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 ERA20CA083Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox · Wauchula, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB ERA20CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Norfolk, VAThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during the go-around.NTSB ERA20LA070Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Concord, NCA malfunction of the left main landing gear brake during landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point and maintain an appropriate approach speed while landing on the wet turf runway.NTSB CEN20CA040Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pineville, LAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during an aborted landing with a left quartering, gusting headwind, which resulted in impact with a tree.NTSB ERA20CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Union City, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left wing impacting grass.NTSB GAA20CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s inadvertent flight into icing conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of structural icing and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA20CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a sandy berm left of the runway.NTSB GAA20CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ A220 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing with a crosswind, which resulted in tailwheel impacting vegetation and the left main landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA20FA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV4 · Cameron, NCThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane in a…NTSB ERA19TA278Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 208 · Pepperell, MAThe pilot's loss of control when the airplane encountered a downdraft during landing approach, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA551Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Healy, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while taking off from water in shifting wind conditions.NTSB GAA19CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.NTSB GAA19CA520Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Mackinac Island, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway light.NTSB GAA19CA524Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Manchester, NHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with approach lights.NTSB GAA19CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZThe student pilot's improper pitch and lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor.NTSB GAA19CA495Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design CT2K · Hooper, WAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, an off-airport landing to a field, and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chickasha, OKThe student pilot's failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing and his subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with uneven terrain.NTSB GAA19CA491Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Vultee BT13 · Franklin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the left main landing gear collapsing.NTSB WPR19LA228Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHead AX9-118 · Galt, CAA loss of control following an adverse wind encounter.NTSB GAA19CA484Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron A 210 · Hume, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a serious passenger injury.NTSB CEN19WA268Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech V35 · Senneterre, Quebec, CanadaNTSB GAA19CA479Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 27 · Mackay, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the glider during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground and a subsequent ground loop.NTSB CEN19CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT 6F · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB GAA19CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA409Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA 40 · Denver, COThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain the runway heading and bank control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a go-around and subsequent collision with a runway light.NTSB GAA19CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Paris, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.NTSB GAA19CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Milton, FLThe flight instructor's intentional overapplication of rudder to avoid a ditch during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Presidio, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.NTSB GAA19CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.NTSB CEN19LA213Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Smithfield, RIThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat on approach in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing to a pond.NTSB GAA19CA367Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lebanon, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a ditch, and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tampa, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans Acft RV 6 · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA333Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to the maintain the runway heading during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with runway lighting and a subsequent ground loop during the landing roll.NTSB GAA19CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Trenton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent substantial damage.NTSB GAA19CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control just before touchdown in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in ground loop after touchdown.NTSB GAA19CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Lee's Summit, MOThe student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Weiner, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a pole.NTSB GAA19CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Heber, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Festus, MOThe pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain pitch control with a crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing and a tail strike.NTSB GAA19CA289Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Fisher, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB WPR19LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195 · Socorro, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA19CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Blairesville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA19CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S 2R · Stuttgart, ARThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Charlotte, NCThe student pilot's improper attempted go-around and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall followed by a hard landing, runway excursion, and impact with vegetation.NTSB CEN19FA139Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Moose Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after departing into a snowstorm.NTSB GAA19CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Denton, TXThe flight instructor's improper decision to instruct the student pilot to establish a hover and reposition the helicopter with a tailwind, which resulted in the student pilot's loss of pitch control.NTSB GAA19CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip and bouncing.NTSB GAA19CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper throttle application and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting left crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB DCA19MA143Accident · Minor injuriesClass 2 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737 · Jacksonville, FLAn extreme loss of braking friction due to heavy rain and the water depth on the ungrooved runway, which resulted in viscous hydroplaning. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate guidance for evaluating runway braking conditions and…