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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\" = 'NC' 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 ERA26LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NCThe pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportEric Vargosko SW-51 · Iron Station, NCOn April 10, 2026, about 1732 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur built SW-51 airplane, N551EV, sustained minor damage when it was involved in an accident near Iron Station, North Carolina. The front seat pilot sustained minor injuries, and the…Apr 10, 2026 · N551EV · Minor damageNTSB ERA26LA227Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Maiden, NCThe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a rejected takeoff from a tailwind departure and subsequent runway excursion.Mar 22, 2026 · N870CP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMorris Bradley D Zenith Stol CH-701 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.Mar 1, 2026 · N123XP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff at night, while distracted by an animal approaching the runway, which resulted in collision with a runway light.Nov 9, 2025 · N500CA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26FA022Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportKitfox II · Spruce Pine, NCOn October 17, 2025, about 1154 eastern daylight time, a Kitfox II airplane, N8610X was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Oct 17, 2025 · N8610X · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58 · Raleigh, NCDamage to the landing gear selector switch wire bundle which resulted in an inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff roll.Sep 8, 2024 · N6037M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Morganton, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.Oct 22, 2023 · N5954Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA298Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas A-4K · MCAS Cherry Point, NCThe pilot’s failure to identify and appropriately respond to an anomalous nose-down trim condition during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his decision to eject and the airplane’s subsequent runway excursion.Jul 12, 2023 · N143EM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGood James AIR CAM · Caswell Beach, NCThe pilot’s failure to properly evaluate the sea state during an open sea landing and subsequent takeoff attempt resulting in an inadvertent impact with the water.Jul 7, 2023 · N38HP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBurton Searey · Sherrills Ford, NCThe pilot’s failure to configure the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing to a lake after a loss of engine power. Also causal was the occluded gascolator and the pilot’s lack of knowledge about the airplane’s fuel system,…May 31, 2023 · N2440S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Kinston, NCThe airplane’s impact with two deer while performing a takeoff at night.Mar 5, 2023 · N2527L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWhittridge Twinstarr · Indian Trail, NCA blockage of the fuel filter inlet by a piece of debris, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Jun 11, 2022 · N298RW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA126Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 58 · Lexington, NCInadequate maintenance, which led to a partial loss of both right and left engine power during takeoff, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…Feb 16, 2022 · N58LF · DestroyedNTSB ERA21LA313Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Waxhaw, NCThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to stop the airplane on the runway remaining. Contributing to the accident was the lack of airplane takeoff performance due to the pilot’s failure to assure that the carburetor heat control was in…Aug 2, 2021 · N3090U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · Franklin, NCThe reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.Mar 12, 2021 · N80056 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA073Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Marion, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, resulting in a rejected takeoff and runway excursion.Dec 13, 2020 · N138CT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Nov 27, 2020 · N53587 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Fletcher, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Aug 27, 2020 · N9341N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA144Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportLake LA4 · Hickory, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted takeoff with obstacles in the direction of departure, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the rejected takeoff.Apr 4, 2020 · N84PF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher FP 202 Koala · Erwin, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.Nov 14, 2019 · N47CV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith Zenith 601XLB · Gastonia, NCThe pilot's failure to latch the canopy before departure, which resulted in the canopy opening and the subsequent loss of airplane control.Oct 11, 2019 · N235JH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Brevard, NCThe mechanic's failure to notice that the left front seat left front roller housing disengaged from the seat rail during recent maintenance, and the pilot's failure to detect the disengaged roller housing during the preflight inspection, which resulted in the…Mar 13, 2019 · N8905X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58A · Raleigh, NCThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detach ground handling equipment from the helicopter before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in the subsequent dynamic rollover.Jun 19, 2018 · N303HP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Castalia, NCThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed…Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTodd Foley Zenith 701 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Dec 1, 2017 · N701TF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B 55 · Statesville, NCA total loss of left engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power.Nov 17, 2017 · N592SS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Siler City, NCThe pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.Sep 20, 2017 · N6250T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's flaps for takeoff, which resulted in a longer ground roll and subsequent runway excursion.Mar 29, 2017 · N2383C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKerns Kenneth H Kens Wingless Wonder · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot’s improper adjustment of the prerotator motor, which resulted in its failure to disengage and the subsequent loss of aircraft control during takeoff.Mar 12, 2017 · N7195R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Statesville, NCA loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Feb 18, 2017 · N738DS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2C10 · Charlotte, NCcollision with a deer during takeoff.Feb 15, 2017 · N709PS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA183Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Pantego, NCA loss of directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, a nose over, and an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.Apr 9, 2016 · N5069Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA134Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEichhorn Gary L Skyraider I · Erwin, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind which resulted in a loss of directional control.Mar 16, 2016 · N8109E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4 · Morganton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the departure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplanes right wing.Nov 14, 2015 · N1204L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Sanford, NCThe student pilots failure to maintain a climb after takeoff, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Sep 19, 2015 · N635DC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in a sudden pitch up during the attempted takeoff, the pilot’s subsequent loss of directional control, and an aerodynamic stall.Sep 4, 2015 · N789WF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA320Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair · Bladenboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.Aug 15, 2015 · N629HS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Fairfield, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jul 18, 2015 · N5453V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmiley James E RAG Wing RW-6 · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.May 30, 2015 · N2305J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Oct 23, 2014 · N731PM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's improper flap retraction during a short field takeoff, which resulted in the aircraft experiencing an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.May 11, 2014 · N15230 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Littleton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Dec 27, 2013 · N1833X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Burlington, NCA loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.Dec 17, 2013 · N963CP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Monroe, NCThe pilot’s operation of the airplane with underinflated tires, which resulted in the right tire’s failure during takeoff and a subsequent runway excursion.Nov 24, 2013 · N4185L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA517Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Gum Neck, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.Aug 17, 2012 · N5127T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Mocksville, NCThe glider pilot's failure to attain and maintain directional control during takeoff.May 28, 2012 · N817V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Erwin, NCThe partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.May 12, 2012 · N2WZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance.Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NCThe pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.Dec 2, 2011 · N295JS · Substantial damage