NTSB investigations
3,567 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 244 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 255 |
| 1984 | 241 |
| 1985 | 209 |
| 1986 | 207 |
| 1987 | 176 |
| 1988 | 158 |
| 1989 | 187 |
| 1990 | 154 |
| 1991 | 143 |
| 1992 | 121 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1994 | 74 |
| 1995 | 114 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 94 |
| 1998 | 110 |
| 1999 | 101 |
| 2000 | 99 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2003 | 122 |
| 2004 | 115 |
| 2005 | 100 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 88 |
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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240) 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 LAX08FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot's encounter with isolated moderate (or greater) turbulence, updrafts, and downdrafts associated with localized mountain wave conditions at low altitude, and, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the encounter that resulted in an…NTSB SEA08LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A330-323 · Honolulu, HIThe failure of the two flight attendants in the aft galley to understand the lead flight attendant's instructions, which resulted in them not being seated when the flight encountered convectively induced severe turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB SEA08LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Ontario, CAThe lack of turbulence forecasts available to the flight crew, which resulted in the flight attendants not being seated when the flight encountered severe terrain-induced turbulence. Contributing to the accident were the terrain-induced turbulence, the…NTSB SEA08FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Minersville, UTThe flying pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise. Contributing to the accident were low clouds, reduced visibility and mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC08FA025Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland BK117C1 · Whittier, AKThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's failure to adhere to an FAA-approved and mandated safety risk management program, the FAA's failure to provide…NTSB ANC08CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Nikolai, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, and carburetor/induction icing.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 SEA08LA021Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Garberville, CAThe pilot's intentional visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and terrain during climb. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions of fog and a low…NTSB LAX08FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Chino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate during an instrument takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility.NTSB DFW08CA024Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPipistrel Sinus 912 · Holt, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind.NTSB DEN08CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-44 II · Cleveland, GAthe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing, resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the windy conditions.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 LAX08MA007Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Naches, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impaired physiological state due to hypoxia, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, and his…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 SEA08FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Ekalaka, MTThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent for landing. Contributing to the accident were the forecast icing…NTSB NYC08LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · St.CroixThe non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions subsequently leading to a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting…NTSB LAX08FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Oak Hills, CAThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were mountainous terrain, dark night, and fog.NTSB MIA08FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Walthourville, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's loss of control at night in marginal night VFR operations due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight.NTSB DEN08CA001Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportDegelia Rotor Flight Dynamic · Ashland, KYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI07FA305Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Defiance, OHThe pilot's spatial disorientation when he encountered convective turbulence which resulted in a loss of control. This encounter resulted in an in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the convective turbulence in the clouds.NTSB MIA07FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Clayton, NCThe pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver during low altitude cruise flight to avoid obstructions ahead, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain and a building. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather…NTSB DEN07CA162Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Glenwood Spring, COThe pilot's failure to go around when it became apparent that he could not land and stop the airplane on the remaining runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the gusts.NTSB CHI07LA302Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiebert RV-9A · Barton City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.NTSB NYC07FA226Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Whitfield, ALThe pilot’s intentional flight into known thunderstorms.NTSB DEN07CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Challenger II · Edgewood, NMThe loss of aircraft control after encountering a dust devil.NTSB SEA07FA277Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB-180 · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent encounter with downdrafts that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the downdrafts, high density altitude, and mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC07CA204Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Julian, WVThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident were the overcast cloud conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB DEN07FA140Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Dayton, WYthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain due to gusty wind conditions, and lee side turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to…NTSB ATL07LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Siassconset, MAThe non-instrument rated pilot's loss of control at night in instrument flight conditions due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the pilot's in-flight decision not to inform the controller that he was not instrument rated.NTSB CHI07LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · West Bend, WIThe pilot's decision to depart in adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his lack of recent night experience, the night conditions and…NTSB CHI07LA252Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Knox, INThe in-flight encounter with turbulence.NTSB NYC07LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Orlando, FLThe pilot's improper weather evaluation during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue in-flight weather avoidance assistance and the convective turbulence.NTSB ANC07FA068Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's decision to continue under visual flight rules into an area of instrument metrological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the FAA's inadequate surveillance of the commercial air tour…NTSB SEA07TA202Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1H · Benchmark, MTDense smoke/haze which restricted the pilot's visibility and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent resulting in impact with terrain.NTSB SEA07FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · New River, AZThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Contributing factors were the cloudy weather and the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL07FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Tyringham, MAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with thunderstorms during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control to appropriately issue weather information and initiate an in-flight deviation around known and clearly observed…NTSB DFW07LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B737-800 · McAlester, OKAn in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB LAX07CA206Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus-2C · Bridgeport, CAThe pilot's encounter with an unfavorable wind and high sink rate conditions.NTSB LAX07FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E90 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an instrument takeoff attempt. Contributing to the accident were fog, reduced visibility, and the low ceiling.NTSB DEN07CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Steamboat Spngs, COThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions (dirt devils/whirlwinds) and his inability to control the airplane during that encounter resulting in the airplane impacting the runway, subsequently going off the side of the runway, and…NTSB CHI07FA183Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Wellsville, MOThe pilot's failure to activate the pitot heat as per the checklist, resulting in erroneous airspeed information due to pitot tube icing, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight in…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 LAX07LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · OceanicAn in-flight encounter with turbulence that resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.NTSB SEA07CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Greenwater, WAThe in-flight encounter with a sudden windshift during the takeoff initial climb, to which the certified flight instructor responded by aborting the takeoff and landing off the end of the runway. The ditch was a contributing factor.NTSB CHI07FA182Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Colona, ILThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB SEA07CA176Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCommonwealth 185 · Redlands, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation which resulted in the airplane's lack of climb performance and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the downdraft and the high temperature.NTSB CHI07FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Cannon Falls, MNThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientaton and loss of control.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.