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NTSB investigations, 1998

259 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1998
    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 FTW99GA061Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Laredo, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure of the power turbine governor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.Dec 27, 1998 · N6638R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-172R · Angola, INThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Dec 25, 1998 · N989CP · DestroyedNTSB LAX99FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Yucaipa, CAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Dec 24, 1998 · N11829 · DestroyedNTSB LAX99FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Quincy, CAAn inaccurate exhaust gas temperature gauge, that allowed the engine to be run over-temperature unknowingly by the pilot, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the turbine sections. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the…Dec 23, 1998 · N4590 · DestroyedNTSB LAX99FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Santa Clarita, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the night weather conditions and the lack of total and recent instrument flight time.Dec 19, 1998 · N6272J · DestroyedNTSB SEA99LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick UH-1H · Darrington, WAThe total separation of the vertical fin (stabilizer), as the result of fatigue cracks which initiated in the fourth rivet hole above where the fin extends from the tailboom.Dec 14, 1998 · N94NW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99FA018Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Taholah, WATurbine wheel failure as the result of a low-cycle fatigue crack that initiated in a beyond-limits grinding gouge. Factors include improper maintenance by unknown parties and tree stumps that prohibited a successful emergency landing.Dec 8, 1998 · N1096L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99TA046Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · N. Little Rock, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night light condition.Dec 7, 1998 · N900PD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Carnation, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire. Related factors were the pilot's performance of a low pass, a transmission wire, and difficulty encountered by the pilot in detecting the wire visually.Dec 6, 1998 · N2304W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Naponee, NEthe pilot's failure to identify the wires prior to spraying the field and the low altitude at which the pilot was flying. A factor was the wires which the airplane contacted.Dec 3, 1998 · N6676Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoliman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering.Dec 2, 1998 · N396S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Coleman, WIpilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's lack of instrument certification, his becoming lost in the poor weather, his inadequate preparation for…Nov 29, 1998 · N72RE · DestroyedNTSB SEA99LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Jardine, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were unfavorable winds, mountainous terrain and trees.Nov 27, 1998 · N8306V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · New Brockton, ALthe pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight, resulting in a total power failure due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing in soft terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were inadequate pre-flight planning…Nov 26, 1998 · N3060X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStanton Staros SA 260 · Marion, TXThe fuel leak for an undetermined reason which resulted in an in-flight fire.Nov 24, 1998 · N540HC · DestroyedNTSB FTW99LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Bunkie, LAThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 19, 1998 · N23787 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the water during the turnaround maneuver. A factor was the haze over the river.Nov 18, 1998 · N4938X · DestroyedNTSB NYC99LA025Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHorner-Ryan Wichawk · Pine Island, NYThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control while maneuvering.Nov 14, 1998 · N30HR · DestroyedNTSB LAX99LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Prescott, AZThe failure of the flight instructor to provide adequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated emergency landing.Nov 13, 1998 · N2401E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Coral Springs, FLThe delay by the pilot to obtain proper assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.Nov 12, 1998 · N65611 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G164B · Cuthbert, GAThe fatigue failure of the accessory gear shaft which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factors was the fuel system filter restriction.Nov 11, 1998 · N6656Q · DestroyedNTSB MIA99LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFerguson Rans S-10 Sakota · Pisgah, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver resulting in the aircraft's uncontrollable descent until impact with the terrain.Nov 1, 1998 · N383FF · DestroyedNTSB MIA99LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Douglasville, GAFailure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Oct 28, 1998 · N25037 · DestroyedNTSB SEA99LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Scappoose, ORAircraft control was not maintained. Inadequate remedial action is a factor.Oct 22, 1998 · N474BC · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99TA013Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400 · Aztec, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. Factors were the unsecured oil dipstick, the loss of engine oil pressure necessitating a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain, and the collision with the tree.Oct 