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NTSB investigations, 1983

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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')),
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    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\") = 1983
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 550)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB DEN84LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Ekalaka, MTThe plt stated that during touchdown the acft hit an area of patchy snow & the acft veered off the rwy into a snowbank.Dec 31, 1983 · N4830S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Holyoke, COThe acft ran off the rwy during landing and nosed over. The plt stated that the accident occurred during a landing on rwy 17. The wind was reported as from the southwest at four KTS. The plt stated that the glide path and airspeed were good on final approach.…Dec 31, 1983 · N51637 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Hebron, OHThe plt reported that when he landed on an ice covered rwy, he delayed using brakes. When he did use the brakes, he was unable to decelerate sufficiently. He elected not to attempt a go-around, since there were tall trees near the end of the rwy. The acft…Dec 31, 1983 · N4506W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Florissant, COThe acft collided with a snowbank during landing. The rwy had only been plowed to a width of about 16 ft according to the plt. This was a privately owned strip and the plt/owner said he instructed his maintenance man/ranch mgr to plow therwy to minimum width.…Dec 30, 1983 · N3389D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hudson, COAfter returning from a maintenance test flt, the plt made a normal apch to land on a snow covered rwy. According to the plt & his passenger, the acft touched down along the right side of the rwy in snow. The plane then veered to the right & nosed over. No…Dec 30, 1983 · N49786 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-A · Rome, ORThe acft nosed over in the snow during an enroute landing while on a cross country. The plt had landed at this arpt a week before. In the meanwhile there had accumulated 14 inches of snow on the rwy. During the rollout in this snow the acft suddenly stopped…Dec 29, 1983 · N1829A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Davenport, IAThe acft skidded sideways during landing on an icy rwy. The nose gear collapsed sideways when it collided with a snowbank at the rwys edge. There were no injuries.Dec 29, 1983 · N7947Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Murrieta, CAThe acft nosed over during landing rollout. The plt reported the acft speed on final was 80 mph which is faster than normal. The acft touched down about 900 ft down the 2682 ft rwy. The landing was on rwy 15 and the wind was from 045 degrees at 4 KTS. The plt…Dec 29, 1983 · N90973 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84IA119Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 707-123B · Oakland, CAThe acft experienced a strong shimmy & vibration on takeoff which was attributed to deep ruts in the snow. After landingon deceleration the vibration became so severe that the plt stopped on the rwy centerline & ordered an evacuation. It was determined that…Dec 29, 1983 · N2773 · Minor damageNTSB DEN84LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65-90 · Hayden, COThe acft overran the rwy end during a night IMC landing. The plt stated 'the descent was steep' and 'I first touched down 1/2 way down the 7000-FT rwy.' He also stated that, 'I decide to plant the acft on the rwy so I could get on the reversers and get it…Dec 27, 1983 · N276VM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A-185F II · Driggs, IDThe acft collided with a hidden snow berm while landing on a snow covered rwy. The new snow was 2 to 3 inches deep over a compacted snow base. The rwy was plowed to a width of 30 to 35 ft with 3 ft berms. The plt stated that he encountered a whiteout during…Dec 26, 1983 · N8344Q · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Iowa Falls, IAThe acft swerved and collided with a snowbank alongside the rwy during landing. The pilot stated that she hit some snow and ice on the rwy and when the acft started to slide she lost control. The acft turned left and when the left wing hit the snowbank the…Dec 26, 1983 · N9565W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Manhattan, KSThe plt stated that during her arrival at Manhattan, KS, the rwy had patches of snow & was surrounded by snow covered terrain. Just prior to landing, she became aware of a snowbank at the apch end of the rwy. She took evasive action, but the right main gear…Dec 25, 1983 · N55890 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A-1 · Hughes, ARThe plt & observer were on a flt to rescue 2 duck hunters, stranded in a boat that became stuck in ice, 500 to 600 ft from shore. After removing the rgt door, they planned to pick up 1 hunter at a time on the rgt skid while the observer held onto him thru the…Dec 24, 1983 · N124CD · DestroyedNTSB DEN84LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Big Piney, WYPrior to departure the plt telephoned the FBO at Big Piney arpt. He was advised of the poor wx conditions that existed at the arpt & was also advised not to land at the arpt. The acft was later observed to land at Big Piney arpt, touch down on the snow…Dec 24, 1983 · N6884G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper 602P · Rock Springs, WYThe acft swerved off the snow-covered rwy during landing. The snow plow equipment operator was unable to keep the rwy clear due to strong winds. Finger drifts developed soon after each plowing. Two foot snow banks existed on either side of the rwy. The snow…Dec 23, 1983 · N6894P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Bellville, TXThe