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6,398 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
  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.

NTSB ANC03LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with ocean water. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.Apr 19, 2003 · N3651N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA132Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · DFW Airport, TXAn inadvertent trauma to the passenger's ankle during an emergency evacuation.Apr 16, 2003 · N452AA · No damageNTSB MIA03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Melbourne, FLThe student pilot's improper throttle setting during the braking test, resulting in a collision with a parked airplane.Apr 12, 2003 · N52903 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the captain to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane's wingtip and a parked vehicle. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of ground personnel to utilize a wing walker as prescribed in company policy when aircraft are…Apr 10, 2003 · N886EA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lakeland, FLThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and the ground marshaller resulting in the ground marshaller being struck by the wing of the taxiing airplane and receiving serious injury.Apr 1, 2003 · N2652W · Minor damageNTSB IAD03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell BHT-47-G3B2A · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering to land after a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power.Mar 27, 2003 · N47SN · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Santa Rosa, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.Mar 26, 2003 · N1228D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 430 · Highland, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and the low lighting conditions (night).Mar 17, 2003 · N431UM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mineral, VAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 12, 2003 · N276T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · San Francisco, CAThe vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout and failure to follow established procedures. A contributing factor was the dark nighttime condition.Feb 16, 2003 · N321FL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Estherville, IAThe pilot failed to maintain adequate control of the airplane while taxiing in high wind conditions. A factor was the high winds.Feb 11, 2003 · N3455U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6A · Melbourne, FLThe failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rear of the Cessna 172K, N522F.Jan 4, 2003 · N57318 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ATL03LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Nashville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and his inattentiveness during taxi that resulted in an on ground collision with an embankment. A factor was the fog.Dec 27, 2002 · N416ES · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Eastman, GAThe pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in the subsequent on ground collision with a hangar.Dec 3, 2002 · N289HG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarson Kitfox III · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an intentional taxi resulting in the inadvertent lift-off of the airplane and subsequent inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of…Nov 13, 2002 · N5278U · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Faulkton, SDThe directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.Nov 11, 2002 · N2557F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright CW-46 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear locking device to engage, which allowed the right main landing gear to collapse during taxi from landing.Oct 29, 2002 · N54514 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA014Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, ILThe driver of the bus not maintaining clearance from the taxiing airplane.Oct 25, 2002 · N681BR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway and clearance from the taxiway edge lights while taxiing from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was sun glare.Oct 25, 2002 · N5244D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Bethel, AKThe failure of both pilot's to maintain a visual outlook during taxi operations on the ramp.Oct 22, 2002 · N76RL · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Neenah, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.Oct 17, 2002 · N46459 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to her inadequate visual lookout.Oct 13, 2002 · N75164 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Broomfield, COthe pilot misjudging the clearance between the airplane and a fixed object during taxi. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted and sunglare.Oct 6, 2002 · N65312 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA289Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Minneapolis, MNThe fatigue failure of the main landing gear strut due to inclusions in the material, residual stresses, and dissolved hydrogen content.Sep 22, 2002 · N941N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lutz, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a building.Sep 20, 2002 · N612CB · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoff Glassair · Stow, MAThe pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane.Sep 6, 2002 · N7223R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02CA279Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Brookfield, WIThe inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi.Sep 6, 2002 · N2601N · No damageNTSB ANC02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nikolai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain while taxiing for takeoff, which precipitated an on ground collision with a tree stump. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain and the presence of tree stumps.Sep 5, 2002 · N2410P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Tenakee Springs, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed/distance from a dock resulting in the airplane drifting into a wooden piling during a taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tidal current.Sep 4, 2002 · N335AK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Tucson, AZthe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate distance from a jet during taxi. A factor was the local/ground controller's failure to issue a safety alert or cautionary advisory to the pilot with regards to the jet blast of the departing…Sep 2, 2002 · N404SW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Fishers, INThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole.Aug 28, 2002 · N4183N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstructions while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was excessive taxi speed.Aug 24, 2002 · N7489D · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Williamsport, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing.Aug 5, 2002 · N739GV · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing to parking resulting in an on-ground collision with a pole. A related factor was the diverted attention to the lineman.Aug 5, 2002 · N50347 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AKThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual outlook while taxiing.Jul 30, 2002 · N3527U · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB LAX02LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Mesa, AZthe pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-ground collision when the Cessna 152 abruptly stopped.Jul 25, 2002 · N97056 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI02LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · St. Louis, MOThe landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.Jul 24, 2002 · N22PB · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11S · Palermo, MEpilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was the crosswind.Jul 16, 2002 · N4504M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02FA070Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoone Rotorway 162-F · Englewood, COthe pilot encountering settling with power. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind.Jul 9, 2002 · N30319 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for taxiing, which resulted in running the airplane's float aground. Factors contributing to the accident were the hidden obstructions underwater, and the excessive taxi speed.Jul 8, 2002 · N91855 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked vehicles. Factors contributing to the accident were the airport's failure to properly identify the construction area, their failure to publish a notice to airmen.Jul 2, 2002 · N911DL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck.Jun 20, 2002 · N4808F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Ketchikan, AKThe failure of a ground handler to follow company proceedure/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line. Factors associated with the accident were the congested operations area, and the operator's failure to provide adequate safe zones for the…Jun 20, 2002 · N353PM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions.Jun 19, 2002 · N95035 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeeuwsen Gordon Wagabond traveler · Talkeetna, AKThe pilots excessive taxi speed. Factors associated with the accident are the rough and uneven terrain of the sandbar, and gusting winds.Jun 19, 2002 · N36GM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Clarkston, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxi along the gravel landing site after having landed off the designated runway. A contributing factor was the embankment which the aircraft's left wing impacted during taxi.Jun 13, 2002 · N84840 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in substantial damage to the left elevator when the tailwheel encountered a hole. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.Jun 13, 2002 · N62197 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind while taxiing, resulting in the right wing striking the water. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of a crosswind.Jun 8, 2002 · N65223 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Langdon, NDThe pilot did not maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the wind gust condition present at the time of the accident.Jun 5, 2002 · N7835 · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4 · Muncie, INThe pilot did not maintain directional control during hover taxi. Inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the light rain, and the light pole were factors in the accident.May 24, 2002 · N1915B · Destroyed