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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 CHI00LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrice Rotorway Exec 162F · Kimberling, MOaircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the encountered dynamic rollover and the uneven terrain.Apr 22, 2000 · N627RM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401-B · Lawrenceburg, TNThe loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve that resulted in the collision with a tree while maneuvering for the forced landing.Apr 22, 2000 · N6096P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00TA163Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Green Valley, AZCompany maintenance personnel's failure to secure an attachment nut to a control link. While maneuvering, the parts separated and resulted in the total cyclic control system failure and impact into rough terrain.Apr 20, 2000 · N61869 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12ET · Stonesboro, SCThe pilot's improper inflight decision not to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Apr 20, 2000 · N9762C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA159Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair BT-13A · Pearl Harbor, HIthe pilot's failure to anticipate turbulence from the formation lead airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Apr 17, 2000 · N56336 · DestroyedNTSB IAD00FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Norfolk, MAThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during at banner pick-up.Apr 17, 2000 · N3813M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Babb, MTTerrain clearance was not maintained. High mountains, mountain obscuration, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation were factors.Apr 16, 2000 · N284X · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Apr 15, 2000 · N42383 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12C · Lakeland, FLThe disconnection of the tail rotor drive shaft and subsequent lack of tail rotor control. Contributing factors were the worn drive shaft splines and the pilots' failure to apply collective on the touchdown resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.Apr 15, 2000 · N301CH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Near Muskegon, MIthe pilot failed to maintain altitude after inadvertently flying to instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and visibility, the pilot became disoriented after inadvertently flying into IMC, and the…Apr 15, 2000 · N560SP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA133Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir & Space. 18A · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Apr 13, 2000 · N905AS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCan Velox REV II · Mulberry, FLThe bending overstress separation of the elevator pitch control rod for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an in-flight loss of control, bail out, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Apr 13, 2000 · N103MV · DestroyedNTSB FTW00TA116Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · El Paso, TXThe failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the partial loss of engine power resulting from the separation of the power control line due to fatigue, as a consequence of improper…Apr 13, 2000 · N6187Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Sherwood, NDcarburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.Apr 11, 2000 · N5548B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFouga 6 CM 170 · San Joaquin, CAThe pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that resulted in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin from which he did not recover. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.Apr 9, 2000 · N495F · DestroyedNTSB DEN00LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Rocky Ford, COA total loss of power due to an engine rocker arm failure and soft/unsuitable terrain during the subsequent forced landing.Apr 8, 2000 · N1292W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA110Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Lemont, ILthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the operation within the cross "hatched area" of the helicopter's height/velocity curve by the company.Apr 8, 2000 · N5070J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G6 · Oak Grove, LAThe failure of a spur gear from the torque sensor gear assembly resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was the muddy terrain encountered during the forced landing.Apr 6, 2000 · N3004V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA117Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Zodiac CH-601-HDS · Orange, TXthe inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Apr 5, 2000 · N601GJ · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Brownfield, TXThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention toward people on the ground.Apr 2, 2000 · N9055T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA069Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawkins & Powers UH-1B · Helper, UTTotal failure of the number 1 bearing due to lack of lubrication, the oil flow being restricted by a foreign object (epoxy hardener). Factors were trees and the unavailability of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Apr 1, 2000 · N50330 · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Arlington, SDthe CFI's improper use of the throttle control during a simulated loss of engine power emergency. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was conducted.Mar 31, 2000 · N8371V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Eureka, SDthe foreign object (shot gun shell) which jammed the control stick. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the control stick jammed and the rough terrain which the airplane contacted.Mar 30, 2000 · N71060 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Decatur, TXThe instructor pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed during a simulated emergency approach, which resulted in a stall.Mar 28, 2000 · N94912 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00GA121Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportHughes 269C · Del Rio, TXAn in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the in-flight loss of engine power and rotor rpm.Mar 27, 2000 · N1110N · DestroyedNTSB LAX00FA136Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's failure to land as soon as practical and to utilize the available accumulator pressure to transition from hover to flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical stature and strength, and the inadequate and incomplete emergency…Mar 27, 2000 · N500WC · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Bridgeport, TXThe partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Mar 27, 2000 · N28NE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 300C · New Ulm, TXThe pilot's inadequate in-flight evaluation of the landing area, which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system as a result of foreign object damage.Mar 26, 2000 · N698SM · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Roswell, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to over flying her residence.Mar 25, 2000 · N6251B · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Maud, OKthe loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a precautionary landing.Mar 24, 2000 · N75958 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · Springfield, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel exhaustion.Mar 24, 2000 · N230US · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Quincy, WAFailure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain.Mar 22, 2000 · N229CP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Cedar City, UTThe failure of the right engine mixture control cable, which prevented the pilot from restarting the engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow procedures by not feathering the right propeller, the rough terrain, and the high vegetation.Mar 22, 2000 · N3311H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockwood Eagle II · Marengo, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.Mar 22, 2000 · N5576K · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Hayti, MOthe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and connect the aileron control rod. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel and the aileron control not possible by the pilot.Mar 21, 2000 · N4859Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Brazos 542The pilot's right turn maneuver during low speed resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control.Mar 20, 2000 · N5002E · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Lake Placid, FLThe pilots inadequate visual outlook while performing aerial application resulting in the aircraft colliding with a piece of farm equipment which was parked in the field which caused the right main landing gear to separate and damage to the right wing during…Mar 19, 2000 · N84666 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's improper judgment and his failure to maintain clearance from the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.Mar 16, 2000 · N3896X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Odell, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a tree. Factors contributing to the occurrence of the accident were the tree and sharply rising terrain. A factor contributing to the severity of the accident was a post-crash fuel…Mar 13, 2000 · N9040V · DestroyedNTSB LAX00TA125Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Rio Vista, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. A factor was glare from the sun.Mar 13, 2000 · N82751 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Vacaville, CAFailure of the pilot to see wires and maintain clearance while flying at a low altitude.Mar 12, 2000 · N9763Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA091Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter BO105S-CBS-5 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the dark night light condition, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.Mar 10, 2000 · N335T · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Manilla, ARThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.Mar 7, 2000 · N20179 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Richland, WAFailure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain for the forced landing attempt.Mar 6, 2000 · N8170W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Dallas, NCThe pilot's improper use of flight controls during an emergency landing. Factors were an encounter with a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) during an out-of-ground effect hover, the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his failure to follow proper…Mar 6, 2000 · N303BT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas HU-600N · Miami, FLThe pilot's ostentatious display and in-flight decision to perform an abrupt low altitude pitch up maneuver (aerobatic flight). This resulted in the main rotor blades colliding with and separating the tail boom assembly while maneuvering, and the helicopters…Mar 3, 2000 · N611BC · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Dandridge, TNthe student pilot's improper preflight that resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in the trees and damage to the aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the student's…Feb 28, 2000 · N6753S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Karns, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while repo sitioning the helicopter at a road side landing zone resulting in an in-flight (hover) collision with a tree.Feb 26, 2000 · N411UT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Center Harbor, NHThe pilot-in-command attempted a low pass and misjudged his altitude.Feb 22, 2000 · N8366N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller H-12E · Byron, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering in proximity to wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare, which reduced the wire's conspicuity.Feb 21, 2000 · N61PC · Substantial damage