NTSB investigations, 2018
8 cases where the sequence of events included Windshear or thunderstorm.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 17 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2018
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018 AND 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 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.