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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\" = 'NH' 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 ERA24FA003Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Croydon, NHThe pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a steep banking descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience,…Oct 8, 2023 · N802JR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportExperimental Quad City Challenger II · Northfield, NHA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation of the No. 1 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pinched No. 1 cylinder oil injection line.Oct 3, 2020 · N129AY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTatkovsky James G Safari · Andover, NHThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during initial climb.Sep 27, 2016 · N330JT · DestroyedNTSB ERA16LA220Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7AC · Gorham, NHThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane’s initial failure to climb.Jun 16, 2016 · N83578 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA241Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Laconia, NHA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence found during postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.Jun 18, 2015 · N2569P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA417Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · North Hampton, NHThe pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane maintained adequate airspeed during the initial climb and the subsequent exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s impairment…Sep 1, 2014 · N6510A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Portsmouth, NHThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock.Aug 3, 2013 · N645PD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 RG · Gilford, NHA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-50 · Epping, NHThe pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.Oct 12, 2008 · N23267 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA230Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrenier Kitfox IV · Moultonboro, NHThe failure of both spark plugs in the number 3 cylinder which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Sep 16, 2007 · N20577 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Greenville, NHThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in water-contaminated fuel in the engine and subsequent engine failure.Dec 28, 2005 · N2869U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing Stearman B75-N1 · Jaffery, NHThe pilots inadvertent encounter with a downdraft wind condition and the airplane's inability to climb, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions.Oct 9, 2004 · N49738 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Jaffrey, NHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 7, 2004 · N2489M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA178Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 58P · Swanzey, NH**This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to depart with known landing gear system mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a…Sep 2, 2002 · N6688D · DestroyedNTSB NYC01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nashua, NHThe CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 7, 2001 · N6863H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Keene, NHinadequate visual lookout by the flight instructor on the helicopter's proximity to the snowbank, and subsequent lift off, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Feb 19, 2001 · N910SM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelfer Flightstar II · Greenland, NHThe pilot-in-command's improper decision to takeoff uphill, on a short runway with 50-foot high utility wires at the end, at a high gross weight. Factors were the high weight and uphill terrain.Jul 9, 2000 · N6057U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Alton Bay, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.Feb 5, 2000 · N6577P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NHA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 2, 1999 · N6921X · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-250 · Laconia, NHA loss of engine power during initial climb due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure to perform an engine overhaul.Jan 4, 1999 · N14001 · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportElliot Monnett Moni · Hollis, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with terrain.Aug 9, 1997 · N2400M · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneson Merlin GT · Kensington, NHthe pilot's inability to obtain and/or maintain control of the airplane after takeoff.Jul 23, 1997 · N912AK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Lebanon, NHThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 14, 1997 · N4992V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Wolfeboro, NHThe pilot's improper preflight, and failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb after takeoff, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with a mound of dirt.Apr 5, 1997 · N6106T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Derry, NHthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water contaminated fuel, and resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency that consisted of a fuel…Sep 20, 1996 · N2738K · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96FA138Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Whitefield, NHthe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's attempt to return to the airport by executing a steep left turn which led to a stall and subsequent loss of control of the…Aug 20, 1996 · N7635P · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCheney Avid Flyer · Newton, NHThe seizure of a piston during the takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent collision with trees.Oct 2, 1995 · N29GC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans/Hine S-10 · Hampton, NHa seized piston in the foward cylinder due to a lean mixture.Oct 15, 1994 · N104AH · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdvanced Acft Waco 10 GXE · Rochester, NHthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Related factors were unsuitable terrain (trees) and the inadvertent stall.Aug 24, 1994 · NC5852 · DestroyedNTSB NYC94FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-21 · Lebanon, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was a dark night condition.Dec 2, 1993 · N28163 · DestroyedNTSB BFO93FA103Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Webster, NHThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his failure to assure proper weight and balance of the aircraft for takeoff, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A possible factor related to the…Jul 1, 1993 · N2880K · DestroyedNTSB BFO93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDornier DO-228-202 · Manchester, NHIncorrect installation of the seals in the nose gear assembly, which prevented the nose gear from locking in the down position.Jan 10, 1993 · N245RP · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-161 · Brentwood, NHA delay by the pilot in aborting the landing which resulted in failure to clear the obstacles.Jul 12, 1992 · N31683 · DestroyedNTSB NYC91DNC05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt Avid Flyer · Keene, NHA loss of control due to improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.Sep 6, 1991 · N91JK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Hampton, NHThe pilot rotated the airplane prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's complacency, failure to determine the airplane's performance capabilities prior to take…Aug 25, 1991 · N4518B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91DNC04Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportLaurent A. Cloutier BD-5B · Gilford, NHEngine failure due to a faulty oil pressure relief valve resulting in an emergency landing on unsuitable terrain.Aug 3, 1991 · N245BD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nashua, NHFuel system contamination by other personnel which resulted in an inflight engine failure and a subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Feb 2, 1991 · N13341 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91DNC02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMarier Early Bird Jenny · Concord, NHThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.Nov 3, 1990 · N7165Y · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28F · Bradford, NHAn inflight contact with trees during takeoff after the student pilot experienced a loss of control due to his failure to adequately compensate for the winds.Dec 12, 1988 · N5699M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Derry, NHThe acft collided with trees after takeoff from a private airstrip with a rwy which has 1,200 feet useable length. The field elev is 425 ft and the plt EST the temp to be 60 deg f. the plt said the takeoff was made to the NE. The wind was reported to be out…Oct 2, 1988 · N2715A · DestroyedNTSB NYC88LA219Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Georges Mills, NHWitnesses reported the wind was gusty and there were whitecaps on the lake when the acft attempted to takeoff. The plt said that when the acft had climbed to a sufficient altitude he began a left turn to climb over the lake. After the turn was started the…Aug 16, 1988 · N2906M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Greenland, NHThe intention of the flight was to give people at an annual company picnic a ride in the aircraft. After takeoff and while starting a left turn the pilot stated that he encountered a 'sudden windshear/downdraft.' The aircraft never got above 200 feet and…Jul 21, 1988 · N20973 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NHThe plt reported that the eng lost power during takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 200 to 250 ft AGL. Unable to restore power, he turned to land in a corn field, but was unable to reach it. He then selected a smaller field, but during the landing,…Jul 9, 1988 · N32126 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A · Franconia, NHDuring takeoff, turbulence was encountered and the student pilot had a hard time controlling the glider. As the instructor took control, the student released the tow rope. The instructor pushed the nose down and turned in an attempt to level the wings, but…Jun 5, 1988 · N49443 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Kensington, NHUpon reaching the destination airport, the pilot decided to do a few touch and go landings. The aircraft touched down about 600 feet downfield at about 45-50 mph. The pilot reported that with application of full throttle, the engine hesitated. The aircraft…May 28, 1988 · N7672S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Manchester, NHA flight to burlington, Vermont was uneventful. While on the ground at burlington the aircraft was serviced; then the flight was continued. After about one hour of flight, high engine temperature and low oil pressure was experienced and the aircraft landed at…Apr 1, 1988 · CFQQW · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Moultonboro, NHThe plt rprtd that he departed the Moultonboro arpt at about 2200 EDT. During departure, the acft stalled & crashed into trees about 1/2 mi northwest of the arpt.Aug 16, 1986 · N9909L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · East Swanzey, NHThe acft was preflighted & determined to have 10 qts of oil in the eng. While climbing thru about 1000 ft MSL after takeoff, the propeller RPM began rising to the redline. The plt reduced power & proceeded to make an emerg landing. During a turn toward the…Sep 12, 1985 · N42722 · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FNC06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Moultonboro, NHThe 65 HP acft took off from a cove and during a turn at about 150 ft AGL the acft nosed dwn after rolling rt. The acft struck the water in a steep nose down attitude. According to witnesses, the bng was running normally during the climb and descent. No…Jul 21, 1985 · N4810M · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Laconia, NHAccording to the plt, shortly after takeoff the acft began to pitch up, decelerate, and roll right. He reduced power and lowered the nose in an unsuccessfull attempt to regain control. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported.Nov 2, 1984 · N32809 · Destroyed