB DCA09CA051Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 332 · San Juan, PRInadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise.NTSB ERA09LA418Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Cuba, CubaAn unanticipated inflight encounter with turbulence.