NTSB investigations, PA
81 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
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\" = 'PA' 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" = 'PA' 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 NYC07CA060Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Bath, PAThe pilot's misjudged altitude/distance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during an off airport landing. A factor in the accident was the loss of lift.NTSB NYC05CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Collegeville, PAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.NTSB NYC03FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Renfrew, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forecasted\known icing conditions, and the accumulation of structural ice.NTSB NYC02FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Grindstone, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in overstress of aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.NTSB NYC02FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Pleasant Mount, PAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.NTSB IAD02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19 · Jersey Shore, PAThe pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC99FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Mount Pocono, PAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A related factor was the fog.NTSB IAD99LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PAwas the in-flight encounter with thermal sink over unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB NYC98FA180Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Shunk, PAThe pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the airframe design limits resulting in separation of the outboard left wing. Contributing factors were clouds,…NTSB IAD98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Blimp ABC-A-60 · Lock Haven, PAthe pilot's encounter with unforecasted downdrafts.NTSB NYC97FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Conrad, PAVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to loss of aircraft control, an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident…NTSB NYC97FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Doylesburg, PAcontinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the…NTSB NYC96LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Philadelphia, PAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his resultant flight into known icing conditions, which resulted in ice accumulation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a residence and a vehicle. A factor relating to the…NTSB IAD96IA048Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-2B7 · Pittsburgh, PAthe in-flight encounter with unforecast turbulence.NTSB NYC96LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PAthe pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions,…NTSB NYC96FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rush Township, PAthe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night.NTSB NYC96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Honsdale, PAthe pilot's improper evaluation of the weather briefing, and his decision to fly into known forecasted moderate to severe icing conditions. Factors in the accident were the adverse weather conditions encountered during the flight and landing.NTSB NYC95LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33 · Franklin Twp, PAThe pilot's improper planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his delay in reversing course (diverting to a new destination). The adverse weather with thunderstorms was a related factor.NTSB BFO95LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Muncy Valley, PAthe non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions (haze and fog) were a factor in the accident.NTSB BFO95LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Clarion, PAThe failure of the right wing de-ice boot during operation in conditions of ice accumulation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft controllability during the approach/landing. The icing condition was a factor.NTSB NYC94FA126Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Trout Run, PAthe delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB BFO94FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-301 · Butler, PAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The weather conditions were a factor.NTSB BFO93LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150M · Tarentum, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment. The adverse weather condition and proximity of the parked aircraft were related factors.NTSB BFO93FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Revere, PAThe CFI failed to adequately supervise the operation. Related factors were dark night, lost/disorientation of the pilot, and her lack of experience in type of operation (night flying).NTSB BFO93LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-7-102 · Philadelphia, PAAn encounter with turbulence during final approach. A factor related to the accident was that the flight attendant was not seated with a seat belt fastened.NTSB BFO93FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Lemont, PAImproper inflight planning decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were darkness, adverse weather conditions, and high terrain.NTSB BFO93FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Ligonier, PAVisual flight rules (VFR) flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the wooded terrain. The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.NTSB BFO93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Waynesburg, PAVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the terrain/obstructions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of a preflight weather briefing, and the…NTSB NYC92LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28A · Malvern, PAThe pilot abruptly moved the cyclic rearward which resulted in the main rotor blades striking and separating the tail boom. A factor in this accident was the soft muddy field.NTSB NYC91FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Fogelsville, PAThe improper decision by the non-instrument rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, his lack of…NTSB BFO91LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Philadelphia, PAFailure of the pilot to ensure cabin crew members were prepared for an encounter with turbulence.NTSB NYC91DGT04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGeorge E Heide, JR. Moni Motorglider · Annville, PAThe pilot's intentional landing on unsuitable terrain due to a loss of altitude precipitated by a downdraft.NTSB NYC91LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Punxsutawney, PAIntentional flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a inflight collision with rising terrain, which was obscured by fog. A factor related to the accident was the pilots evaluation of the weather.NTSB NYC91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Johnstown, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a collision with a snow bank and runway marker. A factor relating to the accident was the low visibility during landing.NTSB NYC91FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bradford, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to land during an instrument approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, his delayed decision to make an…NTSB NYC90FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rome, PAAn inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his decision to make the flight after receiving three separate briefings where he was told 'VFR flight not recommended.'NTSB NYC90FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Numidia, PAInflight collision with trees while attempting to maintain visual reference with the ground in instrument meteorological flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions in an…NTSB NYC90FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Fredericksburg, PAContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions, and…NTSB NYC90LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-150 · Turbotville, PAThe pilot to maintain sufficent flying speed for takeoff when strong winds were encountered.NTSB NYC90LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26B · Unionville, PAThe loss of thermal lift which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain covered by trees and high obstructions.NTSB NYC90LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Johnstown, PAFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed and altitude on an ILS final approach, which allowed the aircraft to descend below the glide path and collide with approach lighting. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions,…NTSB NYC89FA166Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Thomasville, PAThe pilot's failure to fly the published approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into the terrain.NTSB NYC89FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hartleton, PAThe pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded after encountering adverse weather conditions. Weather was a related factor.NTSB NYC89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PAPoor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the…NTSB NYC89FA088Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Washington, PAThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in his loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident was: the pilot's flight into known weather, the adverse weather, and trees at the accident sight.NTSB NYC89FA073Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman GA-7 · Spartansburg, PAThe pilots decision to disregard the weather forecast and attempt flight into known icing conditions. After the wings started to ice up, the pilot initiated a climb but could not maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled the aircraft which entered an…NTSB NYC89FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Gans, PAPilot's bad judgement in flying in weather conditions beyond the capabilities of his aircraft. The pilot overstressed the aircraft and sheared the left wing by making an abrupt turn in turbulent air above the design maneuvering speed (VA). The accumulation of…NTSB MIA89MA023Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportRockwell 1121A · Oak Grove, PAFailure of the pilot in command to observe the rapid accretion of ice on the airplane due to his attention being diverted.NTSB NYC88LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Saltsburg, PAThe plt launched on a local Balloon sight-seeing flight at 1850 local time with the forecast of thunderstorm activity to commence in the area after midnight. After 40 mins of smooth flt, the temp dropped sharply and shortly thereafter turbulence was…NTSB NYC88FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337E · Friedens, PAThe 24 year old unlicensed pilot made an unauthorized flight in his father's aircraft. The Cessna 337 was observed to manuever in the vicinity of the airport at a low altitude in and out of the clouds. The aircraft was then observed to come out of the clouds…