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6,398 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

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

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB MKC84LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Hutchinson, KSWhile taxiing for takeoff the plt turned from the taxiway onto the rwy & the left main gear collapsed. Post crash examination of the left gear revealed that the ldg gear wing rib support bracket failed allowing the gear to collapse. A Cessna service letter…Aug 3, 1984 · N101SB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mansfield, MAN49985 landed on rwy 32 and turned off rwy at midfield intersection. Acft came to full stop to retract flaps and turn off carb heat. Plt stated a check for other traffic who made at this time. Student plt began taxiing to ramp with landing light off, nav…Jul 25, 1984 · N49985 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eufaula, OKWhile taxing from landing the plt was watching the clearance on the left side of the acft and the right wing contacted an unmarked utility pole.Jul 14, 1984 · N6180Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172NII · Hillsboro, ORWhile taxing on a ramp area the plts attention was diverted to adjusting the transponder code. The left wing of the acft contacted a moving fuel truck.Jul 9, 1984 · N5280E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Ellington, CTAfter being directed to do so by the arpt mgr the pilot was air taxiing to parking when the main rotor blades contacted one main rotor blade of a parked bell 206. The pilot related that he assumed he would clear the 206 since he was watching the airport mgr…Jul 5, 1984 · N9077G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Pasco, WAWhile taxiing to takeoff, the right main gear got into soft terrain off the right edge to the rwy. This pulled the acft to the right & the right wing struck an embankment. The right main gear collapsed & the right wing was buckled.Jun 28, 1984 · N1964J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gainsville, MOThe pilot was taxiing the aircraft back to his hangar. Upon reaching the hangar he made a 180 degree turn to position the aircraft so he could push it backwards into the hangar. During the turn the left wing impacted a pole.Jun 28, 1984 · N1530E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Amityville, NYThe acft sustained substantial damage during a step turn maneuver on the water. The student was briefed by the instructor prior to the flight and they proceeded to perform training maneuvers over the water. During the step turn maneuver, the instructor…Jun 23, 1984 · N6209V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kilbourne, ILThe student pilot stated that the nose wheel cocked in sand while taxing and the acft nosed over.Jun 22, 1984 · N734FP · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · El Dorado, ARThe acft collided with a ditch while taxiing after landing. The plt was attempting to make a 180 degree turn on the rwy. She said she turned right to allow more room to swing left. She said that she was then unable to depress the left rudderpedal. The acft…Jun 14, 1984 · N51128 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wauseon, OHWhile taxiing on the S0D for takeoff, the left wing hit a tree.Jun 10, 1984 · N95478 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Englewood, COAfter receiving clearance to rwy 16L, the plt began taxiing thru a congested area where the taxiway & an arpt road were routed thru a hangar/parking area. In that area, the roadway was adjacent to the taxiway & to the right of the plt as he was taxiing. The…Jun 9, 1984 · N5420P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Kansas City, MOAs a large jet was departing from the threshold of rwy 19, the plt of a Cessna 206, N9967M, was cleared onto the rwy to hold. Reportedly, the Cessna plt held short of the rwy until the jet had rolled about 1000 ft. as the Cessna was taxied onto the rwy, it…Jun 7, 1984 · N9967M · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Wichita, KSThe acft nosed over while taxiing onto the rwy in high winds. The plt had received the ATIS weather that reported arpt surface winds from 190 degrees at 26 KTS gusting to 41 KTS. The plt taxied to the rwy and was turning to line up when the wind picked up one…Jun 7, 1984 · N93FR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84IA177Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G-111 · West Palm Beach, FLAfter a repositioning flt, the main gear collapsed. An exam of the hand pump selector control valve revealed that one of the two dump ports for thr flap position had a hydraulic leak. Reportedly, this allowed system pressure to retract the gear. The valve,…Jun 3, 1984 · N112FB · Minor damageNTSB CHI84LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeblanc Dragon FLY · Lansing, MIThe acft inadvertently became airborne on a high speed taxi test. The plt lowered the nose resulting in a porpoise & thecanard was damaged. The acft had not been inspected or certified by the FAA. Examination revealed that the right wing had a higher angle of…Jun 2, 1984 · N4463L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Teterboro, NJA