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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ME' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 450)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA26FA205Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna A185F · Avon, MEOn May 12, 2026, about 1058 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A185F airplane, N61368, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Avon, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was owned by the state of Maine and operated as a…May 12, 2026 · N61368 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Beaver Cove, METhe pilot’s distraction and failure to monitor the airplane’s flight path, which resulted in controlled flight into a lake.Sep 6, 2025 · N402E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA334Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Topsham, MEA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.Jun 16, 2024 · N3854E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA277Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · St. Agatha, METhe failure of the crankshaft gear alignment dowel due to fatigue crack propagation and overstress, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Aug 5, 2020 · N7213W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Montville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude climbing turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 3, 2019 · N1516E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA60 · Greenville, METhe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 30, 2018 · C-GRRS · DestroyedNTSB ERA14LA446Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Piscataquis County, METhe fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve, which initiated at the outer surface of the valve stem and resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power over terrain unsuitable for landing.Sep 19, 2014 · N180GK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA314Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky 269C · Burnham, METhe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control while operating out of ground effect at a low airspeed, which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the…Jul 3, 2013 · N888ZW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA411Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108 · Portland, MEA fatigue failure of the No. 3 piston skirt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching in the ocean.Jun 24, 2012 · N39443 · 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 ERA11CA500Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpectrum RX 550 · Hartland, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Sep 1, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA422Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Harrison, METhe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 14, 2010 · N96389 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Lewiston, METhe loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE) resulting from hovering the helicopter in a tailwind.Oct 8, 2009 · N1835E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA436Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Deer Isle, METhe pilot's loss of directional control during an out-of-ground-effect hover.Aug 1, 2009 · M-BOAT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGT Ultralights Airborne Edge X · Franklin, METhe pilot's improper decision to perform low-altitude maneuvers and his failure to maintain clearance from the surface of the bay. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.Aug 5, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08FA155Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSIAI-Marchetti SF-260 · Belfast, METhe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver.Apr 6, 2008 · N601RH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06FA154Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Newry, METhe flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.Jun 22, 2006 · N572BA · DestroyedNTSB NYC06CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Sanford, METhe flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling-with-power, which resulted in a hard landing, and subsequent roll-over. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.May 28, 2006 · N720RJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Winthrop, METhe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.Aug 27, 2005 · N1680Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03GA094Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ashland, METhe pilot's impairment due to over-the-counter medications, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while maneuvering.May 4, 2003 · N46773 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01FA201Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Sedgwick, METhe failure of the pilot to maintain control while maneuvering.Aug 5, 2001 · N80195 · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Harpswell, METhe pilot-in-command's improper in-flight decision to maneuver at a low airspeed with a left-quartering tailwind which resulted in a loss of tailrotor effectiveness.Jul 11, 2000 · N2365S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPratt Dominator · Auburn, METhe pilot's improper decision to execute a 0 airspeed pedal turn at 100 feet agl.Sep 25, 1999 · N4449N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Greenville, METhe pilot in command's inattentive management of the fuel supply.Sep 2, 1999 · N2584P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, METhe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.Aug 24, 1999 · N98PK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Clayton Lake, MEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled descent to the frozen lake surface.Mar 28, 1997 · N2852M · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRichardson Kitfox 4 · Trenton, MEfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. The airplane's excessive gross weight was a related factor.Dec 24, 1996 · N922VR · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Starks, MEthe pilot's improper decision to operate at slow airspeed, and close to the critical relative wind azimuth area in gusty, variable winds, which resulted in an inadvertent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. The gusty crosswind and lack of a suitable