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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 CEN12LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.May 13, 2012 · N420RP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA294Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MIThe pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Rexburg, IDA decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to…May 12, 2012 · N4861E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInfinity 2000 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in a canyon, which resulted in insufficient altitude to recover from an encounter with terrain-induced turbulence.May 11, 2012 · N541KP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA291Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 11, 2012 · N645EP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Grants, NMThe loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel mixture that occurred during operations at idle power settings at a high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s poor decision-making in choosing to practice an…May 10, 2012 · N7523S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Flora, INThe pilot allowed the helicopter to settle with power.May 9, 2012 · N1069Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Hanksville, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain.May 8, 2012 · N28WF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA267Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Valley Falls, KSThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a hover maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.May 2, 2012 · N85RB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Elberta, UTA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 1, 2012 · N210LH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12WA197Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150 · Bourke , Australia, AustraliaOn April 29, 2012, at 0800 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 150M, VH-UWR, collided with the terrain during a mustering operation near Bourke, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia.…Apr 29, 2012 · VH-UWR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Dayton, TNA partial loss of engine power during low-altitude maneuvers for reasons that could not be determined because the engine examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation; however the carburetor was…Apr 29, 2012 · N106S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Hugo, OKThe pilot’s inadequate collective control inputs while performing a hovering autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the check airman's delayed remedial action.Apr 29, 2012 · N406EM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRice Leo B Kitfox Series 5 · Port Canaveral, FLImpingement of the elevator control by foreign objects (clamp, glove) left in the flight control path by the pilot/owner or maintenance personnel.Apr 28, 2012 · N77LR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA304Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Hershey, PAThe pilot's diverted attention while performing aerial application at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adjust the control friction to the position he was accustomed.Apr 27, 2012 · N16EP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA184Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Blanding, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-level maneuvering flight. Contributing to the pilot’s death was the lack of a timely emergency rescue response due to the lack of effective emergency signal transmissions from both the airplane’s…Apr 25, 2012 · N243W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA183Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Arvin, CAThe pilot did not maintain clearance from power lines during low altitude maneuvering.Apr 25, 2012 · N969W · Substantial damageNTSB ENG12WA037Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPilatus PC6 - B2H4 · Muaritan, IndonesiaOn April 25, 2012, at 09:29 UTC time, a Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4, PK-VVQ, operated by Susi Air, impacted terrain near Muaritan after the pilot reported a fuel system problem.The accident is being investigated by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety…Apr 25, 2012 · PK-VVQ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-H80 · Bryan, TXThe pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude.Apr 25, 2012 · N510KW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA180Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLeague Lancair IV-TP · Sisters, ORThe pilots’ inability to maintain control of the airplane and arrest a steep spiral dive while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not identify any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation…Apr 23, 2012 · N66HL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoody-Siple A · Stuttgart, ARThe pilot’s inadequate fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Apr 21, 2012 · N78RB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12WA301Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T206H · Macapá, BrazilOn April 20, 2012, about 0855 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Brazilian registration PR-CRR, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain approximately five minutes after takeoff from Macapa International Airport (SBMQ), Macapa, Brazil.…Apr 20, 2012 · PR-CRR · DestroyedNTSB WPR12CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Palouse, WAThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction and subsequent failure to have the airplane refueled.Apr 17, 2012 · N4971X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WVThe pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication.Apr 16, 2012 · N5025G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Green River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure.Apr 12, 2012 · N32EG · DestroyedNTSB WPR12WA199Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAyres S2R · Moree, Australia, AustraliaOn April 10, 2012, at 2300 universal coordinated time, an Ayres Turbo Thrush S-2R, VH-WDD, collided with the terrain near Moree, Australia, while conducting agricultural operations. The airplane was operated by Alexander Aviation PTY LTD under the pertinent…Apr 10, 2012 · VH-WDD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Ruleville, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Apr 9, 2012 · N51037 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA236Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Lakin, KSThe pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.Apr 9, 2012 · N64DX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Salinas, CAA loose portable XM-GPS antenna that migrated to the tail section of the airplane and jammed the elevator bell crank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to account for the cockpit portable GPS antenna during preflight or postflight…Apr 8, 2012 · N45R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182 · Ludlow, CAThe in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above 12,500 feet without the aid of supplemental oxygen.Apr 6, 2012 · N5201F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12WA679Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Huy, BelgiumThis accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Belgium government.Apr 6, 2012 · OO-DTZ · DestroyedNTSB ERA12CA272Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWielt Great Lakes 2T-1A · Warwarsing, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during low level maneuvering flight.Apr 5, 2012 · N211RW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA230Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Isabel, SDThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.Apr 5, 2012 · N104MH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA227Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman F8F-1 · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.Apr 4, 2012 · N14HP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low-level maneuvering.Mar 30, 2012 · N266V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Goble, ORThe flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's decision to depart in marginal visual meteorological conditions, and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Mar 13, 2012 · N82SF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA222Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Orleans, VTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting low-altitude flight.Mar 10, 2012 · N738QF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Brockton, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Mar 5, 2012 · N5542K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 355F1 · Makakilo City, HIA partial loss of engine power while maneuvering over rough/uneven terrain that was precipitated by the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade as a result of high-cycle fatigue.Mar 3, 2012 · N101MZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12WA223Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 188 · Querencia do Norte, BrazilOn March 02, 2012, about 1350 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188B, Brazilian registration PR-STO, was substantially damaged when it collided with power lines during a crop dusting flight, near Querencia do Norte, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot…Mar 2, 2012 · PR-STO · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell AH-1F · Coolidge, AZA flight control malfunction while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 1, 2012 · N197LE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportHemp Timothy Legacy 2000 · Belen, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane during the hours of darkness when he had a restriction for daytime flight only due to…Mar 1, 2012 · N273TE · DestroyedNTSB ERA12FA194Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStrout Frank Aventura II · Laceys Spring, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low-altitude maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of the required rating to operate the airplane.Feb 26, 2012 · N1193S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Farmington, CAThe in-flight separation of the wood portion of one main rotor blade while maneuvering at low level, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Feb 22, 2012 · N43921 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA167Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCrain Jac A BD-4 · Clarinda, IAA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Feb 19, 2012 · N215BD · DestroyedNTSB WPR12GA106Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 407 · Moran Junction, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control while hovering at high density altitude, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Feb 15, 2012 · N407HL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Osborn, MOThe pilot’s decision to conduct low-level passes above a residence and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude.Feb 14, 2012 · N4824L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Concrete, WAThe pilot did not attain and maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering.Feb 12, 2012 · N1155C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA100Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the known wind conditions during a hovering maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and directional control.Feb 11, 2012 · N20536 · Substantial damage