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NTSB investigations, 1985

402 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\") = 1985
    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 LAX86FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Hyder, AZWitnesses observed the acft depart the ranch airstrip, level off at about 200 ft AGL & make a turn back over the ranch house. The acft occupants were seen to wave to the people on the ground as the acft began an abrupt climbing turn. The witnesses then saw…Dec 29, 1985 · N4592Y · DestroyedNTSB ANC86FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Lake Clark Pass, AKThe acft collided with rising terrain while maneuvering in a mountain Pass. Low ceilings, 40 to 50 kt winds and rain showers were reported in the area at the time of the accident.Dec 23, 1985 · N5009D · DestroyedNTSB FTW86LRG08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRobinson R-22HP · Pflugerville, TXThe helicopter rolled over when the right skid contacted the ground during a hover. The plt stated he had landed to and opened the door to check the skid position. After takeoff while in a hover at 2 ft AGL, the door popped open. The right skid contacted the…Dec 21, 1985 · N8358C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Mendenhall, MSThe plt stated that the acft collided with a tree while he was making a low pass over his father's home. The plt said his attention was diverted while making a left turn and the acft descended into the tree.Dec 21, 1985 · N6712G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FVM01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPitts Special G-1 · Salinas, CAOn December 19, 1985, an experimental Pitts-special, N14JD, owned and operated by the owner crashed under unknown circumstances near Salinas, California. The pilot survived but the aircraft was not recovered. The pilot stated that he had an unknown flight…Dec 19, 1985 · N14JD · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Bountiful, UTAccording to the plt, he and three friends were en route to a local ski resort, when the helicopter encountered deteriorating wx. The plt stated he elected to cross the ridge and fly down a ravine to maintain visual reference. The plt said he was aware of…Dec 19, 1985 · N184FH · DestroyedNTSB DEN86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Logan, UTThe plt stated that shortly after a night departure, the acft entered a fog bank. The plt said he was turning to reverse direction and descending in order to avoid IMC. Prior to completing the turn, the plt encountered IMC and lost all outside visual…Dec 16, 1985 · N739KU · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Springfield, TNThe acft collided with the ground inverted. Witnesses stated that the acft was performing loops prior to the accident. Reportedly, the plt was giving a female companion a 'joy ride'. The plt had recently received his commercial cert. Instrument rating & CFI…Dec 15, 1985 · N2697Z · DestroyedNTSB FTW86LRG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150G · Donna, TXThe acft was damaged during a forced landing after a loss of power. The CFI said that ground reference maneuvers were being demonstrated to a student plt at 900 ft AGL and the engine sputtered. The CFI said that he applied carburetor heat and the eng quit.…Dec 14, 1985 · N2900J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller H-23A · Madera, CAThe helicopter crashed during a local frost protection flight. After about one hour of light, in dark night time conditions, fog appeared suddenly and the pilot became disoriented and crashed into the ground.Dec 13, 1985 · N3107G · DestroyedNTSB LAX86FVA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobert D. Campbell KR-1 · Oakdale, CAThe acft crashed in a cow pasture in VMC wx. The acft left wing struck the ground in a steep angle of bank and the acft nosed in throwing the eng 450 ft farther across the field. The canopy & canopy latch were found prior to the impact point of the left wing.…Dec 13, 1985 · N12YC · DestroyedNTSB FTW86FRA02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Houston, TXThe acft crashed in a wooded area during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion. The acft had extra fuel cans on board and had been flying for almost 12 hours in an attempt to avoid capture by U.S. Agents for the possession of marijuana. The acft contained…Dec 7, 1985 · N72WF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Kalamazoo, MIUpon the approach to hover for landing on a snow covered airstrip, dry snow blew up and obscured the pilot's visual references. One skid touched down as the helicopter was moving laterally causing the aircraft to roll over on its side.Dec 7, 1985 · N7763 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Selinsgrove, PAThe afct was seen flying at low alt before it collided with unmarked transmission lines at a height of 170 ft AGL. The acft pitched up and then descended to the ground. The top of the rudder and vertical stabilator were severed from the acft. The collision…Dec 5, 1985 · N652FL · DestroyedNTSB LAX86FA048Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · San Bernardino, CAThe instrument rated plt & his family flew from TX to CA. It was night time upon arrival and the plt did not communicate with any FAA facility. Earlier in the flt, during a refueling stop, the plt had telephoned a friend and his parents to arrange to be…Nov 28, 1985 · N7541V · DestroyedNTSB LAX86LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Sunizona, AZWhile performing 'low level surveillance for deer' a pax pointed outside the acft to a familiar camp site. The plt stated this action distracted him & thereafter he flew up a narrow canyon. Unable to reverse course because of rising terrain, the plt stated he…Nov 23, 1985 · N7130Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW86FPA07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBill Mccarley RV-4 · Gatesville, TXThe acft collided with trees after performing aerobatic maneuvers. The PIC said that the pass'g/plt had flown the last part of the flt. Following a maneuver at aprx 500 ft AGL, the acft was maneuvered into a climbing left turn during which it continued to…Nov 23, 1985 · N448RV · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cheshire, CTThe helicopter was flying at or near the base of the overcast when it contacted a tree and descended to ground impact. Witnesses reported hearing the eng operating during the accident sequence and the area was covered with heavy fog. No mechanical malfunction…Nov 20, 1985 · N5828J · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FHM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman 164-A · Walden, NYThe pilot of a Grumman 164A was crop dusting when he experienced an engine failure. He decided not to dump the load due to possible later repercussions. The aircraft lacked sufficent airspeed or altitude to make a safe landing. The aircraft received…Nov 18, 1985 · N7236 · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Chester, SCWitnesses at the accident site estimated the ground visibility to be 100 yds or less. The instrument rated plt on the 32 NM flt had not filed a flt plan even though he had obtained a wx briefing from fss. The acft collided with the steel cables atop steel…Nov 18, 1985 · N123TT · DestroyedNTSB FTW86FQG04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLagatore Thorp T-18 · Lubbock, TXThe acft contacted the terrain in a 75 to 85 deg nose down attitude following a loss of control. The plt was reportedly circling a friend's house at an alt of 800 to 1000 ft AGL when the acft stalled, entered a spin and descended to ground impact.Nov 17, 1985 · N4715 · DestroyedNTSB CHI86LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Coldwater, OHThe plt flying at a low altitude during a civil air patrol training maneuver struck a 30-FT high power line with the nose gear. The acft then nosed over and impacted the ground.Nov 17, 1985 · N9896G · DestroyedNTSB CHI86FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Mt Carmel, ILAccording to the survivor, the plt & 2 pax all had a beer, then went to the arpt. After taking off at night, the plt flew over Mt Carmel, then flew toward his home. He elected to make a low pass over his house. During the pass, the acft struck a tree & some…Nov 17, 1985 · N738PL · DestroyedNTSB DEN86FA023Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Albuquerque, NMWhile maneuvering to enter traffic at alameda arpt, the plt experienced severe acft vibrations. He attempted but was not able to reach the arpt due to rapid loss of airspeed andaltitude. The acft crashed 1/2 mile from the landing rwy. The one pax and a…Nov 15, 1985 · N422NM · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235B · Holly, COAccording to the plt's brother, he was on a flt to calibrate the acft's spraying equipment & to make a few practice crop spraying runs. While flying at aprx 30 ft AGL, the acft struck power lines, then crashed to the ground & burned. No preimpact part failure…Nov 13, 1985 · N7313Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Paducah, KYAfter being cleared for descent to 4,000 ft and to the localizer the acft lost two way communications. The plt stated that he lost his HSI and radio's. however, he was able to fly in the area around the VORTAC for almost an hour before he descended through a…Nov 11, 1985 · N9473Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Colts Neck, NJThe acft was being used to fly an advertising banner for the jersey shore marathon. The flt took off in a westerly direction, following the traffic pattern, climbing to aprx 1500 ft. a pullup maneuver was made to simulate a banner pickup. The plt checked for…Nov 10, 1985 · N5249X · DestroyedNTSB FTW86LPA06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt Starduster II SA300 · Canton, TXThe plt reported that after a low pass (300 ft AGL) over a tree line, the acft suddenly lost alt. He stated the throttle was advanced however, an increase in pwr was not experienced. The acft continued to descend to ground contact.Nov 9, 1985 · N6213 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FLT04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLonnie W. Ratliff Midget Mustang MM-1 · Raymond, MSThe acft was forn locally after the plt had 'worked on' the carburetor some time later the acft was seen maneuvering in a 'nose-up-nose dwn' attitude near the accident site until it went into a spin. The acft disappeared behind trees before witnesses heard…Nov 9, 1985 · N121LR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FQG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Monahans, TXThe helicopter was being used to herd cattle when the accident occurred. The helicopter contacted 3 power lines and descended uncontrolled to ground impact.Nov 8, 1985 · N58320 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Brownstone, MIThe aircraft was departing the aircraft owners backyard after discharching two passengers. The pilot stated that he was experiencing cyclic feedback as he attempted to pick the aircraft up to a hover. The feedback became uncontrollable and the aircraft rolled…Nov 6, 1985 · N430MB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FRG06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Batesville, TXThe helicopter was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of eng pwr. The plt was performing cattle ranching operations when the eng sputtered and quit while at a low alt. The plt was able to clear trees and high brush, however, a hard…Nov 4, 1985 · N9283F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FVD01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportLewis-Pexton RV-4 · Sonoma, CAThe acft crashed into the ground from about 250 ft after a stall following a dive & level off. Two witnesses saw the acc and one believed the plt was looking for him or trying to get his attention because the plt knew the witness' truck and where he would be.