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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 c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 500)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 500)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CHI87LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher KA-6-CR · Staunton, ILThe plt stated that he climbed to 6000 feet MSL and proceeded on course to Staunton, Illinois. According to the plt in a telephone interview, he was approximately 800-900 feet above willhoit airport when he made a 360 degree turn to enter base. He further…NTSB CHI87DEP06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportZank Challenger II · Redgranite, WIThe student pilot had purchased this amateur built aircraft earlier in the day and had made one successful flight and was on the downwind leg of the second flight. The aircraft was at an estimated altitude of 150' to 200' AGL, when witnesses stated that the…NTSB NYC87LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American B-25N · Stow, MAThe acft touched down hard on the grassy area 5 to 10 ft short of the rwy. The plt stated at the time that he felt and heard the hydraulic line burst in the cabin which left the aircraft without brakes. The acft failed to stop and continued to roll off the…NTSB LAX87LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Fremont, CAWhile on final apch to lnd on rwy 28, a glider (Schweizer sgs 2-32, N242DB) & a tow plane (Bellanca 7KCAB, N88314) collided in flt at an alt of about 200' AGL. The tow plane was returning fm a LCL tow mission & the glider was returningfm a LCL sightseeing…NTSB DEN87LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wolf Point, MTThe pilot was on approach to his private strip at approxiamtely 25 feet AGL when the aircraft stalled. The aircraft dropped onto the runway, the pilot added full power attempting to recover, the left wing dipped and struck the ground.NTSB DEN87LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Sawyer, NDThe commercial plt and his wife were on a cross country flt and were landing for refueling. On final, the acft began an uncommanded left turn as landing flaps were selected. The plt was unable to correct the turn and struck trees short of the private…NTSB CHI87LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Plymouth, INWhile on final approach about 200 feet from the end of the runway, the right front seat passenger told the pilot she thought she saw a deer. The pilot added power for a possible go-around. Since he did not see any deer, the pilot continued his landing. He…NTSB ATL87LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Trenton, KYThe dual instruction flight was practicing soft field landings at a private grass strip. The aircraft stalled during a go-around attempt on the second approach when the student pilot executed a steep pullup to clear powerlines. The aircraft pitched down,…NTSB MIA87LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Tallahassee, FLThe eng quit aprx 6 miles from the arpt. During the landing roll following the forced landing the nose gear collapsed & the acft collided with trees. Imspection of the acft revealed that the fuel selector was positioned to the left tank which did not contain…NTSB LAX87LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · San Jose, CAWhile on final apch to land on rwy 31R at night, the acft flew too low, struck trees, then collided with the terrain. The plt was taken to a hospital with serious injuries & a blood sample was drawn at 0205 PDT. A check of his blood showed an alcohol level of…NTSB ATL87LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Erwin, NCThe acft impacted level grassy terrain short of rwy 04, while on short final during a practice short-field ldg. The CFI reported that the student plt had stabilized the acft on the appch at 70 mph; a high sink rate was subsequently encountered as the acft…NTSB NYC87LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Haven, CTDrg a night flt from new bedford to bridgeport, the plt enctrd visibility problems & believed that fuel consumption was higher than normal. He obtained radar vectors to New Haven. After seeing the arpt, he flew over to establish the runway pattern. However,…NTSB FTW87LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Port Aransas, TXThe engine lost power while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and attempted to reach the runway. Touchdown occurred about 15 feet short and the landing gear impacted a sandy embankment. The aircraft then slid to a…NTSB ATL87LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Ozark, ALThe inst plt indicated that during airwork procedures practice in the LCL area, the right wing seemed to be heavy. He indicated that he switched the fuel selector from both to right tank. After about 20-30 minutes, they returned to the airport and entered…NTSB DEN87FA130Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620II · Cody, WYN2336X was on a business flt to Cody, WY. The pilot executed a missed approach on the first attempt of the vor-a approach. A pilot who landed at Cody minutes before the accident said the visibility had decreased to 3/4 of a mi when N2336X made the first…NTSB MKC87LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Wamego, KSThe PIC had been airborne in the LCL area to let parachute jumpers jump fm his acft. To lose alt quickly the PIC performed a prolonged slip. On the final app the eng quit and alt was insufficient to reach the rwy for lndg. The off arpt lndg was unsuccessful.