NTSB investigations, HI
36 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'HI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'HI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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 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 LAX07CA077Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-103 · Kaunakakai, HIan in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in a serious injury to a deadheading crewmember.NTSB SEA05MA199Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Haena, HIThe pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to an encounter with a microburst. Contributing to the accident was inadequate Federal Aviation Administration surveillance of Special Federal…NTSB LAX04FA329Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Kalaheo, HIThe pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of turbulent, reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to this accident was…NTSB LAX04LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B2 · Hilo, HIthe pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A low ceiling and fog were contributing factors.NTSB ANC04IA046Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Kalaupapa, HIAn in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a minor injury to a passenger. On February 7, 2006, this occurrence was reclassified from an accident to an incident and this narrative was modified.NTSB LAX04FA190Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Holoaloa, HIThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, low clouds and rain, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.NTSB LAX04FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Laupahoehoe, HIthe pilot's disregard for an in-flight weather advisory, his likely encounter with marginal VFR or IMC weather conditions, his decision to continue flight into those conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude resulting in an…NTSB LAX03LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 BA · Hilo, HIthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog, rough/uneven terrain, and spatial disorientation.NTSB LAX03FA241Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Waialeale,Kauai, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance/altitude while descending over mountainous terrain, and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds and a low ceiling.NTSB LAX03FA077Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kalaupapa, HIthe student pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in his in-flight collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low ceiling weather condition.NTSB LAX01FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HIthe CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB LAX01IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1 · Honolulu, HIthe electrical wire arcing and burning as result of insulation degradation, which more than likely resulted from improper clamping.NTSB LAX01LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Kaunakakai, HIThe pilot's improper assessment of in-flight weather conditions, his inadequate compensation for winds, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance on the lee side of mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX00MA273Accident · 7 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Kahului, Maui, HIThe pilot's inadequate decision by which he continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was…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 LAX98FA211Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-BA · Mt. Waialeale, HIThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions consisting of lowering ceilings and visibility in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with a…NTSB LAX97LA185Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hilo, HIthe noninstrument-rated pilot flew into instrument conditions and failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance, while attempting to descend through an overcast. The adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain were related factors.NTSB LAX97FA032Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Halawa, HIthe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance and/or altitude from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and…NTSB LAX96LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportATR ATR 42-300 · Honolulu, HIthe flight attendant's decision to leave her seat in an area of forecast and known moderate turbulence. The turbulence was a related factor.NTSB LAX95GA264Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369D · Hauula, HIthe pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into adverse weather conditions in mountainous terrain with an external load and no observer which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors were pressure from the conditions/events and a lack of total…NTSB LAX94LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350-B · Humuula, HIThe pilot's poor in-flight decision by failing to attain the best rate of climb speed and exceeding the helicopter's hover performance capability. The clouds and downdraft were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX93LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HIThe flight's encounter with unforecasted unfavorable winds (loss of thermal lift) and downdrafts while on final approach to the runway.NTSB LAX92LA337Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310M · Honolulu, HILoss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason after the pilot took off at night and flew the aircraft into the area of a thunderstorm and lightning.NTSB LAX92MA184Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBeech E18S · Mount Haleakala, HIThe captain's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions that obscured rising mountainous terrain and his failure to properly use available navigational information to remain clear of the island of maui. Contributing to the…NTSB LAX92LA093Accident · 5 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Honolulu, HIThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's failure to obtain…NTSB LAX90LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26 · Waialua, HIThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance from clouds.NTSB LAX90FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Kalihi, HIVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB DCA90MA005Accident · 20 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-6-300 · Halawa,Molokai, HIThe airplane's controlled flight into terrain as a result of the decision of the captain to continue flight under visual flight rules at night into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which obscured rising mountainous terrain. Contributing to the…NTSB LAX89LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337H · Honolulu, HIAn unexpected and sudden encounter with severe turbulence while the aircraft was cruising over the pacific ocean in cumulus cloud conditions.NTSB LAX89LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Haleiwa, Oahu, HIThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and the failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident were the downdrafts along the ridge line.NTSB LAX87DJA06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33 · Mokuleia, HIDuring a local sightseeing flt along a ridge line, while maneuvering around a cloud build-up, the acft entered a windshear that suddenly nosed the acft over in an aprx 75 deg vertical dive. Just prior to colliding with trees, the plt was able to regain some…NTSB CHI86FA096Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-122 · Honolulu, HIThe scheduled passenger flight from Honolulu to chicago encountered clear air turbulence (cat) about 500 NM east of Honolulu while in cruise flight at flight level 330. The turbulence was unexpected, had not been forecast, and the fasten seat belt was not…NTSB LAX84FA251Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Kamuela, HIThe acft with 4 occupants on board was being used on a sight-seeing flt to mauna loa volcano. The plt was in radio contact with hilo tower from 1503 to 1506 HST. He indicated concern about the clouds & decided not to proceed to the volcano. When the acft…NTSB LAX82DA330Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206-L · Lihue, HIDuring a sightseeing trip to the west side of kapalaoa ridge area near punham crater, the pilot experienced a downdraft and then a severe updraft that put him in IFR conditions in the clouds. The helicopter is not equipped for instrument flight and the pilot…NTSB LAX82DA292Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172K · Hanapepe, HIJust prior to touchdown a strong gust of wind caused the acft to drift right of the rwy centerline. During the go-aroundthe left wing struck the ground causing the acft to cartwheel.