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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 ERA11LA503Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Cordele, GAThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 24, 2011 · N3101N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA666Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Curren, MIThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from multiple drugs.Sep 24, 2011 · N8324F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11TA110Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206 B3 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during hover in deteriorating weather and flat light conditions, which resulted in a tail rotor strike.Sep 23, 2011 · N204PA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBunker RLV-1 · Wells, NVThe pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning.Sep 22, 2011 · N49S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA459Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcarthur Steen Skybolt · Greenleaf, IDStructural failure of the upper left wing during aerobatic flight.Sep 19, 2011 · N77VW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA458Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Redlands, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol.Sep 19, 2011 · N46BT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA652Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportConcannon Milton Radial ROC · Socorro, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the visual approach to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane make and model and the possible sedating…Sep 19, 2011 · N91TX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA495Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Martinsburg, WVThe pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…Sep 17, 2011 · N688GR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA493Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Greenville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manuevering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.Sep 17, 2011 · N9932V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11MA454Accident · 11 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportNorth American/Aero Classics P-51D · Reno, NVThe reduced stiffness of the elevator trim tab system that allowed aerodynamic flutter to occur at racing speeds. The reduced stiffness was a result of deteriorated locknut inserts that allowed the trim tab attachment screws to become loose and to initiate…Sep 16, 2011 · N79111 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11WA690Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA 28 · Montpellier, FranceOn September 16, 2011, a Piper PA 28, French resistered F-HMAT, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Montpellier, France. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No one was…Sep 16, 2011 · F-HMAT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA646Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Spicewood, TXThe pilot did not maintain adequate rotor rpm during a low-altitude maneuvering flight.Sep 15, 2011 · N3181J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA645Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRemos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugba GX · Noblesville, INThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's decision to maneuver at an altitude below that required for congested areas, which did not afford an adequate margin for stall recovery.Sep 15, 2011 · N107GX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA448Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation while executing a turn to reverse his course in dark night and low-visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight into an area…Sep 13, 2011 · N2404X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA635Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62A-3 · Waukegan, ILThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were a malfunctioning fuel gauge and air traffic that prevented an on airport landing.Sep 10, 2011 · N103JC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11WA484Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAerospatiale AS350 · Rockhampton, Australia, AustraliaOn September 8, 2011, at 0203 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale Industries AS-350BA, VH-RDU, collided with the terrain near Rockhampton, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged. Of the three occupants on board, two were fatally injured…Sep 8, 2011 · VH-RDU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA629Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · West Liberty, OHThe pilot’s improper decision to fly aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his recent use of multiple impairing drugs.Sep 8, 2011 · N159JW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA623Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoffmann HK36R Super Dimona · Winsted, MNThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 5, 2011 · N63RK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11GA431Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 205 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's inability to adequately execute an emergency autorotation due to the flight's low altitude during external load operations, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a torsionally overstressed tachometer shaft, which sent…Sep 4, 2011 · N205WW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA430Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot’s intentional low-altitude maneuvering and failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to distraction.Sep 4, 2011 · N7WJ · DestroyedNTSB WPR11WA438Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Plutonic Aero., Australia, AustraliaOn September 3, 2011, at 0330 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, Australia registry VH-HCA, collided with terrain while maneuvering near Plutonic Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated by Wieland Helicopter Company under the pertinent…Sep 3, 2011 · VH-HCA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Nightmute, AKThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain adequate clearance while performing an unexpected and unannounced abrupt maneuver, resulting in a midair collision between the two airplanes.Sep 2, 2011 · N207DR · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ERA11CA500Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpectrum RX 550 · Hartland, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Sep 1, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA637Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 1, 2011 · N8962Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA638Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Menominee, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.Aug 29, 2011 · N228F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11WA421Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationHughes 369D · South Malekula, Vanuatu, VanuatuOn August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu…Aug 28, 2011 · YJ-HEL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA411Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CAThe pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA473Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWoolston Glenn E Zenith 701 Stol · Carlton, NYThe pilot’s lack of recognition that the engine was being supplied fuel from only the right tank with the fuel selector in the both position, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the…Aug 26, 2011 · N246CV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA593Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Monango, NDThe pilot did not maintain adequate separation from a tree during the aerial-application flight.Aug 23, 2011 · N23720 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA398Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-4 · Los Banos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power poles while maneuvering during low-altitude operations.Aug 21, 2011 · N948DS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA606Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Mt. Clemens, MIThe wing walker’s decision to release his grip of the airplane during an attempted aerial transfer from airplane to helicopter before both aircraft achieved the proper relative positioning for the transfer.Aug 21, 2011 · N49739 · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN11LA588Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHendryx Steve/Wiley Ross Super Rebel · La Porte City, IAThe improper assembly of the aileron cable by the airplane builder.Aug 21, 2011 · N540AF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11WA470Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Region del Bio Bio, ChileOn August 20, 2011, at 1650 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-30, Chilean registration CC-CTT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain, after its right wing separated in-flight while maneuvering, over Region del Bio Bio, Chile. The pilot and…Aug 20, 2011 · CC-CTT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA468Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitchell David N Lancair IV P · Hammonton, NJThe Lancair pilot's failure to see and avoid the aerobatic airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Lancair pilot's inadequate use of collision avoidance strategies while inbound to an area of known potential aerobatic activity.Aug 20, 2011 · N71DM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA467Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Titusville, PAThe flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a visual descent into instrument meteorological conditions while approaching the destination airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.Aug 20, 2011 · N13126 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA582Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVertical Unlimited 12 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's impairment during an aerobatic airshow performance for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control.Aug 20, 2011 · N2BJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA581Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Whitewood, SDThe pilot's collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.Aug 20, 2011 · N7051Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA391Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Cowiche, WAA partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA390Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Forsyth, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/mush, loss of control, and impact with terrain.Aug 18, 2011 · N7666D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA388Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Pine Bluffs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight.Aug 17, 2011 · N8518Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA387Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportP&M GT450 · Teton Village, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush to ground impact.Aug 17, 2011 · N988AZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA463Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Ransom Township, PAThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of overall flight experience and lack of experience in the same make…Aug 17, 2011 · N6613Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA457Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Graham, NCThe individual's fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing the accident was the individual’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the engine failure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 16, 2011 · N492ST · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA383Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Silver Bow, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering.Aug 15, 2011 · N2584N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, resulting in controlled flight into terrain.Aug 13, 2011 · N5399Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA671Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TXThe improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.Aug 13, 2011 · N7167S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA573Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStevens R P/Mccright D W Vans RV-6 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the pilot of the RV-6 airplane to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane while practicing formation flight.Aug 13, 2011 · N16DD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Uvalde, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid power lines during a precautionary landing, which resulted an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the fluctuating engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's…Aug 13, 2011 · N10119 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA569Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M-62 · Madrid, IAThe pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight along a river, which resulted in a collision with power lines.Aug 13, 2011 · N53956 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA566Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Nelson, NEFailure of the fuel control unit's spool cap bearing for reasons that could not be determined during extensive postaccident examination, and the pilot’s decision to shut the engine down without sufficient altitude and distance to reach the runway.Aug 11, 2011 · N3659N · Substantial damage