NTSB investigations, HI

27 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

Cases per year

19632026
NTSB investigations, HI per year, 1963–2026: 27 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'HI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC25LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon C90A · Honolulu, HIA temporary reduction in the airplane’s braking effectiveness during engine start following an exterior wash, which resulted in its uncommanded forward movement and collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s delayed…Dec 21, 2024 · N438CA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA406Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Kalalau, HIThe entanglement of a tarp in the helicopter's main rotor from a nearby trash bundle.Sep 12, 2013 · N519PA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369E · Kahuku, HIThe fatigue failure of the landing gear strut and maintenance personnel’s failure to perform an adequate inspection of the landing gear.Nov 20, 2009 · N551CR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Molokai, HIThe failure of the ramp agent to use a tail stand.Oct 15, 2009 · N861MA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06TA259Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Lahaina, HIthe pilot's failure to shut down the engine prior to exiting the helicopter resulting in the tail rotor contacting the ground. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions present at the accident site.Aug 13, 2006 · N114HD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Lihue, HIThe manufacturer's inadequate collective lock design, which resulted in the collective unlocking during a preflight check and subsequent unintentional liftoff and loss of helicopter control. The pilot's loss of control was due in part to the unavailability of…Feb 1, 2001 · N985SA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPartenavia P68C · Kaunakakai, HIThe prospective passenger's intentional act of bypassing proscribed airport procedures for boarding aircraft. A factor was the failure of another operator's ground personnel to comply with ramp access restrictions.Aug 5, 1999 · N4234L · Minor damageNTSB LAX92LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L3 · Waikoloa, HIFailure of the rear landing gear cross tube due to corrosion.Jun 19, 1992 · N2267N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90DJA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Oahu, HIThe passenger's failure to follow boarding instructions.Sep 10, 1990 · N3200N · No damageNTSB LAX90LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HIImproper supervision and absence of assistance by the company to passengers disembarking the helicopter.May 18, 1990 · N1602N · No damageNTSB LAX87DJA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMurrayair MA-1 · Hilo, HIAfter returning from a spraying flt, the acft was refueled. After refueling, the plt used fuel to wash oil from the side of the acft & the wing step. When the eng was restarted about 2 min later, fuel fumes ignited & fire spread to the fuel truck. Both the…Oct 28, 1986 · N306MA · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Makakilo, HIOn an air taxi flt, after landing at a prearranged site the plt signaled to his 3 pax to board the helicopter. As the pax attempted to board from the right side of the acft, the rotor blades went out of track/phase. The acft began uncontrollable bouncing up…Jan 19, 1985 · N211EH · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FA349Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C-45G · Kahalui, HIA Beech C-45G, N888M, call sign lani 8 and a Beech E185, N162SP, call sign lani 9 were part of a flt of 5 acft, with call signs of lani 6 thru 10, that where being used on an inter-island tour. The 1st act, lani 6, was cleared for takeoff & departed…Jul 23, 1983 · N888M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81FA131Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206L-1 · Waialae Falls, HISep 22, 1981 · N1075S · Substantial damageNTSB OAK78FJA11Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland 114-24 · Kailua Kona, HIJul 23, 1978 · N16722 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75FJA09Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Honolulu, HIMar 8, 1975 · N62053 · No damageNTSB OAK75FJA04Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206 · Honokaa, HISep 30, 1974 · N4760R · Substantial damageNTSB OAK75DJA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305C · Honolulu, HISep 3, 1974 · N5639V · No damageNTSB OAK74FJA22Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft UH-12E · Ewa Beach, HIMay 17, 1974 · N90474 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK74FJA17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Honolulu, HIFeb 28, 1974 · N2712U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72AP032Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC8-61 · Hilo, HIMar 3, 1972 · N8099U · No damageNTSB OAK72DJA01Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Kaanapali, HIJul 24, 1971 · N446J · No damageNTSB OAK71FJA14Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 500 · Kaneohe, HIMar 3, 1971 · N9016F · Substantial damageNTSB OAK71DJA06Accident · Serious injuriesClosedThurston TSC1A · Honolulu, HIDec 3, 1970 · N2013T · No damageNTSB OAK70FJA03Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Waimea, HIFeb 6, 1970 · N578FH · Minor damageNTSB OAK68F0307Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Honolulu, HIFeb 26, 1968 · N2929N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB OAK64A0006Accident · No injuriesClosedFairchild F-27 · Kailua, HIJul 9, 1963 · N5096A · Substantial damage