Final NTSB investigations, ND

154 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

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Query with SQL
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\" = 'ND' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 400)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CHI91FA291Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Killdeer, NDThe pilot's disregarding the weather forecast; his improper in-flight decision to continue a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions; and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. The mountainous hilly terrain and low ceiling were…Sep 11, 1991 · N393B · DestroyedNTSB CHI90DTG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Sykeston, NDThe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.Aug 9, 1990 · N4471Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DTG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188 · Dazey, NDA blockage of the fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot had to make the forced landing.Aug 4, 1990 · N8024V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188 · Devils Lake, NDThe pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion. A forced landing in rough terrain is a factor.Jul 9, 1990 · N2087J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, NDFailure of the CFI to utilize carburetor heat prior to the induction icing and power loss. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's continued VFR flight into known and forecast instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 2, 1989 · N130ND · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Sentinel Butte, NDThe pilot took off from his private airstrip near Sentinel Butte, ND, en route to beach, ND. He said there was a narrow cloud ahead, approximately 5-8 miles long, and emitting lightning, but it did not appear to him to threaten flight safety. The pilot said…Jul 3, 1988 · N3546Q · DestroyedNTSB DEN88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Grand Forks, NDJun 21, 1988 · N96730 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Reynolds, NDFeb 1, 1988 · N11312 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Rockford, NDThe student plt was on a cross country flight. He noticed a drop in engine RPM. An engine vibration began and another aircraft reported seeing a smoke trail. The plt elected to make an off airport landing and selected a wheat field. The plt made an emergency…Jul 13, 1987 · N95876 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Grafton, NDThe plt was positioning the helicopter for an aerial application project. Before taking off, he checked the fuel quantity indicator & estimated there was 30 min of fuel on board. The proposed flt was estimated to take 10 min. During flt, the eng lost power &…Jun 9, 1987 · N8286 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206D · Garrison, NDThe plt and a photographer were photo-mapping at 3,000 feet MSL. The plt reported that the engine quit at cruise. The plt selected a gravel road for the forced landing. The aircraft landed short of the intended touchdown pointin a plowed field and on…Jun 1, 1987 · N72415 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Emerado, NDThe commercial plt was en route on a personal flt. Thirteen miles from his destination, he smelled oil fumes and the cabin filled with oil smoke. The engine oil pressure dropped to zero. The plt shut down the engine, ventilated the cabin, and declared an…May 22, 1987 · N8088P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Bismarck, NDThe plt, while at cruise, detected an odor he suspected to be overheated electrical wiring. He diverted to a nearby arpt for a precautionary landing. The plt shutdown all electrical pwr after communication with the twr. Prior to landing, the plt turned on…Mar 6, 1987 · N9025V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fargo, NDThe plt reports that the flt was descending through 7,000 ft approaching the dest arpt when the eng began to run rough and lost pwr. The flt continued toward to the arpt but was unable to reach the rwy and landed about 1/4 mi short. After touchdown the acft…Jul 26, 1986 · N7592W · DestroyedNTSB DEN86FA142Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Elgin, NDPlt received wx briefing prior to departure. VFR flt not recommended by fss. Plt radioed that he was in thunderstorm activity, IFR conditions and was attempting to turn around. Witnesses stated that they observed acft descending at a high rate of speed of a…May 22, 1986 · N5280A · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC · Pembina, NDThe plt stated the eng quit because the fuel cap had not been properly secured and the fuel had siphoned out in flt.Apr 10, 1986 · N713W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rocklake, NDThe student plt got lost during her 1st solo x-country flt. She subsequently attempted a lng on a gravel road but swerved the a/c off the road to avoid an oncoming car & the a/c received substantial damage.Aug 21, 1985 · CGZSQ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LTG02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Berthold, NDThe student solo plt was on a cross-country flt and was appropriately endorsed. Impact occurred at aprx 80 degrees nose down. Wx in the vicinity of the accident was reported to be 300 ft ceilings with visibility of 1/4 mi in fog and rain.Oct 24, 1984 · N23152 · DestroyedNTSB DEN84LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Bismarck, NDPlt calculated the flt to be 4 hours 33 minutes long and there were 5.2 hrs of fuel on board. Plt stated, en route he was requested to climb from 6,000 ft to 8,000 ft then to 9,000 which was performed at 'full power, fuel full burn.' Stronger headwinds were…Sep 30, 1984 · N6703W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Kindred, NDThe practice autorotation to touchdown began at 500 ft AGL. Shortly after initiating the flare the tail rotor contacted the ground. The pilot was scheduled for a private pilot helicopter check ride on the afternoon of the accident.Aug 22, 1984 · N96168 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Selz, NDThe plt smelled and saw smoke from the engine which began to lose power. An emergency landing was made on a narrow dirt road. After stopping the plt egressed and ran. He said that about 2 minutes later the fuel tanks blew. Post accident examination indicated…Jul 25, 1984 · N88176 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FTG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportLee M. Brown Taterbug SB-1 · Sawyer, NDThe plt switched from main tank to aux tank, & about 10 minutes later, the eng began losing