19, 1998 · N73080 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA008Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Rossville, TNThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.Oct 14, 1998 · N59514 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502B · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with an irrigation unit located in the field.Oct 12, 1998 · N6037N · DestroyedNTSB LAX99LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman E75 · Oakland, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent entry into a negative 'g' condition, which induced a temporary interruption of the fuel supply.Oct 11, 1998 · N770WM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Oklahoma City, OKSuicide.Oct 11, 1998 · N172JF · DestroyedNTSB CHI99LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Holstein, WIthe pilot-in-command's intentional low altitude maneuver and his ostentatious display. A factor was his allowing the airplane to enter an inadvertent stall.Oct 11, 1998 · N70880 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Oct 10, 1998 · N70968 · DestroyedNTSB FTW99LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPainton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.Oct 10, 1998 · N81029 · DestroyedNTSB DEN99FA009Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Montrose, COThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. Factors were a reduction in the airplane's climb and turn capabilities, the aft c.g. limit being exceeded, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and his lack of experience in the airplane…Oct 10, 1998 · N39663 · DestroyedNTSB CHI99LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Oshkosh, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the high winds, low altitude at which the pilot was maneuvering and the uneven terrain which the helicopter contacted.Oct 10, 1998 · N151KC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA007Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportW.S. Bowers, Jr. RV-4 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing aerobatics which resulted in the lost of control and a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was performed.Oct 10, 1998 · N741WB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller FH-1100 · Fayette, MSThe fuel filter contamination which resulted in the loss of engine power. The air leak in the fuel system was a factor.Oct 10, 1998 · N580RH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 · Patrick, SCThe failure of the number 2 piston for undetermined reasons.Oct 10, 1998 · N9890V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Superior, WIthe pilot not maintaining clearance with the terrain, and his improper decision to enter maneuvers too close to the terrain. Factors contributing to this accident were the aerobatic maneuvers, the trees and the berm.Oct 9, 1998 · N924TA · DestroyedNTSB FTW99LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Ringling, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the sun glare which impaired the pilot's vision.Oct 8, 1998 · N502S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Newellton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inadvertent entry into adverse weather conditions. A related factor was the fog.Oct 8, 1998 · N4531M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-315B · Big Sky, MTThe failure of the ground handlers (chokers) to follow procedures, and separation of the tail rotor system. Contributing factors were incorrect long line hook (size), jamming of the hook release, trees and gusty wind conditions.Oct 5, 1998 · N5803J · DestroyedNTSB LAX99GA005Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGrumman TS-2A · Banning, CAThe pilot misjudged his maneuvering altitude. Factors to this accident were the mountainous terrain, tailwind conditions, and turbulence in the area.Oct 5, 1998 · N416DF · DestroyedNTSB LAX99FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Lowerlake, CAThe flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and the failure of the flying pilot to ensure that adequate ground clearance existed between the stinger/tail rotor and the ground during a deceleration while the aircraft was…Oct 5, 1998 · N801EH · DestroyedNTSB LAX99LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurson Revolution Mini 500 · Moorpark, CAThe improper use of the cyclic flight control by the pilot, which resulted in low g flight load condition, which resulted in rotor disk divergence (mast bumping), and the main rotor blade striking and severing the tail boom.Oct 4, 1998 · N418MB · DestroyedNTSB NYC99LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoodyear Aerospace GZ-20-A · Bedford, MAThe separation of the pull-in-line. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.Oct 2, 1998 · N3A · No damageNTSB ATL99LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Tellasse, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run.Oct 2, 1998 · N4832R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Salinas, CAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while practicing autorotations.Sep 30, 1998 · N8340D · DestroyedNTSB SEA98LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Freeland, WAFailure of the number two intake valve rocker arm in fatigue, and overload of the nose landing gear assembly. Factors include a ditch encountered during the forced landing.Sep 29, 1998 · N5867C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Watertown, CTWas the pilot's misjudged altitude of the airplane prior to performing a stall, and which resulted in the main landing gear contacting a rock wall.Sep 26, 1998 · N72929 · DestroyedNTSB LAX98FA305Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportO'Neil VAN'S RV-3 · Arbuckle, CAThe pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight in instrument conditions, which led to his spatial disorientation and in-flight loss of aircraft control, and, resulted in a pilot-induced overload failure of the airframe. The pilot's use of quinine may have been a…Sep 26, 1998 · N244WW · Destroyed