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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 ANC97LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Ninilchik, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance from a closed runway, while making a low pass, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown.Apr 22, 1997 · N5407R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLockheed PV2 · Blandburg, PAPilot in command misjudged his maneuvering altitude. Factors to this accident were the mountainous terrain, windy conditions, turbulence in the area, and smoke.Apr 20, 1997 · N6856C · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA089Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportIvan Langston Hawk · Howell, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Heavy rain and gusting winds were a factor.Apr 19, 1997 · N627K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Fluvanna, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction gear box. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 19, 1997 · N73127 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, GApilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor.Apr 19, 1997 · N6005T · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Prescott, WAfailure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance from uneven/hilly terrain.Apr 18, 1997 · N4978X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA150Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDuff MINI-500 · Lihue, Kauai, HIthe student pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls, which resulted in rotor contact with the tail boom and loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent training and experience in airborne control…Apr 17, 1997 · N13118 · DestroyedNTSB MIA97TA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 204-B · Calderwood, TNThe inadequate maintenance inspection of the helicopter resulting in loss of lubrication from the main drive shaft going undetected until failure of the drive shaft.Apr 16, 1997 · N4580Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA158Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDevendorf Glassair GL25 · Congress, AZfailure of the pilot to recover from an inverted stall/spin prior to impact with the ground. The reason for the loss of control was not determined.Apr 13, 1997 · N28BD · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Sinton, TXFuel starvation resulting from the failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain.Apr 13, 1997 · N6872 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGordon Price Ultimate 10-300S · Yuma, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate vertical clearance from the runway, while flying inverted. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, and the pilot's lack of visual ques due to the light conditions.Apr 12, 1997 · N325GP · DestroyedNTSB LAX97FA156Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG-300 · Minden, NVloss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), inadequate design of the canopy jettison system, and incapacitation of the pilot, when he was struck by the canopy frame during a jettison sequence.Apr 11, 1997 · N70644 · DestroyedNTSB ANC97MA161Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Wainwright, AKThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the weather conditions.Apr 11, 1997 · N408GV · DestroyedNTSB ANC97LA054Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Manokotak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.Apr 11, 1997 · N8071D · DestroyedNTSB CHI97GA103Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Seymour, INimproper action(s) by one or more of the emergency response team members, during a hovering/loading sequence, which resulted in the helicopter's lateral center-of-gravity (CG) limitations to be exceeded. A factor associated with the accident was: the pilot's…Apr 10, 1997 · N132SP · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Carson, NDa loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.Apr 9, 1997 · N85257 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Hillsboro, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an advertent stall and collision with trees, vehicles, and the terrain.Apr 8, 1997 · N13MN · DestroyedNTSB FTW97TA154Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell TH-13T · Capitan, NMloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Apr 7, 1997 · N74HL · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BH-47G2 · Laredo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain alignment while landing on a stationary trailer. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in trailer landing operations.Apr 4, 1997 · N90485 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Waynesboro, GAThe failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.Apr 2, 1997 · N53212 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Big Lake, MNThe pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.Mar 29, 1997 · N77166 · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, MEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface.Mar 28, 1997 · N2852M · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55 · Cullman, ALa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors in this accident were: an improper autorotation as a result of improper collective use and resulting failure to maintain main…Mar 28, 1997 · N818D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Kake, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented, and rocks and boulders in the emergency landing…Mar 27, 1997 · N1295K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Petersburg, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.Mar 23, 1997 · N8196S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Wasco, ORthe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. A factor was the rough terrain.Mar 22, 1997 · N20113 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Swifton, ARthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain positive control of the airplane, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.Mar 22, 1997 · N8922H · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Dilley, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering over high transmission line(s), which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain. The unfavorable weather condition (with turbulence) and the obstruction (high transmission…Mar 21, 1997 · N8985Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Benton, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance from the trees on a ridge line.Mar 20, 1997 · N33WP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Paragould, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees resulting in jammed control surfaces. A factor was that aircraft control was not possible by the pilot.Mar 20, 1997 · N7319Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTeschendorf Cassutt Sport · Stilwell, OKfailure of the right wing spar and/or debonding of the right wing skin, which resulted in separation of the wing skin and a portion of the right wing, during high speed flight. Factors related to the accident were: previous wing damage and inadequate…Mar 20, 1997 · N86T · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPassadori Norman Breezy · Gilroy, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to reverse course while climbing into rising terrain, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin which resulted in a stall/mush into trees and terrain.Mar 19, 1997 · N16KB · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Donna, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor was the power lines.Mar 19, 1997 · N136HA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA127Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Pine Bluff, ARfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the tower. The proximity of the tower was a related factor.Mar 17, 1997 · N1524R · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Westminster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.Mar 15, 1997 · N6219J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Glide, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a power transmission line. Factors relating to the accident included ambient light conditions, which made the power line hard to see.Mar 14, 1997 · N545HA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO-105S · Lena, LAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot not following company procedures and directives, the low ceiling, and the dark night…Mar 14, 1997 · N7161J · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbia XJ-7 · Camp Pendelton, CAloss of engine power due to an undetermined cause or causes.Mar 13, 1997 · N48RW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Labelle, FLCompany maintenance personnel's failure to properly evaluate a main rotor system problem resulting in main rotor straps with multiple laminates separated due to fatigue cracking being allowed to continue in service until failure and separation of a main rotor…Mar 11, 1997 · N70696 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Newkirk, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to failure of the blower (integral supercharger). A factor was the power line over which the pilot had to maneuver during the forced landing which resulted in insufficient airspeed to flare the airplane.Mar 6, 1997 · N527Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355F · Washington, PAThe malfunction of a cyclic servo which resulted in a cyclic hard over at a hover.Mar 5, 1997 · N101UC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Alpine, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vapor return system. An additional causal finding is the failure of maintenance personnel to properly troubleshoot a discrepancy with the fuel system.Mar 3, 1997 · N5027F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA091Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHackett Windex 1200C · Wauchula, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.Mar 2, 1997 · N1201G · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works AX-8B · Parker, AZthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in an excessive descent and subsequent hard landing, due to a drop in fuel pressure along with shifting winds at low altitude.Mar 1, 1997 · N9033H · No damageNTSB CHI97LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Matherville, ILa loss of engine as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the rough terrain.Feb 25, 1997 · N18DR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Hood River, ORThe pilot-in-command's misjudgment of altitude and airspeed during a turn.Feb 21, 1997 · N5160N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Danevang, TXThe utility's company failure to notify affected parties of the downed line, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the downed wire. A factor was the downed wire.Feb 18, 1997 · N7167E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97GA105Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369D · Santee, CASpatial disorientation and temporary visual impairment that led to a loss of aircraft control as result of difficulty to light adaptivity. Contributing was the crew coordination and inadequate night flight recurrency training.Feb 17, 1997 · N5200Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA104Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Livingston, CAthe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines. A factor was the pilot's poor judgment in conducting unwarranted low altitude maneuvering.Feb 15, 1997 · N8487D · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Madera, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions and his inadequate visual outlook.Feb 9, 1997 · N1900F · Destroyed