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NTSB investigations, 1982

416 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')),
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    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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
    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 LAX83FVM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · King City, CAThe acft collided with & broke 3 power lines suspended across a creek. The plt made a precautionary landing at King cityarpt without further incident.Dec 30, 1982 · N5275H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83FLG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cleveland, SCThe plt stated he was VFR on top of a broken cloud layer & decided to descend through an opening. After descending clear of the clouds he was in a pass with hills on each side & not enough room to turn around. He continued north along the highway hoping the…Dec 24, 1982 · N9327N · DestroyedNTSB ATL83FIG02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportGrumman AA1B · Delmar, MDPilot making steep turns near his home at low altitude stalled and crashed. No malfunctions found. Witnesses said engine sounded normal in flight.Dec 24, 1982 · N6207L · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · 1 1/2 Mi.N. May, KSThe pilot received wx briefings at 1114 & 1220. He was advised against VFR flt due to low ceilings & visibilities in western Missouri, eastern & northeastern Kansas. At 1300 the plt received a special VFR clearance to depart. At 1330 witnesses observed the…Dec 23, 1982 · N756DB · DestroyedNTSB SEA83FYP01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBurke-Parker Quickie · Richland, WAWitnesses first observed the acft proceeding southbound over the departure end of rwy 19 at an altitude of APPROXIMATELY50 ft. the acft then continued southbound at tree-top level for approximately 1 mile in level flt. It then turned eastbound & shortly after…Dec 18, 1982 · N82PB · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FUJ09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Cornville, AZThe pilot was on a flight from wickenburg to cottonwood, AZ to meet a friend and fly him to phoenix, AZ. During arrival, he made two passes over the top of some homes where his friend was staying, nearby at Cornville, AZ. On the second pass, he made a barrel…Dec 18, 1982 · N9692L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA062Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportScorpion Too · Sandwich, ILThe rotorcraft impacted the runway very hard with no flare after the engine quit 100-200 feet AGL. The pilot had no training in this aircraft. No fuel was found in the fuel tank and no fuel odors were present. An examination of the fuelsystem, engine and…Dec 18, 1982 · N9354A · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Muskegon, MIThe pilot descended below his altitude and struck trees approximately 4.7 miles south of his destination. The aircraft continued to fly and the pilot elected to make an emergency landing. After touchdown the aircraft skidded down the runway for approximately…Dec 15, 1982 · N45EV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FUJ07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech K35 · Tucson, AZThe acft crashed into rising terrain left wing tip first. The pilot had made a radio call saying he was landing due to smoke in the cockpit at 1517 MST. At 1523 MST the acft crashed off arpt on an upslope with a 30 degree incline. Examination of the wreckage…Dec 14, 1982 · N6085E · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FUG08Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportRand KR-2 · Norco, CAExperimental aircraft on demonstration flight spun to the ground from low altitude and was destroyed on impact. Witness saw and heard the aircraft maneuver and crash with the engine at high RPM. Weather was VMC.Dec 12, 1982 · N5RU · DestroyedNTSB SEA83LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft L-2 · Near Gooding, IDThe pilot made a steep turn close to the ground while taking photographs of coyotes. The aircraft stalled and contacted the ground.Dec 11, 1982 · N68903 · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nashville, TNDuring an autorotation at about 125 ft AGL the student attempted to apply power for a recovery but noted that the oil pressure light was illuminated & the eng had quit. The CFI took the controls & executed an emergency landing. He maneuvered to avoid power…Dec 11, 1982 · N90773 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83AA028Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Near Klawock, AKAt 1236 the flt departed ketchikan seaplane base with a special VFR clearance & at 1240 reported clear of the control zone. The next & last transmission by the plt was made to the company via fm radio at about 1340. This report was issuedin the vicinity of…Dec 9, 1982 · N68081 · DestroyedNTSB LAX83LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Westley, CAThe acft collided with a dirt berm during a swath run tearing off both main landing gear. The acft continued to fly & an emergency landing was made at crow's landing nas. The plt attributed his inability to maintain sufficient ground clearance to the haze &…Dec 9, 1982 · N6713Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Phoenix, AZAfter a practice spray turn, the helicopter collided with the ground during recovery from a descent back into the field. No discrepancies were reported with the airframe, engine or weather conditions. The pilot was quoted as saying he refrained from pulling…Dec 8, 1982 · N3001F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC83FA022Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Chugiak, AKThe aircraft collided with ground and rolled while the pilot was hover taxiing downwind. The winds were described as 15 KTS to gusts as high as 45 KTS. The Enstrom chief engineer reported that a downwind hover tends to decay the main rotor RPM due to…Dec 6, 1982 · N9607 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVarieze Ruatan · Riverside, CAWitnesses stated he heard and saw the aircraft flying (rather slow and low) over the canyon. He heard the engine "sputtering" and then observed the aircraft appear to stall followed by a steep descent into the hilly terrain. Investigation revealed the…Dec 5, 1982 · N1182Z · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150 · Fostoria, OHThe student pilot was practicing ground reference maneuvers when he experienced a power failure. A forced landing was made in an open plowed field. The aircraft nosed over. The aircraft had been flying about 1 hour and was out of fuel. It as estimated that…Dec 5, 1982 · N7399A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk · Dewitt, MIThe owner had been conducting hi-speed taxi practice with short takeoff/landing hops in the same direction but was unable to obtain lift-off. He then asked the plt to see what the problem was the plt said he would not attempt to fly the ultralight. On the 2nd…Dec 4, 1982 · N918JS · DestroyedNTSB NYC83FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Hazleton, PAOn 11/28/82, the pilot encountered icing conditions and landed at Hazleton, PA. The aircraft was not deiced at Hazleton and icing conditions continued until the morning of 11/29/82. While departing on 11/29/82, the aircraft was observed to use more than two…Nov 29, 1982 · N2014D · DestroyedNTSB ATL83FKM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · Near Maider, NCThe pilot crashed into trees 6 miles east of maiden, NC in deteriorating weather. Witnesses described the weather as rainy and foggy in the area of crash. Some heard the aircraft flying low before colliding with trees. The pilot was off course for statesville…Nov 27, 1982 · N53460 · DestroyedNTSB MKC83FA025Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Oxford, NEThe pilot made 3 low passes near his son's home. Reportedly, the 3rd pass was made at an altitude of about 40 to 50 ft AGL. A witness then observed the pilot pull up abruptly to about a 45 deg climb. After climbing an additional 40 to 50 ft, the aircraft…Nov 25, 1982 · N79173 · DestroyedNTSB DEN83FTK02Accident · 5 fatalFinal reportCessna 182Q · Bryant, SDThe aircraft crashed in an open, flat, stubble field just south of Bryant SD. The angle of impact was 45 degrees nose down, with wings level. Fire after impact consumed most of the wreckage and the 5 occupants received fatal injuries. Theweather was IFR with…Nov 25, 1982 · N94657 · DestroyedNTSB ATL83LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bedford, VAWhile practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an…Nov 25, 1982 · N60631 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FTM03Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportCessna T210M · Tremonton, UTThe acft was observed flying over the interstate highway approximately 100 ft AGL prior to colliding with two high voltage power transmission lines.Nov 24, 1982 · N6011N · DestroyedNTSB DEN83FTE04Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportScorpion 133 · Englewood, COThe helicopter crashed while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot had modified the cowling and had only completed the first phase of his training in this aircraft. The school warned the student not to try advanced flying without more instruction. A witness…Nov 22, 1982 · N4KF · DestroyedNTSB DEN83LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Near Kalispell, MTAcft departed hospital at missoula in good wx to assist highway accident victim 5 mi east of clinton. Victim was placed aboard helicopter on stretcher for emergency flight to hospital. About 5-6 mi east of missoula plt noticed light snow falling & observed a…Nov 21, 1982 · N5011G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wamego, KSA witness observed the acft flying low along the Kansas river for about 2 mi just before the accident. He stated that the acft was flying below the tops of trees bordering the river. The two lower strands of a power line, which crosses the river, were found…Nov 20, 1982 · N3599E · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Waco, TXDuring the second swath run the pilot struck a power wire located in a tree line. The aircraft crashed in a OAT field and was destroyed by ground fire.Nov 20, 1982 · N6839L · DestroyedNTSB FTW83LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sherman, TXThe passenger stated that after takeoff from dallas the plt drank 6 cans of beer before landing at texhoma. While taxiing from landing the plt allowed the left wing to collide with a tree putting a dent in the leading edge. They then went to a restaurant…Nov 20, 1982 · N20576 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Evart, MIThe aircraft flew into trees during low flight in IMC weather. The pilot had received a weather briefing and was instrument rated but was not on an IFR flight plan. IMC weather was forecast for the route planned. Hunters heard the aircraft fly over at a low…Nov 19, 1982 · N6012H · DestroyedNTSB ANC83LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Elim, AKAccording to a witness, the acft lifted off the rwy about midfield, climbed to about 30-50 ft AGL & then began a dive. The witness heard no change in eng sound. The acft's wing first struck a box set on top of other equipment on the ground(about 4 ft 6 in…Nov 17, 1982 · N2780D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FHA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bethel, PAWitnesses stated the aircraft made several low level passes over a farm house including flying under powerlines before colliding with a tree. The pilot, who was seriously injured could not remember the circumstances leading to the accident. Examination of the…Nov 16, 1982 · N2581R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA83FA018Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lynnwood, WAThe eng failed approaching the arpt at low altitude. The acft struck trees during a descending turn toward a power company right-of-way. Investigation revealed that the impulse drive springs on both magnetos had failed in fatigue. The springs are not assigned…Nov 13, 1982 · N6943M · DestroyedNTSB NYC83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA316B · West Mifflin, PAPilot turned aircraft into the wind to perform power check. Approximately 3-5 ft above the ground the pilot reportedly began receiving feedback through the cyclic. Moderate then severe vibration of the airframe was reported. Aircraft yawed 90 degrees left and…Nov 13, 1982 · N72590 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FFA01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Hunter, NYThe acft stalled while making a low level steep turn over a residential area.Nov 11, 1982 · N11263 · DestroyedNTSB SEA83FYA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 180B · Near Irwin, IDThe pilot and two passengers were on a local flight to spot moose. While flying low with the flaps extended, the aircraft collided with trees on rising terrain, then impacted on the ground and burned. Initial impact occurred with a 75 ft tall tree, about 60…Nov 7, 1982 · N5271E · DestroyedNTSB FTW83FRA02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJohnson, Douglas L. Jayhawk · 3 North Brooksh, TXThe previous owner had just sold the aircraft and had moved it on a trailer, with the wings removed, to the new owner. After the wings were re-installed, the previous owner flew the aircraft to demonstrate the handling characteristics. The next flight was…Nov 1, 1982 · N28352 · DestroyedNTSB ATL83FLA01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172M · 9nm Nw Quitman, GAWitnesses observed the acft a little above the tree tops prior to colliding with a high voltage tension wire. The two passengers (ages 10 & 11) were seated in the right front seat, both using the same seat belt. The surviving passenger stated they had…Oct 31, 1982 · N8977V · DestroyedNTSB NYC83FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTed Smith 601P · Augusta, MEPilot lost control of his aircraft during low altitude maneuvers to align the aircraft for landing. The low ceiling and rising terrain around the airport influenced the pilots decisions to make tight turns at low altitude. The aircraft was stalled and rolled…Oct 29, 1982 · N90439 · DestroyedNTSB LAX83LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Delano, CAThe pilot was making a helicopter spray run and decended into trees on th irst pass after reloading. He got a low RPM light in a reduced power situation. No malfunctions were found. The pilot had made 34 similiar operations during this schedule.Oct 28, 1982 · N15FC · DestroyedNTSB NYC83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Buckingham, PAAircraft collided with a tree during one of several low passes. Pilot said he had temporary power loss. Witnesses said his passes were at high speed, high power with no sign of engine trouble. He made a seccessful landing back at departure point with damaged…Oct 27, 1982 · N4956L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Coolidge, AZThe pilot stated that he flew into a dust devil while in a downwind, procedure turn and the aircraft stalled. Reportedly, he dumped his load and applied full power, but he was able to recover before the plane hit the ground, left wing first. The pilot…Oct 26, 1982 · N6628Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FQA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCassutt 111M · Moriarty, NMThe pilot tookoff to deleiver the aircraft to a new owner. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned as if to return to the airport and suddenly nosed down and dove at a 30 to 45 degree angle. Before leveling off, it mushed into the ground hard enough to…Oct 25, 1982 · N19L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Sweetwater, TXWhen the confederate air force failed to show up for an airshow the pilot was asked to make some low passes over the airport and explosive charges were to be set off to simulate bomb bursts. During one low pass the charges were exploded too soon. The…Oct 24, 1982 · N38449 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Camp Crook, SDPilot making low altutude turns found controls jammed and collided left wing low in descent with bales of hay. Fuselage was found to contain spent and live shotgun shells under the floor. Aileron had a firing pin from a shotgun lodged in a pulley. The pilot…Oct 24, 1982 · N1190A · DestroyedNTSB ATL83FKQ01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150F · Sidon, MSThe student pilot and passenger departed jackson on a flight to madison, MS. The highway patrol received a report of a low flying aircraft and a loud noise in the vicinity of Sidon, MS, the aircraft wreckage was found the next morning in a soy bean field. The…Oct 24, 1982 · N3066X · DestroyedNTSB DEN83FTI02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 172P · Dillon, MIThe pilot and three passengers departed Dillon, mt at about 0740 MDT to scout for elk in preparation for hunting the next day. According to a passenger, they flew directly to a mountain area about 30 miles away where they spotted some elk. He said that while…Oct 23, 1982 · N4AM · DestroyedNTSB CHI83FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Indian Hill, OHThe helicopter was observed circling an athletic field. During the third pass over the field it was observed to come to a near hover immediately followed by a tailrotor separation. The manufacturer issued a safety notice 12/4/81 & again on 10/4/82 stressing…Oct 21, 1982 · N9015R · DestroyedNTSB NYC83FGM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Coaltown, PAThe pilot and two passengers were patrolling along the west'side of a power line from south to north. While patrolling the pilot was maintaining an altitude of 75 to 100 ft AGL at 20 to 30 KTS with an 8 to 10 kt tail wind. He reported that he was descending…Oct 20, 1982 · N31PL · Destroyed