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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 MIA00LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA341G · Delray, FLa collision with a fence while at a hover, which resulted in the helicopter rolling over.Feb 20, 2000 · N2LN · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKretsinger Bensen B8M · Wayzata, MNthe pilot's poor inflight planning in that he turned into a tailwind which resulted in diminished airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, low altitude maneuvering, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's inability to successfully…Feb 20, 2000 · N2436 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Mcalester, OKThe failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.Feb 16, 2000 · N91994 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Parkertown, OHThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.Feb 15, 2000 · N8264G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00GA050Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A+ · Woods Cross, UTThe pilot's failure to roll throttle back on (return the power to the normal operating range) during an attempted power recovery from an autorotation, and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.Feb 11, 2000 · N7UT · DestroyedNTSB FTW00FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · New Braunfels, TXthe seizure of the engine while maneuvering due to the oil pressure relief valve plug ball seat becoming contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the inadequate engine maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 8, 2000 · N4014T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Kahlotus, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a barbed-wire fence. A factor was the fence.Feb 7, 2000 · N7780V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA093Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CAThe pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.Feb 7, 2000 · N869DG · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Andrews, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in a timely manner while maneuvering in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in the loss of engine power and collision with trees during the subsequent emergency descent.Feb 4, 2000 · N5743N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frisco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an intentional low altitude flight maneuver.Feb 4, 2000 · N6506J · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Brawley, CAFailure of the engine due to improper installation of the intake and exhaust push rods (components were switched) by unknown maintenance personnel.Feb 2, 2000 · N23043 · DestroyedNTSB DEN00LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Mt Pleasant, UTFailure of the main rotor mast due to fatigue that resulted from inadequate quality assurance during the manufacturing process.Jan 29, 2000 · N212HQ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Columbia Falls, MTFailure of the pilot-in-command to follow the prescribed instrument approach missed approach procedure.Jan 27, 2000 · N87338 · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Five Points, CAThe pilot's inadequate clearance while maneuvering beneath a telephone line.Jan 26, 2000 · N68024 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Mexia, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors were the partial failure of the landing gear indication system and the pilot's diverted attention.Jan 21, 2000 · N3MT · DestroyedNTSB MIA00TA070Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1H · Fort Myers, FLA total loss of engine power due to turbine wheel fracture resulting from fatigue for undetermined reasons that resulted in an autorotation to unsuitable terrain and hard touchdown and rollover.Jan 20, 2000 · N853M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58C · Brawley, CAThe fuel system contamination that resulted in a loss of engine power during aerial application and a subsequent collision with the ground.Jan 19, 2000 · N436SD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Willard, KYThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and snow showers.Jan 18, 2000 · N3448V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00TA065Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150F · Livingston, TXThe total loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 14, 2000 · N6691F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA063Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.Jan 14, 2000 · N95552 · DestroyedNTSB DEN00FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-7 · Broomfield, COThe pilot's loss of aircraft control while performing low level aerobatics at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.Jan 14, 2000 · HBHOO · DestroyedNTSB DEN00TA042Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58C · Lindrith, NMLoss of tail rotor effectiveness while maneuvering. A factor was the high density altitude.Jan 11, 2000 · N31JA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Mount Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to…Jan 10, 2000 · N2135X · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA065Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSlater P-51 · Hampstead, NCThe pilots failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuve ring on a turn to crosswind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.Jan 9, 2000 · N656S · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportClark Pitts S1X · Upland, CAThe pilot's failure to recover from an intentional aerobatic maneuver.Jan 8, 2000 · N900SH · DestroyedNTSB DEN00LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Huntsville, UTThe snow shower, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Jan 8, 2000 · N65710 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206A · Brutus, NYWas the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Jan 5, 2000 · N206GR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Avalon, CAA loose pneumatic fitting caused the engine to go to flight idle power at a low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing in hilly terrain.Dec 28, 1999 · N3593S · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orleans, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Boyd, TXThe instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.Dec 22, 1999 · N456E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Brownsboro, TXThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.Dec 18, 1999 · N575PF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 90 · Georgetown, INthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind condition and the low altitude at which the helicopter was hovering.Dec 17, 1999 · N990JR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Saint Charles, MOthe aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft. The clouds and night conditions were contributing factors.Dec 13, 1999 · N3807Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Springhill, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.Dec 12, 1999 · N739ST · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Harper, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.Dec 11, 1999 · N5347C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00FA047Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pikeville, NCThe inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field.Dec 9, 1999 · N9234H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Elida, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot.Dec 9, 1999 · N2179S · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCorbin/King Osprey 2 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane resulting in wing overload and separation.Dec 6, 1999 · N192DC · DestroyedNTSB SEA00LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance, resulting in the long-line snagging and then striking the tail rotor.Dec 3, 1999 · N11KV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Mariner II · Minden, NVthe result of a foreign object contacting the tail rotor blade(s) while the aircraft was hover taxiing, which caused blade separation with subsequent loss of anti-torque (lateral) control.Dec 3, 1999 · N7183Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Grand Coulee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors include dark night conditions.Dec 2, 1999 · N4617M · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 369E · Taft, CAThe fatigue failure of a second stage compressor vane due to erosion, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure. An inadequate inspection of the compressor section by company maintenance personnel during the last 300-hour inspection was also causal in…Nov 30, 1999 · N5238C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA023Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK. I · Washougal, WAThe pilot's failure to ensure attainment of adequate airspeed prior to initiating a steep turn at low altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall. A factor contributing to the occurrence of the accident was the aircraft's low altitude. Factors contributing to…Nov 27, 1999 · N666XT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 90 · St. George, SCthe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…Nov 27, 1999 · N866A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBates Kitfox · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to physical incapacitation from sudden cardiac death secondary to an acute myocardial infarction.Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA341G · El Paso, TXAn uncommanded flight control input for undetermined reasons resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground and subsequent loss of control.Nov 17, 1999 · N341G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…Nov 15, 1999 · N561L · Destroyed