Piper PA-34-200T, N33086 & a Piper Aerostar 600, N8208T, were involved in an on-ground collision at night. IFR flt plans had been filed for both acft & the plts of both acft had begun taxiing for takeoff. According to the PA-34 plt, he had been cleared to…May 31, 1984 · N33086 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA85LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Ephrata, WAThe pilot was returning from his third aerial tow. After releasing the tow rope while on the ramp, the plt was making clearing turns to avoid parked acft. The tow plane's parked unoccupied acft. The acft then pivoted into the mid portion of the right wing…May 18, 1984 · N6775B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · West Hampton, NYThe acft had just landed & the plt was taxiing to hook up to another glider when the acft became lodged n soft dirt. Two ground crewmembers came over to the acft. The plt stated that he told one of them to 'stay behind the strut while I shutdown'. He then…May 13, 1984 · N49236 · No damageNTSB LAX84LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Smith Mini DSA-1 · Hayward, CAThis acft landed in trail behind a lead acft (N53BT) and bounced on landing. During his recovery procedures he overtook and collided with the lead acft.May 6, 1984 · N53BT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · New Smyrna Bch, FLWhile the plt was taxing onto the rwy, the wind picked up the right wing & the acft was blown inverted. The winds were gusting 30 KTS.May 4, 1984 · N98606 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boaz, ALThe acft collided with a traffic sign while taxiing for takeoff on a highway. The plt said he was a'path finder' for a fly-in and had the cooperation of the police. The owner of the acft said the plt was not authorized to use the acft for this flt.May 3, 1984 · N93151 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Winona, MNAfter landing, the plt was turning left onto the taxiway when the wind lifted the right wing and tail of the acft. The acft nosed over.May 1, 1984 · N5184M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84FA165Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-30 · North Canton, OHFollowing normal lndg, plt executed 180-degree turn on runway, then taxied to gate. Normal gate arrival maneuver is a right 180-degree turn to present left side of acft to gate. As acft passed through about 135 degrees of this maneuver, hydraulic warning…Apr 27, 1984 · N330L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Wilmington, NCWhile the plt was taxiing after landing, one wheel of the acft mired in a soft spot. The acft then veered into softer terrain & nosed over.Apr 21, 1984 · N8092C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Long Beach, CAWhile taxing to the active rwy, the plt was aware of several holes in the taxiway. He made a turn to the left & entered a dirt area to assure that the acft would not enter the taxiway holes. However, in the dirt area, the nosewheel sunk into a water covered…Apr 19, 1984 · N6185Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G-73T · Ft. Lauderdale, FLAfter 2 unsuccessful attempts to 'ramp' the acft, plt took off again and flew to Ft. Lauderdale. Fly-by disclosed no nose landing wheel was present. Plt made landing on hard surface rwy. Metallurgical examination disclosed, nose gear strut assembly failed due…Apr 17, 1984 · N2969 · Minor damageNTSB DEN84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Farmington, NMWhile taxiing after landing, the acft was in a left turn when the right main gear collapsed. The plt reported that all 3 gear indicated down & lock, both before & after the mishap. An exam of the right main gear actuator, pn 9910136-4, revealed that…Apr 15, 1984 · N6205X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Deland, FLAs a student plt in a Cessna 172P, N92ER, was taxiing to takeoff on a supervised solo flt, another student in a Cessna 172P, N78ER, was taxiing from landing. While passing, in opposite directions on a taxiway, the wing tips of the acft collided & both acft…Apr 13, 1984 · N92ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Ogden, UTThe plt got out of the acft to check the starter solenoid by turning the propeller. He left the mags on and the brakes off. When the prop was turned the acft started and collided with a parked acft.Apr 7, 1984 · N2940T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58A · Rutherfordton, NCAfter the eng was started, the plt added power to taxi. He reported that the eng then went to full power & he was unable to stop the plane or control its direction thru the use of brakes & flt controls. The plane struck 3 other parked acft before the plt…Apr 7, 1984 · N46513 · Substantial damageNTSB 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 LAX84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Goleta, CABoth acft had been cleared to the right side of taxiway 'a' after landing due to a convoy of emergency vehicles on a training mission. When cleared to continue to taxi after the convoy passed, N7655S taxied into N4717L from behind.Mar 27, 1984 · N4717L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337E · Tifton, GAThe acft reportedly was not tied down. The plt was hand propping the aft engine while the forward engine was running. In an attempt to board the acft the pilot was run over by the right main gear. The acft continued to travel until it collided with trees.Mar 26, 1984 · N86520 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Chatham, MAAfter landing, as the plt was taxiing to the parking area, the acft hit a rwy identifier sign. The left horizontal stabilizer, elevator & rudder were damaged. The plt said the sign was painted black & was not clearly visible. Also, the sign was not of a…Mar 25, 1984 · N84074 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Lawrence, MAAs the plt completed his landing, he let the acft roll-out to the intersection of rwys 32 & 23 where he intended to turn off the active rwy. He reported that when he came to the intersection, the right gear 'collapsed' (retracted) & the acft skidded to the…Mar 24, 1984 · N2080P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 600 · Detroit, MIThe taxiway collapsed under the acft as the plt prepared for takeoff. The asphalt surface gave way due to sub-surface erosion and a four ft hole resulted. The acfts left main gear was sheared off.Mar 23, 1984 · N9823Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hailey, IDThe student plt attempted to taxi back on the active rwy after landing and groundlooped. During the swerve the left wingcontacted a snow bank. The student plt recommended no tail-up taxiing.Mar 22, 1984 · N85763 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lancaster, CAThe acft was blown over as it turned crosswind in gusts up to 40 KTS. The plt said he was using the procedures for taxiing in wind conditions. The Cessna 172 is limited to a 15 kt crosswind component for takeoff.Mar 21, 1984 · N78178 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84IA108Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · Kansas City, MOWhile taxiing to rwy 01 for takeoff, the plt noticed a snow removal vehicle operating in reverse, approaching his acft. He tried to maneuver to the rt to avoid a collision but the snow removal vehicle struck the leading edge of the lt wing. The driver of the…Mar 20, 1984 · N88706 · Minor damageNTSB MIA84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 M · Ormond Beach, FLThe plt stated that the alternator was inop, so the acft had no electrical power. He decided to hand prop the eng to start it for a banner towing operation. He set the parking brake & started pulling the propeller thru by hand while the cockpit was…Mar 8, 1984 · N12497 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Broken Bow, NEA gust of wind overturned the acft during taxi from landing. The wind was from 330 degrees at 24 KTS gusting to 34 KTS.Mar 7, 1984 · N52252 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · New Haven, CTWhile taxiing in from landing and maneuvering for parking the acft contacted a light pole. The CFI was reportedly at theacft controls at the time of the collision. The right wing was damaged in the collision.Mar 4, 1984 · N2583D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Rockingham, NCN92792 was being taxied from a tie down area when the prop struck the right wing on an unoccupied B-35, N8813A. The plt stated the brakes failed as he was attempting to taxi between two rows of parked acft and directional control was lost.Mar 4, 1984 · N92792 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · San Jose, CAThe plt of the Cessna 172 requested clearance to rwy 30R & was cleared as requested. While taxiing, he was cautioned about turbulence behind a DC-9. The DC-9 plts were waiting to takeoff on rwy 30L. The Cessna plt started to pass as the DC-9 was cleared onto…Feb 28, 1984 · N7168T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pleasanton, KSThe plt stated that he taxied through mud and snow enroute to the rwy. He said when he applied rt rudder and brake the acft failed to respond. The left wing hit a pole.Feb 27, 1984 · N735UY · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84IA091Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed 382G · Groton, CTAfter landing on rwy 33, and during taxi to the ramp, the lt wing tip of the acft struck a parked DC-3.Feb 24, 1984 · N15ST · Minor damageNTSB MIA84FA084Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3 · Miami, FLWhile taxiing for takeoff, the coplt attempted to increase the pressure in the landing gear downline by placing the landing gear hydraulic handle in the down position. The coplt believed that he confused the procedure & pulled up on the landing gear lock…Feb 17, 1984 · N922CA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe plt reported that the acft was blown over as he taxied for takeoff. Also, he reported the wind to be from 200 degrees at 20 KTS. The recorded wind from 180 degrees at KTS gusting to 40 KTS. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for this acft is 15…Feb 13, 1984 · N3194R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Riverside, CAThe acc occurred when the prospective buyer plt started to pick up the rotorcraft with too much aft cyclic. The rt rear skid dug into the ground and the acft rolled over.Feb 10, 1984 · N9026R · Substantial damage