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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB DCA14WA138Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationFokker F27 - 50 · Nairobi, KenyaNTSB ERA14RA318Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Krasnodar Krai, RussiaOn June 28, 2014, at 1518 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R66, Russian registration RA-15880, impacted terrain, in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the…NTSB ERA14WA304Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206E · Cerro Militar, Municipio de Calima, ColombiaNTSB CEN14LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Lake City, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14WA304Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationReims Cessna F150L · Nottingshire, United KingdomThis is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. On June 14, 2014, about 1240 UTC, a Cessna F150L airplane, G-YIII (s/n 0827) impacted terrain near Hucknall Airfield (EGNA), Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The airplane was…NTSB CEN14FA286Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 L4 · South Timbalier PlatformThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN14LA537Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH 55A · Hudson, WIThe nonhelicopter-rated pilot’s operation of the helicopter and its subsequent collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Monroe, LAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA14LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrederick Hays-Roth Velocity Twin · Sebastian, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. Also causal to the accident were the pilot’s subsequent delayed decision to abort the landing and his improper execution of the aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding…NTSB CEN14LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · La Grange, TXThe loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB CEN14WA315Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 76 · Dublin, IrelandOn May 22, 2014, at 1233 hours universal coordinated time, a Beech model 76 Duchess, Ireland registration EI-BUN, was involved in a runway excursion after landing at the Weston Airfield (EIWT), Dublin, Ireland. The flight instructor and pilot receiving…NTSB DCA14WA114Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-400 · Panama City, PanamaThe Civil Aeronautical Authority of Panama (AAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on May 9, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAC investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB ERA14WA224Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 II · Inta, RussiaOn April 30, 2014, at 0318 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II, Russian registration RA-06217, impacted terrain, near Inta, Russia. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation Interstate…NTSB CEN14RA212Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationBritish Aerospace HS 125 700A · Saltillo, MexicoOn April 19, 2014, about 1945 hours central daylight time, a British Aerospace HS 125 700A, XA-UKR, impacted an industrial complex and terrain while on final approach to Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW), near Saltillo, Mexico. A postimpact ground…NTSB WPR14WA189Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 407 · Beijing, P.R. China, ChinaOn April 10, 2014, at 0323 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407GX, B-7475, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Beijing, P.R. China. The helicopter was operated by Eastern General Aviation Limited Corporation…NTSB CEN14FA193Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus AS350 B3E · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff due to the absence of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedals for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. A finding in the accident was the lack of a caution indicator to alert…NTSB ERA14FA464Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportFortuna Dave Sonex · Dunnellon, FLThe in-flight collision with a tree in a heavily wooded area during controlled flight while the pilot was attempting a forced landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the delay in locating the wreckage…NTSB CEN14WA190Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationEnstrom 280 - FX · Kirchham, Austria, AustriaOn April 5, 2014, about 1754 UTC, an Enstrom 280FX Shark helicopter, G-OJMF, (s/n 2086) impacted terrain near Kirchham, Austria. The helicopter was destroyed, the pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers on board the helicopter were seriously…NTSB DCA14WA109Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-800 · Kayseri, TürkiyeThe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on April 4, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU investigation under…NTSB WPR14WA148Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 500N · Gisborne, New Zealand, New ZealandOn March 19, 2014, at 2030 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopters 500N, ZK-HQP, was preparing for a fire lighting operation when it crashed in Hawkes Bay near Gisborne, New Zealand. The helicopter was operated by Gisborne Helicopters Limited under the…NTSB WPR14FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvolution Trikes Revo · Kekaha, HIThe pilot's reconfiguration of the fuel venting system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA14WA148Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationZivko Aeronautics Edge 540T · Al Khor, QatarOn March 17, 2014, about 1725 local time, a Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540T, N149WA, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground during an airshow performance at Al Khor Airport (OTBK), Al Khor, Qatar. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The…NTSB ANC14WA019Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172M · Toyota City, JapanOn March 5, 2014, at 1235 Japan standard time, a single engine Cessna 172M, Japan registered JA3853, sustained substantial damage after impacting terrain near Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries. This report is for…NTSB WPR14WA126Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAmateur Built VAN'S RV-6 · Gatton Airpark, Australia, AustraliaOn March 2, 2014, at 0747 local time, a Van's RV-6, VH-ZMH, collided with an embankment and was destroyed by a postimpact fire near Gatton Airpark, Australia. The flight was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of…NTSB CEN14CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · South Bend, INThe pilot involved and the phase of flight when the damage was incurred were not determined.NTSB CEN14WA117Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN-2A-27 · Horea, RomaniaOn January 20, 2014, about 1400 coordinated universal time, a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 airplane, YR-BNP, impacted mountainous terrain near Horea, Cluj, Romania. The two pilots, and five passengers were all fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The…NTSB WPR14WA108Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31 - 350 · Maluku, Indonesia, IndonesiaOn January 19, 2014, at 1220 local time, a Piper PA-31-350, PK-IWT, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances while on approach to Dumatubun Airport, Maluku, Indonesia. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the airplane was…NTSB ERA14WA100Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Olive Creek, GuyanaNTSB CEN14WA093Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R 44 · Bordeaux, FranceOn December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual…NTSB ERA14FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon 390 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane in the traffic pattern at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the use of illicit drugs.NTSB ERA14LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Burlington, NCA loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.NTSB WPR14WA072Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHughes 369E · Lake Ross, New Zealand, New ZealandOn December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations…NTSB ERA14WA069Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN2A - 2 · Novo Prgresso, BrazilOn December 4, 2013, about 1430 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Britten Norman Aircraft, model BN-2A, Brazilian registration PT-WMY, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Novo Progresso Airport (SJNP), Novo…NTSB ERA14FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Dawsonville, GAThe pilot’s in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup.…NTSB DCA14RA018Accident · 33 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ190 - Undesignat · Rundu, NamibiaThe Namibia Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer ERJ-190 that occurred on November 30, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MWT investigation under the…NTSB CEN14WA067Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 - II · Neuhausen ob Eck, GermanyOn November 19, 2013, at 1134 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II, Germany-registered D-HOMI, was substantially damaged when it impacted forested terrain near Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…NTSB DCA14RA012Accident · 50 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 500 · Kazan, RussiaThe Russian Interstate Aviation Committee, Accident Investigation Commission (IAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-500 that occurred on November 17, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the IAC…NTSB DCA14RA009Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationSwearingen SA227 - AC · Red Lake, CanadaThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Swearingen SA227 that occurred on November 10, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the provisions…NTSB DCA14WA070Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Seville Airport, SpainThe government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 08, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB DCA14WA007Accident · 10 fatalForeign investigationSwearingen SA227 · Riberalta, BoliviaThe government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SWEARINGEN SA227 airplane that occurred on November 03, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the…NTSB CEN14WA038Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-34 · Coburg, GermanyOn November 11, 2013, at 1020 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34, German registration D-GRCP, impacted trees while on approach to land at the Coburg/Brandensteinsebene Airport (EDQC), Coburg, Germany. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.…NTSB CEN14FA034Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-250 · Caledonia, MNThe pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident airplane examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN14LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Borger, TXThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.NTSB CEN14WA012Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172R · Krems, AustriaOn October 20, 2013, about 0825 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R, OE-KRP, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Krems Langenlois Airport, Krems, Austria. The private pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries.…NTSB ERA14WA038Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-28R-200 · Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, BrazilOn October 19, 2013, about 1105 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, Brazilian registration PT-NKO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, near Corumba Municipality, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and four…NTSB CEN14FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Derby, KSThe airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments,…NTSB CEN14WA029Accident · 14 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Loreto, BCS, MexicoOn October 14, 2013, about 1401 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 208B, XA-TXM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The pilot and thirteen passengers on board were fatally injured. The flight originated from the…NTSB CEN14WA536Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S92 · Stavanger, NorwayOn October 4, 2013, at 1435 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, Norwegian registration LN-ONW, made an emergency landing on the unmanned and decommissioned Yme oil rig. The two crew members and 12 passengers were uninjured. The…NTSB CEN13WA574Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA32R - 301T · Lille Lesquin, FranceOn September 15, 2013, about 1235 local time, a Piper, PA-32-301T, single engine airplane, F-GGBD, sustained minor damage during landing at Lille Lesquin airport (LFQQ), Lesquin, France. The solo pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated by a private…NTSB CEN13WA548Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Wygonin, PolandOn September 13, 2013, about 0750 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, SP-WNP, impacted terrain near Wygonin, Poland. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight…