NTSB investigations
14 cases where NTSB found Updraft.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
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| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '03034030')) 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", '03034030')) 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 WPR24FA257Accident · 7 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Recluse, WYThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction from the autopilot disconnecting due to an…NTSB WPR21LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International S-60A · Peoria, AZThe pilot’s encounter with an updraft which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with powerlines.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 GAA18CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Pottsville, PAThe failure of the right rudder cable and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.NTSB GAA17CA577Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Newport, RIThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB GAA15CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1 26B · Mocksville, NCThe glider pilot over-ran the runway and impacted a structure after encountering a strong updraft on short final.NTSB WPR13FA370Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Paradise, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-altitude maneuvering after encountering an updraft.NTSB WPR13TA205Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell BHT407 · Big Fork, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering over mountainous terrain in strong up/downdrafts and possible mountain wave activity, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB ANC12CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tynoek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR12CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Poway, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · South Pass 93AImproper centering of the cyclic during a start in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC11LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Juneau, AKUpslope wind conditions while the helicopter was operating at ground idle, which resulted in the helicopter rollover. Contributing to the accident was the lack of manufacturer data regarding the effect of upslope wind conditions on helicopter ground idle…NTSB ERA10CA462Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead Balloons AX9 118 · Hanover, NHThe balloon's encounter with an updraft, resulting in an immediate landing and an intentional collision with a tree.NTSB LAX08CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S-77A · Boulder, COAn encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.