NTSB investigations, ID
55 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 4 |
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| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
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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\" = 'ID' 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" = 'ID' 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
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NTSB SEA06FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mullan, IDThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors.NTSB SEA05LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation during takeoff. A factor was the windshear.NTSB SEA04FA190Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Stanley, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB SEA04LA095Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL M-18B · Borah Peak, IDThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision, VFR into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological condition.NTSB SEA04LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rigby, IDThe flight instructor's failure to follow procedures, i.e., operating the non-icing certified aircraft in known icing conditions contrary to the pilot operators handbook which resulted in ice accretion and ultimately a stall and loss of control in flight.…NTSB SEA03LA074Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · McCall, IDThe pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow,…NTSB SEA02LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Yellow Pine, IDCompensation for wind conditions inadequate during the approach for landing. A downdraft was a factor.NTSB SEA00LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Arco, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Wind gust was a factor.NTSB SEA98FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Leadore, IDthe pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from wooded terrain in the area where he was maneuvering. Factors relating to the accident include: darkness, low ceiling, and high/mountainous…NTSB SEA97FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Boise, IDthe accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors.NTSB SEA96MA043Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Malad City, IDcontinued flight by the flightcrew into icing conditions with known faulty deice equipment; structural (airframe) ice; and failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. A…NTSB SEA96FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Yellow Pine, IDimproper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…NTSB SEA95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Mccall, IDImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to remain clear of terrain after initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable terrain and wind conditions (including downdrafts).NTSB SEA95LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Terreton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to overcome the downdraft. The downdraft was a factor.NTSB SEA94LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Lookout Pass, IDPoor in-flight planning. Factors include cloudy weather.NTSB SEA93FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lake Fork, IDPoor judgment of the pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol and a drug, his continued flight into an area of adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance (or altitude) from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident…NTSB SEA93FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M5 · Challis, IDThe pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow and obscuration weather conditions, inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot in command, and the mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA92FA154Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Pierce, IDInflight loss of control when aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather and thunderstorm activity.NTSB SEA92LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Dixie, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the high density attitude and the downdraft.NTSB SEA91LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S-2R · Grangeville, IDThe improper decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight in IMC weather conditions in mountainous terrain, resulting in pilot disorientation and inadvertent flight into a box canyon. Factors relating to the accident were the rain showers and low ceiling…NTSB SEA91FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Albion, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's apprehension of flying in the forecasted weather, and the adverse weather conditions…NTSB SEA91LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Pocatello, IDThe loss of engine power due to a burned piston resulting from arcing and partial failure of the left magneto because of improper overhaul, the contamination of the right magneto and improper adjustment of the fuel system at the last major engine overhaul;…NTSB SEA91FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mullan, IDThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB SEA90LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCallair A-3 · Burley, IDAn encounter with meteorological conditions that exceeded the aircraft's ability to climb or maintain level flight. The high density altitude and lack of suitable terrain were factors related to the accident.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 SEA90LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Salmon, IDFailure of pilot to properly evaluate weather conditions through mountainous terrain and fly at an altitude high enough to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB SEA89FA113Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Stanley, IDPilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions in mountainous terrain. Factors were snow squalls and obscured mountainous terrain in the area.NTSB SEA88FA039Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Hamer, IDThe two non instrument rated pilots (owner/pilot in command and second pilot) as well as a passenger departed medicine hat, alberta, Canada, on a pleasure flight to las vegas, Nevada. Upon arrival at great falls, Montana, both pilots were briefed on the…NTSB SEA88FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180G · Cambridge, IDDuring a fuel stop at elko, NV the pilot requested a weather briefing for VFR flight to lander, WY or to couer d'alene, ID. The FAA fss briefed him on adverse weather to both destinations, with flight advisories for mountain obscurations, occasional severe…NTSB SEA87FA145Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Avery, IDWhile in cruise at 15000 ft MSL, plt requested ATC deviation around tstm shown on acft stormscope. After passing, ATC gave vector to rejoin airway. Plt requested further deviation around another cell. Radio and radar contact were then lost. Investigation…NTSB SEA87LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE18 · Glenns Ferry, IDWhile at crz, plt encountered turbulence. Shortly thereafter, experienced elevator control difficulties and yoke vibrations. Plt declared emerg, requested vector to closest airport. Mtn home afb rapcon gave vector to Glenns Ferry airport. On approach, plt…NTSB SEA86LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Priest River, IDThe pilot was attempting to land while a thunderstorm was within two miles of the airport. Strong turbulence was present during the approach but the pilot elected to continue the approach. A strong downdraft occurred when the aircraft was about 50 feet AGL.…NTSB SEA86LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, IDDuring an aerial application turn the aircraft encountered a severe downdraft. Although the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft, leveled the wings, added full power and dumped his chemical load, he was unable to climb. The aircraft then struck the ground…NTSB SEA86LA251Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Grangeville, IDPlt called fss over lws for wx brief lws-bke-boi. VFR not recommended for route, mountains obscured in rain showers. Plt called fss 30 min later, reported lost in clouds attempting route. Radio contact lost before location established (2305 MST, 04-26-86).…NTSB SEA86LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe plt utilized updrafts to climb to 7800 ft to clear a mountain ridge which was covered with 'cap clouds'. On the lee side of the ridge a downdraft was experienced and the acft descended into the 'fog'. The plt reported the acft instruments were used to…NTSB SEA86FA100Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lone Pine, IDAfter an initial weather briefing the plt departed coeur dalene, Idaho, for his destination of Idaho falls, Idaho, with a planned passenger pickup at missoula, Montana. During the second leg of the flt he misnavigated while avoiding weather which resulted in…NTSB SEA86FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Fort Hall, IDRadar track showed acft made normal climb on course from airport (elev 4488 ft MSL) to 9400 ft. MSL, then executed a left turn of about 90 degrees, climbing to 9700 ft MSL as shown by next-to-last radar tgt. 29 secs later, final radar tgt showed 6900 ft MSL.…NTSB SEA86LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mount Baldy, IDThe pilot allowed the aircraft to enter into instrument meteorological conditions. The artificial horizon was inoperative as well as the turn portion of the turn and bank. A tree was struck with the aircraft then striking the ground.NTSB SEA86LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Idaho Falls, IDDuring initial apch inflight icing was encountered. The windscreen failed to heat due to an inoperative inverter. A small area on the right bottom portion of the windscreen de-iced due to defrost heat. The plt elected to land using the small clear area of the…NTSB SEA85FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Emmett, IDNewly-licensed plt departed into mountainous terrain in thunderstrom conditions despite warnings from friends. The acft wreckagewas located two days later in rising terrain below power 11 miles from pt of departure. Investigation revealed high speed vertical…NTSB SEA85FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Idaho City, IDThe plt failed to obtain a preflt wx briefing prior to departing both butte, MT, and salmon, ID. En route at FL180 he entered instrument and icing conditions which he attempted to avoid by climbing to FL200. During the climb, the plt reported encountering…NTSB SEA85FA113Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Murphy, IDPlt received a preflight wx brief indicating a recent frontal passage in the area with strong winds and trubulence associated with thundershowers along the initial route of flight until clear of the owyhee mountains. No flt plan was filed. Radar tracked the…NTSB SEA85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Rexburg, IDWhile en route, the plt circumnavigated around several storms. When the acft was about 20 mi from the destination arpt, fuel exhaustion ocurred. Subsequently, the acft nosed over during a forced landing on soft uneven terrain.NTSB SEA84FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Humphrey, IDWhile on a x-country flt, the acft entered an area of rising terrain & blowing snow & the plt initiated a turn to reverse direction. During the turn, he encountered reduced visibility & the acft collided with the top of a knoll on snow covered rolling…NTSB SEA84FA065Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Lewiston, IDThe acft crashed in mountainous terrain while the non-instrument rated plt was on a flt in marginal wx conditions. An investigation revealed that the acft had impacted in a steep nose down, high speed descent. No preimpact/mechanical problem was found. About…NTSB SEA84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Almo, IDThe plt stated, he was attempting to depart with visibility of 1/8 to 1/4 mi in fog. Shortly after departure the visibility dropped to approximately 50 to 100 ft. he attempted a slow runing landing and landed hard.NTSB SEA84FA036Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C172N · Arco, IDAccording to company personnel, the flt was operated as a charter. The plt, also the company director of operations, was not authorized to conduct FAR 135 flights under instrument flight conditions. He was reported to have stated that he was going to 'get a…NTSB SEA84LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Burley, IDThe plt was participating in an open course air race to jackpot, NV. He planned to make an en route stop at arco, ID to refuel. The wx forcast called for marginal conditions. The plt made a telephone call to arco & confirmed that the wx (at that time) was…NTSB SEA83LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Mullan, IDThe acft collided with a telephone line during maneuvering to stay VFR and clear of ground obstructions. The pilot said he was approaching lookout pass at about 500-800 ft AGL and was following interstate 90 westbound. He inadvertently entered IFR conditions…NTSB SEA83FA113Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mccall, IDThe acft impacted a rocky slope of a box canyon at the 6300 foot level. The weather was reported to be IMC with thunderstorms, overcast skies and the mountain tops obscured. The wreckage location was on a direct line between departure point and destination.…