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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 ERA14FA445Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T 28C · Alton, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatics at such a low altitude.Sep 19, 2014 · N531KG · DestroyedNTSB CEN14FA506Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Okmulgee, OKThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain.Sep 19, 2014 · N2435R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Kahului, Maui, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the cart while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the failure of ground personnel to remove the cart from the helipad.Sep 14, 2014 · N197BH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15WA102Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing PT-17 · San Jose, GuatemalaOn September 14, 2014, at 2314 coordinated universal time, a Boeing PT-17, Guatemalian registration TG-JEN, operated by KEHA S.A., was destroyed when it impacted water while performing aerobatic maneuvers near San Jose, Guatemala. The pilot was not injured.…Sep 14, 2014 · TG-JEN · DestroyedNTSB WPR14LA394Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLorentzen Lancair Legacy · Reno, NVThe shearing of mounting bolts that attached the right turbocharger to its mounting bracket during an air race, which resulted in hot exhaust gases leaking into the engine compartment and starting a fire.Sep 13, 2014 · N368W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA369Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBackovich George C G P 5 · Reno, NVThe failure of the right wing under normal race loads due to an improper repair of the right wing spar that reduced its structural strength following a previous landing accident.Sep 8, 2014 · N501GP · DestroyedNTSB CEN14CA490Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuckeye Dream · Monee, ILThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering low to the ground, which resulted in a collision and loss of control.Sep 8, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA487Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Macedonia, IAThe pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a static line.Sep 6, 2014 · N699TQ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA362Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Neihart, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude in turbulent conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to traverse the mountainous area with the airplane over…Sep 2, 2014 · N34880 · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA472Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOhlgren Brent E RV-6A · Marshalltown, IAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of the amount of fuel onboard prior to flight.Sep 1, 2014 · N419B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA409Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Middleton, TNThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.Aug 27, 2014 · N5850G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA453Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Willoughby Hills, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while returning to the airport immediately after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall during the turn. Contributing to the…Aug 26, 2014 · N4207P · DestroyedNTSB WPR14CA354Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice hover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial reaction.Aug 24, 2014 · N341SL · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14FA068Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot’s improper inflight planning and improper decision to deliberately operate the airplane at low altitude in close proximity to obstructions and rising terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper preflight planning and the Federal…Aug 24, 2014 · N4827K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA448Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid the power lines.Aug 23, 2014 · N254AC · DestroyedNTSB ERA14FA399Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Parsons, TNThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during a low-level aerial application operation.Aug 20, 2014 · N802BB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA396Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Northport, ALAn inadvertent collision with a utility wire for reasons that could not be determined from recorded data and examination of the helicopter and accident site.Aug 19, 2014 · N444RS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Kerkhoven, MNThe pilot failure to see and avoid the guide wire during the aerial application flight.Aug 19, 2014 · N9646A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA444Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369HS · Saint Peter, MNThe pilot did not see the wires resulting in the subsequent wire collision.Aug 18, 2014 · N369GN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA348Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCliff Starduster II SA300 · Placerville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal…Aug 17, 2014 · N411TM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA391Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Sylacauga, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly assess her physical condition prior to conducting the flight.Aug 17, 2014 · N266SE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEipper Formance Mxii · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.Aug 16, 2014 · N1624Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA480Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Hearne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a crop.Aug 16, 2014 · N878C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA425Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Braithwaite, LAThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.Aug 13, 2014 · N2272X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Lancaster, WIThe pilot's inadequate monitoring of the environment and failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires during an aerial application flight.Aug 13, 2014 · N8343P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA383Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries Pitts S · Sarasota, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the flight instructor's inadequate preflight fuel planning.Aug 12, 2014 · N50XV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA423Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 5 · Mansfield, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-altitude flight in gusting wind conditions following his use of a sedating medication.Aug 12, 2014 · N7089J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA415Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 2 · Jeanerette, LAThe pilot’s improper decision to operate an unairworthy helicopter, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.Aug 10, 2014 · N4690 · DestroyedNTSB ERA14WA381Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA-25-260 · Tolima, ColombiaOn August 8, 2014, about 2215 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK1680, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Tolimo, Colombia. The pilot was seriously injured. The local aerial application flight was…Aug 8, 2014 · HK1680 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA412Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28F · Tomah, WIA loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the No. 4 cylinder intake valve.Aug 7, 2014 · N213BL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA330Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDavid Fitzgerald Zenith · Warren, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while climbing to avoid terrain while operating at a high density altitude, which resulted in a stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.Aug 5, 2014 · N32FZ · DestroyedNTSB WPR14LA322Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G 164B · Tulelake, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.Aug 1, 2014 · N3627R · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMosquito XE · Oshkosh, WIThe failure of the retaining assembly on the tail rotor blade, which resulted in the separation of the blade and the subsequent loss of helicopter control.Aug 1, 2014 · CF-HEZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Allen, NEThe pilot did not ensure sufficient obstacle clearance for potential wind conditions, which resulted in his loss of control of the helicopter.Jul 31, 2014 · N7194H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA398Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · West Liberty, OHA total loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the fuel quantity during the flight.Jul 29, 2014 · N89ZC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Wadesboro, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 engine accessory gearbox bearing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 26, 2014 · N107HA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA360Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Newnan, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 26, 2014 · N59418 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Bennet, NEA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to properly maintain the fuel storage tank.Jul 26, 2014 · N240SJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Osage, MNThe total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, which resulted in the pilot's forced landing and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter without resolving the fuel…Jul 25, 2014 · N161SH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA350Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, ALA loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the…Jul 23, 2014 · N47149 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA308Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMdhi 369D · Oso, WAThe pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly perform required inspections of the main rotor blades at the necessary intervals, which resulted in an in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to disbonding and fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was…Jul 22, 2014 · N5225C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA302Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Littlefield, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane encountered high gusting wind while conducting low altitude flight in a narrow canyon, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain.Jul 21, 2014 · N84754 · DestroyedNTSB WPR14WA304Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 - L · Albury Aerodrome, AustraliaOn July 20, 2014 about 1600 local time, a Cessna 182L airplane, Australian registration VH-TRS, collided with terrain near Albury Aerodrome, New South Wales, Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane…Jul 20, 2014 · VH-TRS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA303Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Sedona, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance the airplane’s critical angle-of attack while maneuvering through a canyon in high-density altitude conditions at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 20, 2014 · N42474 · DestroyedNTSB ERA14LA346Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Elliott Key, FLThe airplane’s vertical descent into water for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident airplane examinations revealed no mechanical anomalies.Jul 20, 2014 · N737TP · DestroyedNTSB WPR14CA296Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G 2A · Merced, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment to maintain clearance from the power pole guide wire during low level maneuvering.Jul 18, 2014 · N47DT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA382Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportGremminger Greg Magni M 16 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering which led to a collision with power lines.Jul 17, 2014 · N216MG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA339Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAllen Steen Skybolt · Carrollton, GAAn in-flight loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations or based on the available evidence.Jul 13, 2014 · N849CA · DestroyedNTSB CEN14CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Englewood, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff resulting in low rotor rpm and impact of the fuel trailer during the running landing.Jul 11, 2014 · N69MP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA371Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Command 532 · Petersburg, MIThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane following a total loss of engine power due to a loose spark plug.Jul 10, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage