NTSB investigations, 1996
110 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 244 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 255 |
| 1984 | 241 |
| 1985 | 209 |
| 1986 | 207 |
| 1987 | 176 |
| 1988 | 158 |
| 1989 | 187 |
| 1990 | 154 |
| 1991 | 143 |
| 1992 | 121 |
| 1993 | 98 |
| 1994 | 74 |
| 1995 | 114 |
| 1996 | 110 |
| 1997 | 94 |
| 1998 | 110 |
| 1999 | 101 |
| 2000 | 99 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2003 | 122 |
| 2004 | 115 |
| 2005 | 100 |
| 2006 | 87 |
| 2007 | 88 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1996
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1996 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 MIA97LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Atlanta, GAfailure of the pilot to initiate an immediate climb (go-around or missed approach) after encountering fog, while on final approach to land. Darkness and fog at the end of the runway were related factors.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 MIA97FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportForney F-1 · Middleburg, FLVFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and an uncontrolled descent into a wooded area. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a…NTSB LAX97LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · San Jose, CAThe flight's encounter with severe turbulence while the injured cabin crew was standing.NTSB LAX97LA071Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFarhat RV6A · Julian, CAflight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe ice and an inability to maintain clearance (proper altitude) from mountainous terrain. Moderate to severe icing conditions in clouds, turbulence, and…NTSB ANC97LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-400 · Yakutat, AKan in-flight encounter with unforecast severe clear air turbulence.NTSB FTW97LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE 146-200A · Denver, COan inflight encounter with unreported and unanticipated clear air turbulence during landing descent.NTSB SEA97LA035Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Pendleton, ORThe pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog.NTSB SEA97FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Jackson, WYfailure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures. High terrain, low ceiling, icing conditions, and a possible anomaly with the VOR were related factors.NTSB NYC97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4 · Gallipolis, OHthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's encounter with rain, sleet, snow, and…NTSB LAX97FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Lake Tahoe, CAthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather and improper in-flight planning and decision making.NTSB ATL97FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Charleston, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to remain clear of instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.NTSB CHI97LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Regan, NDthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Factors were clouds, the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his poor evaluation of the weather, and the encounter with unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB NYC97FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Duo, WVThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. The low ceiling was a factor.NTSB LAX97LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Bishop, CAa clear air turbulence encounter.NTSB SEA97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Olympia, WAinoperative deicing equipment, due to multiple wing boot holes and malfunctioning control/shuttle valves; subsequent build-up of airframe (wing) ice; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare for landing. Factors relating to the…NTSB LAX97FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gilroy, CAflight by the pilot into into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB FTW97FA042Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Eagle, COThe pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions without proper certification. Factors were the meteorological conditions that existed --- low ceiling, low visibility, and falling snow --- and his use of contraindicated drugs.NTSB LAX97LA303Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFleming Glassair III · Dunsmuir, CAwas the pilot's intentional flight into marginal meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain during dark nighttime conditions.NTSB FTW97FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Colorado City, TXthe pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the clouds, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument…NTSB IAD97LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Edgerton, OHthe pilot's Inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were the night conditions and snow.NTSB MIA97FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU206B · Jasper, GAcontinued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from rising/mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB NYC97LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Pawtucket, RIfailure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than performing a missed approach; and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for the continued landing.…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 LAX97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · El Cajon, CAunfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability.NTSB SEA97LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Laramie, WYVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low…NTSB ANC97FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKcontinued flight by the pilot into adverse weather condition, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were the high/mountainous terrain, and weather conditions that included low…NTSB LAX97LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CAthe student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his subsequent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions (power lines). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low…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 ANC97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Port Ashton, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB FTW96FA399Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T45 · Granger, TXthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were darkness, the prevailing fog and low ceilings, the inadequate flight instruments…NTSB FTW96LA393Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Boulder, COFailure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed above stall speed during initial climb and loss of control on the ground after aborting the takeoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation, inaccurate weather evaluation, and high…NTSB ANC96LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec 104-80 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's improper glide path on final approach, and his inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty winds and a downdraft.NTSB FTW96FA390Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320C · Waco, TXVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate preflight by the pilot, his failure to obtain a weather…NTSB FTW96IA389Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie AE 340-300 · San Antonio, TXturbulence, and failure of passengers to properly fasten their seat belts and properly hold lap children after the captain announced expected turbulence.NTSB ANC96LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cantwell, AKthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain conditions, low ceiling, fog, and whiteout conditions were related factors.NTSB NYC96FA182Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.…NTSB ANC96LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Iliamna, AKthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The adverse weather condition was a related factor.NTSB FTW96FA368Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Jones, LAVFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (VMC), and failure of the pilot (PIC) to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition (fog and…NTSB ANC96FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Haines, AKthe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, while maneuvering to reverse the direction of flight. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's…NTSB FTW96LA366Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Conchas, NMThe pilot's inadvertent flight into hail which shattered the pilot's windshield and resulted in his incapacitation due to hypoxia.NTSB MIA96LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · Chattanooga, TNclear air turbulence, which was encountered during cruise flight and resulted in injuries to passengers.NTSB MIA96FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Lagrange, GAthe pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a pasture. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight…NTSB ANC96FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Barrow, AKthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and resultant flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: high winds and terrain induced turbulence.NTSB ANC96LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Northway, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning during a low pass of a remote airstrip and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was unfavorable wind conditions.NTSB MIA96LA208Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)an inflight collision with the terrain (water) for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his failure to obtain in-flight weather avoidance assistance, and his resultant…NTSB CHI96FA284Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Muncie, INthe inadvertent flight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command into a thunderstorm. The weather was a factor.NTSB ANC96LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the windshear.NTSB ANC96LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.NTSB IAD96LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Waverly, OHthe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with subsequent loss of visual contact and collision with the ground. Darkness and fog were related factors.