terrain for…Aug 13, 1996 · N9913K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Houlton, MEInadequate maintenance inspection which failed to detect internal corrosion of the magneto, resulting in ignition arcing and the loss of engine power.Sep 7, 1994 · N8810Z · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Carrabasset, MEFracture failure of the tail rotor drive intermediate gearbox.Aug 31, 1994 · N204JB · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Lake Strm, METhe pilot attempted a maneuver at an altitude insufficient for recovery. A factor in the accident was pilot physical impairment due to alcohol consumption.Aug 12, 1994 · N8588Y · DestroyedNTSB BFO93LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mattawamkeag, ME1) The pilot's initiation of an excessive maneuver (steep bank turn) at 400 feet above the ground, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and 2) the pilot's lack of recognition of the nature of the emergency, causing a delay in performing remedial action to…Sep 15, 1993 · N11689 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErco 415D · Thomaston, METhe improper weather evaluation by the non-instrument-rated pilot, and the subsequent VFR flight into instrument meteorologial conditions, resulting in a collision with the terrain.Aug 11, 1993 · CFJUB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Leeds, METhe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 7, 1993 · N739EP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sanford, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, resulting in the main rotor blades impacting the ground.Jun 24, 1993 · N8557Y · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Troy, MEFailure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during an aerobatic manuever.Sep 5, 1992 · N6054J · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350 · Sanford, METhe pilot did not follow IFR procedures when he disregarded the decision height limitation and failed to initiate a missed approach which resulted in the airplane striking trees.Aug 28, 1992 · N350PM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Auburn, METhe pilot was buzzing and stalled the airplane at too low an altitude to recover.Oct 4, 1991 · N2065E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91FA154Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Millinocket, MEFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a precautionary landing on a road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper replacement of an oil temperature gage, and a…Jun 18, 1991 · N2155E · DestroyedNTSB NYC91DNC01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportSkytek Skyseeker MK II · Chapman, MEIn-flight failure of the outboard section of the wing, and the loss of aircraft control. Due to the unauthorized structural modification by the pilot/owner.Oct 13, 1990 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB NYC90FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Greenville, MEFailure of the pilot to maintain the proper altitude, while searching for the destination airport at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog obscuring the destination airport lights, mountainous terrain, and the lack of visual perception at…Jun 19, 1990 · N44897 · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Gorham, MEFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed when he diverted his attention during a low pass and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin. The unfavorable wind was a factor.Apr 9, 1989 · N43561 · DestroyedNTSB NYC88FA218Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Island Falls, MEPilot's poor in-inflight decisions and planning and failed to follow ATC directives to maintain VFR. The pilot continued VFR into IFR conditions and collided with hilly terrain.Aug 15, 1988 · N1183M · DestroyedNTSB NYC88LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G3B-1 · Oakland, MEDuring an aerial photography flt, the pilot was maneuvering at 30 ft, at 25 mph and making a right turn over a lake when the nose of the helicopter swung to the right unexpectedly. He stated that 'when the aircraft entered the unexpected swing to the right I…Aug 5, 1988 · N6286N · DestroyedNTSB NYC88FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Livermore Falls, METhe citabria 7GCBC was observed to make a loop. The left wing bent upward at the strut attach point as the aircraft was at the bottom of the loop and recovering to level flight. The aircraft was then observed to descend in a right spiral and not recover prior…Jun 18, 1988 · N4129Y · DestroyedNTSB NYC87LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Scoodic Lake, METhe plt of the float equipped acft was taking off from Scoodic Lake. Drg the initial climb phase after takeoff, he noted the acft began to lose altitude & would not clear trees on a ridge ahead. He initiated a turn back toward the lake; however, the acft…Jul 5, 1987 · N8955R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87FA120Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Berwick, METhe acft was observed doing stalls. A witness said that prior to the crash he saw the nose lower and the right wing drop. The aircraft then entered into a spiral. It was observed descending into trees in a spiral. The plt was found in the right front seat.…Apr 11, 1987 · N55309 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FNC05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Walthamer, MEWhile on a spray run the pilot of the Bell 47 was blinded by the sun as he was turning. The aircraft struck power lines, control was lost and the helicopter crashed.Jul 12, 1986 · N7861S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Silver Lake, METhe acft stalled and contacted the ground while maneuvering during the initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that the acft became airborne following a short takeoff ground run and upon reaching tree top level, the plt reported, 'we just mushed along.' The…Jan 30, 1985 · N1907B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA278Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C182 · Norridgewock, MEA parachte became entangled in the horizontal stabilizer while the acft was maneuvering to drop the parachutists. The acft made a hard landing after the parachustist disengaged from the acft. The acft stabilizer spar was damaged in the encounter and the lack…Sep 9, 1984 · N90G · Substantial damage