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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')),
    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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB GAA24WA068Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 210 · Guayaibi, ParaguayDec 2, 2023 · ZP-BDN · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA413Incident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · Erie, COThe pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the throttle, which resulted in the aircraft traveling on the ground and the unsecured pilot being ejected from the aircraft and sustaining fatal injuries.Sep 20, 2023 · N820PP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185F · Fairbanks, AKThe improperly maintained floats, which allowed water to fill the front compartments and resulted in the airplane nosing over during taxi. Contributing to the fatal injury of the pilot was the improperly secured cargo, which prevented the pilot from egressing…Oct 6, 2022 · N217C · No damageNTSB ERA22LA395Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 42 · Orlando, FLThe flight crew’s insufficient evaluation of the deteriorating weather conditions in the area, which resulted in an encounter with a microburst.Sep 1, 2022 · N43RG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA153Incident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Bay Minette, ALThe pilot’s loss of control during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the incident were the low visibility conditions that existed at the airport around the time of the incident.Mar 11, 2022 · N5774L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA413Accident · FatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCosmos Phase 3 · Wayne, OKA loss of control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Sep 19, 2020 · N7024L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA084Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fryeburg, METhe pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiac event during taxi.Jan 1, 2014 · N1803X · No damageNTSB WPR13FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Corona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the helicopter’s main rotor blades and the metal canopy of a fuel island.Nov 26, 2012 · N4204A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA198Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcNear Explorer Coupe · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for takeoff.Mar 14, 2009 · N5098L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08FA070Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportUlrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FLThe pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.Mar 1, 2008 · N244CU · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC08FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 60 · New Castle, DEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a split flap takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the right flap drive mechanism and the pilot's failure to verify that both flaps were…Dec 4, 2007 · N105PP · DestroyedNTSB DCA06MA064Accident · 49 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBombardier CRJ-100 · Lexington, KYthe flight crewmembers's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the…Aug 27, 2006 · N431CA · DestroyedNTSB CHI06FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman TBM-3 · Oshkosh, WIThe Avenger pilot's visual lookout was inadequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6.Jul 30, 2006 · N420GP · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB MIA04LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportOrtmayer/Parson none · Bunnell, FLThe owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with a manufacture notice to replace the rotor blades and hub bar assembly, resulting in a failure of the hub bar to hub bar wing attaching bolt and separation of a main rotor blade.Mar 12, 2004 · N69EP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA157Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabre Trike 330 · Jean, NVThe pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in an inadvertent liftoff at an inadequate airspeed and a subsequent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.May 20, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA040Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.Feb 12, 2002 · N7004P · Substantial damageNTSB DCA01MA056Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland Dash 8-100 · Washington, DCThe ramp agent's impaired performance due to his hyperthyroidism, which was exacerbated by the heat and was inadequately controlled by medication, and possibly also due to the use of an antianxiety medication.Aug 5, 2001 · N935HA · Minor damageNTSB IAD01LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPatalivo Dominator · Laconia, NHThe non-certificated pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocopter after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.Jun 16, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadequate procedures/directives when he allowed a passenger to exit the cabin area while the propeller was still turning, and the passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions to stay away from the propeller. A factor associated with the…Jul 30, 1998 · N123EF · No damageNTSB FTW98FA283Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMontgomery Quickie TRI-Q/200 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when an excessive taxispeed resulted in an inadvertent lift-off of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.Jun 26, 1998 · N699WB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA323Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Hampshire, ILimproper use of the mini-bike by the driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the unlighted mini-bike, and insufficient standards required by the residents of the airstrip concerning use of the taxiways at night.Aug 31, 1996 · N570SR · Minor damageNTSB CHI94FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to follow good seaplane operating practices by taxiing with power at forward thrust, with a tailwind, at a speed that necessitated using reverse thrust to arrest the excessive speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…Aug 2, 1994 · N7025N · Minor damageNTSB SEA94FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damageNTSB BFO94FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Millville, NJThe failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ATL93FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Headland, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while conducting a high speed taxi maneuver which resulted in inadvertent flight. Factors were the pilot's over confidence in his ability, his lack of familiarity with the airplane and the wind gust.Oct 6, 1992 · N4490 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92IA164Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportSmith