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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')),
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    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.board_report_url IS NOT NULL OR c.\"investigationClass\" = 'Class 1' OR c.\"caseType\" = 'Major - Launch')
    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 CEN23MA034Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing B17 · Dallas, TXthe air boss’s and air show event organizer’s lack of an adequate, prebriefed aircraft separation plan for the air show performance, relying instead on the air boss’s real-time deconfliction directives and the see-and-avoid strategy for collision avoidance,…Nov 12, 2022 · N7227C · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CEN19MA141Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which prevented the two pilots from seeing the other airplane before the collision, and the absence of visual and aural alerts from both airplanes’ traffic display systems, while operating in a geographic…May 13, 2019 · N952DB · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ANC13GA036Accident · 3 fatalClass 1Final reportEurocopter AS350 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control. Also causal was the Alaska Department of Public Safety's punitive culture and…Mar 31, 2013 · N911AA · DestroyedNTSB ERA12MA122Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Green Cove Springs, FLThe pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the pilot’s improper decision was his self-induced pressure to complete the trip.Dec 26, 2011 · N5016M · DestroyedNTSB WPR12MA034Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Pukoo, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in the impact of the horizontal stabilizer and lower forward portion of the fenestron with ground and/or vegetation and led to…Nov 10, 2011 · N11QV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11MA454Accident · 11 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportNorth American/Aero Classics P-51D · Reno, NVThe reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate…Sep 16, 2011 · N79111 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09PA348Accident · 2 fatalClass 1Final reportAgusta A109E · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to take off from a remote, mountainous landing site in dark (moonless) night, windy, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were an organizational culture that prioritized mission execution over aviation safety…Jun 10, 2009 · N606SP · DestroyedNTSB WPR09MA159Accident · 14 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · Butte, MT(1) the pilot's failure to ensure that a fuel system icing inhibitor was added to the fuel before the flights on the day of the accident; (2) his failure to take appropriate remedial actions after a low fuel pressure state (resulting from icing within the…Mar 22, 2009 · N128CM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08MA007Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Naches, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impaired physiological state due to hypoxia, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, and his…Oct 8, 2007 · N430A · DestroyedNTSB ANC07MA083Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKAn inadvertent aerodynamic stall resulting from the pilot's poor decision-making and inadequate planning and execution when he took off toward nearby rising terrain, in strong winds, under circumstances where his options for maneuvering were severely limited…Aug 17, 2007 · N345KA · DestroyedNTSB DEN07MA134Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech E90B · Ruidoso, NMFailure to maintain clearance from terrain due to spatial disorientation.Aug 6, 2007 · N369CD · DestroyedNTSB LAX07MA231Accident · 4 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · Phoenix, AZBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other helicopter. Contributing to this failure was the pilots' responsibility to perform reporting and visual tracking duties to support their station's ENG operation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…Jul 27, 2007 · N613TV · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC07MA073Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Princeville, HIThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten (torque) the flight control servo lower attachment clevis, and reinstall a functioning lock washer, which resulted in a flight control disconnect and a complete loss of helicopter control. Contributing…Mar 9, 2007 · N354NT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA07MA003Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Manhattan, NYC, NYThe pilots' inadequate planning, judgment, and airmanship in the performance of a 180º turn maneuver inside of a limited turning space.Oct 11, 2006 · N929CD · DestroyedNTSB SEA05MA202Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Edmonds, WALoss of control for an undetermined reason during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.Sep 30, 2005 · N655GS · DestroyedNTSB SEA05MA199Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Haena, HIThe pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to an encounter with a microburst. Contributing to the accident was inadequate Federal Aviation Administration surveillance of Special Federal…Sep 24, 2005 · N355NT · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05MA078Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · New York, NYAn inadvertent encounter with a left quartering tailwind. Factors in the accident were settling with power, the high gross weight of the helicopter, and the crew's failure to accurately assess the winds in the area.Jun 17, 2005 · N317MY · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05MA085Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLockheed P-3B · Chico, CATerrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.Apr 21, 2005 · N926AU · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA329Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportBell 206B · Kalaheo, HIThe pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into an area of turbulent, reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to this accident was…Sep 25, 2004 · N16849 · DestroyedNTSB LAX03MA292Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · GrandCanyonWest, AZThe pilot's disregard of safe flying procedures and misjudgment of the helicopter's proximity to terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a canyon wall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of Sundance Helicopters and the Federal…Sep 20, 2003 · N270SH · DestroyedNTSB LAX01MA272Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · Meadview, AZThe pilot’s loss of control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons.Aug 10, 2001 · N169PA · DestroyedNTSB CHI01MA163Accident · Serious injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportLearjet 25D · Salina, KSThe PIC's delayed remedial action during the elevator system oscillation, resulting in the failure of the aft elevator sector clevis due to reverse bending fatigue caused by vibration, and subsequent loss of elevator control. Factors contributing to the…Jun 12, 2001 · N333CG · DestroyedNTSB LAX99MA251Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Nimbus 4DM · Minden, NVThe pilot's excessive use of the elevator control during recovery from an inadvertently entered spin and/or spiral dive during which the glider exceeded the maximum permissible speed, which resulted in the overload failure of the wings at loadings beyond the…Jul 13, 1999 · N807BB · DestroyedNTSB CHI98MA260Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportNorth American NA-265-80 · Florence, KSthe pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his improper in-flight decision to attempt aerobatics, and his loss of control of the airplane.Jul 18, 1998 · N547JL · DestroyedNTSB ANC97MA161Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Wainwright, AKThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the weather conditions.Apr 11, 1997 · N408GV · DestroyedNTSB DCA94GA010Accident · 3 fatalClass 1Final reportBeech 300/F · Front Royal, VAthe failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the airplane remained in visual meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, and the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration executives and managers responsible for the FAA flying program to:…Oct 26, 1993 · N82 · DestroyedNTSB CHI93MA276Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B19 · Byers, KSThe captain's failure to adhere to the agreed upon flight test plan for ending the test maneuver at the onset of prestall stick shaker, and the flightcrew's failure to assure that all required switches were properly positioned for anti-spin chute deployment.…Jul 26, 1993 · CFCRJ · DestroyedNTSB CHI93MA143Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech C99 · Shelton, NEThe deliberate disregard for the federal aviation regulations, gp express procedures, and prudent concern for safety by the two pilots in their decision to execute an aerobatic maneuver during a scheduled check ride flight, and the failure of gp express…Apr 29, 1993 · N115GP · DestroyedNTSB DCA89MA058Accident · 11 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech H18 · Waipio Valley, HIThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to maneuver with insufficient altitude over or in a a canyon area. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain conditions and scenic air tour's lack of specific direction to its pilots concerning safety…Jun 11, 1989 · N34AP · DestroyedNTSB CHI89MA095Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportDouglas DC3C-S13CG · Waterman, ILThe pilot-in-command (PIC) failed to provide adequate supervision while training the copilot and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin, then did not provide adequate remedial action to properly recover from the spin. Factors related to the accident were:…May 22, 1989 · N47CE · DestroyedNTSB ATL88MA184Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · West Paterson, NJWitnesses rpted a normal takeoff. Radar indicated the acft turned right as cleared and began cruise at 1900 ft, hdg nw at 235 KTS. 65 secs after calling clear of the control zone the acft's radar track ended. The acft was fragmented by theimpact with all flt…May 24, 1988 · N500RW · DestroyedNTSB SEA88MA015Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Bellingham, WAThe acft was chartered to take university (wwu) psnl to an alumni dinner. While rtrng at ngt, the plt made a localizer only, ILS rwy 16 apch in marginal VFR conds. Drg the apch, radar svc was terminated & the plt was told to ctc bellinghamradio, but he did…Nov 5, 1987 · N4178Q · DestroyedNTSB