NTSB investigations, 2012
39 cases where the sequence of events included Other weather encounter.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 42 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 65 |
| 2016 | 135 |
| 2017 | 109 |
| 2018 | 125 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 73 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 59 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2026 | 28 |
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\") = 2012
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2012 AND 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 CEN13FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Simpson, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering between areas of precipitation during a night cross-country flight.NTSB CEN13FA010Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Blanco, TXThe pilot's loss of helicopter control as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions and marginal visual flight rules weather conditions.NTSB CEN13LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to attain the desired touchdown point because of wind conditions and surrounding obstructions, which resulted in the balloon impacting a fence during the approach to landing.NTSB CEN13CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon pilot's encounter with higher-than-expected wind velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB CEN12CA665Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Tiskilwa, ILThe pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.NTSB WPR12CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Huntington, UTThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.NTSB ANC12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.NTSB ERA12FA566Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Crane Hill, ALThe pilot’s loss of control in moderate-to-heavy rain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on ADS-B for tactical weather avoidance.NTSB WPR12CA419Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · French Valley, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around following a sudden change in wind direction.NTSB CEN12CA641Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Ft. Morgan, COThe pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust.NTSB ANC12CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN12CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGage Midget Mustang MM-1 · Erie, COThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN12CA511Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S81A · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's encounter with an unexpected shift of wind direction and velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.NTSB CEN12LA522Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Peyton, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Hammond, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA12CA434Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NYThe airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun.NTSB CEN12CA423Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEipper Quicksilver · Manvel, NDThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wheat field.NTSB WPR12LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb…NTSB CEN12CA413Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Newark, OHThe pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions.NTSB WPR12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during the initial climb and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB ERA12CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum…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.