Vari EZE · Terry, MTThe pilot in command's exceeding liftoff speed during a taxi test.Jul 27, 1992 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB SEA92FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Wellington, UTThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and an excessive rate of descent. Factors contributing to the accident were fog, rain, low ceilings, night conditions, snow covered terrain and pilot disorientation.Feb 12, 1992 · N5003U · DestroyedNTSB DCA91MA010Accident · 8 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Romulus, MILack of proper crew coordn, including virtual reversal of roles by the DC-9 plts, which led to their failure to stop taxiing & alert gnd ctlr of their positional uncertainty in a timely manner bfr & after intruding onto the active rwy. Contribuing to cause of…Dec 3, 1990 · N3313L · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA90FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T(B) · Coeur D'Alene, IDInadequate coordination between the pilot and the ground lineman. A factor related to the accident was: impairment of the ground lineman from consumption of alcohol.May 20, 1990 · N161RS · Minor damageNTSB NYC90DFJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobbins Breezy CG-1 · Horseheads, NYThe loss of aircraft control during high speed taxi for an unknown reason.Apr 6, 1990 · N68CG · DestroyedNTSB FTW89DRD10Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman G-164-B · Mer Rouge, LAThe failure of the individual struck by the taxiing airplane's propeller to visually perceive and avoid the airplane.Jun 30, 1989 · N8341K · No damageNTSB CHI88FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Oshkosh, WIJul 29, 1988 · N43GS · No damageNTSB ANC88LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Lake Minchumina, AKThe plt said he was taxiing the floatplane from a windy/wavy location to a small protected cove for a final preflt. While taxiing, the top cap of the left float was open & the float began filling with water. Subsequently, the float- plane rolled over & sank.Jul 25, 1988 · N401SU · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88DNE01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLamb Commander Elite · Meriden, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the homebuilt gyrocopter while preforming low level 'fast taxi' maneuvers.Nov 4, 1987 · N501JL · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Emporia, KSThe acft was found stopped in an open field having penetrated the southern boundary of the Emporia airport property. The acft eng was still running when rescuers approached the location. Forced entry was made into the acft to shut the eng down and rescue the…Aug 26, 1986 · N3791R · Minor damageNTSB NYC86FHD01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiasecki Acft. Helistat 97-34J · Lakehurst, NJThe helistat, a hybrid a/c with 4 H-34 main fuselages attached to a frame along with a ZPG-2 helium filled envelope had just completed it first hover test flt successfully and landed. A pwr loss was noted on the no. 3 helicopter and the test was terminated…Jul 2, 1986 · N1897Z · DestroyedNTSB MIA85FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · San Juan, PRThe acft was taxiing northbound on the north-south taxiway and collided with the vehicle moving westbound along the east-west access road. The access road is a designated non-movement area under the control of the puerto rico port authority. The plt stated he…Jul 18, 1985 · N3714W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85FCQ03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172RG · Wichita, KSThe acft collided with a cushman scooter during taxi. A witness stated that when the scooter driver 'looked up' I saw the acft taxiing, he made a hard rt turn which threw him off. The scooter driver and scooter were struck separately by the acft. The scooter…Jun 4, 1985 · N7190C · Minor damageNTSB NYC85FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Johnson City, NYAfter a heavy snow shower passed over the airport, the accident acft attempted a departure. Immediately after takeoff the plt transmitted that he was coming back to land. The acft crashed shortly thereafter, 1 mile southwest of the airport. Ground witnesses…Apr 2, 1985 · N5407J · DestroyedNTSB MIA85FA122Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Winter Haven, FLWhile taxiing back to the seaplane ramp after landing the acft struck a small fishing boat causing fatal injuries to the boats sole occupant. The acft was being taxied at high speed on the step and s turns where being made to clear the area due to the plt not…Mar 16, 1985 · N6716H · Minor damageNTSB CHI85FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Chicago, ILThe Beech 58 plt was returning at ngt when traffic was very light. After lndg, the acft was retained on local control (lc) freq for the plt's convenience. The plt requested clnc to the twa hangar & was cleared on the most expeditious route. This route went…Mar 13, 1985 · N1889L · DestroyedNTSB ANC84LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna Bay, AKThe acft struck a gravel bar while taxiing. The acft was not freed from the gravel bar until the next morning due to a receding tide on the previous night. Approx 3 hours later as the pilot taxied around awaiting daylight for takeoff, the acft rolled over in…Aug 28, 1984 · N2641Y · DestroyedNTSB ATL84IA137Incident · 2 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Parkersburg, WVAfter an unscheduled landing due to the condition of a patient aboard the acft, the acft turned off a taxiway into the grass and stopped. Rescue personnel found the plt incapacitated from a heart attack and collapsed over the controls and the nurse…Mar 30, 1984 · N2827U · No damageNTSB SEA84FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-61L · Medford, ORThe plt deviated from the painted taxi line to avoid a parked fuel truck and collided with a hangar door. The main rotor hit the door and flying debris damaged 2 hangers,3 acft and 2 cars.Feb 5, 1984 · N6981R · DestroyedNTSB MIA82FKA05Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 206 · Saint CroixAircraft landed during darkness before control tower had opened. While taxiing to ramp, aircraft was struck by an ambulance as aircraft was crossing parallel taxiway. Aircraft immediately burst into flames, and ambulance continued to travel through the…Jan 4, 1982 · N5151U · DestroyedNTSB FTW80DA039Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206B · Grand Isle, LAFeb 8, 1980 · N4019G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79FA006Accident · 1 fatalClosedPazmany PL-2 · Olathe, KSNov 16, 1979 · N72KA · Minor damageNTSB ANC78FA075Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 206 · Twin Lakes, AKSep 4, 1978 · N8497Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC78FA048Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna A185F · Coronation Is, AKJul 4, 1978 · N774SB · Destroyed