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18,851 cases where the phase of flight was Maneuvering.

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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 450)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB FTW02LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Forrest City, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a light pole and power lines during an aerial application flight.Mar 24, 2002 · N9454J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Cascade, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire that the airplane contacted.Mar 20, 2002 · N9763 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus UV-20A · Marana, AZthe failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the Pilatus pilot to report his proper position was a factor.Mar 15, 2002 · N23253 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA02GA053Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Atlanta, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight which resulted in the in-flight separation due to overload of the spar at the right wing root. Hypoxia was a factor.Mar 12, 2002 · N2336V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher AS-W19 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's attempt to perform a turn upwind at a altitude too low to complete the turn. A factor was the turbulance.Mar 12, 2002 · N333US · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Glenwood Sprngs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating and the dark night conditions.Mar 11, 2002 · N1323D · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA061Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoore Sammie M-Breezy · Pell City, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by an inadvertent stall spin, and subsequent collision with terrain.Mar 8, 2002 · N9167C · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2 · Grove City, OHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.Mar 5, 2002 · N2128U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Macon, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.Mar 4, 2002 · N41340 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA086Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Extension, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.Feb 28, 2002 · N6073U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Rotorway Exec 90 · Phoenix, AZThe student's inadvertent over control of the throttle mechanism, which resulted in the bending of the throttle mechanical stop and binding the linkage in the idle position. Also causal was the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor in the accident was the…Feb 25, 2002 · N9876D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaumure Exec 162F · Ramona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm while performing a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in a loss of translational lift, a hard landing, and rollover on downhill terrain.Feb 24, 2002 · N162KS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. A factor associated with the accident is an undetermined object.Feb 23, 2002 · N8353M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA088Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Glendora, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the high helicopter gross weight and density altitude, and the descending mountainous terrain.Feb 21, 2002 · N8045K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blowing Rock, NCThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into an area with high winds that resulted in an in-flight encounter with a downdraft and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and collision with terrain.Feb 21, 2002 · N757AS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Concrete, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude while reversing course and turning towards rising, tree covered terrain in downdraft conditions. Contributing factors were trees, rising terrain, downdrafts and the pilot's in-flight decision to turn…Feb 20, 2002 · C-FISS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Pond Creek, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to falling asleep while performing pipeline patrol activities.Feb 18, 2002 · N3402T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Belle Glade, FLthe pilot continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.Feb 16, 2002 · N715RM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA085Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEllenberger/Werner Glasair I TD · Minden, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane entering a flat spin from which the pilot did not recover.Feb 13, 2002 · N777WE · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Panama City Bch, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Feb 12, 2002 · N10949 · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver MXL II Sport · Gatesville, TXThe loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.Feb 11, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH12E · Miami, FLFatigue cracking in the main rotor hub that resulted in the separation of the main rotor system. A factor was corrosive deposits on the exposed portion of the plate set pin.Feb 11, 2002 · N103HA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBitton/Sport Flight Talon · Boring, ORLoss of control for undetermined reasons.Feb 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Houston, TXthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 7, 2002 · N4013E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced climb capability of the airplane due to the…Feb 5, 2002 · N3829J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · American Fork, UTThe pilot's poor judgment in that he intentionally initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceiling and obscuration, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.Jan 28, 2002 · N1176T · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard S. Anderson Rotorway Exec 162F · Willcox, AZThe pilot's failure to compensate for a gust condition and to maintain lateral control while hovering due to restricted cyclic control movement, which resulted from an inadequate control location/design.Jan 27, 2002 · N30545 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 27, 2002 · N722Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BK-117 A-3 · Cleveland, OHpilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, which resulted in its collision with a building. Factors were the confined area, tail wind, and wind gusts.Jan 18, 2002 · N626MB · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FLThe pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.Jan 13, 2002 · N8263P · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Renton, WAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate altitude/clearance above the ground was maintained during hovering flight, resulting in an inadvertent ground contact and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. A factor was the flight…Jan 11, 2002 · N7185A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Tehachapi, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to gain altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The high density altitude was a factor in the accident.Jan 11, 2002 · N4895Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA035Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSpringer Longbow 150 · Oak Hill, FLThe improper modification of the exhaust muffler which resulted in fractures that enabled the contamination of the cabin heating and ventilation system. The pilot subsequently became incapacitated by carbon monoxide poisoning, and the airplane descended…Jan 10, 2002 · N150LB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's intentional continuation of a visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include low ceilings, snow, mountainous/hilly terrain, and trees.Jan 9, 2002 · N1713X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Durango, COthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the pilot's delay in taking remedial action.Jan 9, 2002 · N3535E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Grand Coulee, WAThe net gunner's improper decision to fire the net gun at an angle that allowed the net to become entangled in the main rotor system. A factor was foreign object damage to the main rotor blades.Jan 8, 2002 · N369ET · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Oak Grove, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.Jan 5, 2002 · N77RY · DestroyedNTSB DEN02FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Boulder, COthe pilot's intentional suicidal flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological depressive state, and his use of inappropriate medication.Jan 5, 2002 · N78035 · DestroyedNTSB ATL02TA030Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper flare during practice autorotation.Jan 4, 2002 · N46TP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TNThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.Dec 29, 2001 · N5457T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02GA016Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportHughes 369E · Park City, UTthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with powerlines. Contributing factors were the fog and the powerlines.Dec 27, 2001 · N280SP · DestroyedNTSB ATL02TA021Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206 · Awendaw, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation.Dec 21, 2001 · N206HE · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA017Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Montgomery, ALThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions resulting in an inadvertence stall/spin (vertical descent) and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.Dec 12, 2001 · N99DC · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.Dec 4, 2001 · N50KF · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 B-2 · Aieia, HIThe pilot's loss of lateral control while in a hover that resulted in a rollover and collision with the ground. A factor was the unclear exit and boarding procedures provided to the work crew, who were non-aviators, during the preflight briefing.Dec 4, 2001 · N968YC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Long Beach, CAthe loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.Dec 2, 2001 · N50554 · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Perry, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Nov 30, 2001 · N95565 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Barceloneta, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to alcohol.Nov 23, 2001 · N61582 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-BA · Swanee, GAThe pilot's improper visual lookout while hovering the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor blades colliding with a light post.Nov 16, 2001 · N6101U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02TA029Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportKaman K-1200 · Bloomfield, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering. A factor related to the accident was the pilots lack of experience in type of aircraft.Nov 14, 2001 · N361KA · Substantial damage