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        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
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    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
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    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\") = 1983
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NTSB MKC84LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Des Moines, IAThe acft departed toronto, Canada at 1927 CST. About 5 hrs & 1 min later, the eng lost power when the plt was on final apch for landing. Subsequently, the acft collided with a vehicle & a light pole when the plt made a forced landing on a snow-covered parking…Dec 31, 1983 · N732DZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84FA125Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStriplin SKY Ranger · Lancaster, CAThe plt was participating in certification tests of the acft. Witnesses stated that the plt had made a pass down the rwy & was on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, at abuot 100 ft AGL, when the acft suddenly pitched down & crashed. An exam of the…Dec 31, 1983 · N44223 · DestroyedNTSB SEA84FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Pocatello, IDDuring arrival, the plt initiated an ILS apch to rwy 2L. At that time, the wx in part was 700 ft scattered to broken, 1300 to 1500 ft overcast,visibility 1 to 1 1/2 mi with light snow & fog. About 3 min after calling inbound on the apch, the plt initiated a…Dec 30, 1983 · N8362L · DestroyedNTSB MIA84FA053Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · West Palm Beach, FLAt 1926 the plt was cleared for the LOC bc arch for rwy 27R. At 1927 the acft acknowledged a clearance to land. 10 secs later the radar target disappeared. The plt was rescued at 2050 from the waters of the atlantic ocean about 1 mioff the Beach at West Palm…Dec 30, 1983 · N761HZ · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Shoshone, CAThe acft landed long and in attempting a go-around crashed off the rwy on the arpt. The plt said she made her approach to rwy 34 at Shoshone CA and touched down slightly beyond the middle of the 2380 ft rwy in no wind conditions. She then attempted a…Dec 30, 1983 · N2534U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84AA132Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBoeing 727-224 · New York, NYDuring apch the crew was advised of a windshear on final apch of +10 to -15 KTS at 700 ft & 400 ft AGL. Winds were reported 170 deg at 26 KTS gusting to 40 KTS. The plt added 20 KTS to his v-ref speed of 132 KTS & selected auto-spoilerdeployment. Prior to…Dec 28, 1983 · N79750 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Edgewater, MDA student plt started to fly the acft, but as she was moving on the rwy, she detected a misfiring of the eng that she reported as a popping sound. Therefore, she returned to the ramp area & shut down the eng. Her husband agreed to fly with her around the…Dec 26, 1983 · N5276Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FA059Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Montoursville, PADuring takeoff roll the overhead courtsey light flickered. As the acft lifted off the right front cabin door opened & the light remained on. The plt advised the tower he would be returning to land & entered a right downwind leg for rwy 27AT 500 ft AGL. The…Dec 25, 1983 · N66846 · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC 7-102 · Honolulu, HIWhile on a five mile final apch to rwy 26R the dhc 7 encountered moderate turbulence and two cabin attendants sustained injuries. At 1506:02 hours HST a western airlines DC10 requested an s turn to lose altitude in order land on rwy 26L. Seven seconds later…Dec 23, 1983 · N929HA · No damageNTSB DEN84LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Aspen, COThe acft collided with the snow to the side and short of the rwy during the approach to land. The plt said the acft was blown off line and his vision was obscured by blowing snow. The acft hit REIL lights and stopped 760 ft short of the approach end of the…Dec 23, 1983 · N768T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-200 · Detroit, MIWhile receiving vectors for an ILS apch, the acft encountered rime icing conditions. The left windshield began icing over & would not clear when the plt adjusted the windshield heat from normal to high. Since the autopilot was engaged, he moved to the right…Dec 21, 1983 · N90DF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Indian Head, MDThe plt stated that shortly after departing dca, he encountered a small amount of rain that froze on the aircraft's windshield. He continued on to his destination and again encounter freezing rain when turning from base to final. He elected to make a…Dec 21, 1983 · N5685V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Mokuleia, HIThe plt was rated for airplanes & helicopters, but did not have a glider rating. He had only 2.5 hrs in gliders, all of which was in this same make & model. During a solo instructional flt, he encountered a high sink while on a base turn to land. He stated…Dec 18, 1983 · N17SH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Livermore, CADuring arrival in IFR conditions, the plt was vectored for an ILS rwy 25 apch. At about 0909 PST, he was cleared for the apch & instructed to maintain 3000 ft until intercepting the localizer. A short time later, the controller instructed the plt to contact…Dec 17, 1983 · N4513K · DestroyedNTSB ATL84LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206A · Charleston, SCThe acft undershot the rwy during landing. The weather was VMC but the landing was made one hour after official sunset. Visibility was reported as 10 miles. There were no problems reported with the arpt or acft except the plt during one radio call saying he…Dec 15, 1983 · N4648F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Buffalo, NYThe acft collided with lake erie during ILS approach to rwy 05 at Buffalo, NY. The acft had been descended to 3000 ft and the plt reported turning