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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 LAX02FA234Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees while executing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the clouds and obscuration weather conditions.Jul 23, 2002 · N8801N · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Pratt, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was low altitude flight.Jul 22, 2002 · N60747 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Knights Landing, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision with wires.Jul 20, 2002 · N6794K · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWehrlen Glassair II RG · Jackson, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.Jul 20, 2002 · N79CW · DestroyedNTSB DEN02GA074Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee P4Y-2 · Estes Park, COthe inflight failure of the left wing due to fatigue cracking in the left wing's forward spar and wing skin. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.Jul 19, 2002 · N7620C · DestroyedNTSB CHI02CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBilgri Sonerai II Lts · Juneau, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering to return to the airport. A reduction in handling quality and the distraction due to the open canopy were contributing factors.Jul 19, 2002 · N9B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6A · Albany, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.Jul 18, 2002 · N42BA · DestroyedNTSB DEN02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Grants, NMthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the high density altitude conditions, the terrain barrier (berm).Jul 18, 2002 · N8067S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Cochran, GAA loss of power while conducting aerial application to cotton crops due to failure of a magneto housing, and the resultant emergency descent and landing to an unsuitable field, causing the collision with a tree.Jul 17, 2002 · N8943Q · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02GA137Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna 172S · Tyner, NCThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Jul 17, 2002 · N928CP · DestroyedNTSB CHI02CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Browning, ILthe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering. The initial stages of a stall/mush condition, and the low maneuvering altitude due to the agricultural application pass, were contributing factors.Jul 17, 2002 · N623U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Lorida, FLThe pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent.Jul 16, 2002 · N91281 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance in hilly terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.Jul 16, 2002 · N7183Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA227Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hana, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.Jul 14, 2002 · N306DJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02FA075Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering inside a box/blind canyon, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the box/blind canyon.Jul 12, 2002 · N3129F · DestroyedNTSB CHI02FA189Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58ET · Brookville, INThe pilot's intentional low altitude fight and his failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors to the accident were the power transmission lines followed by the inability to control the aircraft after the collision with power…Jul 10, 2002 · N580US · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02TA069Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Fillmore, UTthe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives, and the airplane's inability to climb while maneuvering after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were improperly mixed aerial application materials (fire retardant slurry), the high…Jul 8, 2002 · N5198Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Weiser, IDThe fracture of the number 3 cylinder exhaust pushrod resulting in the exhaust valve's inability to open during the exhaust cycle and the subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing factors were the ditch and elevated roadway which the aircraft crossed during…Jul 6, 2002 · N8440K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA131Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA 20C-1 · Leesburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 6, 2002 · N960CT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA215Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Incline Village, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain.Jul 6, 2002 · N818JF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Shelley, IDA loss of engine power due to the manufacturer's improperly machined threads, which prevented the cylinder base/head halves from being properly assembled, leading to fatigue propagation and the ultimate separation of the cylinder. A contributing factor was…Jul 4, 2002 · N297AL · DestroyedNTSB ANC02LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter and subsequent collision with a river embankment during maneuvering flight. A contributing factor was the presence of terrain induced turbulence.Jul 2, 2002 · N1129A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Basile, LAthe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 1, 2002 · N8917H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA067Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchreder RS-15 · Jackson, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountain summit.Jul 1, 2002 · N33515 · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Ojai, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.Jun 30, 2002 · N576Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA211Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V-35A · Ojai, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.Jun 30, 2002 · N156U · DestroyedNTSB DEN02LA063Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRich RV-4 · Grand Junction, COthe pilot failing to maintain aircraft control during the pull up maneuver. A factor relating to the accident was the inadvertent stall spin.Jun 30, 2002 · N3344E · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA162Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInfinity Powered Parachute · Lewistown, MTInadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. High wind conditions was a factor in the accident.Jun 29, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Raton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the static wire. Factors were the static wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.Jun 27, 2002 · N2779B · DestroyedNTSB DEN02LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Montrose, COThe pilot's failure to follow published aircraft operating procedures, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Jun 26, 2002 · N9518R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A · La Belle, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering during an aerial application, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and uncontrolled descent into terrain.Jun 24, 2002 · N8486E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G4 · Grand Lake, LAthe pilot's inability to control the helicopter in a hover due to the restricted movement of the cyclic for undetermined reasons.Jun 23, 2002 · N62446 · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA115Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Dragon Fly · Trenton, GAthe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane stalling, spinning, and impacting with the ground.Jun 20, 2002 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Westmorland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the dark night condition.Jun 20, 2002 · N8719S · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA202Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Antioch, CAThe loss of control while performing acrobatic maneuvers due to a screwdriver restricting elevator travel. A contributing factor was the airplane's fuselage not being sterile of foreign objects.Jun 18, 2002 · N644LL · DestroyedNTSB LAX02GA201Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed C-130A · Walker, CAthe inflight failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracking in the center wing lower skin and underlying structural members. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.Jun 17, 2002 · N130HP · DestroyedNTSB IAD02LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK21 · Woodstock, VAThe pilot's failure to recognize the loss of orographic lift conditions. A factor was the loss of orographic lift.Jun 16, 2002 · N341KS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Bethlehem, GAThe pilot's failure to follow operational procedures for the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/fuel flow interruption. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain, resulting in a collision with an irrigation sprinkler…Jun 16, 2002 · N15143 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · N Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a banner tow pickup resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.Jun 15, 2002 · N9857F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrennance Twinstar · Bastrop, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain altitude for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.Jun 14, 2002 · N711FS · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Jordan, MNThe loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel which led to a misalignment of the gearbox casing.Jun 11, 2002 · N8542D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Medicine Bow, WYthe unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency autorotation, following a partial loss of engine power. Factors contributing to this accident were fuel contamination (water), the low altitude, the high winds, and the tailwind.Jun 10, 2002 · N5694Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA097Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLewis Nieuport 11 · Independence, ORThe partial loss of engine power in maneuvering flight due to the rotation of the ignition distributor as a result of a failure to tighten the distributor positioning clamp after the last engine timing adjustment. Factors include an inadequate maintenance…Jun 9, 2002 · N132DC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Henderson, NVThe pilot's misjudged landing flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. The pilot's failure to follow the listed emergency procedures in the rotorcraft flight manual and the partial failure of the rotor system's drive belts were factors.Jun 8, 2002 · N7176S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Palmetto, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall while maneuvering after a banner release.Jun 6, 2002 · N260WB · DestroyedNTSB ATL02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's improper control of cyclic, resulting in impact with terrain and a subsequent dynamic rollover.Jun 4, 2002 · N8380H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrank Fitzgerald Team Z Max · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a take off climb resulting in a loss of control (inadvertent stall) and the subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was the lack of total experience in type of aircraft.May 31, 2002 · N1995Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Pleasanton, CAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions.May 28, 2002 · N52404 · DestroyedNTSB ATL02FA104Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Ball Ground, GAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.May 23, 2002 · N1479Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA098Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrob G120A · Mobile, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.May 22, 2002 · N866AF · Destroyed