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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\" = 'NH' 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 ERA25LA115Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Hampton, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall.Feb 11, 2025 · N77989 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA384Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150K · Gilford, NHThe pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s motivation to depart on the flight despite being made aware that conditions…Sep 30, 2023 · N6312G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportICP Savannah S · Gilford, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the runway.Apr 15, 2023 · N5400S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA057Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Gilford, NHThe pilot’s decision to continue the approach to land in conditions where he was unable to see in front of the airplane due to sun glare, which resulted in in a collision a building.Nov 10, 2022 · N7223M · DestroyedNTSB ERA22FA086Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSwearingen SA226 · Bedford, NHThe pilot’s failure to secure and feather the left engine and increase power on the right engine after a perceived loss of engine power in the left engine, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain just short of the runway. Contributing to…Dec 11, 2021 · N54GP · DestroyedNTSB ERA21LA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBailey N Moyes Dragonfly · Charlestown, NHThe passenger’s decision to continue an unstable approach while at low altitude and in proximity to a known obstacle, which resulted in a collision with power lines.Jul 10, 2021 · N346FL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Laconia, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions.Nov 9, 2020 · N3296F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJack Fehling Celebrity · North Hampton, NHThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the biplane being low and striking trees.Dec 4, 2016 · N28JF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-150 · Newport, NHThe pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.Oct 14, 2013 · N5873W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA175Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Lebanon, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a return to the airport after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.Feb 9, 2012 · N6062E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA319Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero AT SP Zoo AT-4 LSA · Concord, NHThe student pilot's loss of aircraft control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.May 31, 2011 · N709PR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Franconia, NHThe pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.Sep 25, 2010 · N5295Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA017Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · East Hampstead, NHThe pilot's excessive descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the adverse winds encountered during the flight, and the presence of the trees and power lines near the landing area.Oct 15, 2007 · N7408G · No damageNTSB IAD03CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Nashua, NHThe pilot's failure to determine the wind direction, which resulted in a hard, tailwind landing.Jun 27, 2003 · N185MH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev 52 · Moultonboro, NHA clogged fuel vent line due to a mud dauber nest, and rough terrain, including a large hole, in the forced landing field.Jul 14, 2001 · N48GA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Hampton, NHThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident were the downdraft wind conditions.Apr 22, 2001 · N3117T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F280 · Bow, NHThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tower. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.Oct 5, 1998 · N8618N · DestroyedNTSB NYC98FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker Hunter T MK 8 · Manchester, NHFuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot's reliance on an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system. A factor in the pilot's death was his intentional delay of the ejection sequence in order to avoid people and property on the ground.Jun 18, 1998 · N745WT · DestroyedNTSB IAD98LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Nashua, NHThe pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.May 11, 1998 · N7795Q · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Hampton, NHThe pilot's poor judgement for intentionally shutting down an engine to perform a practice single engine landing, which led to a single engine go-around due to conflicting traffic.Jul 5, 1997 · N4022P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20F · Jaffrey, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees.Jan 19, 1997 · N7112V · DestroyedNTSB NYC97FA194Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Dorchester, NHThe captain's failure to maintain situational awareness, which resulted in the airplane being outside the confines of the instrument approach; and the crew's misinterpretation of a step-down fix passage, which resulted in an early descent into rising terrain.…Dec 24, 1996 · N388LS · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Franconia, NHThe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway.Aug 24, 1996 · N591SZ · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A100 · Manchester, NHThe pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft during a coupled approach. A related factor was the unmonitored inoperative glide slope.Jul 15, 1996 · N4391W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chester, NHThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during final approach.May 3, 1996 · N2946P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nashua, NHthe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation during the go-around.Jan 14, 1996 · N61765 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95DNC01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWyman Scorpion II · Cornish Flat, NHPartial failure and subsequent partial separation of skin on the underside of one main rotor blade, which resulted in a severe vibration, in-flight loss of aircraft control, and impact with the ground during an attempted autorotation.Dec 28, 1994 · N65562 · DestroyedNTSB BFO94LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Hollis, NHThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.Apr 30, 1994 · N5907G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Durham, NHImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were flight into adverse weather conditions, failure to obtain inflight weather information, and