NTSB investigations
114 cases where NTSB found Variable wind.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\", '03034025')) 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", '03034025')) 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 CEN26LA300Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T206H · Marble, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the final approach in variable and gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were localized wind effects associated with mountainous terrain and with nearby convective activity.NTSB WPR26LA105Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing roll with a variable wind.NTSB CEN26LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Pineville, MOThe change in wind direction during landing, which resulted in a tailwind condition and runway overrun.NTSB ERA25LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Lsa S R L Virus 912 LSA · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.NTSB ANC25LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kotlik, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.NTSB CEN25LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Goodland, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and go-around with variable wind direction and speed.NTSB ANC25LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush.NTSB ANC25LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Chenega, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting and variable wind conditions.NTSB WPR25LA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKohut Mark A Murphy SR 2500 · Challis, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC25LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable and gusty wind, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN25LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute SKY Rascal · Peculiar, MOThe failure of the pilot to use appropriate engine power during descent in turbulent air which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR24LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRonald J Mclaughlin Bearhawk Patrol · Shearer, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA24LA349Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSmith T Gunter Quick Silver SP II · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.NTSB ERA24LA210Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with an approach light.NTSB ERA24LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Conyers, GAAn encounter with shifting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane using more runway than anticipated, an aborted takeoff, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure account for the potential of variable and…NTSB CEN24LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Greeley, COThe pilot’s decision to turn out early during the initial climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed/angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with airport hangars. Contributing to the accident was the variable wind conditions…NTSB WPR23LA235Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJohn Topliff PA18-200EXP · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control on landing roll out, during variable wind conditions.NTSB WPR23FA173Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed on short final while operating in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB ERA23LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Paris, KYThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN23LA001Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA22LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHiller UH-12E4 · Shrewsbury, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the descent which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN21LA275Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Baltimore, OHThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN21LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.NTSB ERA21LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPage Joseph E Vans RV-4 · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot’s improper landing flare in variable crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN21LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75 · Denver, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with variable and gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN21LA164Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Celina, TXThe malfunction of the balloon’s envelope venting system during landing in high wind, which resulted in the balloon being dragged along the ground, substantially damaging the envelope.NTSB WPR21LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Queen Creek, AZThe pilot's uncoordinated flight control inputs while entering a hover, which lead to a loss of aircraft control which resulted in the left skid making contact with the ground, causing the helicopter to roll on its side.NTSB GAA20CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair Zenith 801 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the approach and his improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA20CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Goddard, KSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSiai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in gusting, variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with water.NTSB GAA19CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot's improper throttle application and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting left crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 400A · Parma, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing impacting muddy terrain.NTSB GAA19CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Elyria, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in variable gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA18CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Dayton, OHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for variable crosswind conditions during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC18LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ambler, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a climb.NTSB GAA18CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Morrilton, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Clarksville, TNThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind in variable crosswind and downdraft and updraft conditions on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB GAA17CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Mohave, AZThe pilot’s improper airspeed and pitch control during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.NTSB GAA17CA478Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKing John E JR Kitfox · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Eagle Lake, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA444Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcintosh Donald W Kitfox Series 7 · Priest River, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the landing in variable gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper glidepath in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain short of the runway threshold.NTSB GAA17CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS134 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soccer goal posts.NTSB GAA17CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbia, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a flare during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Twisp, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling.NTSB GAA17CA190Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavis Frank R Xenos Motorglider · Minden, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable wind 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 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 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 GAA16CA388Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCanadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer · Island Pond, VTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.