NTSB investigations, 1983

46 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

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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')),
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    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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1983
    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 FTW84LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Vermillion 255bWhile waiting for passengers to board the helicopter the plt heard and felt something hit the tail rotor. The eng was immediately shut down and it was revealed that a passenger had walked into the tail rotor. The passenger was was well experienced in…Dec 28, 1983 · N2145C · Minor damageNTSB MKC84FA046Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Olathe, KSThe plt was struck on the leg by the acft propeller as he pulled the propeller through during preflight. The eng had been preheated in an enclosed hanger due to the frigid temperatures. The plt stated he primed the engine and put the keyin the ignition prior…Dec 26, 1983 · N2123R · No damageNTSB LAX84LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Phoenix, AZThe acft was standing with engines running and a baggage handler was blown off his feet when he went behind the acft. The acft had been called back to the ramp because an access door was open. The baggage handler approaching the acft fromthe rear to close the…Dec 25, 1983 · N133AW · No damageNTSB ATL84LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Spartanburg, SCThe acft propeller struck a passenger approaching to board the acft. The plt had started the acft for warm-up prior to the boarding. The passenger stumbled approaching the acft and fell into the revolving propeller.Dec 21, 1983 · N2354G · No damageNTSB MKC84FA036Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Kansas City, MOThe BE-A36 was holding short of rwy 18. The C-310 was taxiing to also hold short & collided with the BE-A36. The position & strobe lights on the BE-A36 were illuminated. The plt of the C-310 indicated that he did not see the BE-A36 because of what he…Dec 12, 1983 · N6416N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Helena, MTThe acft propeller struck a passenger who was attemping to sweep snow off the acft. The plt's and passenger's version of mishap vary. The plt stated he instructed the passenger to stay away from the acft. The passenger stated the plt toldhim to sweep the snow…Dec 2, 1983 · N4818D · Minor damageNTSB LAX84LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Monterey, CAFire erupted in the eng compartment during the eng run-up. Investigaiton revealed that 7 of the 8 nuts securing the exhaust manifold to the cylinders were missing. The only nut present was loose but retained the #1 cyl exhaust tube. The #2 cyl exhaust tube,…Nov 26, 1983 · N3824R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yankton, SDThe plt stated the eng wouldn't start & he suspected a dead spot on the starter. He then asked a mechanic to rotate the prop. All switches were off except the battery switch. When the mechanic moved the prop the eng started & the prop struck the mechanic.…Nov 17, 1983 · N52419 · No damageNTSB DEN84LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Richfield, UTThe acft propeller struck a 12 year old male passenger after he deplaned. The accident occurred on an unlighted ramp at about 1930 hours MST. The boy had walked forward along the fuselage to look into the cockpit when he was hit. His father was in the…Nov 5, 1983 · N477MA · No damageNTSB NYC84LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · New Milford, CTThe pilot reported that as he was starting the engine, fire broke out. He attempted to put out the fire with on-board extinguishers, but failed. The acft was destroyed by fire.Nov 4, 1983 · N2222R · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA044Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Reno, NVThe pilot's body was found under the front of the acft by the propeller. All cockpit controls were in the start positionand the acft was not chocked or tied down. The payroll checks the pilot was to deliver were found in the acft.Nov 3, 1983 · N756DG · No damageNTSB NYC84LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Toughkenamon, PAThe plt had difficulty in starting the eng & got a mechanic to be at the controls while he hand propped the acft. He had tried several times to start the eng, then tried with the throttle open. On that attempt, the eng started and the acft began to move…Oct 10, 1983 · N4333R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-2 · Fresno, CAA flt of 5 North American SNJ-2 acft were on a flt from long beach to Fresno, CA. By prior arrangement, the lead plt in N61563 was to handle the radio communication with ATC facilities. During arrival at Fresno, the local controller inquired whether the group…Oct 9, 1983 · N61563 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA459Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hawthorne, CAAfter landing at night, the plt taxied to an unlighted parking area & stopped. He stated that while he was looking for a parking space, his friends came out of the waiting room & 1 of them approached the right side of the acft. The plt said he saw his friend…Sep 25, 1983 · N47048 · No damageNTSB FTW83IA438Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-223B · Dallas/Ft Worth, TXAfter landing & taxi to the ramp while standing with one engine & the APU running smoke