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NTSB investigations, 2019

197 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\") = 2019
    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 CEN20LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEnstrom F28 · Danbury, TXThe failure of the engine's No.3 intake valve resulting is a loss of engine power and a rollover following the autorotation to soft ground.Dec 31, 2019 · N57SJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20WA101Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Rio Branco, Cerro Largo, UruguayThe government of Uruguay has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA25 airplane that occurred on December 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Uruguay's investigation under the provisions…Dec 24, 2019 · CX-BRE-R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTeam Rocket F-1 F-1 · Suffolk, VAA structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer during aerobatic maneuvers near the airplane’s never-exceed speed. Contributing to the failure was the construction of the horizontal stabilizer that did not meet the kit manufacturer’s specifications.Dec 24, 2019 · N230BW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA044Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAngel 44 · Mareeba, AustraliaOn December 14, 2019, at 1115 local time, an Angel Aircraft Corporation 44 twin-engine airplane, registration VH-IAZ, collided with terrain near Mareeba Aerodrome, Mareeba Queensland, Australia. Both pilots were fatally injured, and the airplane was…Dec 14, 2019 · VH-IAZ · DestroyedNTSB GAA19WA598Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAerospatiale AS350 · Kitzbühel, AustriaDec 12, 2019 · OE-XHE · No damageNTSB CEN20WA210Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Kaunas, LithuaniaThe government of Lithuania has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA30 airplane that occurred on December 08, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Lithuania's investigation under the…Dec 8, 2019 · LY-ARS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA037Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Eschowe, South AfricaThe government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R44 helicopter that occurred on December 5, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under…Dec 5, 2019 · ZS-RRS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20FA005Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · Blythe, CAA loss of control in flight due to the pilot’s decision to fly into a mountain range, at night, in conditions conducive to high wind, mountain waves, and turbulence.Nov 26, 2019 · N14UC · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Livermore, CAThe improper installation of the flight control stick, which resulted in separation of the flight control stick from the stick stub assembly and an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.Nov 16, 2019 · N8589D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S 58JT · Lebanon, INThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a tractor trailer during landing.Nov 10, 2019 · N827MW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Smoketown, PAThe student pilot's improper cyclic input while hovering and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Nov 4, 2019 · N8560A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA029Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPavel Tango2 · Cedartown, GAThe pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Nov 4, 2019 · N875FV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 5 · Gilbert, SCThe pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.Nov 2, 2019 · N24AU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA027Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman OV-1 · Stuart, FLThe pilot’s improper recovery from a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in descent into terrain.Nov 1, 2019 · N10VD · DestroyedNTSB WPR20FA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150 · Brawley, CAThe pilot’s decision to perform a flight while impaired by the effects of alcohol and cocaine, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight.Oct 31, 2019 · N7158X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20FA016Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEnstrom 280F · Jordan Valley, ORA partial loss of engine power due to a worn engine air induction hose, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the hose, and the pilot’s decision to fly…Oct 25, 2019 · N280F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20FA015Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · American Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an aerodynamic stall following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the…Oct 25, 2019 · N201BJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA019Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20A · Summit Point, WVThe pilot’s decision to conduct a practice stall maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in inadequate altitude remaining in which to recover before impacting terrain.Oct 24, 2019 · N8354E · DestroyedNTSB WPR20FA013Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R44 · Las Vegas, NVAn undetermined inflight event that resulted in the pilot performing an autorotation to uneven terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of impact damage.Oct 23, 2019 · N225JM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA012Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Hebbronville, TXThe failure of the spotter helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the gunner helicopter while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the effects from the pilot’s use of impairing drugs.Oct 23, 2019 · N7189D · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA013Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Lamesa, TXThe pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude and in close proximity to a wind turbine undergoing maintenance, which resulted in a collision with a tagline rope being held by a worker on the ground and serious injury to the worker.Oct 22, 2019 · N9143F · Minor damageNTSB GAA20CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH 701 · Safford, AZThe in-flight separation of a propeller blade for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an off-airport landing on soft sand and the separation of main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…Oct 20, 2019 · N3784A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA013Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSportine Aviacija LAK17B · Tamaqua, PAThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while climbing in