NTSB investigations, 2014
18 cases where NTSB found Turbulence.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 26 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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\") = 2014
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2014 AND 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 DCA15CA050Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · San Jose, CAan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence during descent.NTSB CEN15LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Fort Collins, COThe student pilot’s failure to comprehend the significance of the wake turbulence that a preceding helicopter would generate during departure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of Federal…NTSB DCA15CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 824 · Valdosta, GAan inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence while the flight attendants were returning to their seats.NTSB ERA15CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSolo Wings Aquilla · Eustis, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in a collision with water.NTSB WPR14FA362Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Neihart, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in turbulent conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to traverse the mountainous area with the airplane over…NTSB CEN14CA455Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Hemphill, TXThe airplane's inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB CEN14FA438Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Bowie, TXThe pilot’s incapacitation in flight as the result of a an acute cardiac event, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN14CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Allen, NEThe pilot did not ensure sufficient obstacle clearance for potential wind conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the helicopter.NTSB ANC14CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter at low altitude and collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of knowledge of local wind conditions.NTSB WPR14LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 - NO Series · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's mismanagement of the throttle and propeller controls during the attempted go-around after encountering turbulence, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.…NTSB WPR14CA166Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Kent, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB ERA14LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Fairhope, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate separation from a helicopter during the approach to landing, which resulted in an encounter with the helicopter’s trailing vortices, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA14CA150Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Salisbury, NCThe flight instructor's decision to continue the landing in close proximity to a landing helicopter, resulting in an encounter with rotor vortices, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR14FA124Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Lanai City, HIThe pilot’s spatial disorientation while turning during flight in dark night conditions and terrain-induced turbulence, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from a sedating antihistamine.NTSB DCA14LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Kaycee, WYan encounter with severe mountain wave turbulence during cruise flight.NTSB CEN14TA126Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Fort Carson, COThe flight instructor's loss of control after takeoff following a wake turbulence encounter from a preceding helicopter. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's misidentification of the helicopter type and a lack of Federal Aviation…NTSB CEN14CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Boulder, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach with known turbulence present.NTSB DCA14CA036Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 232 · Atlanta, GAunexpected encounter with convective turbulence while the flight attendants were preparing for arrival.