Fatal, Final NTSB investigations, ND

61 cases where the phase of flight was Maneuvering.

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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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 450)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN23FA412Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · New Rockford, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from overhead power lines during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly under the power lines with a small area of clearance available for the airplane.Sep 19, 2023 · N502NB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA409Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportThrush S2R-T660 · Ardoch, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a guy wire during an aerial application flight.Sep 12, 2023 · N710TY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA368Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell International S2R · Strasburg, NDThe pilot’s intentional flight under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the lines during an aerial application flight.Aug 10, 2021 · N4956X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA030Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 441 · Harmon, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in dark night conditions that resulted in an in-flight positive overload failure of the wings and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.Nov 18, 2018 · N441CX · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA277Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Rice, NDThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the…Jul 17, 2018 · N24515 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Stirum, NDThe pilot's decision to attempt flight with low-level fog in the area, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and impact with terrain.Jun 29, 2017 · N4196Y · DestroyedNTSB CEN12LA615Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGoodyear F2G · Valley City, NDThe pilot’s decision to initiate the aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.Sep 7, 2012 · N5577N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA336Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Zahl, NDThe non-certificated pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power.Jun 4, 2012 · N88095 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA508Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Williston, NDThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.Jul 26, 2011 · N41MK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA277Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Surrey, NDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt pull-up maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynammic stall at low altitude.May 3, 2009 · N5106T · DestroyedNTSB CHI08LA101Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Roseglen, NDThe pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.Apr 11, 2008 · N7490G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Watford City, NDThe agricultural pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering to avoid power lines. The power lines were a contributing factor in the accident.Jun 5, 2007 · N8835Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI06LA223Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Underwood, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line during the aerial application flight.Aug 3, 2006 · N4693Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Langdon, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting an abrupt turning maneuver at a low altitude.Jul 15, 2005 · N3159N · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA225Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Mylo, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.Aug 12, 2004 · N92806 · DestroyedNTSB CHI02FA269Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Tappen, NDThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wires. Also causal was inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude and airspeed when the abrupt maneuver was made and…Sep 4, 2002 · N756WF · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alice, NDThe pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA273Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Hazelton, NDthe pilot's ostentatious display when he performed a low level manuever and stalled the airplane.Aug 11, 2001 · N48624 · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Tolna, NDthe wing spar fatigue and wing separation while maneuvering. A factor was that the fatigue was not detected by the mechanic during the last annual inspection.Jun 30, 2000 · N9228W · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA361Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChampion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, NDThe pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA259Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson T Craft Special · Pick City, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance with terrain. A factor was the pilot's attempted low altitude acrobatic maneuver.Jul 18, 1998 · N91XX · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA278Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Larimore, NDthe pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA323Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHaugen Kolb Firestar II · Souris, NDthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the ultralight vehicle.Sep 17, 1995 · N42996 · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA017Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Trenton, NDThe pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · DestroyedNTSB CHI92LA196Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Napoleon, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.Jul 4, 1992 · N2264K · DestroyedNTSB CHI90FA214Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Donnybrook, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and the surrounding steeply rising terrain.Aug 5, 1990 · N10094 · DestroyedNTSB DEN90FA099Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Scranton, NDPilot factor in that he failed to maintain aircraft control while performing an inflight maneuver.Apr 24, 1990 · N2911Z · DestroyedNTSB DEN89DTG01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 188A · Valley City, NDInadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The power line was a related factor.Aug 6, 1989 · N188TV · DestroyedNTSB DEN87FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Berthold, NDThe plt took off to the east from a farm driveway to return home. Witnesses saw the airplane make an immediate right turn, followed by a left turn at aprx 35-50 ft AGL. The acft approached the farm at aprx 50-100 ft AGL. The acft suddenly pulled up, banked…Apr 7, 1987 · N88177 · DestroyedNTSB DEN83FTG01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportStolp SA750 · Harwood, NDThe acft impacted the ground in an inverted position in about a 30 degree nose down attitude. The acft was observed doing aerobatics with the last maneuver a spin. The acft spun to an out of sight position behind the trees and a crash was heard. The CFI on…Jun 23, 1983 · N25873 · DestroyedNTSB DEN82FTG06Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Oakes, NDSeveral witnesses reported that the purpose of the flight was blackbird control of a sunflower field. There was speculation by local residents that the aircraft was being used to spread poisoned corn. This was substantiated when corn and a portion of an…Aug 27, 1982 · N7715H · DestroyedNTSB DEN81FTG12Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8GCBC · Rugby, NDJun 24, 1981 · N8558V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FTG11Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Sterling, NDJun 6, 1981 · N9252D · DestroyedNTSB DEN81FA039Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 8KCAB · Langdon, NDJun 5, 1981 · N31258 · DestroyedNTSB DEN80FTG12Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-25 · Englevale, NDJun 3, 1980 · N9706P · DestroyedNTSB MKC78FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 175B · Turtle Lake, NDJul 9, 1978 · N8126T · DestroyedNTSB MKC78FTG09Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 188B · Sheyenne, NDJun 3, 1978 · N84677 · DestroyedNTSB MKC76AK061Accident · 1 fatalClosedCallair A-9 · Larimore, NDJun 18, 1976 · N3588G · DestroyedNTSB MKC76AK022Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 7CCM · Hillsboro, NDSep 28, 1975 · N85006 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76AK004Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Bismarck, NDJul 5, 1975 · N3310V · DestroyedNTSB MKC75AK056Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A45 · Northwood, NDMay 25, 1975 · N9087C · DestroyedNTSB MKC75FTG01Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-11 · Rolla, NDJul 2, 1974 · N5099H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC74AK068Accident · 1 fatalClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Glenburn, NDJun 8, 1974 · N86812 · DestroyedNTSB MKC73AK062Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 150L · Medinan, NDApr 16, 1973 · N5243Q · DestroyedNTSB MKC72FTG09Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 7AC · Alamo, NDSep 6, 1971 · N81751 · DestroyedNTSB MKC70FDD16Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Lehr, NDJun 19, 1970 · N3281Z · DestroyedNTSB MKC70A0013Accident · 4 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Williston, NDSep 25, 1969 · N6763U · DestroyedNTSB MKC69F0094Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Edmore, NDJun 24, 1968 · N7787D · DestroyedNTSB MKC68A0071Accident · 1 fatalClosedLuscombe 8E · Cooperstown, NDJun 8, 1968 · N1801B · DestroyedNTSB MKC68A0025Accident · 2 fatalClosedChampion 7ECA · Minot, NDSep 21, 1967 · N8328V · Destroyed