…Nov 3, 1985 · N489R · DestroyedNTSB MKC86FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Mansfield, MOAfter departing west plains hospital for springfield, transferring a critically injured patient, the plt of the EMS helicopter began to encounter deteriorating weather. The plt was concerned about the close spread of temperature and dew point, but had…Nov 1, 1985 · N27689 · DestroyedNTSB SEA86FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · N.Battle Moun., NVThe aircraft impacted the ground after attempting an aerobattic maneuver at about 300 feet AGL. Several witnesses observed the aircraft enter a loop or climbing roll and diveinto the ground. No evidence of failure or malfunction of the aircraft was found…Oct 30, 1985 · N5051C · DestroyedNTSB LAX86LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Green Valley, AZOn oct 24, 1985, a Piper J3 cub,N33461, made an emergency landing in rough, open terrain near Green Valley, AZ. After experiencing a loss of engine power the ac sustained substantial damage and the pvt plt was not injured. The investigation revealed that the…Oct 24, 1985 · N33461 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Ozona, TXThe acft was observed apchg the destination while flying under a cloud cover of aprx 1000 ft AGL. When it reached the vicinity of the arpt, the plt made a turn & subsequently entered the clouds. A witness heard what he described as variations in eng power.…Oct 24, 1985 · N28228 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Landisburg, PAThe non-instrument rated pilot took off on a VFR crosscounty flight with no weather briefing. He flew into an area of adverse weather including low clouds, fog, drizzle & haze. The aircraft impacted near the top of a 2100 ft high hill in forested terrain.Oct 23, 1985 · N54264 · DestroyedNTSB LAX86FUM01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 47 G-5 · Yuma, AZThe pilot was hovering after a night takeoff and collided with an electrical power line.Oct 22, 1985 · N7907S · DestroyedNTSB ATL86FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Clayton, GAThe pilot and his passenger showed up for the second day in a row and checked the weather for the return trip to Florida. They found the weather VFR at the airport. An employee of the FBO took the pilot outside and pointed out that the mountains to the south…Oct 22, 1985 · N3177E · DestroyedNTSB MIA86LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Marco Island, FLThe plt stated that while on a photographic flt the eng lost pwr & he autorotated the acft into the water. After the acft was recovered & returned to it's home base, the fuel system was drained & purged of all fluids, the magnetos were cleaned, reinstalled &…Oct 21, 1985 · N9017E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Murphysboro, ILThe plt took off in marginal VMC in an acft placarded for 'day VFR only'. Aprx 32 minutes after takeoff the acft collided with trees and descended to ground impact. A hunter in the local area at the time of the accident reported hearing the acft eng sound…Oct 19, 1985 · N9271A · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22A · Sterling, MAThe accident occurred when the CFI allowed the student who was in a hover maneuver to lose rotor RPM. The helicopter drift rearward, the left rear skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. RPM decayed so badly that the helicopter could not…Oct 18, 1985 · N9069G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Charleston, SCThe aircraft was observed on radar as it approached the joint civil - military airport. It passed over near the center of the airport at about 200 feet AGL. There was no reported communication with the aircraft. Several sighting placed the aircraft under at…Oct 18, 1985 · N1944H · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Colts Neck, NJThe plt entered an autorotation at an alt of 1000 ft MSL at a speed of 100 mph. The plt stated, at 75 ft AGL he started to decelerate and the acft was leveled at 8 ft AGL. Cushioning pitch was used to hold the acft off the ground for a zero ground run on…Oct 17, 1985 · N678TV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Linden, NJThe helicopter experienced a roll-over during a practice hover autorotation. The acc occurred when the acft started moving backwards during the hover. The left skid dug into the dirt which pitched the acft nose up & rolled it over to the left.Oct 17, 1985 · N5691Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Reedsport, ORA forced landing downhill was made due to a loss of power. Upon touchdown the right skid broke and the aircraft rolled onto its right side. During engine examination only 1PINT of fuel was remaining in the fuel tank. The engine was test run and no mechanical…Oct 16, 1985 · N67113 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FUD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRotorway Executive · El Monte, CAThe rotorcraft made a hard touchdown from a hover while on a practice flt. The plt had not been signed off for solo flt in a rotorcraft, helicopter catergory and class. The plt had practiced solo in this acft before but had stayed at very low alt (skid-light)…Oct 15, 1985 · N2071Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FLQ02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Payne Gap, KYThe acft stalled & crashed during a turn to reverse course at low alt to avoid wx. The acft had been following a road to find an arpt when wx was encountered. After the stall the acft clipped trees and wires and came to rest at the base of stairs leading to a…Oct 15, 1985 · N3263R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC86LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Nelson Island, AKThe pilot stated that he lost 90 percent of aircraft control and an alarming rate of lost of altitude. At the time of the accident the wind was reported as 140 degrees at 30 knots with gust 40 knots. Chief pilot stated crossing the Island at a higher altitude…Oct 14, 1985 · N9570M · Substantial damage