Definition:
The prevailing atmospheric conditions that existed at the time of the crash.
Element Attributes:
Subfield 1: Weather Conditions
Clear
Cloudy
Fog, Smog, Smoke
Rain
Sleet or Hail
Freezing Rain or Freezing Drizzle
Snow
Blowing Snow
Severe Crosswinds
Blowing Sand, Soil, Dirt
Other
Unknown
Subfield 2: Weather Conditions
Rationale:
Important for management/administration and evaluation. Critical for prevention programs and engineering evaluations.