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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\" = 'ME' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech C23 · Bangor, MEOn May 01, 2026, at 1604 eastern daylight time, a Beechcraft C23 airplane, N18516, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bangor, Maine. The private pilot and flight instructor were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title…May 1, 2026 · N18516 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA040Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Andy Skyraider II · Limington, METhe failure of the fuel pump to adequately supply fuel to the engine due to significant corrosion.Nov 16, 2023 · N90AB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ebeemee Township, MEA partial power loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Feb 25, 2023 · N4433M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA372Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThomas Wayne L THOMAS' Flyer · Searsmont, MEA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 13, 2022 · N35WT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Presque Isle, METhe in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing.Nov 22, 2017 · N421RX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA334Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Dexter, METhe flight instructor’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain during takeoff.Aug 29, 2015 · N2013G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Limington, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Jul 12, 2014 · N41716 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14TA096Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS350B3 · Houlton, MEAn engine compartment explosion during takeoff; the origin of the explosion could not be determined during postaccident examination due to extensive fire damage.Jan 18, 2014 · N578AE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Bingham, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off from a short, turf runway in high-density altitude conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive climb rate to clear trees.Aug 20, 2013 · N243RG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA397Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Biddeford, MEA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.Jun 15, 2012 · N3812V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSadler Terry A Merlin · Otisfield, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his lack of experience in the airplane make and model.Mar 17, 2012 · N6113Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA405Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Matinicus Island, METhe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jul 17, 2011 · N910TA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA336Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMarks Ca III Kitfox II · Scarborough, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting wind.Jun 10, 2011 · N915PK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA453Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Rockland, METhe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 29, 2010 · N2493N · DestroyedNTSB ERA10FA364Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportS.C. Aerostar Yak52 · South Portland, METhe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency return to the airport following a total loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and…Jul 17, 2010 · N52MY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Clifton, METhe pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.Jul 3, 2009 · N1782F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Islesboro, MEA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Jun 15, 2009 · N33243 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Rockland, METhe non-instrument rated pilot becoming spatially disorientated after inadvertently entering instrument flight conditions.Jun 21, 2008 · N8776N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Old Town, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water.May 29, 2006 · N1401V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.Feb 18, 2006 · N7694E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA197Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Greenville, METhe pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.Sep 14, 2003 · N755FA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Greenville, METhe inadequate installation and inspection of an aileron cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of control in-flight and subsequent collision with water.Sep 7, 2003 · N6445X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pittsfield, METhe inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the…Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · DestroyedNTSB NYC01LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Monson, METhe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb due to fuel contamination.May 10, 2001 · N4737E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Harpswell, MEwas the improper decision of the pilot to depart at night, from an unlighted runway with no visual references to obstructions on the sides of the runway. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of runway side lights.Jan 9, 2000 · N8463X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Wales, MEFuel exhaustion due to a blocked fuel feed line.Dec 12, 1999 · N5279Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Millinocket, METhe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 16, 1999 · N7897G · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Newburg, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the long, wet, unmowed grass runway.Jul 23, 1998 · N5643V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Rockland, METhe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall.Jul 19, 1998 · N5755F · DestroyedNTSB IAD98LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7FC · Somesville, METhe pilot's inadequate planning and decision, which fail to consider the effect of takeoff in the direction of the sunlight, which resulted in the pilot encountering sunglare and the loss of aircraft control.Jul 19, 1998 · N7694E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98FA092Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar 600A · Mapleton, MEthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Apr 10, 1998 · N7527S · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Sanford, MEthe pilot's premature raising of the flaps during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment after lift-off, which allowed the airplane to…Mar 14, 1997 · N2914A · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Turner, MELoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the snowbank.Feb 19, 1997 · N7811E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97FA045Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Bangor, METhe inadequate flight and winter operations training provided by the operator, and the pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff while airborne above V1, due to a false stall warning horn. Also casual was the airport operations improper decision to…Jan 10, 1997 · N139ZV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Houlton, MEthe pilot's failure to select the fullest fuel tank prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial takeoff climb.Apr 25, 1996 · N2001N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180D · Islesboro, MEa loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Feb 5, 1996 · N6423X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Portland, MEa bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in failure of several fan blades in the right engine and a partial loss of engine power.Nov 2, 1995 · N373US · Minor damageNTSB NYC95FA210Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Portland, MEan engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.Sep 1, 1995 · N6564H · DestroyedNTSB BFO95LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Phillips, MEthe private pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during the takeoff/initial climb. Related factors are the grass/turf runway, the improper weight and balance, and the tailwind.Jun 19, 1995 · N91469 · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Waldoboro, METhe pilot's premature lift off which resulted in insufficient climb performance and collision with trees.Nov 25, 1994 · N98542 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glenburn, METhe pilot's (1) improper decision to initiate a takeoff with ice on the wing.Nov 24, 1994 · N112KF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Farmington, MELoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 11, 1994 · N2450V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFreeman PRO-STAR II · Sanford, METhe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.Jul 12, 1994 · N43579 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Greenville, METhe premature retraction of the wing flaps by the pilot after takeoff, resulting in a loss of lift and collision with trees.Jul 1, 1994 · N5482K · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilson KIT FOX Model 4 · Bowdoinham, MELoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Sep 8, 1993 · N193CW · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Gloucester, MELoss of engine power during takeoff due to undetermined reasons, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Mar 19, 1993 · N25881 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAsselyn Xenair CH701 · Durham, METhe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control after lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and proximity of the power line.Mar 3, 1993 · N942PS · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180F · Brewer, MELoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.Feb 27, 1993 · N4607U · DestroyedNTSB NYC92FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Oxford, METhe pilot's improper preflight and fuel tank selection for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of power in both engines during takeoff.Aug 14, 1992 · N14WW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Isle Au Haut, MEFuel system icing and contamination which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent stall and loss of control during a forced landing.Feb 15, 1992 · N36142 · Substantial damage