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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 CHI97LA306Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 · Pipestone, MNthe fracture of the pitch control rod assembly.Sep 30, 1997 · N9005T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Twin Hills, AKImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were downdraft conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and the use of over-the-counter medications.Sep 26, 1997 · N9984M · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Zellwood, FLfailure of mechanics to adequately torque the crankcase through-bolts following a top overhaul, which subsequently resulted in a crankshaft failure. Soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Sep 22, 1997 · N53172 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA353Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Mcgee, MSfuel starvation, while in maneuvering flight, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision.Sep 20, 1997 · N90485 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA212Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Oakridge, ORThe first pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees during a low altitude maneuver.Sep 18, 1997 · N8509 · DestroyedNTSB MIA97TA246Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269A · Tarpon Springs, FLthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 17, 1997 · N6786M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLouttit Celebrity · Ridgeland, SCthe in-flight failure of the upper wing spar wood resulting in a forced landing in swampy terrain.Sep 17, 1997 · N729BL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97GA350Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBell OH-58A · Newark, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.Sep 17, 1997 · N149SD · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA326Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLampert M500 · San Carlos, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls following the loss of power. The pilot's lack of training/certification in rotorcraft operations was a factor in this accident.Sep 13, 1997 · N800GL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA345Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.Sep 13, 1997 · N14255 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA293Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKeaggy-David Skybolt · Adeline, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Sep 12, 1997 · N79DK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Hillsboro, TXFuel contamination from an undetermined source. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 10, 1997 · N84PG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Columbus, MTthe pilot passenger failed to maintain clearance from the power line.Sep 9, 1997 · N5500L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Horseshoe Bend, IDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. The wires were a factor.Sep 9, 1997 · N3637M · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA339Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoddie MINI-500 · Idabel, OKThe loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.Sep 9, 1997 · N42JR · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA204Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Jordan, MTThe pilot's inadequate remedial action during an inadvertent stall/spin entry. Factors include buzzing, a rapid pull-up, and failure to maintain proper airspeed (Vs).Sep 7, 1997 · N98833 · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReynolds MARSKE-MONARCH 1997 · Sutton, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A related factors was the pilot lack of familiarity with the airplane.Sep 6, 1997 · N5377 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA287Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiggens Rans S-12 XL · Tuscola, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Sep 6, 1997 · N7304Q · DestroyedNTSB ATL97FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SCThe pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman.Sep 6, 1997 · N1047C · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA278Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Larimore, NDthe pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Marksville, LAThe pilot's inadvertent stall during a turn to reverse direction during an aerial application flight. A factor was the pilot's chronic fatigue as result of cumulative long workdays.Sep 1, 1997 · N8075K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Monona, IAthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and subsequently, his not being able to attain remedial action to avoid impact with the terrain. A related factor was the downdraft.Sep 1, 1997 · N6566W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Castlewood, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees.Sep 1, 1997 · N2743P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Slatington, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.Aug 30, 1997 · N5303V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Muleshoe, TXfailure of the pilot to see the standpipe in time to avoid an accident (inadequate visual lookout), and his failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.Aug 30, 1997 · N9807 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97FA172Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Baptistown, NJfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reason(s), while operating it at low altitude.Aug 29, 1997 · N5464Y · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Clewiston, FLThe crack in the #8 cylinder head which led to the loss of power. A factor was the soft terrain.Aug 29, 1997 · N7307C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSouthern Aero UH-1B · Skykomish, WAA fatigue fracture in the main rotor mast, which resulted in an in flight separation of the main rotor from the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was insufficient Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness standards and requirements for the aircraft.Aug 27, 1997 · N896W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSouthwest Florida SW204 · Manila, ARFatigue failure of the main rotor blade resulting in the in-flight separation of the main rotor system due to the use of an unairworthy blade, and failure of the maintenance personnel who modified the rotor blade and the mechanic who complied with the…Aug 27, 1997 · N482SA · DestroyedNTSB ANC97LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Igiugig, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during a maneuvering turn at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of altitude to recover from the…Aug 27, 1997 · N2743J · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · South Haven, MIfailure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.Aug 26, 1997 · N21639 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Sudan, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of a compressor turbine blade. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 25, 1997 · N3654G · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA112Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportClassic YMF-5 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Aug 24, 1997 · N68SH · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKolb FIRESTAR-II · Albany, GAthe pilot's physical impairment, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall and ground impact.Aug 24, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA326Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Oak Grove, LAThe disconnect of the #5 tail rotor drive segment due to the debonding of the joint between the shaft tube and the flange fitting. Factors were the improper bead blasting of the tail rotor drive segment by an unknown maintenance personnel, and the lack of…Aug 23, 1997 · N7929J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA322Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Columbus, NMa loss of engine power due to failure of an exhaust side rocker box and valve mechanism, and pilot incapacitation due to loss of consciousness after being struck in the head by parts separating from the engine.Aug 21, 1997 · N4893X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97GA126Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell BH-206B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to activate the cabin heating system, the lack of an operable windshield defogger, the pilot's overconfidence in…Aug 21, 1997 · N18FH · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Vernon, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from an irrigation pipe. Factors relating to the accident were: the poor light condition at dusk, the object (vertical piece of irragation pipe), loss of engine power from foreign object damage, and the lack of…Aug 17, 1997 · N2316X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bradshaw, NEthe pilot not maintaining clearance from the terrain. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to the problems with his global positioning flagger equipment and the other ag- airplane, and the crop.Aug 16, 1997 · N8622L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Pinehurst, GAThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the cotton crop while maneuvering to begin a spray pass over a 5 foot-tall cotton crop, resulting in the in-flight collision with the crop and terrain.Aug 15, 1997 · N8721H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.Aug 14, 1997 · N97959 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Patterson, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.Aug 12, 1997 · N90PK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97FA256Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-65-A90 · Alice, TXloss of control due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the improper installation of the secondary low pitch stop system by the mechanic.Aug 12, 1997 · N41VC · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA304Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Wilmot, ARThe loss of engine power due to a fractured throttle cable because the cable housing prevents an inspection of the cable by maintenance personnel. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to a heart attack, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing,…Aug 11, 1997 · N634U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Britton, SDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the spray run and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn after having contacted the terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.Aug 11, 1997 · N91919 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · Holcomb, MSThe failure of the pilot to adequately see and avoid all obstructions while doing aerial application work.Aug 11, 1997 · N908B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Townsend, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Aug 9, 1997 · N7925G · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA108Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRiekkenen Ryelong LE · Wurtsboro, NYThe pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver and misjudged the altitude.Aug 9, 1997 · N4YC · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Alpine, TXThe pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control.Aug 8, 1997 · N44T · Destroyed