NTSB investigations, NV
58 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
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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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 SEA07CA162Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DM · Minden, NVThe flight's encounter with severe downdrafts during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain with hidden obstructions.NTSB SEA07CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the windshear condition encountered.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 LAX06LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroman SH-3H · Ely, NVthe loss of power in both engines due to the ingestion of ice and snow. Also causal was the pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions to fly into areas of known and forecast moderate icing conditions in contravention to the prohibitions contained in the…NTSB LAX06LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASH 26 E · Sparks, NVThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and an in-flight breakup. A contributing factor was the spool up delay for the emergency turn and bank indicator.NTSB LAX05CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Jiggs, NVthe pilot's encounter with a downdraft.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 LAX05FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Elko, NVThe pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was mountain obscuration and clouds.NTSB LAX05LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NVthe pilot's likely inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions created by the rapidly changing cloud conditions that resulted in his spatial disorientation and exceeding the glider's ultimate design loads while in a spiral dive, which resulted…NTSB SEA04MA167Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Battle Mountain, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to take the direct route over mountainous terrain, the dark night conditions, and the pressure to complete the mission induced by the…NTSB ANC04FA015Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to follow approved instrument flight procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles/terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are snow and low clouds.NTSB LAX02LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-114 · Reno, NVThe failure of an undetermined cabin crewmember to securely close an aft galley compartment door, which necessitated the injured crewmember leaving her seat to secure the compartment door.NTSB LAX02FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mt. Charleston, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after continuing flight into forecast adverse meteorological conditions consisting of turbulence, icing, and downdrafts, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB LAX01LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-232 · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot-in-command to properly evaluate a hazardous weather advisory and his failure to adequately alter course and flight altitude to avoid the area of hazardous weather.NTSB LAX00LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Wind shear on landing approach was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX00LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky HH-3F · Wellington, NVthe pilot's encounter with a wind shear while maneuvering at low altitude in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a high descent rate and inadvertent entry into a power settling condition.NTSB LAX00LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2G7 · Las Vegas, NVEncounter with Clear Air Turbulence. Poor communication between the captain and flight attendants as to the urgency for the flight attendants to take their seats was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX99LA323Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-231 · Beatty, NVthe failure of the injured passengers to remain seated with their seat belts fastened as directed by the captain.NTSB LAX99FA137Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMbb B0-105CBS-4 · Indian Springs, NVthe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight in deteriorating IFR conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control.NTSB LAX98FA306Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Hawthorne, NVThe pilot's disregard of the weather briefing information and his decision to attempt flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, which led to an encounter with icing conditions beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. The pilot's disregard for…NTSB LAX98LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's improper remedial action in controlling the aircraft during a go-around in a crosswind which resulted in a collision with a runway light and separation of the landing gear.NTSB LAX98LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-242C · Reno, NVUnforecasted and sudden encounter with clear air turbulence when passengers and flight attendants were not secured in their seats.NTSB LAX97FA331Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Sandy Valley, NVthe pilot's intentional VFR flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain. Related factors were: the high/mountainous/hilly terrain, and the adverse weather condition (low…NTSB LAX97LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mountain Spring, NVthe pilot's poor weather evaluation and the decision to continue to attempt to land during forecast adverse weather conditions.NTSB LAX95LA275Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Elko, NVthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed in a turn during high wind conditions while executing a go-around at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.NTSB LAX95LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yerington, NVThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to enter mountainous terrain at an insufficient altitude to safely escape adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions.NTSB LAX95LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 Astir CS · Jean, NVthe pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions which resulted in a wind shear encounter at low