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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.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB SEA00LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Malheur City, ORThe pilot's excessive descent rate during an attempted precautionary landing. Factors include the pilot's intentional operation of his aircraft with a known electrical system deficiency, a malfunction of the electrical system while in flight, the pilot's…NTSB DEN00LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Longmont, COThe pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout.NTSB NYC00LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Exec 162F · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, his lack of recent experience, his lack of total experience, and his overconfidence in his personal ability. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's disregard of regulations.NTSB FTW00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines.NTSB SEA00FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Pendleton, ORFailure to maintain clearance from the runway surface while maneuvering at low altitude, and inadequate remedial action after the tail rotor struck the surface.NTSB MIA00FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tamarac, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to the airplane impacting the swamp.NTSB IAD00FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCoughlin LONG-EZ · Remington, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB SEA00FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Challis, IDAircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.NTSB MIA00FA017Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in impact with rough water. A factor in this accident was a dark night, which resulted in no visual cues.NTSB NYC00LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGodbout Exec 162F · Milan, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade flapping, and its subsequent impact with the tail boom. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in maneuvering flight.NTSB LAX00LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Castroville, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and diverted attention.NTSB IAD00LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoral GZ-22 · Mogadore, OHThe failure of the flight control system manufacturer to meet design (hardness) specifications that resulted in stripped splines.NTSB NYC00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParsons Rans S-12 · Gainesville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW00LA015Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.NTSB CHI00LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sprague, NEEngine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch.NTSB MIA00LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Sunny Isles, FLA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to improper ignition timing by unknown person(s) resulting in an emergency descent and collision with the water.NTSB LAX00FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ventura, CAthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's self induced pressure to depart the airport before the weather worsened and the airport closed, and the mountain obscurement and foggy weather conditions, and the night light…NTSB FTW00LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Olton, TXThe inflight separation of the propeller blade due to damage from a wire strike. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX00TA006Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Moreno Valley, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient forward airspeed to preclude an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of yaw control. The pilot's failure to initiate timely remedial action is a factor.NTSB FTW00LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bay City, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's encounter with the airplane's wake turbulence.NTSB MIA00FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Centreville, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter's fuel system resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of overboard porting of fuel when the airframe fuel filter was left in the 'drain and locked'…NTSB FTW00LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Brownfield, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare.NTSB LAX00LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiles G-750 · Salinas, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall/mush condition.NTSB CHI00FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Oswego, ILthe visual lookout not obtained by the pilot of the Beech T-34 and the inadequate procedure by the Lima Lima Flying Squadron. 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A factor was sunglare.NTSB SEA99LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH-1H · Usk, WAFatigue failure of the 90-degree gearbox attachment studs, resulting in separation of the tailrotor and 90-degree gearbox from the vertical fin.NTSB CHI99LA344Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Atlanta, KSthe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the aerobatic maneuvers performed by the pilot and the low altitude.NTSB SEA99LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitts 11 · Iona, IDThe pilot-in-command's delayed recovery from a snap roll. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was initiated.NTSB NYC99LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Warehouse Point, CTThe pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the banner loop during banner pickup.NTSB LAX99LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH58A · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from all ground obstacles during a low altitude aerial application flight.NTSB LAX99FA311Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNo American/Rogers B L P-51R · Reno, NVThe onset of a flutter event and the resultant separation of the rudder and empennage from the aircraft. The precipitating cause for the flutter could not be determined.NTSB SEA99LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Eatonville, WAInadequate inflight planning/preparation and terrain clearance not maintained. Mountainous terrain, cloudy conditions and delayed remedial action are factorsNTSB CHI99FA342Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Warrensburg, ILAircraft control not being maintained by the private pilot candidate and the inadequate supervision by the FAA Designated Examiner. Factors relating to the accident were the inadvertent spin, the unsuccessful remedial action attempted by the flightcrew, and…NTSB MIA99LA257Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Anguilla, MSThe P3 air line disconnected at the P3 air filter housing , and a 'B' nut not being safetied by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CHI99FA343Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Brookville, OHthe stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.NTSB ATL99FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Heflin, ALThe pilot of N9010T's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering, resulting in a midair collision with N30899. A factor was the sun glare.NTSB ATL99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Caledonia, MSThe failure of the fuel control gear train due to oil contamination. A factor was Inadequate maintenance.NTSB SEA99LA159Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGentry Series 5 Vixen · Naples, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn back toward the departure surface, resulting in a stall.NTSB LAX99LA305Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Klamath, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to icing.NTSB ATL99FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5A · Carthage, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude clearance while maneuvering. A factor was the pine trees.NTSB ANC99LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350B-2 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, snow-covered terrain, and self-induced pressure to continue the search.NTSB SEA99LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Hillsboro, ORLoss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB LAX99TA299Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell B212 · Bakersfield, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate visual surveillance to see and avoid power transmission wires known to be in the area.NTSB CHI99LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Nekoosa, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts. Factors were the wind gusts and the two vehicles parked nearby.NTSB FTW99LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.