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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.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI07CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Wyaconda, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees.NTSB SEA07CA179Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain while manuevering to avoid the transmission lines. The sun glare was a factor.NTSB NYC07LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSyracuse Vans RV-4 · Wallkill, NYThe pilot's improper decision to attempt low altitude aerobatics, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the aerobatics, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB ATL07CA095Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZaverton Elmer PJ260 SR Aero Sport · Lehighton, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to avoid a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and collision with trees and terrain.NTSB NYC07LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Sanford, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his excessive pitch attitude while maneuvering.NTSB DFW07CA143Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell BH206B-3 · Sand Springs, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in a blade strike. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.NTSB CHI07LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T15 · Stuttgart, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. An additional cause was the low altitude of an aerial application operation.NTSB SEA07CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRallison Rotorway 162F · Logan, UTThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently deactivating the rotor drive clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the downhill terrain condition where he landed, which exceeded the slope limitations of the helicopter.NTSB SEA07FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's selection of the wrong routing through mountainous terrain and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance.NTSB SEA07LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Challenger II · Lodi, CAThe improper assembly of the rony bracket which attached the right wing forward lift strut to the fuselage, the subsequent failure of that bracket, and separation of the right wing from the aircraft.NTSB SEA07LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Biggs, CALoss of control during hover for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Cross Junction, VAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC07CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Plant City, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were variable wind conditions, and soft/uneven terrain.NTSB DFW07CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Okarche, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked light fixture.NTSB CHI07CA166Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Sargent, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from the hillside. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's diverted attention, the hillside, and the glare from the setting sun.NTSB DFW07LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Oak Grove, LAA complete loss of power due to failure of the impeller drive gear train and displacement of the blower spring drive mechanism, which resulted in seizure of the propeller shaft/crankshaft. Also causal was the failure of the phenolic separator bracket of the…NTSB CHI07LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Watford City, NDThe agricultural pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering to avoid power lines. The power lines were a contributing factor in the accident.NTSB ATL07GA087Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were strong gusty winds.NTSB SEA07CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCalstar 1 Eurocopter BO-105S · Concord, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object during hover. Trees were a factor.NTSB LAX07CA187Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Husky A1-B · Winston, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude in a canyon that led to a stall. The pilot's decision to fly along the canyon wall at a low altitude and low energy state was a factor.NTSB DFW07CA125Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Happy, TXAn in-flight fire while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.NTSB SEA07GA142Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Loa, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during low altitude maneuvering flight that resulted in a stall. The pilot's decision to operate the airplane at a center of gravity beyond the rear limit, the low altitude of the flight, and the high…NTSB SEA07CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 369D · Torrance, CAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a hard landing. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.NTSB DFW07CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Banquete, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.NTSB SEA07LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB SEA07LA135Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Columbus, MTThe fatigue failure of a turbine blade due to a localized over-temperature of the turbine section as result of a non-uniform fuel distribution by the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was the close proximity of a power line support structure which…NTSB ANC07CA039Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was dusk lighting conditions.NTSB LAX07LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWestland Helicopters Wasp HAS MK1 · Ramona, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a tree while performing a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a snubber dampener that induced a severe vibration in the rotor system.NTSB NYC07LA124Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A75N1 · Charleston, SCAn in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA07LA249Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Pinecliff, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and trees in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.NTSB DFW07GA119Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · San Elizario, TXThe pilot's encounter with a vortex ring state and his inability to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB MIA07CA100Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHillery W. Grice Alley Cat 1 · Fairhope, ALThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain terrain clearance while completing a loop at an airshow, resulting in impact with the runway.NTSB CHI07LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2RHG-T65 · Tyndall, SDThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A factor was the low visibility associated with the thunderstorm and the powerlines.NTSB DFW07CA114Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Edmonson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops.NTSB LAX07LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Colusa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB SEA07FA119Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Marion, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…NTSB LAX07LA163Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Delta, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB LAX07FA160Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 · Lake Pleasant, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the surface of water during an intentional buzzing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the nighttime lighting environment.NTSB DFW07LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188A · Clinton, OKSeparation of the exhaust stack and resulting vapor lock. A contributing factor was the none suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX07LA156Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTeague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, ORLoss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX07LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB CHI07CA131Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Humphrey, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between the airplane and the power lines. A factor was the power lines.NTSB ANC07LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a glacier. Factors contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, and flat light conditions.NTSB DFW07LA102Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalker Zenith Zodiac 601 XL · Canadian, TXThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and decision to depart into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight break up.NTSB LAX07LA147Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCeridono Vegas Sport Flyer · Mountain Pass, CAThe loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB CHI07CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilkinson Daniel V Rotorway Exec 90 · Kalamazoo, MIThe failure of the sprag clutch which resulted in the disengagement of the drive unit and the pilot's misjudged landing during the autorotation. A factor was the low altitude at which the failure occurred.NTSB SEA07CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Prineville, ORThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot failing to correctly read the fuel quantity sight gauges. Factors include soft, brushy terrain, and the pilot's intentional excessive braking during the forced landing.NTSB SEA07GA112Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Rachal, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the gusty tailwind condition.NTSB NYC07CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Nashua, NHThe pilot's misjudged altitude while maneuvering for a banner pickup, which resulted in the banner rope becoming entangled in the airplane's landing gear, and a hard landing, during the ensuing emergency off airport landing.NTSB ATL07FA077Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Hamilton, GAThe pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane while performing aerobatics in a nonaerobatic airplane, which resulted in an in-flight overload failure of the airframe. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics.