NTSB investigations: NONE
129 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is NONE, where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 |
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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 240))
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 NYC08CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-33 Solo · Louisburg, NCThe flight's encounter with an area of no thermal lift. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with a hidden obstruction.NTSB DEN08LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to high winds, resulting in the aircraft coming in contact with an arroyo and a wall in a residential area.NTSB DEN08LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-105 · Rio Rancho, NMthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to high winds resulting in the aircraft coming in contact with two houses.NTSB DEN08LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSproul 72K-TET · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/judgment, and his selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. Contributing factors in this accident were the unfavorable wind, and the pilot misjudging his airspeed.NTSB DEN08LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-66A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with power lines, and the ground crew's improper assistance. Contributing to this accident were the high wind, the pilot's diverted attention, low…NTSB NYC07CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet Super Blanik L-23 · Warren, VTThe glider's inadvertent encounter with windshear. A factor was the outflow from a nearby thunderstorm.NTSB SEA07CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 Std Astir III · Wickenburg, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with a cactus tree while landing. The loss of thermal lift, tailwind, gusts, and tree were contributing factors to the accident.NTSB SEA07LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26A · Lake Elsinore, CAThe glider's encounter with a downdraft while in the traffic pattern, resulting in insufficient altitude to reach the airport. A contributing factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which led to an on-ground collision with…NTSB DEN07CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentrair 101C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's inability to control the glider after encountering the downdraft causing the glider to land short of the dirt strip. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdraft and the runway marker.NTSB LAX07CA066Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A · Minden, NVThe flight's encounter with a low ceiling while on approach that necessatiated an off-airport precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain. Obstructions were a factor.NTSB CHI07CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MIThe pilot's unexpected encounter with wind shear and his inability to remain clear of the trees while on final approach to land.NTSB DFW06CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 105A · Frisco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath while landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing high winds and the downdraft encountered on final approach.NTSB DEN06CA086Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS-3 · Buena Vista, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.NTSB SEA07CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-24 · Williams, CAThe loss of thermal lift during cruise flight that resulted in a forced landing.NTSB LAX06CA012Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar RX-8 · Globe, AZthe pilot's encounter with a wind gust during landing.NTSB DEN06CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NMthe improper decision by the pilot to continue with the landing and the hard landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the high winds and the proper descent rate not being possible.NTSB LAX05CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportS.A. Centrair Pegase 101D · Williams, CAloss of thermal lift during flight that resulted in a forced landing in an area without suitable landing terrain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind.NTSB LAX05LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Jean, NVthe pilot's in-flight decision to continue a flight with weak thermal lift activity, and his delayed recognition of a loss of altitude while attempting to find a thermal in which to soar. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the…NTSB LAX05LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFirefly Balloon Firefly 11 · Saint Helena, CAThe pilot's encounter with wind shear during landing, which resulted in a hard touchdown.NTSB ATL05CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW19b · Henderson, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing area which resulted in overshooting the touchdown point. A factor was the in-flight encounter with weather (No thermal lift).NTSB DFW05CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG 600 · Kent, TXThe pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during a cross-country soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB DEN05CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThunder and Colt 180A · Albuquerque, NMthe balloon pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to maintain aircraft control during descent into high winds resulting in a hard landing and subsequent serious injury to a passenger. Factors contributing to the accident were the high winds and…NTSB DFW05CA004Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · El Paso, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a local soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.NTSB FTW05CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar S-60A · Austin, TXThe pilot's excessive descent rate during the execution of a high wind landing, resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind.NTSB DEN04CA072Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 180A · Ridgeway, COthe sudden wind gusts and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon resulting in the balloon's basket impacting two vehicles and a house, and subsequently impacting the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were the two vehicles, the house,…NTSB DEN03LA128Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrob G103 Twin Astir · Morgan, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to fly low over a mountain ridge. Contributing factors included the wind shear, altitude/clearance, and the…NTSB DEN03LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNational Ballooning 858 · Louisville, COThe pilot's inability to control the balloon. Contributing factors include the high winds, the attempted remedial action by the pilot, the building, fence, and transmission wires.NTSB ATL03LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW28 · Batesburg, SCThe loss of thermal lifting action that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees during an attempted forced landing.NTSB MIA03CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B · Clermont, FLAn in-flight encounter with wind gusts while making an approach to land in a field resulting in the aircraft landing early and colliding with a berm.NTSB DEN03LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons O-70 · Montrose, COthe unforecasted increase in wind velocity. A contributing factor was the fence that the basket struck, subsequently spilling the occupants onto the ground.NTSB ANC03LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Wrangell, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain/water, which resulted in a collision with water while maneuvering. Factors…NTSB NYC02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Saratoga Spring, NYThe glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.NTSB ATL02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TNThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB FTW02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.NTSB IAD02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19 · Jersey Shore, PAThe pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB FTW02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S57-A · Albuquerque, NMinadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with objects while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.NTSB DEN01LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons N-210 · Rio Rancho, NMthe pilot's inadvertent weather encounter with wind shear, and the resulting inability to maintain the proper landing descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind weather condition.NTSB NYC00LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot's improper weather evaluation and decision to initiate a flight with an approaching rain shower. A factor in this accident was heavy rain, which reduced visibility.NTSB LAX00LA292Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to use pibals or other on site wind determination devices, and his subsequent failure to detect adverse wind conditions prior to launch of the balloon.NTSB IAD00LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportI.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Blairstown, NJthe encountering of wind conditions in flight that inhibited the pilot from maintaining altitude.NTSB LAX00LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Waialua, HIThe pilot's delay in recognizing the onset of a wind direction change resulting in the downward flow of wind on the leeward side of the mountain (strong sink rate).NTSB LAX99LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Llano, CAThe pilot's encounter with a sudden and violent dust devil, which caused the student pilot to lose control of the aircraft during the landing flare/touchdown.NTSB LAX99FA273Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 11 · Cave Creek, AZAn unforecast encounter with a low level microburst that resulted in a distortion of the balloon envelope, an excessive outflow of hot air (loss of lift), creating an excessive rate of descent that was beyond the performance capability of the balloon to…NTSB LAX99LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Barstow, CAThe loss of thermal lift that resulted in a forced landing and the pilot's improper glide path that resulted in a collision with a light pole.NTSB LAX99LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-9 · Peoria, AZThe pilot's attempted flight in an area of forecasted high winds and his inadequate compensation for those wind conditions once encountered.NTSB FTW98LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS 4A · Salina, UTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Contributing was the loss of thermal lift and high vegetation.NTSB FTW98LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob 103 · Briggs, TXThe pilot's misjudgment of the distance and altitude. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and his diverted attention while on downwind.NTSB FTW98LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-B · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to properly position his foot for a high wind landing. Factors were high winds and windshear.NTSB LAX98FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-32 · Warner Springs, CAthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions after inadvertently encountering mountain wave and associated downdraft conditions. The obscuration and high/mountainous terrain were related factors.NTSB MIA97LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26B · Eustis, FLan in-flight separation of the right wing, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were thermal lift and turbulence in clouds.