NTSB investigations, 2016
135 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\") = 2016
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") = 2016 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 CEN17FA072Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Cleveland, OHControlled flight into terrain due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue, mode confusion related to the status of the autopilot, and negative learning transfer due to flight guidance panel and attitude indicator…NTSB GAA17CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46 · Nashville, TNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the aborted landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA17FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportIndependent Technologies Epic LT · Port Orange, FLThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach…NTSB GAA17CA103Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN17LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Goshen, INA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced landing on a rough/soft field.NTSB GAA17CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA-20 · Payson, UTThe student pilot's improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR17FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Glamis, CAThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a downwind landing and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a go-around and subsequent landing attempt, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an…NTSB GAA17CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Woodbine, NJThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.NTSB GAA17CA082Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron A315 · Winters, CAThe passenger's improper egress from the balloon basket, which resulted in a serious injury.NTSB GAA17CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Port Aransas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.NTSB GAA17CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Mouth of The Big Susitna River, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off with a gusting quartering tailwind and his subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN17LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-236 · Lexington, MOA total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA17CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kirksville, MOThe pilot’s improper compensation for changing wind during the landing flare, which resulted in an off-centered landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Wagoner, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA17FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Austin, PAThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions that included light-to-heavy rain with severe turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts, and hail. Contributing to the accident was the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation, his lack…NTSB WPR17FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an…NTSB GAA17CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 34 · Springfield, OHThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting wind during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions.NTSB GAA17CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to recognize the tailwind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Hanna, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFuller Neil H Glasair SH 2 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirplane Factory Sling · Torrance, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a porpoised hard landing and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAndrew Harold Stol CH 701 · Berryton, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA516Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA515Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Pittsfield, MAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and impacting a ditch.NTSB GAA16CA503Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to recognize he was taking off with a tailwind and his inadequate compensation for taking off with a tailwind, which led to the airplane’s failure to attain a climb and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB GAA16CA488Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Cedar City, UTThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action while providing hover instruction in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in dynamic roll-over.NTSB GAA16CA483Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Covington, GAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA16CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 200 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted aborted landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with a tree.NTSB GAA16CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46R · Reserve, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB GAA16CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Emigrant Gap, CAThe pilot's inappropriate decision to continue the flight into higher elevation under high-density altitude conditions, which degraded the glider's climb performance and resulted in impact with trees short of the intended runway.NTSB CEN16FA361Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-310P · Chariton, IAThe non-instrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN16LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cuba, NMA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA16CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStropki Paul Outback · Dalton, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M4 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for tailwind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and nose over.NTSB GAA16CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Perris, CAThe pilot's inability to compensate for a dust devil during an aborted landing, which resulted in the left wing contacting the ground, a runway excursion, and the airplane coming to rest in a nose-down attitude.NTSB WPR16LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Honolulu, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter rescue net’s contact with a utility pole and serious injury to an occupant who fell from the rescue net. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB GAA16CA459Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Gooding, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN16LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-180 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArion Skys Open Sport Lightning · St. Augustine, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN16FA331Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStemme S10 VT · Telluride, COThe pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain…NTSB GAA16CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207 · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and a subsequent runway overrun while landing on a short runway in variable wind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA446Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Fayetteville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.NTSB GAA16CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11 · Hailey, IDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA16LA284Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works FIREFLY8 · Northwood, NHThe balloon pilot’s inadequate weather planning and improper decision to depart in reported increasing variable winds with nearby thunderstorms, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a serious passenger injury.NTSB GAA16CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and nose-over.NTSB CEN16FA304Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C 1 · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.