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NTSB investigations, 2012

309 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2012
    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 WPR13FA076Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMckenzie Lancair IV-P Turbine · Lakeside, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a visual climb through a broken cloud layer, which resulted in a stall/spin.Dec 29, 2012 · N5M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Big Lake, TXThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the outer combustion case at the fuel nozzle port. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to conduct the recommended routine inspections of the outer combustion case.Dec 29, 2012 · N534MT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Leesburg, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of prescription and illicit drugs, which likely impaired…Dec 24, 2012 · N78WM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Lock Haven, PAThe reinstallation of improper connecting rods at engine overhaul, which resulted in abnormal wear of the connecting rod bearings; while the bearings did not meet the manufacturer’s specifications, the use of the unapproved connecting rods more likely caused…Dec 23, 2012 · N2074T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's fuel, which resulted in engine failure due to fuel starvation.Dec 21, 2012 · N30WC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Payson, AZThe airplane’s inadvertent encounter, in night instrument meteorological conditions, with unforecast strong up- and downdrafts and possibly severe airframe icing conditions (which likely included supercooled large droplets that the airplane was not…Dec 19, 2012 · N62959 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWragg George Skybolt · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to monitor the fuel quantity during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Dec 19, 2012 · N328GW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper L-18C · Graham, TXThe failure of an engine connecting rod and the subsequent loss of oil pressure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Dec 19, 2012 · N3134G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA312Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Yosemite Valley, CAThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain situational awareness and sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain.Dec 17, 2012 · N9524M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Ely, NVThe pilot’s failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.Dec 15, 2012 · N93CN · DestroyedNTSB CEN13FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane after encountering icing conditions and heavy to extreme turbulence and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s design limit, which led to an in-flight breakup.Dec 15, 2012 · N67PS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B3 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to stabilize the external load, which led to the synthetic long-line separating about midspan and the remaining line becoming entangled in the tail rotor gearbox output shaft and resulted in the separation of the tail rotor gearbox and…Dec 15, 2012 · C-GYPH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13WA089Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA34 · Zulia, ColombiaOn December 12, 2012, about 1530 universal coordinated time (1030 local time), a Piper PA-34-200T, Colombian registration HK4477G, was destroyed when it impacted rising mountainous terrain in the vicinity of La Cuchilla, near Zulia, Norte de Santander,…Dec 12, 2012 · HK4477G · DestroyedNTSB ERA13FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Lake Park, GAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to depart in dark, night marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.Dec 11, 2012 · N840DS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAuman JL T-51 · Dekalb, ILThe improper engine overhaul by the airplane kit manufacturer, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.Dec 11, 2012 · N512JA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA096Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BK 117 A-3 · Compton, ILThe inadvertent encounter with inclement weather, including snow, freezing rain, and reduced visibility conditions, which led to the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control.Dec 11, 2012 · N911BK · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13RA025Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 25 · Monterrey, MexicoDec 9, 2012 · N345MC · DestroyedNTSB CEN13WA092Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32-301 · Melbach, GermanyOn December 8, 2012, about 1513 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32, German registration, D-EUEU, and a Robin Regent DR400, German registration D-EHJP, collided while on cross country flights near Melbach, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions…Dec 8, 2012 · D-EUEU · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA064Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Roosevelt Lake, AZThe pilot's visual disorientation, which resulted in a collision with the lake.Dec 7, 2012 · N557AC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Arcola, TXThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 7, 2012 · N172BJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Gurdon, ARThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actual fuel load and distribution at the time of the accident could not be determined.Dec 5, 2012 · N9493V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA091Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Halfway, MOThe pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane and engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to improperly installed magnetos and a broken camshaft.Dec 5, 2012 · N8775K · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13WA160Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 777-236 · Shannon, IrelandThe Air Accident Investigations Unit of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on December 02, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU-I investigation under the provisions of…Dec 2, 2012 · G-VIIK · Minor damageNTSB ERA13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHansen David Daniel RV-4 · Carthage, NCA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…Dec 1, 2012 · N416DH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGreen Gary E Thorp T-18 · Pahokee, FLThe