altitude during the takeoff initial climb.NTSB LAX94LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Elko, NVthe pilots attempted takeoff with a strong and gusty tailwind.NTSB FTW94FA165Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Elko, NVThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude (or clearance) from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high (mountainous/hilly) terrain,…NTSB LAX94LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Currie, NVthe pilot's poor weather evaluation and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The snow, mountain obscuration, and icing conditions were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX93LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K-35 · Eureka, NVThe pilot disregarding the advice that visual flight rules were not recommended; the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation along his route of flight; the pilot attempting flight into known adverse weather conditions; the pilot's loss of aircraft control due…NTSB LAX93FA246Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lovelock, NVThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX91FA342Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Reno, NVFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed by employing an excessive angle of attack during the takeoff climb during a go-around resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor…NTSB LAX90LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Sparks, NVThe inability of the pilot to maintain control of the glider as a result of injuries sustained during an inflight encounter with turbulence. Contributing to the accident was turbulent weather condition encountered.NTSB SEA90FA072Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jean, NVSevere downdrafts/windshear which exceeded the airplane's performance capabilities.NTSB DEN90FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Nixon, NVContinued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Inadequate preflight preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and the…NTSB SEA89LA173Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller Special JM-2 · Reno, NVStructural failure when design stress limits were exceeded after encountering hazardous meteorological conditions.NTSB SEA89LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Ely, NVThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into IMC. Contributing to the accident were snow, obscuration and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX88FA246Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Verdi, NVFailure of the pilot to gain sufficient altitude prior to negotiating mountainous terrain with forecast high winds. Contributing to this accident was the weather phenomena known as 'mountain wave' which created downdrafts that exceeded the aircraft's climb…NTSB SEA87FA102Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB10 · Battle Mountain, NVAfter receiving a weather briefing calling for mountains occasionally obscured, occasional moderate icing from 18000 ft & below, and ceilings across north & central Nevada, the noninstrument rated pilot filed a VFR flight plan and departed salt lake city for…NTSB SEA86FA225Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Mesquite, NVWhile en route, the plt was cleared to deviate 20 deg left of course to avoid thunderstorm (tstm) activity that ARTCC radar showed was rgt of course. The plt rprtd turbc, but demurred descending to a lower alt despite a PIREP of clear wx below. He then rprtd…NTSB SEA86LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210F · Lages, NVThe plt was unable to divert around numerous thunderstorms along in his flight path. Subsequently, he made a precautionary landing on a soft, dry lake bed were the aircraft nosed over.NTSB SEA86LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Carson City, NVThe plt stated a dust devil was encountered during final approach. He then added full power, but neglected to lower the nose of the acft. A full stall occurred and recovery was not possible due to the low altitude. The acft then struck the ground, nose first,…NTSB SEA86LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Fallon, NVThe plt was attempting a precautionary landing on a remote ranch strip after encountering turbulence and high winds enroute. Control was lost on short final when the acft was caught by a gust of wind. The acft contacted the ground on one wingtip and…NTSB SEA86LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pioche, NVWhile on a quarter mile final to runway 06 with winds from 150 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 30 knots the pilot experienced turbulence. The pilot reported he retracted the flaps from 10 degrees and added full power. The aircraft climbed approximately 20 feet…NTSB SEA86LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Ely, NVThe consensus of witnesses was that the plt & 2 pax had been awake all or most of the previous night & had consumed alcoholic beverages until at least 0100 PDT. One witness stated that the plt was 'cut off' from alcoholic drinks at 0100, but the 3 men…NTSB SEA85LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Jarbridge, NVShortly after departure the left wing was raised by a gust of wind. During correction the aircraft then yawed right. Almost full aileron was used to maintain level flight. The aircraft then descended to the ground. Inspection of the aircraft revealed no…NTSB SEA85FA051Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Verdi, NVPilot impacted rising terrain while descending into & thru IFR weather conditions during VFR flight. Lost visual contact w/ground and broke out in mountains.NTSB SEA85FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Austin, NVDeteriorating wx was encountered as the plt followed a highway to his dest on an easterly heading. On scene evidence indicated that the acft impacted left wing tip first on a northerly heading near the east end of a box canyon. The impact flight path angle…NTSB SEA85FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Ely, NVThe acft collided with rising terrain during a night x-country. No flt plan was filed. Radio communications were normal during the short (40 mile) flt, until the plt was asked to change transponder codes. The transponder signal ceased instead. The crash site…