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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\" = '900' 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" = '900' 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 ERA19TA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Franklin, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN19LA245Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Water Valley, TXThe loss of helicopter performance for undetermined reasons.NTSB ERA19LA214Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Sinus · Haverhill, MAThe pilot's failure to utilize the proper procedure and unfeather the motorized glider’s propeller prior to an in-flight engine restart, resulting in a lack of thrust and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ERA19FA210Accident · 7 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAgusta AW139 · Big Grand Cay, BahamasThe pilots’ decision to takeoff over water in dark night conditions with no external visual reference, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent collision with the water. Also causal was the pilots’ failure to adequately monitor their…NTSB GAA19CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate and landing flare during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with objects.NTSB GAA19CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Yakima, WAThe separation of the left steering spring from the tailwheel assembly during landing for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Greer, SCThe pilot's improper decision to continue a steep and fast approach to landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a drainage culvert.NTSB ERA19LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH58C · Gainesville, FLThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a simulated forced landing autorotation, which resulted in pylon whirl that substantially damaged the helicopter.NTSB CEN19WA288Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationZenair CH601 · Pont-A-Celles, BelgiumThe government of Belgium has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving a Zenair CH 601XL airplane that occurred on June 22, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…NTSB GAA19CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB ERA19LA197Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Crisfield, MDThe pilot's sudden incapacitation from an undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia while on final approach, which resulted in descent and collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN19LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKarns SKY Ranger · Hedgesville, WVA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Soldatna, AKThe pilot’s attempt to land on water in an airplane that was not equipped with floats.NTSB GAA19CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Nowdoinham, METhe flight instructor's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a wet, grass runway with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and the airplane going down an embankment.NTSB GAA19CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA20 · Terre Haute, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading and to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor when told to do so while landing in gusting, crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lighting.NTSB GAA19CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Denver, COThe pilot's improper control inputs on approach, which resulted in a hard landing near the runway edge, a runway excursion, and impact with runway lighting. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB GAA19CA300Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV6 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's unintentional engagement of the brakes before landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA299Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB ERA19FA184Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Cape May, NJThe pilot's intentional flight into water as an act of suicide.NTSB GAA19CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cody, WYThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after overcorrecting with rudder. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…NTSB CEN19FA148Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna S550 · Greenfield, INThe pilot's failure to fully advance the power levers during the takeoff and initial climb, which led to his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR19WA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R44 II · Tai Po, ChinaNTSB GAA19CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStearman B75N1 · Bradford, PAThe passenger’s inadvertent brake application during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR19LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVought F4U-7 · Jerome, IDThe pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB GAA19CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan John Steffey Subsonex · Latrobe, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while attempting to secure the canopy, which opened shortly after takeoff and resulted in the airplane impacting the ground and the main landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…NTSB GAA19CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's overapplication of the brakes during landing on a soft runway, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA258Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Dexter, MIThe airplane's failure to maintain a climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB GAA19CA246Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Marion, INThe pilot's improper trim setting and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA19CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip and bouncing.NTSB GAA19CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MNThe pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPavel Vagner TANGO2 · Cobden, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA372Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206 · Porterville, CAThe pilot's failure to verify that the rear cargo portion of the right cabin door was adequately secured before flight, which resulted in both portions of the door opening in flight and substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB GAA19CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach to landing on a ridge and his failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain, which resulted in a tail rotor strike.NTSB ENG19WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Johannesburg, South AfricaThe Government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-2NOER with Pratt & Whitney PW4056 engines on April 28, 2019. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO…NTSB CEN19CA128Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic S90 · La Mesa, TXThe pilot's improper decision to launch the balloon in known high wind conditions, and his failure to fully vent the balloon upon landing, which resulted in the balloon landing hard several times, tipping over, being pushed along uneven ground, and a serious…NTSB WPR19FA115Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 60 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot’s use of an unapproved elevator control lock device, and his failure to remove that device and correctly position the elevator before flight, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to perform…NTSB GAA19CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKaminskas RTH Jungster 1 · Lebanon, INThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB WPR19TA110Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportKubicek BB100 · St. Helena, CAThe balloon pilot's encounter with unforecasted wind, which resulted in his decision to land in unsuitable terrain and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the severity of passenger injury was the pilot’s failure to provide a proper safety briefing.NTSB GAA19CA217Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV-12 · Wall, SDThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a slush-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR19LA104Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCameron A-400 · Yountville, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain obstacle clearance after the balloon’s encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with power lines.NTSB GAA19CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Coldfoot, AKThe gunner’s improper net gun firing, which resulted in a net weight impacting the rotor blades.NTSB GAA19CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Swainsboro, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.NTSB ERA19TA146Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 172 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's failure to remain clear of a light pole while taxiing.NTSB GAA19CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S 2R · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's distraction due to a spray handle opening and his improper pitch trim setting during final approach, which resulted in an excessive pitchdown when he took his hand off the controls to close the handle.NTSB GAA19CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Creation Tanarg · Kailua-Kona, HIThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN19LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Madill, OKThe failure of the V-belts due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the loss of power to the helicopter's rotor system and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain.NTSB GAA19CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Moberly, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA19TA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportCessna 650 · Sanford, FLThe pilot's failure to keep the airplane on the taxiway while taxiing at night. Contributing to the accident was a miscommunication between the flight crewmembers about the position of the airplane.NTSB ERA19LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Brevard, NCThe mechanic's failure to notice that the left front seat left front roller housing disengaged from the seat rail during recent maintenance, and the pilot's failure to detect the disengaged roller housing during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the…NTSB CEN19WA096Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationNorth American T28 · Escuintla, Guatemala