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18,849 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 WPR19LA213Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Roundup, MTThe pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land.Jul 30, 2019 · C-GEYP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA457Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Dukedom, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.Jul 27, 2019 · N454MS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19WA294Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT400 · Namiquipa, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIR TRACTOR AT400 airplane that occurred on July 27, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…Jul 27, 2019 · XB-PNL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA240Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Blair, NEThe failure of the lower actuator bearing support bracket, which resulted in the misalignment of the clutch actuator, the loss of belt tension on the main rotor drive system, and the subsequent forced landing on sloped terrain.Jul 27, 2019 · N7508Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19WA291Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76 · Vigo, SpainOn July 26, 2019, about 2130 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S76 C+, EC-JES, impacted terrain at the Vigo Airport (LEVX), Vigo, Spain. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Spain. This report is for…Jul 26, 2019 · EC-JES · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188 · Deshler, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during low-altitude maneuvering.Jul 24, 2019 · N3367J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA453Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Stanton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires during an agricultural application flight.Jul 24, 2019 · N15400 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA452Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Welsh, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a telephone pole during an agricultural application flight.Jul 24, 2019 · N1509E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA230Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Ida Grove, IAA total loss of engine power during an aerial application flight for undetermined reasons.Jul 21, 2019 · N459TA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA432Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 · Ennis, MTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while turning at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to looking at wildlife.Jul 17, 2019 · N137C · DestroyedNTSB ANC19LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172RG · Ocean City, MDA partial loss of power due to the liberation or failure of the No. 2 cylinder's exhaust valve.Jul 16, 2019 · N9715B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Hayward, CAThe pilots’ loss of control during a low altitude maneuver for undetermined reasons, which resulted in impact with terrain.Jul 15, 2019 · N144TG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA437Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA36 · Bancroft, IDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 15, 2019 · N57799 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Elkton, FLThe pilot under instruction's failure to follow the flight instructor’s directions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 14, 2019 · N35585 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA225Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T188 · Knox, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.Jul 14, 2019 · N2863J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19WA442Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSteen Skybolt · Enconada, BoliviaThe government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built STEEN Skybolt airplane that occurred on July 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under…Jul 13, 2019 · CP-X3109 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGIbb AR-1 · Hawley, MNAn in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 11, 2019 · N14968 · DestroyedNTSB ANC19FA033Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 24-180 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.Jul 11, 2019 · N5840P · Substantial damageNTSB ENG19WA040Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAir Tractor AT301 · Airdrome Jorge Efrain, MexicoOn July 10, 2019, an Air Tractor AT-301, registration XB-GBA, powered by a Pratt & Whitney R1300 radial engine, operator by the owner stuck power cables and crashed during a local flight . The Mexican Direccion De Analisis de Accidentes E Incidentes De…Jul 10, 2019 · XB-GBA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA221Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTeam Mini-Max Hi-Max · Monroe, GAA collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.Jul 9, 2019 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB ERA19TA213Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3Final reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK6C · Franklin, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor rpm after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Jul 8, 2019 · N41830 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Bay City, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a banner drop and pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent loss of control.Jul 6, 2019 · N796AB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA214Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPipistrel Sinus · Haverhill, MAThe pilot's failure to utilize the proper procedure and unfeather the motorized glider’s propeller prior to an in-flight engine restart, resulting in a lack of thrust and subsequent forced landing.Jul 4, 2019 · N269PW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Montville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 3, 2019 · N1516E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA183Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSchempp Hirth Arcus · Ephraim, UTThe pilot's decision to maneuver in close proximity to terrain while attempting to remain in an area of lift, which resulted in a collision with trees.Jul 1, 2019 · N215MM · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA195Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportRans S12 · Orleans, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.Jul 1, 2019 · N1094K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA182Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCub Crafters CCK-1865 · Moab, UTThe pilots failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain.Jun 30, 2019 · N66DN · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel mixture in flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced landing with the landing gear retracted.Jun 29, 2019 · N8294P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19TA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportRobinson R44 · Parsons, WVThe pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at low altitude over a river, which resulted in a wire strike and subsequent collision with terrain.Jun 29, 2019 · N883TY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA193Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Garwood, TXThe pilots' failure to maintain clearance from a power line during low level operations.Jun 29, 2019 · N7143Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M6 · Moose Pass, AKThe pilot's geographic disorientation and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 29, 2019 · N56512 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Danbury, TXA failed electrical relay, which provided an improper indication of a governor and clutch problem, which resulted in the pilot conducting a precautionary landing during which he failed to maintain sufficient main rotor speed.Jun 28, 2019 · N26498 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172 · Pescadero, CAImpact with the ocean for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not located.Jun 27, 2019 · N3504A · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMd Helicopter 369 · Summersville, SCThe copilot’s disabling of the flight controls of an operating helicopter without telling the pilot on the controls, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.Jun 26, 2019 · N500SC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19WA277Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Kutchera Station, AustraliaOn June 22, 2019, at 0900 local time, a Robinson R22 helicopter, VH-HHQ, collided with terrain near Kutchera Station, Australia. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The flight was conducted under the pertinent civil…Jun 22, 2019 · VH-HHQ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19TA178Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportRobinson R44 · La Ward, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during a course reversal, which resulted in impact with terrain.Jun 21, 2019 · N445AP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT402 · Liberal, KSThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a windmill tower while maneuvering at low altitude.Jun 17, 2019 · N5044Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA196Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTrella T-21 · Endicott, NYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that…Jun 17, 2019 · N450C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA173Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Copperopolis, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from consuming alcohol before the flight.Jun 16, 2019 · N209H · DestroyedNTSB CEN19WA342Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBRM Aero Bristell NG5 · Belan, IrelandThe government of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built BRM Aero Bristell NG5 airplane that occurred on June 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's…Jun 13, 2019 · G-OJCS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA164Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportQuicksilver Sport 2S · Henderson, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diminished reaction times and flying performance…Jun 12, 2019 · N7551V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA163Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Antioch, CAA loss of control while conducting low-altitude, high-speed maneuvers.Jun 10, 2019 · N7943C · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAgusta A109 · New York, NYThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate the flight into marginal visual flight rules and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.Jun 10, 2019 · N200BK · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · La Ward, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an aerial application flight in sun glare conditions.Jun 9, 2019 · N2602M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA162Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Last Chance, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while descending with a tailwind during an aerial application maneuver, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.Jun 8, 2019 · N4504L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA328Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Monument, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to distraction by ground equipment in the airplane’s path, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from crops during an agricultural application flight and resulted in a loss of airplane control.Jun 7, 2019 · N60642 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell UH 1H · Bethel, AKThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power, and his improper landing flare during a forced autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative fuel…Jun 6, 2019 · N4085L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA159Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTitan Titan II · Summerville, ORThe noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.Jun 5, 2019 · N4362V · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA160Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Cass, ARA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 3, 2019 · N41351 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA303Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Rockford, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an agricultural application flight.May 31, 2019 · N60518 · Substantial damage