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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'LA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey · DeQuincy, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after encountering a wind gust. Contributing to the accident was nearby convective activity.Sep 10, 2026 · N80515 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26FA291Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech H35 · Bogalusa, LAOn August 6, 2026, about 1030 central daylight time, a Beech H35, N5409D, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bogalusa, Louisiana. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Aug 6, 2026 · N5409D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportICP Savannah S · Slaughter, LAOn June 30, 2025, about 1932 central daylight time an I.C.P. Srl Savannah S light sport airplane, N5000S was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Slaughter, LA. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight was operated under…Jul 1, 2025 · N5000S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 182P · Kentwood, LAOn May 3, 2025, about 1530 central daylight time, a Cessna 182P, N9415M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kentwood, Louisiana. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was…May 3, 2025 · N9415M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLanni Charles T Skyranger II · Breaux Bridge, LAThe pilot’s decision to depart with the airplane over maximum gross weight, which reduced the climb performance and resulted in a collision with a tree.May 11, 2024 · N122LF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206B · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff that resulted in a hard landing.Mar 26, 2024 · N67183 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24LA330IncidentClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Kenner, LAA partial loss of engine power due to bird ingestion in the No. 1 (left) engine, which resulted in the activation of the load reduction device to prevent vibration. The load reduction device activation resulted in smoke and fumes entering the cockpit.Dec 20, 2023 · N8830Q · Minor damageNTSB CEN24FA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414 · Patterson, LAThe pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Oct 12, 2023 · N880A · DestroyedNTSB CEN23FA071Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Galliano, LAThe pilot’s failure to ensure the helicopter was clear of obstacles before takeoff from the helideck, which resulted in the helicopter’s right landing skid pivoting about a helideck perimeter light during takeoff and a dynamic rollover. Additionally, the…Dec 29, 2022 · N595RL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA139Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the accident airplane.Mar 4, 2022 · N555EK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA357Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Mer Rouge, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot and ground personnel’s miscalculation of available fuel.Aug 4, 2021 · N455LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA284Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Reserve, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 10, 2021 · N202SM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Elton, LAThe loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available evidence.Dec 1, 2020 · N48594 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA411Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Marksville, LAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.Sep 17, 2020 · N6208T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA199Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pineville, LAThe airplane’s inability to gain sufficient airspeed after takeoff due to it being at or over its maximum gross weight, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane at or over its maximum…May 31, 2020 · N6461J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA190Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Bunkie, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.May 23, 2020 · N571LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Mamou, LAThe airplane's encounter with a sunken area during takeoff from a turf runway, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne and impacting a tree and then terrain.Apr 21, 2020 · N653LA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402 · Crowley, LAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with vegetation and a subsequent loss of directional control.Oct 8, 2018 · N1500E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith AEROSTAR601 · Baton Rouge, LAThe loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from corrosion debris in the fuel lines. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and pilot’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane before the flight.Jul 20, 2018 · N327BK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Gilliam, LAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 6, 2018 · N710JT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Tallulah, LAThe pilot's failure to reset the cyclic trim before takeoff, which resulted in ground resonance.Jun 10, 2017 · N7482F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDrake Kitfox Speedster · Jennings, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.Oct 1, 2016 · N157D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Oak Ridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.Jul 4, 2016 · N87083 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoxworthy Roy Christen Eagle · Bell City, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.Feb 14, 2016 · N960RF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Ama, LAThe pilot's decision to takeoff on a partially obstructed runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.Sep 25, 2015 · N6361B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Oakdale, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in the airplane not having adequate performance to climb and clear the trees off the end of the dirt runway.Jul 8, 2015 · N3949K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.Jun 19, 2015 · N5743A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Port Eads, LAThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.Sep 28, 2014 · N2011R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Natchez, LAThe loss of power due to the failure of the No. 2 exhaust valve and rocker boss during takeoff.Aug 24, 2014 · N91968 · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmythe Donald F Kitfox Classic IV · Slaughter, LAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to takeoff in conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive rate of climb and resulted in its failure to clear trees.May 24, 2014 · N998DS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S 76B · Port Fourchon, LAThe pilot's loss of control of the helicopter when it entered a settling with power condition during sudden gusty wind conditions on takeoff resulting in the helicopter subsequently impacting terrain.Dec 5, 2013 · N707MY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA500Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newellton, LAThe pilot's inadequate takeoff planning and his use of an improper flap setting, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain during takeoff.Aug 1, 2012 · N5128U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA336Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportReed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane · Scott, LAThe pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.May 14, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA115Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Crowley, LAA loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10IA438Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LAThe loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies.Jul 26, 2010 · N317RL · Minor damageNTSB CEN10CA417Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Shreveport, LAThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff, resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a subsequent hard landing.Jul 19, 2010 · N721BB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA538Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Aug 23, 2009 · N352JB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Apache Sport · Franklinton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the weight-shift trike.May 13, 2009 · N61740 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Seneca · Plaquemine, LAThe certified flight instructor's poor decision to simulate a loss of engine on takeoff with a wet runway and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the dew covered runway surface and the ditch.May 31, 2008 · N864CA · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Meraux, LAThe pilot's failure to ensure calculate weight and balance prior to flight. A contributing factor was the prevailing gusty winds.Mar 4, 2008 · N120KC · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA120Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Leeville, LAThe failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Rayville, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in a hard landing.Feb 4, 2006 · N744MD · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210L · Baker, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff roll.Oct 26, 2005 · N59051 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Winnsboro, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll.Aug 15, 2005 · N4952Q · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Gassoway, LAThe pilot's premature lift-off which resulted in an inadequate climb for terrain clearance. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.Jul 23, 2005 · N50075 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Cameron, LAFuel starvation due to a blocked and collapsed fuel nozzle screen, resulting from a contaminated fuel source/facility. Factors were the inadequate maintenance/inspection of fuel sources, and the lack of suitable terrain (high sea state) for the forced landing…Feb 18, 2005 · N512RA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA259Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · E.I. 276, LAThe inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and the directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during takeoff. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the planned approach to position the helicopter with a crosswind in order to…Aug 13, 2003 · N41128 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Franklinton, LAThe pilot's encounter with dynamic rollover due to his failure to properly remove the tie-down strap on the right skid prior to takeoff. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to abort takeoff.Jun 4, 2003 · N90485 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Batchelor, LAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff with adequate runway available. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.Apr 18, 2003 · N36531 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPage Rans S-7 · Welsh, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Aug 6, 2002 · N497RP · Substantial damage