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NTSB investigations, 1999

267 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\") = 1999
    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 LAX00FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350D · Avalon, CAA loose pneumatic fitting caused the engine to go to flight idle power at a low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing in hilly terrain.Dec 28, 1999 · N3593S · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA051Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Orleans, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Boyd, TXThe instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.Dec 22, 1999 · N456E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Brownsboro, TXThe loss of tail rotor effectiveness as a result of tail rotor vortex ring state.Dec 18, 1999 · N575PF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 90 · Georgetown, INthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty tailwind condition and the low altitude at which the helicopter was hovering.Dec 17, 1999 · N990JR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Saint Charles, MOthe aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft. The clouds and night conditions were contributing factors.Dec 13, 1999 · N3807Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Springhill, LAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were the gusty winds, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.Dec 12, 1999 · N739ST · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Harper, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.Dec 11, 1999 · N5347C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00FA047Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJthe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pikeville, NCThe inadequate supervision of the private-rated pilot by the certified flight instructor for allowing the airplane to impact terrain during a simulated forced landing procedure to an open field.Dec 9, 1999 · N9234H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Elida, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot.Dec 9, 1999 · N2179S · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA049Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCorbin/King Osprey 2 · Chula Vista, CAThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane resulting in wing overload and separation.Dec 6, 1999 · N192DC · DestroyedNTSB SEA00LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to maintain ground clearance, resulting in the long-line snagging and then striking the tail rotor.Dec 3, 1999 · N11KV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Mariner II · Minden, NVthe result of a foreign object contacting the tail rotor blade(s) while the aircraft was hover taxiing, which caused blade separation with subsequent loss of anti-torque (lateral) control.Dec 3, 1999 · N7183Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-19 · Grand Coulee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors include dark night conditions.Dec 2, 1999 · N4617M · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 369E · Taft, CAThe fatigue failure of a second stage compressor vane due to erosion, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure. An inadequate inspection of the compressor section by company maintenance personnel during the last 300-hour inspection was also causal in…Nov 30, 1999 · N5238C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA023Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK. I · Washougal, WAThe pilot's failure to ensure attainment of adequate airspeed prior to initiating a steep turn at low altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall. A factor contributing to the occurrence of the accident was the aircraft's low altitude. Factors contributing to…Nov 27, 1999 · N666XT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 90 · St. George, SCthe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…Nov 27, 1999 · N866A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBates Kitfox · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering.Nov 21, 1999 · N993DB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to physical incapacitation from sudden cardiac death secondary to an acute myocardial infarction.Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlisle, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of excessively fouled spark plugs. A factor was the soft terrain during the forced landing.Nov 20, 1999 · N413JF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA341G · El Paso, TXAn uncommanded flight control input for undetermined reasons resulting in rotor blade contact with the ground and subsequent loss of control.Nov 17, 1999 · N341G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA025Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…Nov 15, 1999 · N561L · DestroyedNTSB SEA00LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Malheur City, ORThe pilot's excessive descent rate during an attempted precautionary landing. Factors include the pilot's intentional operation of his aircraft with a known electrical system deficiency, a malfunction of the electrical system while in flight, the pilot's…Nov 13, 1999 · N82553 · DestroyedNTSB DEN00LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Longmont, COThe pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout.Nov 7, 1999 · N6158T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Exec 162F · Pottstown, PAThe student pilot's loss of control of the helicopter, his lack of recent experience, his lack of total experience, and his overconfidence in his personal ability. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's disregard of regulations.Nov 6, 1999 · N14JJ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Seminole, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines.Nov 3, 1999 · N72062 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Pendleton, ORFailure to maintain clearance from the runway surface while maneuvering at low altitude, and inadequate remedial action after the tail rotor struck the surface.Nov 2, 1999 · N635H · DestroyedNTSB MIA00FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tamarac, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin to the left at an inadequate altitude and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to the airplane impacting the swamp.Nov 2, 1999 · N924JH · DestroyedNTSB IAD00FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCoughlin LONG-EZ · Remington, VAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while maneuvering at low altitude.Nov 1, 1999 · N743TC · DestroyedNTSB SEA00FA012Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Challis, IDAircraft control was not maintained. The pilot's improper decision to abort the landing and flight into a box canyon were factors.Oct 31, 1999 · N902CT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA017Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in impact with rough water. A factor in this accident was a dark night, which resulted in no visual cues.Oct 31, 1999 · N4XZ · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGodbout Exec 162F · Milan, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade flapping, and its subsequent impact with the tail boom. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in maneuvering flight.Oct 30, 1999 · N228CH · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Castroville, CAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and diverted attention.Oct 28, 1999 · N5374V · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoral GZ-22 · Mogadore, OHThe failure of the flight control system manufacturer to meet design (hardness) specifications that resulted in stripped splines.Oct 28, 1999 · N4A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportParsons Rans S-12 · Gainesville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Oct 26, 1999 · N70197 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA015Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.Oct 24, 1999 · N75JS · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sprague, NEEngine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch.Oct 20, 1999 · N731PU · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Sunny Isles, FLA loss of engine power while maneuvering due to improper ignition timing by unknown person(s) resulting in an emergency descent and collision with the water.Oct 17, 1999 · N83574 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ventura, CAthe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's self induced pressure to depart the airport before the weather worsened and the airport closed, and the mountain obscurement and foggy weather conditions, and the night light…Oct 16, 1999 · N5169B · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Olton, TXThe inflight separation of the propeller blade due to damage from a wire strike. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 14, 1999 · N23930 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00TA006Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Moreno Valley, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient forward airspeed to preclude an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of yaw control. The pilot's failure to initiate timely remedial action is a factor.Oct 8, 1999 · N991SD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bay City, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's encounter with the airplane's wake turbulence.Oct 7, 1999 · N61768 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Centreville, ALThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter's fuel system resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of overboard porting of fuel when the airframe fuel filter was left in the 'drain and locked'…Oct 5, 1999 · N1285S · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Brownfield, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare.Oct 5, 1999 · N4241U · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiles G-750 · Salinas, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall/mush condition.Oct 3, 1999 · N17HE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D-45 · Oswego, ILthe visual lookout not obtained by the pilot of the Beech T-34 and the inadequate procedure by the Lima Lima Flying Squadron. The delayed entry into the maneuver by the pilot of the Beech D-45 was a contributing factor.Oct 1, 1999 · N300SH · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA99LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-332 · Atlanta, GAFAA approach/departure controller's improper service and failure to coordinate and resolve a conflict between aircraft prior to effecting a frequency change, and the improper application of visual separation rules to a flight in the clouds, resulting the crew…Sep 27, 1999 · N196DN · No damageNTSB FTW99LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Ratcliff, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Factors were the sunglare, and the pilot's diverted attention while adjusting the GPS receiver.Sep 26, 1999 · N523SP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · St. George, UTThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare.Sep 26, 1999 · N8360J · Substantial damage