NTSB investigations
1,131 cases where the sequence of events included Other weather 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\" = '400' 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" = '400' 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 CEN12CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mexico, MOThe airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Concord, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN12LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.NTSB CEN12CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Moscow Mills, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR12LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.NTSB ANC12CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR12CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.NTSB ERA12CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Springfield, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN12CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRisher Jimmy E Vans Aircraft RV-8 · Pecos, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB WPR12CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Heber-Overgaard, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll upon encountering a wind gust.NTSB WPR12FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Green River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure.NTSB ERA12CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Hollandale, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Lafayette, TNThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172E · Denver, COThe pilot's improper decision to taxi in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability.NTSB ERA12LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Amory, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision-making, including his inadequate weather evaluation and his delayed diversion to a closer airport, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA12WA155Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Montana Auyantepui, VenezuelaOn January 18, 2012, about 1715 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV1985, was destroyed when it collided with a mountain during a sightseeing flight near Montaña Auyantepui, Parque Nacional Canaima, in the State of…NTSB ERA12WA159Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech A36 · Mato Grosso, BrazilOn January 14, 2012, about 1000 universal coordinated time, a Beech A36, Brazilian registration PR-RGF, was destroyed when it impacted terrain, following a loss of control during cruise flight into deteriorating weather near Mato Grosso, Brazil. The…NTSB CEN12CA131Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Power Parachutes Classic 2002 · Alanson, MIThe powered parachute’s encounter with a downdraft/windshear during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift.NTSB ERA12FA115Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Morristown, NJThe airplane’s encounter with unforecasted severe icing conditions that were characterized by high ice accretion rates and the pilot's failure to use his command authority to depart the icing conditions in an expeditious manner, which resulted in a loss of…NTSB CEN12FA108Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…NTSB ANC12FA014Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate…NTSB CEN12LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F90 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed for icing conditions and his subsequent loss of airplane control while flying the airplane under autopilot control in severe icing conditions, contrary to the airplane's handbook. Contributing to the…NTSB WPR12FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.NTSB CEN12LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Gladewater, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.NTSB WPR12MA034Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Pukoo, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in the impact of the horizontal stabilizer and lower forward portion of the fenestron with ground and/or vegetation and led to…NTSB CEN12CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.NTSB CEN12CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ozark, MOThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.NTSB ERA12FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Matinicus Island, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.NTSB ANC11LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Juneau, AKUpslope wind conditions while the helicopter was operating at ground idle, which resulted in the helicopter rollover. Contributing to the accident was the lack of manufacturer data regarding the effect of upslope wind conditions on helicopter ground idle…NTSB CEN11LA657Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Longview, TXThe flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ANC11CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ambler, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR11CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Clipper 582S · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC11CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN11CA580Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN11LA579Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.NTSB CEN11CA517Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKubicek BB85 · Hartsel, COThe pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB CEN11CA520Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, COThe pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB CEN11CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Meeker, COThe pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB CEN11CA485Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Greeley, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11FA465Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPipistrel Taurus · Durango, COThe pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN11CA445Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TXThe pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.NTSB CEN11LA426Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphia, OHThe pilot's incorrect identification of the wind direction before landing, which resulted in a tailwind landing and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB CEN11CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Truth or Consequences, NMThe pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.NTSB CEN11CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B200 · Waukegan, ILThe lightning strike during an en route descent.NTSB WPR11FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrantly B-2B · Weaverville, CAThe student pilot's decision to fly in windy conditions that exceeded his capabilities, which resulted in his subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was his lack of flight experience in the accident helicopter.NTSB ERA11CA309Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 · Greene, NYThe pilot's decision to continue a visual approach with low visibility and in heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.NTSB CEN11CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Guymon, OKThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN11CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during a low-level maneuvering flight.NTSB CEN11CA309Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · El Paso, TXThe pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.NTSB CEN11FA267Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.