power switching back to the main tank did not help. The engine continued running but at greatly reduced power. A forced landing was made in a frozen stubble field. The…Mar 22, 1984 · N9026T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Tappen, NDThe private non-instrument rated plt received two weather briefings before the flight. During the last briefing at 1350 MST, he was informed that VFR flt was not recommended. At 1554 MST, the acft departed crystal arpt in a westerly direction. Several…Feb 3, 1984 · N737QE · DestroyedNTSB DEN84FU001Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper Quicksilver E · Fargo, NDThe non-rated plt had taken ground & dual flt instruction in ultralight flying & had soloed earlier that day. He then took off & flew east, away from the designated ultralight training area. Just prior to the accident, witnesses driving east on an interstate…Nov 6, 1983 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25C-235 · Upham, NDThe pilot said he departed souris with aprx 17 gallons of fuel on board and flew for 1 hour at 500 feet to mandan, ND. He departed mandan without refueling and fuel exhaustion occurred about 1 hour later. He had flown for about 2 hours at 500 feet AGL with…Aug 8, 1983 · N4394Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Jamestown, NDThe acft landed wheels-up with one engine feathered and nosed over during the slide-out. The pilot had intentionally feathered the left engine to 'try out' the acft. The left engine has the only engine driven hydraulic pump. This pump isnecessary to lower…Jun 15, 1983 · N2054P · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Emerado, NDThe acft made a forced landing due to weather which included icing and low ceilings. According to the plt. The acft would no longer hold level flt due to icing and after the acft broke out at 300-350 ft AGL he landed and the gear collapsed. The plt had…Feb 27, 1983 · N704HP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Jamestown, NDWhile en route, the plt encountered freezing rain and climbed to aprx 3500 ft to be on top of all weather. When he throttled back, the engine began surging and would not produce enough power for level flight. The pilot knew that the ground level in that area…Jan 28, 1983 · N1597U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGates Lear Jet 35A · Over Fargo, NDWhile level at FL370 Over Fargo, ND, the crew heard a loud bang in the engine area and the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure. At the same time, the crew noticed that they had lost power on the #2 engine. After securing the engine and…Dec 10, 1982 · N1500E · Minor damageNTSB DEN82DA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-55B · Wahpeton, NDAfter receiving his last load of chemical, the pilot thought he had enough fuel to complete two spray passes to finish the field before proceeding to the fuel truck. He completed the passes, then pulled to about 150 ft AGL to fly about three miles to refuel.…Jul 30, 1982 · N6704 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82FA148Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-280 · Medora, NDDuring flt the plt noticed that eng RPM was about 500 over rotor RPM. The acft crashed during an unsuccessful autorotation. The overrunning clutch linkage & clutch was found in the disengaed position. A successful autorotation requires that the collective…Jul 29, 1982 · N4202S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA091Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Backoo, NDThe pilot flew to the vicintiy of his destination by following the path of recent showers. He was a farmer and was interested in the amount of standing water. He had arranged to fly over a friend's house so the friend would pick him up at the airport. After…May 19, 1982 · N2195C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA089Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Marmath, NDThe pilot reported that while he was in flight at about 75 to 80 ft AGL, the engine lost power. During an autorotative landing in an open pasture, a skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. A subsequent engine teardown revealed evidence that…May 17, 1982 · N8617J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19-3A · Selfridge, NDOn the previous day the plt received a wx briefing for the flt. He was advised the wx would be marginal VFR in the bismarck area in the morning due to low ceilings & snow. There is no record that the plt received an updated wx briefingprior to departure. The…Feb 22, 1982 · N8869R · DestroyedNTSB DEN81FTG21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lidgerwood, NDSep 29, 1981 · N3039V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FTG17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Bismarck, NDAug 4, 1981 · N5324H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FTG13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Palermo, NDJul 23, 1981 · N82563 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FTG10Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Edinberg, NDMay 30, 1981 · N958X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FA029Accident · 8 fatalClosedBell UH-1B · Williston, NDMay 1, 1981 · N46942 · DestroyedNTSB DEN81DTG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A185F · Williston, NDApr 25, 1981 · N93275 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FA019Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182RG · Grand Forks, NDFeb 17, 1981 · N4773S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN80FA061Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 206B · Grassy Butte, NDSep 4, 1980 · N58005 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN80FTG15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna U206G · Grand Forks, NDAug 2, 1980 · N734QK · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79FA050Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 150 · St Anthony, NDAug 19, 1979 · N714HX · DestroyedNTSB MKC79FTG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150M · Mercer, NDJun 27, 1979 · N45232 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79FA037Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182Q · Dawson, NDJun 22, 1979 · N456LH · DestroyedNTSB MKC79FA028Accident · 1 fatalClosedMaule M-4 · Bowman, NDMay 3, 1979 · N2078U · DestroyedNTSB MKC78FA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech UC45J · Spiritwood, NDMay 2, 1978 · N94460 · DestroyedNTSB MKC78FA022Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech D95A · Amidon, NDFeb 7, 1978 · N88GS · DestroyedNTSB MKC78FA021Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7EC · Marmarth, NDJan 21, 1978 · N8931R · Destroyed