NTSB investigations
224 cases where the sequence of events included Windshear or thunderstorm.
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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\" = '390' 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" = '390' 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 CEN22LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.NTSB ERA22FA354Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Cynthiana, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering to land with approaching convective activity.NTSB WPR22LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane when it encountered a microburst during a landing attempt and a go-around near known thunderstorm activity. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate amount of wind sensors and wind shear…NTSB ERA22LA300Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Plymouth, CTThe pilot’s encounter with known and forecast adverse weather which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb.NTSB CEN22LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Fort Carson, COThe windshear encounter on short final approach, which resulted in an excessive decent rate and ground impact.NTSB CEN22LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing PT-17 · Winnie, TXThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.NTSB CEN21LA471Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · West Cobb, ARThe airplane’s encounter with gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control, an aerodynamic stall, and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB GAA21WA207AccidentClass 5 · ForeignCessna P210N · Marbach, GermanyNTSB CEN21LA291Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Loveland, COThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare and subsequent attempted go-around with a strong quartering crosswind.NTSB WPR21FA211Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTextron 172S · Eden, UTThe flight instructor’s improper aeronautical decision-making, which led to an encounter with a downdraft at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and resulted in the instructor’s loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182K · Cordova, AKAn encounter with mountain wave turbulence and windshear that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane and resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Perryville, AKThe airplane’s encounter with windshear on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.NTSB CEN21LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Schaumburg, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff with a left quartering crosswind that shifted to a tailwind.NTSB WPR21LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B19 · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb with a crosswind when the airspeed decreased, the airplane exceeded its critical angle of attack and aerodynamical stalled at too low an altitude for the pilot to recover before the…NTSB WPR21LA111Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot’s encounter with mountain wave activity with severe turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.NTSB DCA21WA049Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Garowe, SomaliaNTSB ERA20LA315Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV9 · Steinhatchee, FLThe failure of the air traffic controller to provide hazardous weather information to the pilot, resulting in the flight’s encounter with strong updraft conditions, an inflight loss of airplane control, and an in-flight breakup. Contributing was the pilot’s…NTSB CEN20LA379Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Chester, ARThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA20WA151Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Steiermark, AustriaNTSB CEN20LA127Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Pleasant Plain, OHThe pilot’s encounter with convective turbulence and low-level wind shear in dark night instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation and the loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN20TA030Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportRotary RAF 2000 · Omaha, NEThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN19FA247Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Ontonagon, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with thunderstorm activity, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA19FA188Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · Castalia, NCThe pilot’s failure to navigate around hazardous weather, resulting in the penetration of a thunderstorm, a loss of airplane control, and an inflight breakup. The air traffic controller’s failure to provide the pilot with adequate and timely weather…NTSB GAA19WA249Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationGrumman AA1 · Grena, Denmark, DenmarkThe government of Denmark has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a GRUMMAN AA1 airplane that occurred on May 03, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Denmark's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB WPR19FA123Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Kailua, HIThe helicopter’s encounter with a strong downdraft or outflow boundary while operating at a higher than recommended airspeed in turbulence which resulted in a low-G condition, excessive main rotor flapping, and an in-flight breakup when the main rotor…NTSB CEN19FA094Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Longview, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue flight into convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its maximum maneuvering speed and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB CEN19LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair CL 600 2A12 · Uvalde, TXThe airplane’s encounter with wind shear on short final approach to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and fracture of the right main landing gear.NTSB ERA19LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 35 · Key West, FLThe flight crew’s encounter with windshear during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN18LA364Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand 77A · Brookfield, MOThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the balloon after encountering high wind conditions and windshear during the landing, which resulted in his ejection from the basket and serious injury to the passenger during the balloon’s subsequent impact with…NTSB GAA18CA488Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Brooks Range, AKThe airplane's encounter with downdraft conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of altitude and collision with terrain.NTSB DCA18RA253Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ190 · Durango, MexicoThe Director General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer E-190, which occurred on July 31, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the…NTSB WPR18TA192Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Goldfield, NVThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing on uneven terrain.NTSB DCA18WA223Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Zhuliany, UkraineThe government of Ukraine has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD80 airplane that occurred on June 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ukraine's investigation under the…NTSB ERA18LA164Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 44 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilots’ improper in-flight weather evaluation and decision to continue the approach, which resulted in an encounter with a thunderstorm, a loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s…NTSB ERA18LA157Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31 · Amagansett, NYThe pilot's decision to fly under a thunderstorm and a subsequent encounter with turbulence and restricted visibility in heavy rain, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR17LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Ogden, UTThe airplane's inability to maintain an initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB ERA17FA313Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonburg, WVThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions in the vicinity of adverse weather conditions.NTSB GAA17CA468Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s improper decision to depart in unfavorable weather conditions, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.NTSB CEN17LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Wichita Falls, TXThe flight's encounter with adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control upon landing due to standing water and a subsequent runway overrun.NTSB ERA17FA222Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA23 · Chatsworth, GAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an encounter with severe convective activity, spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.…NTSB GAA17CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 6 · Perris, CAThe prospective pilot’s improper landing flare and the pilot’s delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182 · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s unstabilized approach during the landing flare and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA274Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Frankston, TXThe pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA17FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's decision to attempt to land while a line of rain showers with microburst activity was crossing the airport, which resulted in a loss of control during a subsequent attempted go-around.NTSB ERA17FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPipistrel Virus SW · Micanopy, FLThe pilot's intentional flight into an area of known convective thunderstorm activity, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA17FA136Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Hayden, ALThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control and in-flight breakup.NTSB GAA17CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair Columbia 400 · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN17LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Longville, MNThe in-flight encounter with wind shear and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.NTSB ERA17FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · New Gretna, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and in-flight weather evaluation, which resulted in an encounter with a strong cold front and the pilot's subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB ERA17LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · West Chester, PAThe flight instructor's decision to continue the practice autorotation in known gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and roll over.