NTSB investigations
430 cases where NTSB found Turbulence.
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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '030320')) 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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '030320')) 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 DCA17CA079Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 83(MD-83) · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), TXan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB DCA17CA071Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier DHC 8 311 · Dulles, VAan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA17CA042Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 824 · Denver, COAn inadvertent encounter with mountain wave turbulence.NTSB WPR17FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Moss Beach, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control following an encounter with low level wind shear and turbulence during final approach for landing. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's decision to retract the wing flaps on final approach, which resulted in…NTSB CEN16LA347Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHaggenmacher Bensen · Bryant, ARThe pilot’s loss of gyroplane control during an intentional high-speed pass, which resulted in the gyroplane porpoising and impacting terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in an aircraft in which he had little…NTSB WPR16FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's selection of a landing runway which, given the wind and traffic conditions, was susceptible to high crosswinds and the translation of wake turbulence across its approach path, and the controller's and pilot's failure to ensure separation from the…NTSB DCA16CA220Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 767 322 · International Waters, A1an inadvertent encounter with severe convective turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA214Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 924 · Waco, TXan encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB DCA16IA215Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 232 · Wood, SDan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence while in cruise flight.NTSB DCA16CA209Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 115 · Grand Cayman Island (GCM), Cayman Islandsan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA205Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A321 231 · Bermuda, Bermudaan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA208Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170 100 SE · Cleveland, OHan inadvertent encounter with turbulence.NTSB WPR16FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA40 F · Logan, UTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in turbulence and gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB GAA16CA372Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell OH 58 · Surprise, AZWhile at a low altitude, the pilot's decision to do an abrupt descending right downwind turn which resulted in flying through his own vortices and an impact with terrain.NTSB DCA16CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFacebook UK Aquila · Yuma, AZa structural failure of the wing as a result of exceeding the airspeed envelope due to wind gusts which were beyond the capabilities of the autopilot. Contributing to the accident was an insufficient amount of drag to track the glideslope in the presence of…NTSB WPR16FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Wikieup, AZAn encounter with turbulence due to updrafts and/or dust devils that resulted in mast bumping and an in-flight break-up.NTSB ERA16CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Clifton, TNThe flight's encounter with unforecast extreme turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and structural damage.NTSB DCA16CA202Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A321 231 · Jamaica, NYan encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury.NTSB DCA16CA182Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-932ER · Las Vegas, NVAn encounter with wake turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury.NTSB WPR16LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael Burton Calidus · Fruitland, UTThe pilot's improper judgment in conducting a flight in a gyroplane over mountainous terrain near its demonstrated maximum operating altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain during cruise flight in turbulent weather…NTSB GAA16CA244Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW 19 · Frankton, INThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.NTSB DCA16CA153Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320 214 · Philadelphia, PAan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA16CA181Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 724 · Port Arthur, TXan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB ERA16LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Rockland, METhe airplane’s encounter with isolated severe turbulence, which resulted in substantial airframe damage.NTSB DCA16CA089Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319 132 · Minneapolis, MNan encounter with turbulence that resulted in a serious injury to a passenger who was standing when the fasten seatbelt sign was illuminated.NTSB DCA16CA077Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Titusville, FLan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA041Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 170 100 SE · Raleigh, NCan encounter with turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA16CA052Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 76N · San Diego, CAAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA053Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Charlotte, NCAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA050Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 777 223 · Buenos Aires, Argentinaan inadvertant encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA030Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 115 · Great Falls, MTan encounter with turbulence during initial descent.NTSB DCA16CA026Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · St Louis, MOan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA023Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319 112 · Philadelphia, PAan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.NTSB DCA16CA021Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 787 · Beaumont, TXAn inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence resulting in serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA16CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-924ER · Plevna, KSAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB GAA16CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcpherson John G Pietenpol Aircamper · Placerville, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBushmaster Super Bushmaster · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain descent rate durring the landing resulting in collision with terrain.NTSB GAA16CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach.NTSB DCA16CA001Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 · Nassau, Bahamasan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB GAA15CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's failure to compensate for turbulence during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB CEN15LA403Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Big Piney, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while operating over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an emergency landing after the airplane's encounter with a downdraft.NTSB WPR15LA239Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer E175 · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe airplane's encounter with moderate turbulence during descent, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant who was not securely seated. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendant's decision to continue to secure items before the…NTSB ANC15CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Homer, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and weather conditions conducive to downdrafts.NTSB DCA15CA131Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2D24 · McCook, NEinadvertent encounter with turbulence while deviating around an area of known convective activity.NTSB DCA15CA136Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 777 - 236 · Windsor Locks, CTan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence resulting in serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB DCA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTitan Aerospace Holdings Solara 50 · Otto, NMstructural failure of the left wing due to an overspeed condition.NTSB GAA15CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Gatlinburg, TNThe pilot's encounter with extreme turbulence during descent over mountainous terrain, which resulted in a loss of control, and structural damage in flight.NTSB WPR15LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW 27 · Reno, NVThe glider's encounter with severe turbulent atmospheric conditions after the pilot inadvertently entered clouds, which led to his inability to maintain a proper airspeed and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the glider.NTSB ERA15FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Norfolk, VAThe pilot's failure to properly execute the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to conduct the flight in instrument meteorological conditions at night into forecast moderate…NTSB DCA15LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Honolulu (Pacific Ocean)an encounter with convective turbulence associated with a forecasted area of thunderstorms.