NTSB investigations, WI
46 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 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\" = 'WI' 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" = 'WI' 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 CHI07LA260Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · West Bend, WIThe pilot's decision to depart in adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his lack of recent night experience, the night conditions and…NTSB CHI05CA052Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Cumberland, WIThe pilot could not maintain altitude or airspeed due to airframe icing as a result of the pilot flying into known adverse weather and failing to comply with the airplane's icing limitation . Factors included the icing conditions and the ice accumulation on…NTSB CHI05FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Wautoma, WIThe pilot not maintaining airplane control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a loss of gyros leading to his exceeding the design load limits of the wings. Factors were the clouds, the deteriorated vacuum manifold…NTSB CHI04LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lone Rock, WIThe pilot's continued flight into icing conditions resulting in ice accretion on the wing and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.NTSB CHI03LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Elk Mound, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the whirlwind, the turbulence, and the helicopter's low altitude.NTSB CHI00FA227Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Sauk City, WIVFR flight into IMC encountered by the pilot and exceeding the design limits of the aircraf. A factor was flight to a destination alternate not performed by the pilot.NTSB CHI00LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Amery, WIthe pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were the icing conditions, the snow and ice covered runway and the snowbank.NTSB CHI98FA343Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Beaver Dam, WIThe continued flight into adverse weather conditions and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the improper preflight planning/preparation and lack of certification by the pilot-in-command in addition to the…NTSB CHI98LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FLP · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's misjudged weather evaluation . Factors were turbulence, the pilot's inability to attain a proper climb rate, unsuitable terrain encountered in the landing area, and crops.NTSB CHI97FA047Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Rhinelander, WIthe pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation and continued flight into forecast severe icing conditions which exceeded the capabilty of the airplane's anti-ice/deice system. The icing conditions were a factor.NTSB CHI96LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-90 · Racine, WIwas improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall…NTSB CHI96FA052Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Steuben, WIfailure of the pilot to select alternate air. Darkness and snowy weather conditions were related factors.NTSB CHI96LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevens Point, WIflying into known icing conditions and descending below the minimum descent altitude.NTSB CHI96FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude. Factors included the weather obscuration due to snow and fog, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of recent night flight time.NTSB CHI95IA204Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Green Bay, WIthe weather condition (turbulence in clouds). A factor was the flight crew's abrupt control of the airplane.NTSB CHI93FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tony, WIthe pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather and exceeded the design strees limits of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate preflight planning/preparation, clouds, turbulence, icing conditions, and the lack…NTSB CHI93LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Minocqua, WIThe pilot's failure to properly align the aircraft with the landing area.NTSB CHI92LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Baldwin, WISpatial disorientation as the pilot attempted visual flight procedures in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB CHI92LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Belmont, WIThe pilot's poor planning/decision making. Related factors are the low ceilings and fog, the dark night, the pilot's inaccurate weather evaluation and diverted attention, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the higher terrain encountered.NTSB CHI92LA206Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Janesville, WIThe captain's delay in issuing instructions to the flight attendants to take their seats, and his poor crew coordination. A factor in the accident was the turbulence in clouds.NTSB CHI92FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Port Washington, WIThe continuation of VFR flight into IMC conditions, by a (pilot) unknown, and not maintaining aircraft control by a (pilot) unknown.NTSB CHI92FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Browntown, WISpatial disorientation and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the snow conditions, an inadequate weather evaluation by both the student and instructor, over confidence in personal ability,…NTSB CHI92FA059Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Cumberland, WIFailure to maintain aircraft control by the pilot in commnd. Factors in the accident are the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, a blocked pitot static system, lack of total expereince in type of operation, and lack of total expereince in…NTSB CHI91LA234Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors are the pilot's lack of total expereince, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI91FA126Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F.33A · Chippewa Falls, WIThe first pilot's continued flight in known adverse weather. Factors in the accident were the first pilot's poor weather evaluation, the second pilot's complacency and the first pilot's self induced pressure to complete a checkout in model.NTSB CHI91LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Marshfield, WIImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush onto snow covered terrain beside the runway. The adverse weather conditions and snow covered terrain were related factors.NTSB CHI91LA047Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Boscobel, WIThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to remain clear of the trees. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.NTSB CHI91DEP02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Hayward, WIThe pilot-in-command's intentional flight into known adverse weather.NTSB CHI90LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 CUB · Clay Banks, WIPilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during the descent. Contributing factors are the pilot's poor weather evaluation, and continued VFR flight into IFR conditions.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 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 CHI89LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Watertown, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, which resulted in failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions, the pilot's continued flight into…NTSB CHI89DEP08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJames Eggleston Varieze · Cottage Grove, WIThe pilot misjudged altitude and distance to the runway and failed to attain the proper touchdown point for a landing. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions and uneven terrain short of the runway.NTSB CHI89FA049Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Mosinee, WISpatial disorientation of the pilot as a result of initiating the flight into known adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, snow, and low ceilings.NTSB CHI89IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-42 · Mosinee, WIStall induced by the accretion of moderate to severe clear icing.NTSB CHI88LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Cumberland, WIAt 0112 CST, the plt telephoned the fss & requested a wx outlook for a 0600 CST departure. The wx briefer adzd the wx to the south was deteriorating & that the destn would be IFR by about the planned departure time. Also, the briefer suggested the plt could…NTSB CHI85LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Byron Township, WIThe low time 55 hr pilot was wx briefed on unfavorable flt conditions en route to destination. He departed no flt plan. As he approached destination, 8 mi south, the ceiling had lowered to 200 ft, visibility one mi; icing on windshield. While following…NTSB CHI84FA374Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180F · Cable, WIThe acft collided with trees & ground during IMC wx at night. The plt obtained a wx briefing at 1731 hrs CDT by phone from hibbing fss. He was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. No other wx briefing for this flt was recorded. Witnesses at the arpt of…NTSB CHI83LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Woodruff, WIThe plt was briefed on the wx before departing waukegan, IL. At the destination, Woodruff, WI, the wx was forecasted to be VFR, except for light rain & the chance of scattered thunderstorms. While en route, the plt checked on the wx & spoke with another plt…NTSB CHI83LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Solon Springs, WIThe pilot reported that when he departed Solon Springs, WI at 2100 CST, the weather was windy, but the sky was clear. He landed at minneapolis, MN to pick up a passenger, then departed on a return flight to Solon. While returning, he encountered snow. The…NTSB CHI83FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Siren, WIWitnesses heard a sound of an acft eng, but because of low clouds & fog they could not see the acft. They heard the sound of the eng, a loud roar, the breaking of trees, & thena 'bang.' They then found the acft which had penetrated a wooded area at a 70 deg…NTSB CHI83LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Green Bay, WIThe acft collided with the ground during an ILS approach. The weather was IMC at the time and an IFR flt plan was filed. The pilot was instrument rated and had received a weather briefing which forecast icing and freezing drizzle. The pilot told the weather…NTSB CHI83LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Sheboygan, WIThe plt noticed haze in lights at destination but had excellent ground contact throughout the approach. At threshold he entered dense ground fog & lost all visual contact. The acft crashed during the go-around.NTSB CHI82DA295Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75-300N1 · Whitehall, WIThe pilot received a weather briefing before takeoff, and reportedly, was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. During the flight, the ceiling and visibility began to decrease. The pilot decided to make a precautionary landing in a field. He stated…NTSB CHI82DA294Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBreezy RLU1 · Milwaukee, WIThe pilot stated that he got a weather briefing before departing oshkosh, WI. While en route, he encountered fog and rain. The pilot attempted to continue to find timmerman or rainbow airport. The engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. While landing on a…