NTSB investigations, 2001
75 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
Latest cases
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\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 ATL02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TNThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB LAX02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach.NTSB FTW02LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TXthe pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds.NTSB LAX02FA038Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · El Dorado, CAthe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.NTSB CHI02LA043Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Romulus, MIThe turbulence encountered in-flight and the passenger not complying with the flight and cabin crew’s warning of the turbulance.NTSB FTW02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.NTSB LAX02FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Eagleville, CAthe pilot's encounter with forecast mountain wave conditions, moderate or greater turbulence, and icing, with downdrafts that likely exceeded the climb capability of the airplane, which was encountered at an altitude that precluded recovery. Also causal in…NTSB FTW02FA036Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Graham, TXThe pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, low ceiling, and reduced visibility due to fog.NTSB CHI02LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Backus, MNThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented in the weather, visual lookout by the pilot during the descent not…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 ATL02FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TNThe pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.NTSB LAX02FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Little River, CAthe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.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 MIA02GA011Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A · Bartow, FLThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, and dark night.NTSB FTW02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S57-A · Albuquerque, NMinadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with objects while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.NTSB CHI02LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorner 1000 STU · Liberal, KSThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the uncontrolled descent. Factors relating to this accident were the high wind, the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to…NTSB FTW02FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Sargent, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm.NTSB ANC01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mentasta, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and a variable wind.NTSB ANC01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Skagway, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.NTSB ATL01FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Byhalia, MSThe pilot's improper evaluation of weather conditions which lead to an inflight encounter with turbulent weather resulting in an in flight break up of the airframe, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the pilot's drug impairment.NTSB ANC01LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColburn Murphy Rebel · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and trees.NTSB IAD01LA102Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer ERJ-135ER · Richmond, VAInadequate company procedures/directives, which resulted in the flight attendant leaving her seat prematurely, while the airplane was still in an area of turbulence.NTSB ANC01LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland C-7A · Port Alsworth, AKThe captain's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, and improper short field landing procedures. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, and the captain's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.NTSB ANC01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Cordova, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a variable wind.NTSB ANC01LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and wind gusts.NTSB MIA01LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-232 · Needles, CAan inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence.NTSB MIA01LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Summerfield, FLThe poor in-flight planning decision by the student pilot for his failure to turn around to avoid low ceilings resulting in a precautionary landing in a field. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. A finding in the…NTSB LAX01TA278Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Alturas, CAThe inadvertent encounter with terrain induced turbulence. A factor was the high terrain.NTSB ANC01FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and low visibility.NTSB IAD01FA096Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Rohrersville, MDThe pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, mountanous terrain. Factors included the rising terrain and weather obscuration.NTSB ANC01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Wrangell, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions during a downwind landing at a remote lake. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, rough/uneven terrain, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision(s).NTSB LAX01LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Klamath Falls, ORAn encounter with turbulence from a developing thunderstorm during cruise flight.NTSB ANC01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Healy, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/box canyon, low clouds, and rain.NTSB ANC01FA093Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Haines, AKThe pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his poor in-flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. A finding is the pilot's use of FAA prohibited drugs.NTSB ANC01LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Chitina, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and a downdraft.NTSB MIA01LA175Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBucker-Jungmann Aero Z-131 · Rupert, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB DEN01LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Eagle, COthe pilot's inadequate wind evaluation, and his inadequate planning/decision to land with a tailwind, at a density altitude of 13,418 feet. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB LAX01FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HIthe CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB DEN01LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons N-210 · Rio Rancho, NMthe pilot's inadvertent weather encounter with wind shear, and the resulting inability to maintain the proper landing descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind weather condition.NTSB CHI01LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B757-200 · Kokomo, INthe turbulence encountered during descent and the passenger failure to return to his seat.NTSB ANC01LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Sand Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC01LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNoorduyn UC-64A · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and turbulence.NTSB DEN01FA110Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Lyons, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his continued flight into adverse weather condition resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the fog, low ceilings and the pilot's lack of recent experience.NTSB ANC01LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wasilla, AKAn undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a VFR final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was a downdraft.NTSB MIA01LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-301 · Toccoa, GAAn in-flight encounter with unforecasted weather (turbulence) during an enroute climb resulting in one flight attendant sustaining serious injury.NTSB DEN01LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarrett Starduster TOO SA300 · Woodrow, COa precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain which was rough and uneven. Factors were deteriorating weather in the form of freezing rain, snow, and decreasing visibility.NTSB DEN01LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Watkins, COthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate during the flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors icing conditions and accumulations of wing ice.NTSB MIA01LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The in-flight encounter with moderate to severe turbulence in clouds resulting in the serious injury to the flight attendant. A contributing factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning by the captain for his allowing beverage service to continue…NTSB DEN01LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30 · Columbus, NMThe impact with terrain following an inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during a go-around. A contributing factor was a dust devil.NTSB CHI01LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican General AG5B · Culver, INthe wrong runway selected by the pilot which resulted in a tailwind landing condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the wet runway, the reduced braking action, and the airport perimeter fence.