…NTSB CHI87LA130Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lansing, ILDuring an attempted go-around, the right wing struck a tree, the left wing then contacted a building and the aircraft impacted in a freshly plowed field. Witnesses report the aircraft was high and fast and drifting to the right of runway centerline. Also…NTSB LAX87LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Honolulu, HIThe student and CFI landed at ford island and the CFI deplaned to observe the student perform solo landings. The studentexecuted one takeoff and landing without incident. On the second approach the student elected to make a go-around. He used full flaps for…NTSB ATL87FA135Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Avon, OHAcft was seen heading east on a downwind for the private airstrip where it was based. It was turned onto the base leg and as a turn was begun for the final approach course for rwy 27 it stalled, spun, and collided with the ground. The acft wreckage was found…NTSB CHI87LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · St. Johns, MIThe plt reported that a gust of wind caught the acft during landing and he immediately added full power in a go-around attempt. The plt stated that the acft then stalled in trees and a fence row.NTSB BFO87LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot was providing free promotional rides for a flight school. He was on the fourth flight of the day, on final approach, in a nose high attitude when the aircraft's left wing struck small trees. The aircraft impacted the ground 250FEET short of the…NTSB MIA87LA158Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337E · San Juan, PRThe plt stated that during the base leg with 2/3 flaps lowered the acft entered an uncontrolled left bank. Control was partially regained, however, the acft then entered a spin to the left. Control was not established before the acft crashed into the ocean…NTSB DCA87MA030Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCASA C-212-CC · Mayaguez, PRAfter several maintenance adjustments of the right propeller and flight idle fuel flow, the aircraft was test flown and released for flight. Several pilots continued to note descrepancies concerning the right propeller system. Adjustments were made and the…NTSB ATL87LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoss Timothy C Quicksilver MX · Monroe, NCThe student plt reported that the engine lost power while the ultralight-type acft was on final approach to a mowed field owned by him. The acft subsequently impacted a tree at the end of the field and fell to the terrain nose-down. The student pilot noted…NTSB CHI87LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Gobles, MIDuring the third leg of a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that the sun was directly in his eyes while on final approach to rwy 27. He stated he first saw the set of power lines when they were about 25 feet ahead of the aircraft. While attempting to…NTSB CHI87LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Detroit, MIWhile on approach to Detroit city airport the #1 cylinder fractured and separated resulting in engine failure. The pilot made a forced landing in a field approx. four miles west of the airport. Examination of the broken cylinder revealed the mode of the…NTSB MIA87FA153Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLThe plt stated that he was at 60 KTS. With full flaps & just about to flare when somthing forced the nose down. He then pulled back on the controls, hit the ground, veered off the left side of the runway & collided with a C152 that was holding for takeoff,…NTSB NYC87LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStearman PT-17 · Hampton, NHWhile on final approach, the plt stated that the acft encountered a moderate crosswind. At abt mid-field, the plt elected to make a go-around, however, due to windshear and/or downdrafts, the acft was unable to climb. The Stearman collided with several tall…NTSB LAX87FA198Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Long Beach, CAOn 4/28/87, after a flt from Long Beach to las vegas, the plt requested the left wing tank be svcd with 15 gal of fuel; no fuel was added to the rgt tank. Two days later, the plt took off on the return flt. Drg arrival at Long Beach, he was vectored for an…NTSB DEN87LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620 · Greeley, COThe plt departed with full fuel in the acft to practice aerial spraying techniques. After 45 mins of practice he returned to the arpt for landing. He said that prior to entering the traffic pattern he switched from the half-full right tank to the full left…NTSB LAX87LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Kahului, HIShortly after takeoff, the plt reqd an 'immediate downwind' to rtrn to the arpt & was clrd to land. When asked if equip-ment was needed, he replied, 'negative, sir, a little matter of fuel.' A witness said the acft appeared very low on final apch with both…NTSB ATL87FA130Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Kennesaw, GAN5511N was in the traffic pattern at cobb county airport-mc collum field and was near the turning point from crosswind to dwnd when it was struck by N52995. N52995 was making a straight-in entry into the downwind leg of the traffic pattern from the west with…NTSB NYC87LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Portland, METhe pilot of the PA-23 was attempting an NDB approach into the Portland, ME. Int'l jetport. The wx was rpt'd as moderate turbulence and moderate or greater icing, the icing level was rpt'd from the surface to 16000 ft. prior to this NDB approach the pilot had…NTSB BFO87LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Roanoke, VAWhile