plt stated he landed 'a little long & a little fast.' The acft then drifted off the paved rwy into grass & soft terrain. The right wheel dug into the ground & the acft nosed over onto its back at the line of rwy lights.Dec 22, 1983 · N82243 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · El Cajon, CADuring a demonstration to show his student how to autorotate fm a 2 ft height AGL the instructor reduced pwr and inadvertently applied fwd cyclic. The front portion of the skids hit the gd followed by the main rotor blades. Helicopter then rocked backwards,…Dec 21, 1983 · N4475 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA045Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair 440 · Rock Springs, WYCombs airways, flt 709, collided with a snow bank during the landing roll at sweetwater county aprt. The capt reported that 'immediately after touchdown, the acft veered left, struck a snow bank, then veered to the right 180 deg coming to rest on the rwy…Dec 20, 1983 · N73162 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA84AA012Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportDouglas DC-9-31 · Sioux Falls, SDDuring landing the crew acquired visual reference with the ground & apch lights about 200 ft AGL, followed by visual sighting of the rwy. Since the ATIS reported blowing snow, the crew expected to see, & was not surprised to see, snow blowing across the rwy…Dec 20, 1983 · N994Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Rock Hill, SCThe student plt reported he picked up a slight crosswind during his descent for landing. The acft touched down on the main landing gear wings level, started to veer left & did not respond to right rudder pressure. The plt applied max braking but the acft ran…Dec 20, 1983 · N69069 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84FA026Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-200F · Anchorage, AKAt 2359 the local controller cleared the flt to land on rwy 6R. At 0001 the ground controller cleared a state-operated pick-up truck onto rwy 6R for a tapley run. The ground controller stated that he requested clearance from the local controller to allow the…Dec 19, 1983 · J8151 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Broomfield, COThe acft collided with a snow bank during landing and nosed down. This was the student's first solo landing. The studentthought the landing was all right except that the acft kept going to the left in spite of right rudder. Some power was still on the acft.…Dec 18, 1983 · N93271 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Hayward, WIThe acft collided with a snow bank during the landing roll and nosed over. The rwy was covered with snow and was slick. The solo student plt said he landed with more airspeed than normal and the acft started to go to the left on the rwy. The plts attempted…Dec 18, 1983 · N25687 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Clinton, MOThe plt took off from pleasant hill, MO to look for relatives who may have been survivors of an overturned boat. After searching a lake, he elected to land at Clinton, MO. The arpt at Clinton was closed for construction & the rwy was covered with snow & ice.…Dec 17, 1983 · N17297 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Peoria, ILThe student plt elected to make a touch & go landing on a rwy covered with loose snow & patches of ice. He reported that when he added power during his 1st touch & go, the acft veered to the left & subsequently collided with a snowbank.Dec 17, 1983 · N48544 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P-SYLANE · Damascus, GAThe plt, an auctioneer, had rented the acft to fly to a farm where he was to conduct an auction. Previously, he had inspected the intended landing area, a soy bean field, & thought it would be satisfactory for a landing. When he arrived & landed, the main…Dec 16, 1983 · N84223 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Lake City, FLThe plt landed with the nose gear partially extended. The plt reported that he heard a crack while the landing gear was retracting after takeoff. He put the gear handle back down and continued to Lake City. After flying several low passes, the control tower…Dec 15, 1983 · N444D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84FA042Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Bismarck, NDThe plt of N1151N reported that the departure arpt had some drifting snow which caused the r brake to freeze after takeoff. When the acft was landed, the r tire slid until it wore thru, then deflated. The plt stopped the acft on the rwy, informed tower psnl…Dec 15, 1983 · N1151N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84IA060Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-8-61 · Chicago, ILA DC-8-61 operated by capitol air inc experienced a partial failure of the left main gear on the landing roll. The rear portion of the left main landing gear bogie & both rear tires were separated. Components of the left landing gear were submitted to…Dec 14, 1983 · N914CL · Minor damageNTSB LAX84LA426Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Carlos, AZDuring a night landing on a road, the acft was damaged when it hit a berm. According to customs officials. The plt had circled while ground personnel placed rows of lights adjacent to the road, then he landed. There was evidence that illegal drugs had been…Dec 13, 1983 · N3110M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Brainerd, MNAfter making a vor/dme apch, the plt circled to land on rwy 23 in wx conditions of light snow & fog. The terrain & rwy were covered with snow. The plt tried to contact Brainerd UNICOM to have the rwy lights turned up, but he received no response. He could…Dec 13, 1983 · N37252 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Kotlik, AKDuring arrival, the plt landed on the frozen river, which was being used in lieu of the Kotlik airstrip. The landing area on the river was aprx 5000 ft long. After touchdown during the landing, some small children had run onto the departure end of the landing…Dec 13, 1983 · N4511Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Bad Axe, MIDuring arrival, the plt was advised by the UNICOM operator that rwy 21 was the active rwy. Soon after landing, a passenger boarded the acft & the plt took off again. He proceeded to make a pattern around the arpt & initiated another landing on rwy 21. The…Dec 12, 1983 · N7560H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVickers Type 668 Varsity · El Paso, TXThe acft was on a flt from the El Paso intl arpt to the west Texas arpt. A hard landing was made causing all three landing gear to collapse, folded the left wing aft just inboard of the eng & twisted the entire right wing about 30 deg leading edge down.