descent and overstress of the airplane during the descent, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane.Dec 1, 2012 · N118GG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Apollo Beach, FLMast bumping for reasons that could not be determined because one main rotor blade was not recovered.Nov 30, 2012 · N2626N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Wells, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight into an area of extreme weather, which led to the in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm and structural failure of the wings and tail.Nov 27, 2012 · N67SR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Van Nuys, CAA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue fractures of two crankshaft gear teeth from corrosion pitting, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with obstacles on the ground.Nov 25, 2012 · N5229U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA061Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Aurora, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering in a remote mountainous region. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to traverse the remote mountainous area in high-density altitude conditions with the…Nov 25, 2012 · N8314E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · DeRidder, LAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after the oil filler cap separated from the oil filler tube during flight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude operations, which…Nov 25, 2012 · N322D · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13WA031Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bogota, ColombiaOn 24 November, 2012, at approxiumately 1636 UTC time, a Boeing B737-7V3, registration HP1371CM, operated by Copa Airlines Columbia between Bogota and Cartegna, Coulmbia, experienced a depressurization while climbing through FL240 and the oxygen masks…Nov 24, 2012 · HP1371CM · No damageNTSB ERA13WA078Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna R172K · Cuchilla La Laja, ColombiaOn November 19, 2012, about 1030 hours local, a Cessna R172K, Colombian registration HK4890G, collided with mountainous terrain near Cuchilla La Laja – Municipio de San Francisco, Departmento de Cundinamarca, Colombia. Instrument meteorological conditions…Nov 19, 2012 · HK4890G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Bondurant, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.Nov 17, 2012 · N61LN · DestroyedNTSB WPR13LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Show Low, AZThe fatigue failure of an improperly installed nipple in the oil system of a supplemental type certificate-installed supercharger, which resulted in a complete loss of engine oil during cruise climb.Nov 16, 2012 · N800RW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Riverton, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow company operating specifications for minimum altitude.Nov 15, 2012 · N7160V · Minor damageNTSB ERA13LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Canton, GAA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.Nov 13, 2012 · N9764P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Shaver Lake, CAThe pilot's failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight with a failed vacuum pump, particularly at high…Nov 11, 2012 · N700EM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Nov 11, 2012 · N8466Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaller Charles R Rans S12-XL · Gordon, ALA fatigue failure of the elevator pitch trim cable, which resulted in aerodynamic flutter of the elevator in flight and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over during the resultant precautionary landing.Nov 10, 2012 · N933CW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Conway, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the lack of fuel and resulted in fuel exhaustion during climb, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude from…Nov 7, 2012 · N887JA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to high-cycle fatigue.Nov 6, 2012 · N793FE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13WA068Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer 810D · Chapada dos Guimaraes, BrazilOn November 1, 2012, at 1950 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer Aircraft model EMB-810D (Piper Design PA-34-220T), Brazilian registration PT-VRV, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an encounter with weather and a…Nov 1, 2012 · PT-VRV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13WA050Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna 206 · Kiim, EcuadorOn October 31, 2012, about 1545 coordinated universal time (1045 local time), a Cessna 206, Ecuadorian registration HC-CBG, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in Kiim, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot was seriously injured. The airplane…Oct 31, 2012 · HC-CBG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Contributing to the pilot’s decision to land in an unsuitable landing area was his lack of helicopter experience, which led him to misidentify the precursor event.Oct 29, 2012 · N216AB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Sevierville, TNThe air traffic controller’s failure to comply with the required vectoring and safety alert procedures, which resulted in the airplane’s flight into rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration’s continued practice of…Oct 28, 2012 · N4478F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hooksett, NHThe pilot's total incapacitation in flight due to an acute heart attack.Oct 25, 2012 · N4325W · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Brasilia, BrazilThe Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center of Brazil (CENIPA), has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on October 24, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CENIPA…Oct 24, 2012 · PR-WJD · No damageNTSB WPR13LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Phoenix, AZA loss of engine power due to oil starvation due to loose oil cooler attachment bolts. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance during the annual inspection.Oct 18, 2012 · N671VC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA016Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Las Vegas, NVThe flight attendant's encounter with an unseen obstruction in the aisle, which resulted in a fall.Oct 17, 2012 · N625SW · No damageNTSB ERA13WA031Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Moscow, RussiaNoneOct 16, 2012 · RA-04206 · Substantial damage