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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'ID' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 500)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 208B · Salmon, IDOn August 9, 2026, at 1420 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 208B airplane, N247JP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Salmon, Idaho. The pilot and eight passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…Aug 9, 2026 · N247JP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFairchild M-62A · Greenleaf, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed during approach and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jul 5, 2026 · N53953 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to initiate a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain.Jun 23, 2026 · N3013M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA206Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a faster than normal touchdown and subsequent runway overrun.May 28, 2026 · N13430 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael W Verzwyvelt SS-7 Super Sport · Boise, IDThe pilot’s operation of the airplane while intoxicated, resulting in its impact with obstacles while on approach.Nov 9, 2025 · N14PM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA230Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBallisodare Lancair Evolution · Coeur d' Alene, IDOn July 27, 2025, about 1010 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair Evolution airplane, N505RF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. The…Jul 27, 2025 · N505RF · DestroyedNTSB WPR25LA021Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires during the landing approach.Oct 19, 2024 · N4846M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Hayden, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent stall during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance…Nov 13, 2023 · N86H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA362Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAngus Watt Zenair Stolch 750 · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 19, 2022 · N750RH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA207Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Blackfoot, IDThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing approach which, resulted in an undershoot and collision with a fence.Jun 7, 2022 · N7303M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208B · Heyburn, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in a descent below the approach path and impact with a vent stack. Also causal was the failure of the processing plant to correctly paint the vent stacks, which had been…Apr 13, 2022 · N928JP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA132Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Howe, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm while descending with a gusting tailwind condition, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.Mar 22, 2022 · N44DQ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBolstridge Wallace R SKY Raider 1 · Nampa, IDA total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.Jun 22, 2021 · N8010B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing during which the airplane struck an object and nosed over.May 29, 2021 · N9254E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA179Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Caldwell, IDA total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 27, 2019 · N6116M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Boise, IDThe airplane’s impact with a bird during the approach.Nov 10, 2018 · N16HT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Lewiston, IDThe liberation of an internal snap ring from a landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a complete loss of hydraulic fluid and a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to replace the snap ring during the…Aug 9, 2018 · N255 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA421Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to landing with sun glare and downdraft conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing in a ravine short of the runway.Jul 3, 2017 · N368HY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA122Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Rexberg, IDA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information which resulted in a landing short of the runway.Jun 3, 2017 · N1627K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBert N Norris RV-6 · St. Maries, IDA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.Jul 4, 2016 · N916BN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGaston Thomas D Thunder Mustang · Council, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering for landing following a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was foreign material contamination of the oil system due to improper maintenance.Oct 3, 2014 · N51TG · DestroyedNTSB WPR14CA275Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoffman David K Hoffman BMW Airtrike · Payette, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in a stall.Jul 1, 2014 · N190DH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s execution of a traffic pattern that did not put the airplane in position for a normal final approach and the pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt instead of initiating a go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical…Jun 29, 2014 · N132K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1B · Hayden, IDA partial loss of engine power due to encounter with weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing the accident was the pilot's inadequate weather planning.May 15, 2014 · N176WW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA416Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 - A · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in departure with insufficient fuel to complete the flight, and consequent inflight power loss due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 19, 2013 · N191TP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C-50 · Homedale, IDThe pilot's delayed action to arrest a loss of altitude on short final, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with a fence post.Sep 1, 2013 · N212G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA326Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach due to the sun glare that obscured the pilot's vision.Jul 14, 2013 · N185BW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA296Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Yellow Pine, IDThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the airplane ahead of his position in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision while both airplanes were on approach to land. Contributing to the accident was both pilots’ failure to adequately…Jun 28, 2013 · N1540P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1A · McCall, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.Jun 21, 2013 · N26HV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, IDA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 27, 2013 · N918DK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · St Maries, IDThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 7, 2012 · N2780X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaggonner Excalibur · Buhl, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 22, 2012 · N165AW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher HP-14 Sailplane · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s incorrect positioning of the wing flaps during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of lift and hard landing.Apr 6, 2012 · N990 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Atlanta, IDThe pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.Aug 29, 2011 · N8698U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA404Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Cavanaugh Bay, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.Aug 23, 2011 · N2870S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA392Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBriegleb BG-12B · Moore, IDThe pilot’s decision to perform a low pass over the runway in the opposite direction of his intended landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and glider control during the reverse-course maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the effect of…Aug 18, 2011 · N559Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA335Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Grace, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 18, 2011 · N6855N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · McCall, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate spacing from the aircraft ahead of him.Jun 21, 2011 · N1459B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA442Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Caldwell, IDThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate main rotor RPM, the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions, and inadequate supervision of the flight.Aug 31, 2010 · N1534C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around in gusting winds and with up-sloping terrain.Nov 1, 2009 · N82213 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA378Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGray RV-6 · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.Aug 1, 2009 · N69KG · DestroyedNTSB WPR09CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Preston, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.Jun 27, 2009 · N8600L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA121Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Caldwell, IDThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide.Feb 20, 2009 · N4729D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSnelling Zodiac · Rexburg, IDThe private pilot's excessive use of the flight controls and improper landing flair, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent gear collapse.Sep 17, 2008 · N826W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA154Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportUetz, Walter Spitfire II · Kamiah, IDThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.Jun 19, 2008 · N7530L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08FA116Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · McCall, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance from another airplane while attempting to land on the same runway. Contributing to the accident was the non-standard pattern entry of the pilot.May 3, 2008 · N75856 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA07LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Nampa, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the carburetor throat becoming obstructed with paint that had pealed off of the induction air inlet channel in an area where paint should not have been applied. Factors include an earthen berm running across the field…Aug 14, 2007 · N52581 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFound Aircraft Canada FBA-2C1 · Challis, IDthe pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 30, 2007 · N705BH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Nampa, IDThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors include a power transmission line between the point were the aircraft lost power and the runway that the pilot was attempting to reach.Jul 22, 2007 · N2089U · DestroyedNTSB SEA07CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairfield, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.May 17, 2007 · N2778C · Substantial damage