…Dec 11, 1983 · N65338 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172N · Meriden, CTThe acft collided with a dirt pile and nosed over during landing. According to the plt, he landed too FAR down the rwy, attempting an abort and the acft flipped over.Dec 10, 1983 · N104CT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A 188 A · Cantua Creek, CAThe acft collided with a pick-up truck during a landing on a private airstrip. The truck driver became distracted while driving alongside the dirt rwy and reported that he did not see the arriving acft.Dec 10, 1983 · N5636J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58TC · Santa Rosa, CAAfter making an ILS localtizer-only apch in heavy rain, the plt landed the acft long. When the acft touched down, the plt thought there was sufficient rwy remaining. However, he reported that he encountered hydroplaning conditions & was unable to stop on the…Dec 9, 1983 · N2058K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prospectville, PAThe plt stated that he inadvertently flared too high during his landing on rwy 32. The stall warning horn sounded and the left wing stalled. He said he added power but the aircraft did not respond to flt controls and flew left into trees.Dec 8, 1983 · N1412X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Newark, NJThe acft experienced a complete truck beam failure after touchdown. Metallurgical examination revealed a crack near the right rear truck pivot pin lubrication hole which showed propagation to the lower end of the grease hole on the mating surface. Grease hole…Dec 8, 1983 · N103AA · Minor damageNTSB LAX84LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · St. Johns, AZAbout 10 min after takeoff the pax door opened & the plt elected to make a precautionary landing at St. Johns. Unaware that the wind was calm, the plt selected rwy 20, which is 3400 ft long, rather than RWY31, which is 5300 ft long, because when he departed…Dec 8, 1983 · N66876 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Macdoel, CAThe acft collided with trees during landing rollout. The plt said he thought the wind was 'southerly at about 20 kts'. He stated that while flaring for landing on rwy 15 a stront gust estimated at 40 KTS was encountered & the acft drifted off the 40 ft wide…Dec 7, 1983 · N6070R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Council Bluffs, IAAccording to the plt, he landed on rwy 13, which was icy, and encountered a right x-wind. Subsequently, the acft drifted to the left, the left main gear hit a snowbank & the acft ground looped. The plt reported that the right wing hit snow & was damaged. He…Dec 6, 1983 · N5858N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FIA02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Manassas, VAThe plt reported that during a night landing, the right main gear failed & the acft went off the right side of the rwy. An FAA investigator reported that the acft had touched down hard during the landing.Dec 6, 1983 · N3859T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Plano, TXDuring a touch-&-go landing, the acft bounced back in teh air after touching down. At that time, the sudent plt reacted by pushing forward on the control yoke. The acft then impacted, nose down, & the nose gear collapsed.Dec 5, 1983 · N89551 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Tremonton, UTBefore takeoff, the plt obtained a wx briefing & filed a flt plan, but did not ask for NOTAMS. He was unaware that the destination arpt was notamed as closed until after the flt. He said that during arrival, he 'discovered an unplowed but apparently used…Dec 5, 1983 · N8669Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Bulverde, TXThe acft collided with a ditch during landing rollout after loss of control and a groundloop. According to the plt the landing was normal on a 2850 ft strip. The acft groundlooped at slow speed and went into a ditch off the right side of rwy 16. This flt was…Dec 4, 1983 · N4309H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · David City, NEThe instructor plt (CFI) & his student departed on a round robin x-country flt & had planned to make a soft field landing at David City, NE. During arrival at David City, they made a visual check of the rwy because they were unable to contact the arpt UNICOM.…Dec 3, 1983 · N89812 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Jacumba, CAThe acft collided with a bush and groundlooped short of the rwy. The wind was unusually strong and the glider plt stated he misjudged its effect and should have flown the base leg closer. The acft landed short of the rwy and ground looped.Dec 3, 1983 · N711KR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Albuquerque, NMThe plt reported that during flt, unfavorable winds were encountered. An apch was made to a golf course, but the plt aborted dur to high winds. A short time later, an apch was made to a park area. According to the plt, the wind switched as the Balloon touched…Dec 3, 1983 · N4061P · Substantial damage