pilot fatigue.Apr 10, 1993 · N8228G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Londonderry, NHThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.Dec 13, 1992 · N210PQ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Keene, NHAn inadvertent stall during flap retraction, following an aborted landing.Aug 10, 1992 · N738FW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90DNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 180E · Kingston, NHAn inflight collision with water while maneuvering for a forced landing. A factor to the accident was a power loss due to the pilot's improper use of the mixture control.Sep 26, 1990 · N2620Y · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA208Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Wolfeboro, NHInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the owner/pilot-in-command (PIC), his failue to maintain proper altitude on the approach, and failure of the other pilot (owner's instructor pilot) to take remedial action. Factors related to the accident were:…Aug 31, 1989 · N21353 · DestroyedNTSB NYC88LA243Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Keene, NHThe plt received a head inj and was not able to relate the details of the acdt. The acft crashed into trees about 3 mi short of the landing rwy at the conclusion of a cross country flt. An FAA insp examined the wreckage and reported that the fuel selector was…Sep 26, 1988 · N8289T · DestroyedNTSB NYC87DNC08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna R172K · Cantebury, NHA local CFI heard the plt transmit over the UNICOM freq that he was 'north of the airport at 1100 ft & out of gas, so I guess I'm going to crash.' Attempts to contact the plt were unsuccessful. The CFI flew north of the airport & located the plane where it…Jul 17, 1987 · N4673K · DestroyedNTSB 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…May 1, 1987 · N3993P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86DNC06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHansen Hawk 304 · Wolfeboro, NHThe experimental aircraft equipped with a buick V-8 aluminum block engine experienced power loss on approach for landing. The pilot decided that the distance and terrain was too great for a glide to the airport, and an emergency water landing in a nearby lake…Jul 22, 1986 · N13CH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · South Sutton, NHThe plt rprtd that during a landing, the flight encountered a severe downdraft and impacted the ground hard, collapsing the nose gear and incurring other damage to the aircraft.Jun 28, 1986 · N5474E · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · North Hampton, NHThe acft settled into trees during a landing apch. The plt reported that he added full power with the carburetor heat off and was still unable to stop the descent. When flt checked by the FAA, the plts slow flt and stall recovery procedures were found to be…May 18, 1986 · N5744G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rochester, NHDuring landing approach to runway 32, the aircraft started to porpoise over the runway. The aircraft continued in this manner until it neared the end of the runway. The aircraft then started a slow climbing right turn just clearing nearby trees. The…Oct 27, 1985 · N734PX · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Newport, NHAcft collided with trees while executing a go-around. The acft lost power, the plt lowered the nose in an attempt to restart the eng while turning right in an effort to return to the rwy. The acft stalled and collided with trees.Oct 7, 1985 · N77110 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Newport, NHThe acft collided with trees during an attempted go-around following a loss of directional control. The plt was advised by UNICOM that a 'bit of a crosswind' existed at the arpt. The plt initiated a go-around after a gust of wind was misaligned the acft…Jun 19, 1985 · N9977E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · No. Hampton, NHOn April 20, 1985, a Piper PA-28-140, flown by a student plt, crashed during an attempted go-around at north Hampton, NH, while on a pleasure flt. The wx was clear, winds were light and variable with unlimited visibility. The tough rwy is 2050 ft long and 300…Apr 20, 1985 · N95043 · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FA060Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Whitefield, NHThe acft crashed after executing a missed approach at Whitefield during IMC wx. The acft was seen at 300-400 ft AGL during some part of the maneuvering near the arpt. The acft seemed to be heading for the arpt when last seen by ground observers. The only…Feb 2, 1985 · N27522 · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FNC02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Hopkinton, NHThe acft collided with a tree during an ILS approach in IMC wx. The acft was on a x-cty flt and the plt declared a missed approach at this pt but did not acknowledge hitting the tree. When the rt eng quit and directional control could not be maintained the…Jan 1, 1985 · N47364 · DestroyedNTSB NYC84FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Richmond, NHThe plt was flying inbound for the ILS rwy 02 apch via the gardner VOR transition. While on the transition, the acft descended below the 4000 ft MSL min alt to 2600 ft MSL. The plt was alerted by ATC. He responded that his chart read 3000 ft. the acft then…Aug 13, 1984 · N4323G · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTeal TSC 1A · Moultonboro, NHThe acft struck the tail of an acft as it was beginning to proceed in a go-around. The plt said he was unaware of the collision with the parked acft until the subsequent landing. The collision was the result of the acft in flt drifting downwind off the rwy…Aug 3, 1984 · N2002T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Nashua, NHThe student plt was practicing full flap landings during a solo flt. While on a final approach to land, she observed another acft taxiing on the end of the rwy. So she elected to go around. At that time, the acft was about 25 to 30 ft AGL. Reportedly, she…Jun 30, 1983 · N11394 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FA181Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Concord, NHThe plt was advised during the 0028 & 0203 wx briefings that VFR flt was not recommended. At 0304 the plt called fss to activate his flt plan & was again advised VFR flt was not recommended. At 0403 the flt was given Concord wx & at 0406WAS cleared into the…Aug 4, 1982 · N81786 · DestroyedNTSB NYC82DNC08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19 · Moultonboro, NHSeveral witnesses saw the glider circle over the airport before it crashed. One of the witnesses reported that the glider was about 50 to 100 ft high and was coming in normally when it suddenly nose-dived and headed almost vertically toward the ground. The…Apr 25, 1982 · N79RC · Destroyed