filled the cabine. The captain ordered an emergency evacuation which was accomplished. The origin and cause of the smoke is undetermined.Sep 23, 1983 · N897AA · No damageNTSB LAX83FA444Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Santa Ana, CAAfter landing at night, the plt taxied to a non-illuminated ramp area & stopped to deplane the passenger, who held a student plt certificate. The purpose of the passenger deplaning in that area was for her to obtain a vehicle & meet the plt at the acft's…Sep 19, 1983 · N8052M · Minor damageNTSB MIA83LA229Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Miami, FLThe acft landed at aprx 0215 EDT. After arriving at the ramp, the plt's wife exited from the acft thru the right door. She then walked in front of the acft & was struck by the propeller. The plt's wife was fatally injured & he was taken to a hospital & was…Sep 12, 1983 · N8366L · Minor damageNTSB FTW83LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Belen, NMThe student & instructor plt (CFI) had flown the acft from albuquerque to Belen, NM, & had shut down the eng. During an eng start to continue the flt about 20 min later, a fire started in the eng & the acft was destroyed by fire. The source of the fire was…Sep 3, 1983 · N43340 · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA196Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B · Paxton, NEThe plt stated that after landing on a truck platform, he did not decrease rotor RPM & did not lower collective to flat pitch as he was attempting to recover a piece of paper that had fallen to the floor on the right side of the cockpit. As he released the…Aug 18, 1983 · N73248 · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · San Pedro, CAThe plt was on a mission to transport company personnel & had landed on a barge that was being used as a helipad. The barge was about 250 ft long & 75 ft wide. After arriving, the plt parked the helicopter with the tail boom as close to the edge of the barge…Aug 18, 1983 · N90958 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA372Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Wheeling, ILThe plt was unable to start the eng using normal procedures. He obtained the use of an APU & still could not make an electrical start. He stated that he turned the magneto & master switches off & rotated the propeller (prop) backwards 1/2 turn (to check for…Aug 7, 1983 · N35083 · No damageNTSB ATL83LKW02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Nashville, TNThe acft propeller struck a deplaned female passenger as she proceeded to the front of the acft prior to engine shutdown. The plt stated that his attention was primarily on the fact that the idle RPM seemed high to him and he failed to note his passenger exit…Jul 30, 1983 · N5270B · Minor damageNTSB 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 NYC83FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Farmingdale, NYThe carburetor had been previously removed & reworked, then was reinstalled. After the installation, which included a leak check, the plt got into the left front seat & the passenger/mechanic got into the right front seat. The plt primed the eng, then made a…Jul 11, 1983 · N90DD · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FUA04Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Avalon Catalina, CAThe acft propeller struck the arm of a lineman who was assisting the plt to start the acft the plt stated that the propeller was turning slowly and he asked for help. The lineman requested that all switches be turned off and proceed toturn the propeller which…Jul 11, 1983 · N3602U · No damageNTSB SEA83LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150-J · Connell, WAThe plt stated he was preparing to shut down the engine when the passenger deplaned & inadvertently walked into the prop.Jul 10, 1983 · N1053M · No damageNTSB NYC83LNA03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Stow, MAThe acft propeller struck a passenger who was walking around the acft in preparation for boarding. The acft had been taxied in from landing and stopped near the coffee shop. The wife of the passenger on board the acft approached theacft prior to engine shut…Jul 7, 1983 · N11196 · No damageNTSB FTW83FA303Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Houston, TXThe Grumman American AA-5A, N9844U, had just landed. While taxing, the aircrew stopped short of rwy 13R as Beechcraft. Hawker BH-125, N125E, was taking off. The rated student in N125E, who was on a training flt, was at the controls & beganthe takeoff. The…Jun 29, 1983 · N9844U · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kalamazoo, MIThe aircrew of a Cessna 152, N93407, landed on rwy 17 & turned off on taxiway e. they were instructed to hold short of rwy 23 & they complied. Shorly after the Cessna landed, the plt of a Boeing A75 stearman, N801RB, also landed on rwy 17 & turned off on the…Jun 22, 1983 · N93407 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83IA269Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-747 · Chicago, ILThe united airlines B747 was standing in the run up area adjacent to the runway. A flying tigers B747 was passing to his left. The crew of the parked B747 opened their overhead escape hatch and indicated to the taxiing B747 with a thumbs up sign that there…Jun 20, 1983 · N4717U · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MIA83FA159Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · San Juan, PRAs the acft was departing, the airline company received info concerning a bomb threat. The aircrew were instructed to return to the arpt & land. After landing, the acft was parked at an isolated area & portable stairs were positioned at the left forward door.