enroute from gaithersburg, MD, to blacksburg, VA, the plt decided to divert to Roanoke, VA, due to thunderstorms in the area. On x-wind leg to rwy 33 at Roanoke the eng started to run rough. Aft carb heat was applied it smoothed out but quit completely…NTSB LAX87DVA06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportNorth American F-86F · Shafter, CAFollowing an airshow, the pilot transmitted while on final approach to the runway, that the engine had seized. The aircraft was landed with the landing gear retracted. During the flare the aircraft became uncontrollable, bounced several times on the runway,…NTSB FTW87FA105Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Eagle Lake, TXOn April 25,1987 a Grumman American AA5B, N28846, impacted the terrain near Eagle Lake, Texas. The private pilot and her husband received fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The…NTSB BFO87FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Salisbury, MDOn a flt from hilton head, SC to woodstown, NJ, the plt enctrd headwinds & diverted to Salisbury, MD, a less distant arpt. Drg arrival at 1944, he was provided wx info concerning a low ceiling & visibility. At 1955, he was instructed to hold upon reaching a…NTSB MIA87LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCremer VP-1 · Tupelo, MSAcft lost engine power on short final approach. Acft stalled and touched down hard short of the runway. The acft then collided with the raised edge of the runway collapsing the main gear and then nosing over. The pilot attributed the loss of engine power to a…NTSB NYC87FA127Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · York, PAThe Piper PA-28-180 was making an NDB instrument approach under instrument meteorological conditions at night. The pilot manuevered the aircraft over the airport several times in an apparent attempt to acquire visual contact with the runway, lost control of…NTSB MIA87LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, FLThe plt elected to land the acft on a taxiway after the eng quit aprx 5 miles from the arpt. During the flare, the wing stalled, followed by a hard landing on the nose gear causing it to collapse. Post crash examination of the acft revealed that the eng quit…NTSB LAX87LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Mammoth Lakes, CAAt the end of a pleasure cross country flt, while on long final to the rwy, the plt had to add pwr to compensate for a crosswind. Prior to reaching short final the plt had reduced pwr again. Upon reaching the threshold, the acft was aprx 300 ft AGL. The plt…NTSB NYC87LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Nantucket, MAThe Piper PA-23-250 attempted a go-around after crossing the threshold and observing the runway lights were not on during a night instrument approach. The pilot reported that he added full power and retracted the wing flaps. The procedure in the Piper manual…NTSB NYC87FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Pleasantville, NYThe plt rept his auto-pilot was malfunctioning on the apch and he was having aileron problems. He rept a loss of pwr, got the eng started, and then rept a double pwr loss. Prior to disappearing from radar he rept that he was starting one engine. The acft…NTSB FTW87LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircoupe 415D · Lakeway, TXThe commercial pilot of an Aircoupe with one passenger on board attempted to execute an overhead 360 degree turn to land on runway 16 at Lakeway airport near austin, TX. The pilot did not have adequate altitude to complete the maneuver. The aircraft impacted…NTSB DEN87LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S-2D · Columbus, NMThe plt departed deming, NM and flew to a ranch 15 mi n of Columbus, NM, to position the acft for aerial spraying that day. It was still dark when the plt made his apch to a road paralleled by power lines on the left and telephone cable marker posts on the…NTSB ATL87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Meridianville, ALThe plt completed the vor/dme-b appch to the arpt and cancelled his IFR flt plan. The plt reported observing that the acft was to the right of the rwy while on final appch to rwy 36. He then initiated a go-around, and began a right turn after 'passing' a tree…NTSB ATL87DLT01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchleicher ASK-21 · Eagleville, TNDuring a landing attempt, N174KS collided with a treeline on final approach to the airport. The instructor reported that the flight was normal until the student encountered a downdraft on final approach. The instructor took control of the controls, but was…NTSB CHI87FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · West Point, INDrg an IFR arrival, the plt was clrd for an ILS rwy 10 apch. No radar facilities were available, but at 1026 EST, he rprtd he was established on the localizer. Aprx 4 min later, he declared a missed apch & was cleared back to the outer marker (om), then was…NTSB LAX87LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Santa Maria, CAA Cessna T303 collided w the LOC antenna aft a total loss of pwr in both engs while on final app to rwy 30. The plt indicated that the engs failed due to fuel exhaustion. The flt made 5 stops to pick-up and drop off cargo and is normally flown daily by…NTSB DCA87MA026Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 707-351C · Kansas City, MODrg arr, buffalo airways flt 721 was vectored for an ILS rwy 1 apch. Except for deviations to avoid tstms, dscnt to the terminal area was routine. At 2151:01, the flt was adzd it was 5 mi fm the outer marker (om), was given a final vector to intercept the ILS…