thermal lift, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Oct 18, 2019 · N830DK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Fabens, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.Oct 17, 2019 · N9033T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA012Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 206 · New Salem, NCThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in impact with a powerline.Oct 17, 2019 · N167AG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA007Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHiller UH 12E · Susanville, CAA partial loss of engine power due to multiple overtemperature events and a hot start event, which resulted in thermally damaged internal components of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced…Oct 14, 2019 · N131HA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBell 412 · Port Said City, EgyptOn October 11, 2019, about 1147 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 412EP, SU-CBX, impacted the sea about 65 miles north of Port Said City, Egypt after losing control in flight. There were no injuries to the two pilots and three passengers, and the…Oct 11, 2019 · SU-CBX · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R · Willacoochee, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.Oct 11, 2019 · N3090C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA018Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoxworthy Rick A Sonex · Langley, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.Oct 11, 2019 · N612RF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA010Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Aberdeen, SDThe noncertificated pilot’s decision to fly in dark night instrument conditions, resulting in impact with terrain.Oct 10, 2019 · N6483B · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA004Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlaser Dirks DG500 · Marana, AZThe pilots’ exceedance of the glider’s never-exceed speed (VNE) during recovery from an intentional aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in a failure of the right-wing air brake control drive, asymmetrical air brake deployment, and a subsequent hard landing.Oct 6, 2019 · N600TT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA003Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s failure to relinquish the airplane controls to the instructor during a power-off stall maneuver, which prevented the instructor’s recovering from the stall.Oct 5, 2019 · N2561G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA002Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Asheboro, NCThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.Oct 5, 2019 · N2FB · DestroyedNTSB CEN20FA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Kokomo, INThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a dual engine power loss caused by the line service technician fueling the airplane with the wrong fuel, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.…Oct 5, 2019 · N326CW · DestroyedNTSB ERA20LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell OH 58A · Fort Meade, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a dynamic rollover and impact with terrain.Oct 3, 2019 · N911RW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA283Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 421 · Deland, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training and experience in the accident airplane make and model.Sep 29, 2019 · N731PF · DestroyedNTSB ERA19LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSolo Wings Windlass · Dalton, GAThe pilot's exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack during a turn shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident aircraft.Sep 28, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA334Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Columbus, MSA total loss of engine power control for undetermined reasons.Sep 27, 2019 · N801BF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA323Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech V35 · London, OHThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering toward the final leg of the traffic pattern and facing the rising sun, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.Sep 18, 2019 · N5438U · DestroyedNTSB ERA19LA273Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Sardis, GAFatigue failure of the fasteners on the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.Sep 17, 2019 · N827JE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA275Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV 8 · Stroudsburg, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.Sep 17, 2019 · N7TL · DestroyedNTSB CEN19TA321Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA46 · Gulf of MexicoA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 15, 2019 · N218MW · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Hill City, SDA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 12, 2019 · N100CK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA316Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportInfinity Powered Parachutes IPP2 · Eustace, TXThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a power line. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly at an altitude too low to avoid obstacles.Sep 12, 2019 · N6035L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA261Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHavoc Air Racing Super GT 111 · Reno, NVThe failure of the landing gear to extend for reasons that could not be determined.Sep 9, 2019 · N400MC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206 · Walkerton, INThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Sep 9, 2019 · N19TV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA535Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Turkey, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a low pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Sep 8, 2019 · N602SS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA267Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Berlin, MDThe malfunction of the No. 9 pushrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Sep 8, 2019 · N8386K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA250Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210 · Henefer, UTThe pilots’ decision to enter a canyon at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while attempting to exit the canyon.Sep 4, 2019 · N94262 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA263Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Russellville, ALThe pilot's failure to see and avoid powerlines during low-altitude agricultural spraying flight operations.Sep 2, 2019 · N90104 · Destroyed