…Jun 11, 1983 · HI242 · No damageNTSB ATL83LA221Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Jackson, KYThe pilot reported that when he exited the helicopter for the purpose of retrieveing a map from below the plt's seat, the acft began to lift and move laterally. The acft then tipped over trapping his leg and hip beneath it. He stated that he had not fully…Jun 8, 1983 · N90672 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Carmel Valley, CAAccording to the pilot there were no tiedowns, chocks or other restraining devices available so he ask a non certificated person to sit in the aircraft and apply the brakes while he rotated the prop by hand to start the engine. The engine started and the…Jun 5, 1983 · N9854T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200 · Portland, ORA broken hydraulic line near the left main landing gear allowed hydraulic fluid to leak on to the APU exhaust. The resultant smoke then was picked up by the left airpack and was blown into the cabin. The crew then ordered an evacuationof the passengers.Jun 4, 1983 · N296AS · No damageNTSB LAX83LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Riverside, CAThe acft collided with a hangar after being hand propped without a qualified person in the cockpit. The acft had been borrowed and was known to have a low battery. The pilot did a start by hand propping the acft with a non-pilot in the right front seat.…May 20, 1983 · N5547B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Janesville, WIN13364 had stopped short of the runway for a run-up check prior to takeoff. The pilot of N8576J continued his taxi while he was checking the field elevation and setting his altimeter he taxied into the empennage of N13364.May 16, 1983 · N8576J · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA83LYK02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · North Bend, ORThe aircraft collided with a parked fuel trailer after the engine started when the pilot turned the prop to loosen up the engine oil. The pilot received serious injuries when he was knocked down by the left horizontal stabilizer as he tried to reenter the…Apr 17, 1983 · N30784 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA177Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Mckinney, TXThree observers accompanied the aircrew & other passengers on a flt to transport skydivers aloft. Prior to the flt, all 3 of the observers were briefed not to exit the acft until the engines were secured. However, 1 of the 3 discussed the need to move a…Apr 3, 1983 · N927BA · No damageNTSB MKC83FA072Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA 226TC · St. Louis, MORotating right prop struck a female child passenger who had run down the acft airstair to retrieve a doll she had dropped while climbing the airstair to board for the flt. A company attendant was stationed at the left (stopped) prop, but not on or near the…Feb 25, 1983 · N237AM · Minor damageNTSB LAX83LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · San Francisco, CAThe pilot was preparing to taxi when he noticed a loose fuel cap on the acft's left wing. He set the parking brake, exited the acft with both engines operating, placed a chock on the right wheel and was securing the loose fuel cap when the acft started to…Feb 15, 1983 · N704CC · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Omaha, NEThe pilot was not totally familiar with the operation of this aircraft. The aircraft engine was started without setting the parking brake properly. The pilot did not have his feet on the brakes and could not reduce the throttle because of the throttle lock.…Feb 14, 1983 · N4013T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Plainview, TXThe flt reported that the battery was too low to start the engine. A 72 yr old ex-pilot offered to hand prop the plane, but after trying, he then offered to hold the brakes. With the ex-pilot at the controls & holding the brakes, the plt began to hand prop…Feb 11, 1983 · N1264R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe acft engine fired as the pilot hand-propped it and the propeller struck the pilot in the leg. The pilot had tried the starter but could not get a start. He turned the switches off and decided to pull the prop through by hand. He pulled it through…Jan 31, 1983 · N9708R · No damageNTSB FTW83FA100Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Zapata, TXThe helicopter was landed in an area of dry grass, 18 to 28 inches tall. The plt stated that within 30 sec after a normal approach & touchdown, the passenger noticed a fire as he was exiting the acft. The pilot then rolled the throttle on in an attempt to…Jan 27, 1983 · N9021J · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · San Francisco, CAThe acft propeller struck a station agent who was assisting in the parking of the acft. After signaling the acft to stopthe agent placed her lighted wanes on the ramp and moved toward the stationary acft to get the wheel chocks. As she approached the chocks…Jan 20, 1983 · N64002 · Minor damageNTSB MKC83IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · St. Louis, MOThe right engine of the acft started to burn while the acft was being started. The pilot noticed flames coming out of the top of the right engine after the left engine was started. The pilot initiated shut down of both engines and evacuation of the…Jan 10, 1983 · N8200Q · Minor damage