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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.

NTSB DEN05LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · St. George, UTthe pilot's improper autorotation. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.May 19, 2005 · N983KC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Twin Brooks, SDThe pilot's inadequate lookout and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor was the low altitude at which the helicopter was operating.May 19, 2005 · N8505F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA117Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Lodgepole, SDThe poor inflight planning and the pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane encoutnered its own wake.May 19, 2005 · N102AM · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · West Mifflin, PAThe failure of the landing gear actuator downlock pin due to fatigue, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing on landing.May 18, 2005 · N6149S · Minor damageNTSB DFW05CA127Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Rock Springs, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. A contributing factor was the low altitude.May 18, 2005 · N995JW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.May 16, 2005 · N5990Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX05FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering in rising terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.May 15, 2005 · N333LP · DestroyedNTSB DEN05LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Fowler, COthe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines.May 14, 2005 · N666DB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA114Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Ludell, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors.May 14, 2005 · N4734Q · DestroyedNTSB IAD05LA063Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-TAC · Harrisonburg, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.May 13, 2005 · N36973 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FLThe failure of the outboard right-wing lower attachment bracket due to fatigue cracking and the subsequent in-flight separation of the right wing assembly.May 9, 2005 · N453WA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164C · Willows, CAthe loss of engine power due to the fractured piston pin boss on the number 5 cylinder.May 8, 2005 · N6535K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Peach Springs, AZa loss of power for undetermined reasons.May 2, 2005 · N3895D · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fenton, LAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blockage of the firewall fuel filter with an unknown contaminant. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 1, 2005 · N63E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L 1 · Cherokee, NCThe pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls during a hover that resulted in a dynamic rollover.Apr 30, 2005 · N66RR · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA111Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Midland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.Apr 28, 2005 · N8314L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA149Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchlitter Randy J Rans S6ES Coyote II · Tombstone, AZloss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.Apr 27, 2005 · N32050 · DestroyedNTSB IAD05TA058Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 369FF · Quantico, VAThe flight crew's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a building, which resulted in contact with the building, dynamic rollover, and collision with terrain.Apr 27, 2005 · N5252Y · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Bandera, TXThe pilot's loss of control while hovering after encountering settling with power.Apr 27, 2005 · N422SH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliams Helicopter UH-1B · Uniontown, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a power pole. The power pole was a factor in the accident.Apr 25, 2005 · N334WN · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05MA085Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportLockheed P-3B · Chico, CATerrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.Apr 21, 2005 · N926AU · DestroyedNTSB CHI05LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Downs, KSThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder which was the result of the maintenance facility's failure to detect the fatigue crack in the number two cylinder during the engine overhaul. A factor to the accident was the soft field.Apr 20, 2005 · N9026F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Whitefish, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while hovering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Gusting winds and the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions were contributing factors.Apr 17, 2005 · N7054C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Mini Mustang · Mullins, SCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.Apr 17, 2005 · N416A · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olney, TXThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Apr 14, 2005 · N733UV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Williamsburg, OHAn improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the operator did not comply with the service bulletin.Apr 11, 2005 · N24779 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA099Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · DestroyedNTSB ATL05CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW19b · Henderson, NCThe pilot's misjudgment of the landing area which resulted in overshooting the touchdown point. A factor was the in-flight encounter with weather (No thermal lift).Apr 10, 2005 · N19HG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a scenic flight, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin and secondary stall/spin encounter. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, his inadequate…Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Corvallis, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to turn in the direction necessary to air-taxi to the landing pad, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action soon enough to correct the problems created when the…Apr 5, 2005 · N303PR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Bloomfield, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The low altitude was a factor.Mar 28, 2005 · N6092Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI05LA082Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMatthews Christen Eagle II · Iowa City, IAThe pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed, and the stall/spin encountered during aerobatic maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the pilot exceeding the published airplane's aft center of gravity limit and a factor in the pilot rated…Mar 27, 2005 · N85SM · DestroyedNTSB DFW05CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlaser-Dirks DG 600 · Kent, TXThe pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during a cross-country soaring flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the landing.Mar 25, 2005 · N787T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Waddell, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and obstacle clearance, resulting in a dynamic rollover and collision with terrain.Mar 22, 2005 · N716GH · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Leet, WVA fatigue fracture of the main transmission drive pinion. Also causal was the manufacturer's failure to remove the affected pinions from service during the period that transpired between the initial failures and the accident flight.Mar 19, 2005 · N61193 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Elim, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are flat light, whiteout conditions,…Mar 15, 2005 · N422R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSukhoi SU-26 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Mar 14, 2005 · N226PS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJeffs J-Bird · St. Paul, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.Mar 12, 2005 · N6407M · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA086Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Shelbyville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance for undetermined reasons.Mar 10, 2005 · N85BH · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Dumas, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.Mar 2, 2005 · N1518Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Yucaipa, CAThe failure of the private pilot and the flight instructor to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in unfamiliar mountainous terrain in dark night conditions.Mar 1, 2005 · N2954P · DestroyedNTSB DEN05LA060Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiel Emeraude CP-305 · Del Norte, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain for undetermined reasons.Mar 1, 2005 · N9091 · DestroyedNTSB DEN05LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBourgeois-Avid Flyer MK IV · Kaycee, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.Feb 26, 2005 · N94B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA052Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAvery Glasair · Brookings, ORIn flight collision with water while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.Feb 22, 2005 · N262WG · DestroyedNTSB ANC05FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver to avoid a power line, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, a loss of control, and subsequent collision…Feb 22, 2005 · N739NK · DestroyedNTSB LAX05CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Lihue, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain.Feb 21, 2005 · N905BK · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Gentry, ARThe pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Feb 21, 2005 · N5734M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Avon, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush, and impact with terrain.Feb 18, 2005 · N9114W · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA070Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Owasso, OKThe flight instructor's failure to verify that the student had the flight controls and his delayed remedial action.Feb 16, 2005 · N322DA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA033Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTwente Pitts Model 12 · Marion, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a low altitude, aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the initiation of a low…Feb 12, 2005 · N20GT · Destroyed