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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\" = 'NV' 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 WPR27LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationInvestigation openSeawind Seawind · Reno, NVOct 22, 2026 · N6007NTSB ENG26WA013Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A350 · Las Vegas, NVJan 27, 2026 · G-XWBN · Minor damageNTSB WPR25LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSchieber Cedric H CH801 · Jackpot, NVOn September 11, 2025, about 0905 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith CH801, N801CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jackpot, Navada. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was…Sep 11, 2025 · N801CS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA284Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportLockwood AIR CAM · Minden, NVOn August 20, 2024, about 0819 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lockwood Air Cam, N2412Y, was substantially damaged when in was involved in an accident at the Minden-Tahoe Airport, Minden, Nevada. The pilot was fatally injured, and the…Aug 20, 2024 · N2412Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA259Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C23 · Elko, NVA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 28, 2024 · N2248L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Reno, NVA loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was fuel starvation that resulted in a total loss of engine power.Jun 13, 2024 · N36RW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA272Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMellinger B L III/Briebleb R Glasair III · Pahrump, NVA fuel leak due to damaged threads on a fuel line fitting, which resulted in an interruption of fuel flow and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jul 17, 2023 · N196G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell HH-1H · Reno, NVThe pilot’s loss of control following the inadvertent placement of his foot behind the anti-torque pedal.Jun 2, 2022 · N91JK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDistar CZ D 13/15 SUN Dancer · Boulder City, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption and his use of diphenhydramine before the…Feb 24, 2022 · N588V · DestroyedNTSB ANC22LA013Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLeach Michael Rans S7S · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane’s wings were free of contaminates before departure.Jan 16, 2022 · N828S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA358Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Baker, NVA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod bearing.Sep 11, 2021 · N8983M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA260Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Wells, NVThe pilot’s decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Jul 5, 2021 · N28643 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Las Vegas, NVThe flight instructor’s failure to compensate for a downdraft during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.May 15, 2021 · N1996T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Jackpot, NVThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.Nov 23, 2019 · N310PD · DestroyedNTSB WPR19FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C24 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s operation of the airplane over its maximum gross weight and outside of center of gravity limits at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering and subsequent aerodynamic…Sep 8, 2019 · N24030 · DestroyedNTSB WPR18LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Reno, NVA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot/owner to ensure that the airplane was airworthy before flight.Jan 17, 2018 · N4027W · Substantial damageNTSB ENG17IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 232 · Las Vegas, NVA No. 1 (left) engine undercowl fire caused by a fuel nozzle installation error during engine overhaul at Delta TechOps. A fuel nozzle b-nut was cross threaded, which allowed fuel to leak on hot engine case surfaces and subsequently ignite.Sep 6, 2017 · N686DA · No damageNTSB GAA17CA340Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSportine Aviacija LAK 12 · Reno, NVThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch during an aerotow takeoff.Jun 14, 2017 · N4206N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Carson City, NVA total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of…Mar 1, 2017 · N39894 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Elko, NVA loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane.Nov 19, 2016 · N779MF · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NVThe pilot's decision to depart with the airplane loaded above its maximum gross weight and at or just beyond its aft center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to…Sep 12, 2016 · N821ET · DestroyedNTSB WPR16LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Las Vegas, NVThe loss of helicopter control as a result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Jan 22, 2016 · N7020U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to sufficiently lean the engine’s fuel-to-air mixture for the given density altitude, which resulted in reduced engine power output and the airplane’s inability to climb.Sep 23, 2015 · N56897 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Las Vegas, NVThe engine's inability to produce full-rated power due to wear on internal engine components, which resulted in a loss of altitude and subsequent landing on uneven terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner's failure to maintain the engine…Jul 19, 2015 · N8740E · DestroyedNTSB WPR15FA163Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell Commander 114 · Laughlin, NVA partial loss of engine power due to the turbocharger's seizure as a result of a severely worn turbowheel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot/owner to have the turbo normalization system inspected every 100 hours as required, which…May 18, 2015 · N4775W · DestroyedNTSB WPR13LA321Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Fallon, NVA fatigue failure of the No. 5 connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure during the initial climb and a subsequent forced landing.Jul 10, 2013 · N517DJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after…Apr 28, 2013 · N3483E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Mesquite, NVSeparation of the propeller from the engine during initial climb due to the incorrect torque applied to the propeller hub nut during maintenance.Apr 14, 2013 · N87114 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Las Vegas, NVthe failure of the right main landing gear door retraction flexible hydraulic line in the Green hydraulic system, which led to prolonged operation of the power transfer unit and subsequent overheating and loss of pressure in the Yellow hydraulic system,…Jun 17, 2012 · N552JB · No damageNTSB OPS12IA535Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLas Vegas, NVFederal Aviation Administration procedures that do not ensure separation in the event of a go-around during simultaneous independent runway operations on runways that do not physically intersect but whose flight paths intersect.Apr 27, 2012 · No damageNTSB WPR11FA453Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportDacey Venture · Reno, NVA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilot’s premature activation of the engine's anti-detonant injection system.Sep 15, 2011 · N521XD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA449Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Sep 6, 2010 · N36072 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA339Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas A4L · Fallon, NVA loss of engine power during takeoff due to the failure of the engine's stator and turbine. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.Jul 8, 2010 · N132AT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA479Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.Jun 30, 2009 · N63JJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NVThe pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.Apr 26, 2009 · N690V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08GA194Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NVThe failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…Sep 2, 2008 · N4235T · DestroyedNTSB LAX08LA274Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKillgore Velocity · North Las Vegas, NVA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the detachment of the engine supercharger drive belt. The detachment resulted from the owner/builder's inadequate installation of the supercharger system and belt-tensioning adjustment.Aug 22, 2008 · N415MK · DestroyedNTSB LAX08CA260Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb.Aug 6, 2008 · N800RJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Henderson, NVThe failure of the left main landing gear torque link assembly for undetermined reasons.Mar 26, 2008 · N4010Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the takeoff initial climb. The pilot's diverted attention to an open door, high density altitude, and wind gusts were contributing factors.Jun 17, 2007 · N6511R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA126Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Pahrump, NVThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance…May 18, 2007 · N3121J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA086Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-3C · Jean, NVthe tow hook jamming and failing to release from the glider.Feb 9, 2007 · N2438W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeach Baby Ace C · Fallon, NVThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.Aug 19, 2006 · N86677 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06FA197Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Reno, NVLoss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a house. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Jun 7, 2006 · N5455D · DestroyedNTSB LAX06CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207A · Jean, NVthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.Jun 2, 2006 · N9962M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHunter Comp Air 6 · Minden, NVa loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture. The underlying reasons for the overly rich mixture were not determined. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to a…May 30, 2006 · N6008N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05GA243Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 680 FL · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's excessive selection of flaps prior to takeoff, which resulted in a failure to obtain/maintain an appropriate climb airspeed, and an inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was a high density…Jul 22, 2005 · N7UP · DestroyedNTSB LAX05CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Fallon, NVthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jun 15, 2005 · N177BJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElan DG 300 · Jean, NVthe glider pilot's failure to release from the towline in a timely manner, and to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot's failure to recognize and correctly recover from the stall in a timely manner, and the inadequate…Jun 7, 2005 · N303LV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Reno, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing a return to runway maneuver, which led to a stall and spin. Factors in the accident were: 1) the deteriorated condition of the glider towrope, which resulted in towrope failure…May 8, 2004 · N126PS · Destroyed