NTSB investigations, UT
80 cases where NTSB found Wind.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'UT' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '030340'))
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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'UT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '030340')) 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 WPR26LA200Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Kanab, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR26LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Vernal, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare with a gusting crosswind.NTSB WPR26LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Marysvale, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft.NTSB WPR26LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR25LA227Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHartline J Bon Hartline Kitfox III · Logan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in variable wind and high density altitude conditions.NTSB WPR25LA142Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot inadvertently using a runway that resulted in a tailwind condition and the flight instructors delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR24FA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportFantasy Air Sro Allegro 2007 · Eureka, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight upset and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, with gusty tailwind.NTSB WPR24LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B · Nephi, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a wind encounter, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Provo, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR23LA353Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust on the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175A · Enterprise, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during an initial climbout in mountainous terrain after encountering a suspected downdraft.NTSB WPR23LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Midway, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a pinnacle landing that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.NTSB WPR23LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Rich County, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain altitude following an encounter with turbulence and adverse wind conditions.NTSB WPR23LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare in gusting wind and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR22LA342Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UTThe airplane’s encounter with a microburst during initial climb that resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent collision with a tree.NTSB WPR22LA251Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane when it encountered a microburst during a landing attempt and a go-around near known thunderstorm activity. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate amount of wind sensors and wind shear…NTSB WPR22LA161Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Blanding, UTThe pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and loss of airplane control during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR22LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting wind.NTSB WPR22LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBagley Curtis Lynn Rans S-6S Coyote II · Fairfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a right crosswind.NTSB WPR21FA211Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTextron 172S · Eden, UTThe flight instructor’s improper aeronautical decision-making, which led to an encounter with a downdraft at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and resulted in the instructor’s loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA176Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Oljato-Monument Valley, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while compensating for a downdraft during landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway on soft terrain and nosing over.NTSB WPR21LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1 · Ogden, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a light crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA134Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a roll-over.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 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 GAA19CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Roosevelt, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.NTSB GAA18CA576Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaymon A. King Super CUB Replica · Saratoga Springs, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR18LA217Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Hornet · St. George, UTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to an unexpected gust of wind.NTSB WPR18TA212Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportICP Savannah · Fairfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after encountering a downdraft on approach to the runway.NTSB WPR17LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Ogden, UTThe airplane's inability to maintain an initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.NTSB GAA17CA468Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s improper decision to depart in unfavorable weather conditions, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.NTSB GAA17CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson Kenneth Super CUB Sport · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot's decision to land with a gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.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 GAA16CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Delta, UTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.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 GAA16CA358Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of directional control, collision with terrain, and a post-crash fire.NTSB GAA16CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Freemont Island, UTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with an unknown object during aborted landing and consequent ground impact.NTSB GAA16CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188A · Elberta, UTThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in a collision with terrain and a postcrash fire.NTSB WPR15LA232Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20B · Logan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain glider control when it encountered a strong downdraft while maneuvering near a ridgeline.NTSB GAA15LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Escalante, UTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his subsequent decision to attempt to climb over rising terrain with the helicopter over maximum gross weight while operating in high-density altitude conditions with a tailwind, which resulted in its inability to…NTSB GAA15CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Vernal, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.NTSB GAA15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavid Shell Zenith CH701 · Fairfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off airport landing.NTSB GAA15CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR15LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Layton, UTThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which did not account for the increased headwind.NTSB WPR15LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control during a tailwind landing.NTSB WPR14CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEipper Formance Mxii · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB WPR13LA315Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Alta, UTThe flight instructor's decision to follow a route over mountainous terrain in conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s ability to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB WPR13LA307Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoson RV-4 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot’s incorrect approach/descent path with a tailwind, which resulted in a long landing at an excessive groundspeed and a subsequent runway excursion.NTSB WPR13LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Fielding, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while traversing a canyon in high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions.