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24 cases where NTSB found Total instruct/training recvd.

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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '02031510'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA25LA089Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Myakka City, FLThe non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered parachute in close proximity to a fence, which resulted in a collision with the fence during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the powered parachute without having…Dec 21, 2024 · UNREG · No damageNTSB WPR24FA083Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportHawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP · Westwater, UTThe flight crew’s decision to conduct a post-maintenance stall test in an area of icing conditions, which resulted in wing contamination that significantly decreased the airplane’s critical angle of attack. Also causal was the airplane manufacturer’s lack of…Feb 7, 2024 · N900VA · DestroyedNTSB WPR24LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Hayden, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent stall during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance…Nov 13, 2023 · N86H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23FA008Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Kaupo, HIGuardian Flight’s inadequate pilot training and performance tracking, which failed to identify and correct the pilot’s consistent lack of skill, and which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain his position inflight using secondary instruments to…Dec 15, 2022 · N13GZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA345Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA46 · Seligman, AZThe student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, and in-flight breakup.Sep 13, 2022 · N43605 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA295Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Point Harbor, NCThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation over a large body of water and a high velocity impact with the water. Contributing to the accident…Jul 19, 2021 · N4529J · DestroyedNTSB ERA21LA272Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Brasstown, NCThe pilot’s inflight loss of control while conducting a hovering maneuver.Jun 28, 2021 · N147AH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA143Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350-B3 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to adequately respond to an encounter with whiteout conditions, which resulted in the helicopter’s collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the (1) operator’s inadequate pilot training program and pilot competency checks,…Mar 28, 2021 · N351SH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA272Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGolden Circle Air T-Bird · Grosse Ile, MIThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of flight experience.Jul 11, 2020 · N50JH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA098Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportInnovator Mosquitto · North Manchester, INThe pilot’s loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Feb 23, 2020 · N840GS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA037Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMosquito XE · Seffner, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while landing, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of helicopter experience.Nov 2, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COA total loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined, and the student pilot’s subsequent runway overrun during a no-flap landing.Aug 29, 2019 · N53432 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne X-Series · North Pole, AKThe student pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled airplane with no training in the airplane type, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain shortly after takeoff.Oct 7, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMason Hal J Kitfox Model 1 · Salem, ORThe student pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane for which he was not endorsed to fly solo and in which he had limited experience or training, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after takeoff.Jun 4, 2018 · N375KF · Substantial damageNTSB OPS17IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 777 · Mt. Wilson, CAThe incident was caused by the air traffic controller assigning the pilots a left turn instead of the required right turn after departure which placed the aircraft in an unsafe proximity with terrain and obstructions. Contributing to the incident was the air…Dec 16, 2016 · B-16726 · No damageNTSB ERA16FA289Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31 · Northport, ALA total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency checklist. Contributing to the pilot's failure to follow the emergency checklist was his lack of…Aug 14, 2016 · N447SA · Substantial damageNTSB ENG15IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC 8 · Windsor Locks, CTThe arcing failure of the windshield heat power wire on the right windshield due to unknown reasons. Contributing to the severity of the fire was the lack of training or guidance provided to the crew for selecting the windshield heat to off that would cut…Jun 5, 2015 · N363PH · Minor damageNTSB CEN14FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Pearland, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to file an instrument flight rules flight plan and to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions.Feb 19, 2014 · N811BL · DestroyedNTSB CEN14FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHillam Scott L Rans S 10 · Shepherd, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic…Feb 16, 2014 · N3000V · DestroyedNTSB WPR14CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 - H · Lodi, CAThe student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.Oct 23, 2013 · N6942R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStuart Vortex · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo…Aug 31, 2013 · N43259 · DestroyedNTSB ERA12CA389Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Lower Burrell, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the powered parachute, which resulted in a collision with trees during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight training.Jun 10, 2012 · N786DS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA292Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation GTE · Springville, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.Jun 14, 2010 · N227EH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHargett Sky Ranger II · Rock Hill, SCThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and his impairment due to recent use of marijuana.Oct 16, 2008 · N75684 · Substantial damage