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 WPR09CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47J-2A · Florence, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with the wind shift.NTSB CEN09CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPegasus Quantum · West Terre Haute, INThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition and the trees.NTSB CEN09CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusting wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.NTSB SEA08LA213Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Woods Landing-Jelm, WYThe pilot's encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness event and his failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind condition and the sloping, uneven terrain.NTSB DEN08CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBice David E Bearhawk · Double Eagle Airport, NMThe pilot flared high and failed to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane and the crosswind.NTSB SEA08CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…NTSB SEA08CA199AccidentData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's improper decision to take off in a heavily loaded airplane under the ambient conditions that existed at the time. Contributing to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain, a high density altitude, gusty winds and downdrafts.NTSB MIA08CA193Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-150 · Sandown, NHThe pilot’s encounter with high winds during approach. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the passengers' improper landing preparation.NTSB DEN08CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Star City, ARThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the rough terrain near the runway.NTSB NYC08CA300Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II · Barceloneta, PRThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.NTSB DEN08CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelie RV-6 · Denver, COThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.NTSB LAX08CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Clipper 912 · Glendale, AZThe airplane's encounter with a dust devil.NTSB LAX08CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Big Creek, IDThe airplane encountered a downdraft during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB CHI08CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, ILThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.NTSB DEN08LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Brenham, TXThe sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.NTSB DEN08FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Gothenburg, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather…NTSB CHI08FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 (850) · Iowa City, IAThe pilot's improper decision to depart with a preexisting tailwind and failure to abort takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the failure to properly restrain (FAA-required) the child passenger.NTSB DEN08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MOThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.NTSB CHI08CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Delphi, INThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the gusting crosswind condition.NTSB DEN08LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Reserve, NMThe pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his…NTSB DEN08LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.NTSB DEN08LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · La Porte, TXThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, and the pilot initiating a hovering turn in ground effect.NTSB DFW08LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 9 · Questa, NMThe balloon's encounter with a wind gust/downdraft during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB DEN08LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Glenwood Spring, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong left quartering tailwind and gust.NTSB NYC08CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · S.Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was the windshear as reported by the pilot.NTSB MIA08CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Norwood, MAThe failure of the flightcrew to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB DEN08CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Alamogordo, NMThe unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's encounter with turbulence and the loss of visual contact with the tow plane.NTSB SEA08LA072Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWooters Lancair ES · Albany, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were inadequate planning/decision, icing conditions, and continued flight into known icing conditions.NTSB DFW08FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Baytown, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after flying into clouds.NTSB NYC08CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 II · Fenner, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in snow and the soft terrain.NTSB MIA08CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Ellsworth, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.