inbound from dunkirk VOR to the ILS. He was cleared for the approach and told to report the outer marker to…Dec 14, 1983 · N87291 · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Port Arthur, TXThe acft crash landed in a muddy field about 1 mile from the arpt after the engine quit on final approach to land. The acft was examined after the accident and found to have an empty left fuel tank. The right tank contained 16 gallons of fuel. The plt stated…Dec 14, 1983 · N4894C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Greenwich, CTThe acft collided with trees during an ILS approach to westchester arpt in NY. The weather was IMC and an IFR flt plan was filed. The accident occurred during the 2nd attempt with the 1st ending in a missed approach. It was apparent to thecontroller that the…Dec 13, 1983 · N2254T · DestroyedNTSB NYC84FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Newburgh, NYDuring arrival, there were indefinite delays at white plains, NY, so the plt diverted to Newburgh, NY. He was vectored for an ILS rwy 9 apch. While en route, the plt requested & was given the ILS freq, mins for the apch, the arpt elevation(491 ft MSL), the…Dec 12, 1983 · N6774R · DestroyedNTSB NYC84FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportNorth American NA-265-40 · Coatesville, PADuring an IFR arrival, an ILS apch was made to rwy 29 in rain, turbulence & gusty wings. At aprx 400 ft AGL, the acft broke out of the clouds while on the localizer glide slope. The airspeed at that time was 8 KTS above the reference speed, but was…Dec 12, 1983 · N3298D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Venice, FLThis was the first flt for the prospective student plt. He stated that during the second trafic pattern over the gulf, the acft appeared to hit a gust of wind, pitched up, & entered a spin. Winds were gusting 27 KTS, & severe wx was forecast & arrived later…Dec 12, 1983 · N94642 · DestroyedNTSB ATL84MA063Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Lawrenceburg, TNDuring the descent at Lawrenceburg the acft went into clouds at 3500 ft. at 1709 the acft was cleared for an NDB approach. Minimum alt for the approach is 1560 ft. field elevation is 936 ft. the acft was being tracked on radar and the last contact was about…Dec 12, 1983 · N66MZ · DestroyedNTSB ANC84LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-185A · Quinhagak, AKThe acft struck a snowbank during an attemped go-around. According to the plt there were no mechanical problems that contributed to the accident. The plt did not submit an accident report and attempts to reach him by telephone have been unsuccessful. The…Dec 11, 1983 · N9706H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FHM03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHomebuilt Spad Xiii · Montgomery, NYThe acft lost power about 1 mile from the arpt and the plt made a forced landing on a farm. The acft nosed over. The weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing and this acft has no provision for carburetor heat control.Dec 10, 1983 · N3772L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84FA033Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech TC-45J · Kansas City, KSThe acft was a Beech TC-45J that had been modified into a hamilton turboliner under STC SA-1821-WE. During arrival, the plt reported that he encountered moderate icing at 4000 ft. he made a localizer-only apch to rwy 35. An ATC specialist stated that they saw…Dec 5, 1983 · N704M · DestroyedNTSB MIA84FA039Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPaul S. Kerr Condor III 400 · Boca Raton, FLThe instructor plt (CFI) & student were practicing apchs in a 2-place/registered ultralight with single controls. Just prior to touchdown, the CFI told the student to go around. After initiating a climb, the acft encountered turbulence. The student…Dec 3, 1983 · N39584 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310K · Hodgen, OKThe plt had purchased the acft at rexburg, id on the day of the accident. Reportedly, the previous owner had flown with the plt, before the plt departed rexburg, and said he had flown the acft very well. The previous owner stated that the DME was not…Dec 3, 1983 · N310JD · DestroyedNTSB ATL84FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Gulfport, MSPrior to the approach the plt was advised that the wx was sky obscured & visibility 1/4 mi in fog. The plt acknowledged 'roger we'll come on in and give it a shot.' The acft collided with trees about 500 ft short of the middle marker. It was reported that the…Dec 3, 1983 · N36MP · DestroyedNTSB DEN84LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Rawlins, WYThe plt stated that the approach into Rawlins was normal but while on short final he realized that the acft was too low. The acft was actually lower then the runway which is located on a plateau. He attempted to correct but lost airspeed and landed short. The…Nov 30, 1983 · N5802V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FA042Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Bennington, VTThe acft crashed into mountainous terrain at about the 1,800 ft level approximately 2 mi south of the arpt. The acft had been cleared for the vor-a approach. The missed approach point is the 6 DME point from the cambridge VOR on the 159 deg radial. Mda is…Nov 29, 1983 · N2958R · DestroyedNTSB ATL84AA053Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportBeech A36 · Armuchee, GAThe acft collided with trees and higher terrain which was adjacent to the VOR approach path. The weather was described by witnesses as stormy with heavy rains and high winds. Some of the occupants of the accident acft were airsick according to the plts radio…Nov 28, 1983 · N3801N · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Marlborough, MAThe acft collided with trees during final approach to land. The acft was on a short final to rwy 32 at marborough when the left wheel and left wing struck tree tops a short way from the rwy threshold. The acft turned about 70 degrees to the left and collided…Nov 27, 1983 · N5520M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Wellsville, PAPrior to the flt, the plt stated that he would be flying foraprx 1/2 hr. Aprx 25 min after takeoff, ground witnesses northeast of the arpt observed the acft on a westerly heading, turning toward the arpt. Shortly after that, they saw the acft in an…Nov 27, 1983 · N81YB · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103 · California City, CAAccording to the plt, he was turning to final approach when the glider's left wing struck the ground. Reportedly, he had gotten 'too low & slow.'Nov 27, 1983 · N62BG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84MA052Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Knoxville, TNDuring arrival, the plt checked in with Knoxville apch control & stated that he was proceeding to the downtown arpt for landing. At that time, the wx at mcghee-tyson arpt (aprx 10 mi ssw) was clear with 7 mi visibility. About 10 min later, the plt reported…Nov 27, 1983 · N2131L · DestroyedNTSB ANC84LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fort Yukon, AKThe plt was approaching a lake for landing. He came over the lake & started what became a 270 deg turn toward the landing direction. At the end of the turn he tightened up the turn & the acft stalled.Nov 27, 1983 · N83278 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84FA023Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 304A · Ephrata, WAThe acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper…Nov 26, 1983 · N98567 · DestroyedNTSB FTW84MA076Accident · 8 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Midland, TXThe acft crashed while completing a charter flt that began at 1220 CST on 11/25/83 to transport a tv sports film crew. The flt began at Midland, TX & proceeded to fort worth & wichita falls, TX, then began a return flt to Midland. During arrival, the plt…Nov 26, 1983 · N1910L · DestroyedNTSB DEN84FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Aurora, CODuring wx briefings the plt was advised of icing conditions in the denver area. While approaching the denver area the plt radioed 'can you get me down, it's a little bit icy up here.' The plt was subsequently asked & was given a close turn onto the outer…Nov 23, 1983 · N7724N · DestroyedNTSB MKC84FA029Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Sweet Springs, MOThe helicopter landed hard during a forced landing after a power loss during a ferry flt. The plt stated that at about 200 ft turning on a base leg for landing he heard a loud bang and the engine failed. A witness said he heard the engine die and saw the…Nov 21, 1983 · N5778X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kalispell, MTThe acft landed hard just short of the rwy after the plt exprienced icing problems in flt. The airspeed indicator stopped working in flt so the plt was attempting a landing and says he also lost engine power at about 30 ft in the air during the flare for…Nov 21, 1983 · N3747C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Grass Valley, CADuring arrival, the plt was cleared for a vor-a apch to the Nevada county arpt. The apch controller advised the plt that he had failed to issue the required radar info for the final apch fix & instructed the plt to initiate a missed apch. Radar contact with…Nov 20, 1983 · N7434E · DestroyedNTSB FTW84LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-1 · Orange, TXAccording to the plt, the eng lost power as he made a throttle adjustment in the traffic pattern while turning from downwind to base. Subsequently, he allowed the acft to stall & land hard. Short of the rwy. The origin of the malfunction was not identified.Nov 20, 1983 · N22DH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Norwalk, OHThe acft made a hard landing while on a cross-country flt. The plt stated that he encountered turbulence below 3000 ft MSL. During the he encountered wind shear which caused him to drop 40 ft onto the rwy. The acft manual states that 'in high wind conditions…Nov 20, 1983 · N6159P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Shirley, NYThe acft collided with the ground during an aborted go-around. This was a supervised solo flt for practice touch and go landings. During the 1st landing attempt the plt flared too high and decided to go-around. Full power was added and as the pilot moved her…Nov 19, 1983 · N704MQ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · Addison, TXThe plt reported that during an ILS apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was about 1/4 mi from the threshold. He stated that he 'confirmed mixture rich, carb heat on, fuel pump on, fuel fullest tank.' The plt was unable to restart the eng. During an…Nov 19, 1983 · N26242 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · West Dover, VTThe plt reported that during descent, below 4000 ft, he encounter severe turbulence. He reported that the destination wind was from the northwest, but he could not recall the wind velocity. During arrival, final apch to rwy 01 was flown at 80 mph while still…Nov 18, 1983 · N7605R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20K · Buffalo, MNThe acft collided with trees during an approach on a dark night. The weather was VMC and the plt canceled his IFR flt plan 15 miles east of the arpt. The plt approached the arpt in a normal VFR pattern but on final approach he got an illusion from the lights…Nov 18, 1983 · N9644B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-300 · Charlotte, NCThe acft was first radar identified about 18 mi north of the arpt & was given radar vectors for a right downwind & base to rwy 36R. While on a downwind heading 150 deg, the plt was assigned a heading of 270 deg & was queried if the arpt wasin sight. The plt…Nov 15, 1983 · N6459L · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Hackettstown, NJAccording to the plt, he made an extended pattern to keep spacing on a slower acft that was landing. He stated that he went thru the landing checklist & everything seemed normal. On final apch, the acft got a little low, but when the throttle was advanced,…Nov 13, 1983 · N4720L · Substantial damage