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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") = 2012 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01062000')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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\") = 2012
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '01062000'))
  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.

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") = 2012
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '01062000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 WPR13TA081Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Renton, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff from an unstable landing platform. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate chocking procedures for the wheeled landing platform, which included chocking only two of the…Dec 28, 2012 · N407KS · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCharland Vortex · Wellton, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.Dec 23, 2012 · N618TC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13TA113Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 550 · Oklahoma City, OKThe flight crew's decision to fly close behind a heavy airplane, which did not ensure there was adequate distance and time in order to avoid a wake turbulence encounter with the preceding heavy airplane’s wake vortex, which resulted in a loss of airplane…Dec 21, 2012 · N753CC · Substantial damage NTSB ANC13CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting wind conditions.Dec 17, 2012 · N121KT · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13FA070Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Ely, NVThe pilot’s failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.Dec 15, 2012 · N93CN · Destroyed NTSB ERA13LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway DB-1 · Mayland, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control following a high-side governor failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.Dec 13, 2012 · N828X · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Lake Park, GAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to depart in dark, night marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.Dec 11, 2012 · N840DS · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13LA062Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Kahului, HIThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while operating over water in dark night conditions with reduced visibility due to rain in the area.Dec 2, 2012 · N3554Y · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Durango, COThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around maneuver.Dec 2, 2012 · N562BG · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGreen Gary E Thorp T-18 · Pahokee, FLThe descent and overstress of the airplane during the descent, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane.Dec 1, 2012 · N118GG · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Blair, NEThe pilot's loss of control due to physical incapacitation.Nov 29, 2012 · N720RC · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Tacna, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts.Nov 23, 2012 · N5076W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBrian P North RAF SE5A Replica · Watkins, COThe pilot’s loss of airplane control and inadvertent stall while attempting to return for landing.Nov 21, 2012 · N17SE · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13FA051Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Anadarko, OKThe pilot’s use of excessive bank angle while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall.Nov 6, 2012 · N7337J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSorensen Sprint Mxii · Groesbeck, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the noncertificated airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s physical and psychological impairment.Nov 5, 2012 · N460JS · Minor damage NTSB WPR13FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBehne Glasair III · Byron, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and subsequent spin.Oct 23, 2012 · N655DB · Destroyed NTSB CEN13LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Castroville, TXThe pilot’s steep 180-degree turn to final approach for landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin at an altitude from which he could not recover.Oct 23, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damage NTSB ERA13LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCashmer Philip M Sonex · Crossville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and the pilot’s…Oct 16, 2012 · N198PC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN13CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon pilot's encounter with higher-than-expected wind velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.Oct 10, 2012 · N6061R · No damage NTSB CEN13FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Intracoastal City, LAThe pilot’s decision to attempt a local flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with instrument metrological conditions shortly after takeoff.Oct 5, 2012 · N406AL · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA670Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Eastland, TXThe loss of helicopter control after an in-flight upset, which occurred when the pilot selected the autopilot’s altitude hold mode; the reason for the reported in-flight control anomaly could not be determined during postaccident helicopter examinations.…Sep 30, 2012 · N144CF · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA665Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Tiskilwa, ILThe pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.Sep 30, 2012 · N82GS · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA570Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY · Gulfport, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after an unexpected wind gust/turbulence encounter during landing.Sep 21, 2012 · N86862 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12FA566Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Crane Hill, ALThe pilot’s loss of control in moderate-to-heavy rain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on ADS-B for tactical weather avoidance.Sep 17, 2012 · N1085A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA634Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Design Apache Sport · Vermillion, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Sep 14, 2012 · N850GB · Destroyed NTSB CEN12FA619Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWiggins AIR Boss · Lansing, ILThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.Sep 10, 2012 · N717EW · Destroyed NTSB ERA12CA547Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCroman SH-3H · Covelo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial firefighting flight.Sep 1, 2012 · N611CK · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA602Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody L39C · Davenport, IAThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded operation.Sep 1, 2012 · N139GS · Destroyed NTSB CEN12FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Brighton, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…Sep 1, 2012 · N82383 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA571Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Milner, COThe student pilot's impairment from alcohol, marijuana, and hypoxia, which adversely affected his ability to maintain control of the airplane.Aug 24, 2012 · N7774P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA552Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A150L · Tribune, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a corn crop.Aug 17, 2012 · N6006J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA598Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Gresham, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.Aug 17, 2012 · N5642Q · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12IA554Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Des Moines, IAA temporary loss of control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postincident examination of the autopilot, pitch trim systems, and horizontal stabilizer revealed no anomalies consistent with a loss of control.Aug 15, 2012 · N108EK · Minor damage NTSB CEN12LA626Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIson Eros · Schoolcraft, MIThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled decent.Aug 12, 2012 · N4007B · Substantial damage NTSB ANC12FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to clear the left landing gear skid, which resulted in the entanglement of the left landing gear skid with a log, and his subsequent application of collective pitch, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Aug 8, 2012 · N737TV · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA347Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Deer Island, ORA loss of helicopter control while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 7, 2012 · N47035 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.Aug 2, 2012 · N8218P · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA511Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S81A · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's encounter with an unexpected shift of wind direction and velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.Aug 2, 2012 · N5316Q · No damage NTSB ERA12FA491Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · St. Petersburg, FLThe flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane…Aug 1, 2012 · N2761K · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA522Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Peyton, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusting wind conditions.Aug 1, 2012 · N7808Z · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12FA484Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · San Juan, PRMaintenance personnel’s improper lubrication of the right direct aileron control cable and failure to detect the severe corrosion of the cable during a maintenance inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the cable, the pilot’s subsequent…Jul 25, 2012 · N73115 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12LA480Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScotts-Bell 47 47G-2A · Akeley, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during low altitude agricultural operations.Jul 25, 2012 · N73252 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHerem DR-107 · Bridger, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff.Jul 21, 2012 · N58GH · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA462Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6A · Walsenburg, COThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while turning from base to final leg in the traffic pattern.Jul 21, 2012 · N96YK · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12CA442Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoppelt Fredric F F. 8L Falco · Durango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed remedial action.Jul 15, 2012 · N532FD · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA325Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gooding, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing.Jul 10, 2012 · N30753 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA472Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chutter SKY Writer 2 · Hamburg, NYThe operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control while landing.Jul 2, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12LA386Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBowen Christopher W Dogbee · Wrens, GAThe pilot’s loss of control during a low-altitude maneuver for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision…Jun 8, 2012 · N1481 · Substantial damage