DEN87MA168Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Lakeside, MTThe plt borrowed the acft to fly a musical group to kalispell for a pvt engagement at Lakeside, MT, which was aprx 15 mi south of the arpt. That evening, the group boarded the acft for the return flt. After takeoff, the acft was seen flying at low alt in the…Jul 5, 1987 · N132E · DestroyedNTSB DCA87MA018Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · Kearns, UTThe two acft, a Swearingen SA-226TC and a Mooney M-20, collided in flt at aprx 7000 ft MSL in the salt lake city arpt (slc) radar service area over Kearns, UT. The SA-226 was approaching slc for lndg and the M-20 was conducting a local trng flt when the…Jan 15, 1987 · N163SW · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB LAX87MA068Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Long Beach, CAA Piper PA-28-161, N7646F, and a Mooney M-20K, N231LY, collided near pader intersection abt 16 miles southwest of lgb airport. Both airplanes were conducting instrument flight training and none of the occupants were injured. N231LY had conducted an ILS…Dec 26, 1986 · N7646F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87MA053Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Cross Plaines, INThe plt & observer were on a power line patrol flt. While proceeding southbound, they apchd an area were the lines were about 23 ft AGL & were crossed by another set of power lines, oriented in an east-west direction. The other power lines were about 45 ft…Dec 10, 1986 · N8982F · DestroyedNTSB NYC87MA024Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Manhattan, NYThe aircraft was contracted by nbc to make daily highway traffic observations in the new york city area. The pilot and passenger, an nbc radio traffic reporter, were flying in a northerly direction along Manhattan's west side at an altitude of about 75 feet.…Oct 22, 1986 · N8617B · DestroyedNTSB LAX86MA311Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Alamo, CAWitnesses reported seeing the helicopter circle twice over a residence at an alt of aprx 50' AGL. Upon initiating the third turn the helicopter entered an abrupt 90 deg bank and nosed down to impact with the terrain. Exam of the helicopter failed to reveal…Aug 3, 1986 · N49606 · DestroyedNTSB DCA86AA028Accident · 25 fatalFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Grand Canyon, AZAt about 0933 MST, Dehavilland DHC-6, N76GC, (owned & operated by Canyon airlines) & bell 206B, N6TC, (operated by heliteck) collided while on sightseeing flts over the Grand Canyon national park. After colliding in flt, both acft crashed & burned in the…Jun 18, 1986 · N76GC · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA86MA182Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportHughes 369HE · Jacksonville, FLA LCL tv stn had hired the oper to provide a helicopter for use in broadcasting an airborne traffic show. The plt took off with a rprtr & a camera man aboard. Drg a live traffic rprt, the acft was hdg eastbound at slow speed ovr a downtownarea at aprx 400 ft…Jun 16, 1986 · N9045F · DestroyedNTSB LAX86MA238Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F-1 · Kameula, HIThe plt rprtd that as he 'hovered' the helicopter btn 5 & 10 ft after lift-off, he noted a 'slight lateral vibration.' He lndd immediately, but the vibration/ground resonance (vib) increased in severity, so he 'shut-off' both throttles. The vib contd to the…May 31, 1986 · N909CH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86MA186Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportLTV Aerospace Industries A7E · Warner Springs, CAA rolladen-schneider LS-4 glider and an Ltv A7E jet collided over hot Springs mtn, near Warner Springs, CA. The A7E was attempting a rapid pull up and the glider was attempting a nose down, 30 deg right turn when they collided. Both aircraft were operating…Apr 20, 1986 · USN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86MA087Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Andalusia, ALThe accident flt was to be the last in a series of flt tests. This flt was for the purpose of determining the landing characteristics of the acft with a combination speed/stol kit installed. When the FAA flt test plt failed to return from the mission a search…Mar 7, 1986 · N1099X · DestroyedNTSB FTW85MA317Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Quinlan, TXN100HC and N33177 collided due to the failure of both plts to maintain adequate visual separation. The PIC of N100HC made a poor decision by performing the simulated emergency descent on a low alt airway. The southerly descending maneuver was performed…Aug 12, 1985 · N100HC · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA84MA016Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Challis, IDThe plt took off from the simplot ranch airstrip which was located beside the middle fork of the salmon river, aprx 27 mi northwest of Challis, ID. He departed downriver toward the northeast, but the destination was a usfs strip about 7 mi upriver to the…Nov 5, 1983 · N9006 · DestroyedNTSB LAX82AA274Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportBell UH-1B · Valencia, CAAcft being used to film movie scene depicting attack of village typical of villges in viet nam. Acft was about 25 ft AGL & above location where special effects explosives were detonated. As the plt turned acft for camera coverage, acft'stail section was…Jul 23, 1982 · N87701 · Substantial damage