NTSB investigations
3,567 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
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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"
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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
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NTSB MKC90FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Bois D'Arc, MOInadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, darkness, low…NTSB FTW90FA094Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35-C33A · Le Compte, LAThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a pre-flight weather brief and his inadequate evalution of existing weather.NTSB FTW90FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Inola, OKThe pilot's decision to conduct the flight into known adverse weather and his inability to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions and thunderstorms.NTSB DEN90FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210E · Elbert, COThe pilot's initiation of flight into known adverse weather, the rapid ice accumulation on the airframe, and an inadvertent stall-mush, resulting in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.NTSB LAX90FA281Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation and his delayed remedial action in executing a 180 degree turn. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's inadvertent encounter with weather conditions.NTSB ANC90LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315B · Trading Bay, AKThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: snow covered terrain, adverse weather conditions, and spatial disorientation of the pilot, due to lack of visual cure during the landing.NTSB SEA90FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion H · Enumclaw, WAPilot's inadequate preflight planning, and inadvertent flight into IMC conditions. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling and visibility weather conditions, the mountainous/hill terrain, the pilot's lack of instrument qualification and his lack of…NTSB NYC90FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lloyd, NYPilot factor in that he was attempting VFR flight in inc conditions and collided with a multipurpose communications tower.NTSB DEN90LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Price, UTThe pilot's inadequate conpensation for the gusty wind conditions, which were a factor.NTSB DEN90LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Colorado Spring, COThe pilot's decision to initiate flight into known adverse weather, and his in-flight planning/decison. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the accumulation of airframe ice.NTSB DEN90FA076Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Caputa, SDImproper planning/decision by the pilot, accumulation of structural ice and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The adverrse weather was a related factor.NTSB NYC90LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Andover, NJThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft after encounter with turbulence during landing.NTSB ATL90LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Ocilla, GAThe aircraft's encounter with low level windshear resulting in an uncontrollable descent.NTSB DEN90LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Isabel, SDPilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.NTSB LAX90FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Pine Valley, CAThe decision of the pilot to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation and inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were: obscuration, low ceiling, and over-confidence in ability.NTSB CHI90FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Bartonville, ILThe pilot allowed the aircraft to exceed its design stress limits after encountering adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather and the adverse weather condtions.NTSB DEN90LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErco 415C · Tierra Amarilla, NMInduction icing induced power loss. Factors include continuation of flight into IMC conditions, and unsuitable mountainous terrain for a forced landing.NTSB DEN90FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208A · Denver, COThe accumulation of structural ice and subsequent stalling of the aircraft. The icing condition was a related factor.NTSB LAX90FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-201T · Yountville, CAThe pilot used poor judgement by attempting a v.f.r. flight to an area with forecasted instrument meteorological conditions and continuing the flight when I.f.r. conditions were encountered.NTSB LAX90DUD02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportReid Long EZ · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CHI90FA087Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Lostant, ILFlight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and structural (wing) icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability.NTSB LAX90FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Galt, CAThe pilot flew into instrument condition, because spatially disorientated and collided with terrain. Factor was foggy weather conditions.NTSB ANC90FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Cold Bay, AKContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude (or clearance) from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB FTW90FA072Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Putnam, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in excessive accummulation of structural icing (on the aircraft's wings, stabilizers, fuselage, and/or engine inlets), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control. Factors related…NTSB DEN90FA053Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 205A-1 · Wrangell, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: company induced pressure to make the flight, the pilot's…NTSB SEA90FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Baker, ORPilot displayed poor inflight planning by selecting to fly into known adverse weather conditions. The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout when operating in snow shower conditions and collided into the terrain.NTSB SEA90FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-180 · Castle Rock, WAThe pilot lost control of the airplane which entered a stall/spin that the pilot did not recover from.NTSB NYC90LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · E. Haddam, CTThe pilot failed to adequately compensate for wind conditions.NTSB FTW90FA062Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Coalgate, OKFlight into known adverse weather conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot, and his subsequent spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: inoperative instrument panel lights, dark night,…NTSB SEA90LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Coeur D'Alene, IDThe loss of the flight crew's visual perception, due to an unforeseen whiteout condition. A related factor was the snowbank.NTSB CHI90LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Oak Creek, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, accumulation of structural and/or induction ice, and dark night.NTSB FTW90DRA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNorth American P-51-D · Galveston, TXThe pilot in command's failure to obtain a weather briefing. Ontributing to the accident was his inadequate inflight planning and the resultant low fuel state.NTSB FTW90LA060Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F-1 · High Island Ao6Undetermined due to the lack of physical evidence.NTSB LAX90LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Parlier, CAThe pilot's flight into the known adverse weather and his inadvertent descent to the ground. Factors in the accident were: the fog condition and spatial disorientation of the pilot.NTSB LAX90LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdams A55 · Glendale, AZImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The unexpected high wind condition was a related factor.NTSB MIA90LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · San Juan, PRInadvertent flight of the airplane into an area of turbulence associated with a developing rain storm.NTSB DEN90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Tom'S Place, CAContinued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, adverse weather conditions, self induced pressure, and spatial…NTSB FTW90FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · San Diego, TXThe pilot intentionally flew into instrument meteorological conditions during night VFR flight, and the helicopter subsequently collided with terrain.NTSB ATL90LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Talladega, ALThe pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt to continue VFR flight IMC conditions with no instrument rating, clearance or experience.NTSB FTW90LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Hammond, LAPilot in command's initiation and continuation of the flight into an area of known IMC weather conditions and his subsequent inability to land prior to running out of fuel. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to exercise good…NTSB MKC90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Norfolk, NEInproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack…NTSB DEN90LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Tularosa, NMThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to see and avoid the road sign during the precautionary landing. The adverse weather was a realted factor.NTSB CHI90FA056Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Merrill, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway during his landing roll and an inflight encounter with icing conditions.NTSB CHI90FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Merrill, WIFlight into known adverse weather by the pilot, and structural/wing ice. Factors related to the accident were: the icing conditions and trees in the area of the accident.NTSB DCA90MA011Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE-3101 · Pasco, WAThe flightcrew's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument landing system (ILS) approach that led to a stall, most likely of the horizontal stabilizer, and loss of control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's…NTSB CHI90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · North Canton, OHContinued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in accumulation of airframe icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and runway/terrain conditions.NTSB NYC90FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJThe failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.NTSB ANC90FA020Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AKInadvertent encounter with volcanic ash cloud, which resulted in damage from foreign material (foreign object) and subsequent compressor stalling of all engines. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of available information about the ash cloud to…NTSB SEA90FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210-5 (205) · Rainier, WAContinued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from wooded mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the weather/terrain conditions.NTSB LAX90LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Chandler, AZImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: variable and high wind conditions.