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

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Query with SQL
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 GAA18CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Fuquay Varina, NCThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from overgrown brush during taxi, which resulted in entanglement with the brush and a subsequent impact with a tree.Jun 2, 2018 · N1305B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while exiting the runway after landing.May 30, 2018 · N2716X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Prescott, WAThe pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control.May 17, 2018 · N182EW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ S R O A240 · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.May 11, 2018 · N481B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · Baltimore, MDThe maintenance truck driver's failure to give way to the airplane that resulted in the truck colliding with the taxiing aircraft.May 7, 2018 · N8655D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Sioux Falls, SDFailure of the right main landing gear drag brace bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Apr 30, 2018 · N172GA · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18WA161Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Perth, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on April 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation…Apr 28, 2018 · VH-XZM · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB GAA18CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Dennis P Magni M24 · La Grange, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing onto the runway in gusting wind conditions.Apr 14, 2018 · N3PW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Tucson, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary pole while parking.Apr 8, 2018 · N4400W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Bozeman, MTThe student pilot and flight instructor's failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.Apr 4, 2018 · N621ZC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot’s failure to properly set the parking brake, which resulted in an impact with a pole.Mar 30, 2018 · N53SL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N 300 · Cave Creek, AZThe balloon pilot’s decision to add heat to the envelope with a tree branch protruding into the envelope that caught fire.Mar 28, 2018 · N64EX · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStanley Lancair · Sebring, FLThe failure of ground personnel to obtain permission from airport management to conduct engine test runs; adequately monitor the area behind the B737 for traffic; and install barricades to prevent access behind the running airplane, which resulted in the…Mar 28, 2018 · C-GSQQ · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18WA156Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Mexico City, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 airplane that occurred on March 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…Mar 27, 2018 · C-GHLV · No damageNTSB WPR18WA115Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Bloemfontein, South AfricaMar 19, 2018 · ZS-HAI · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA198Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to see and avoid an airplane holding short of the runway on the taxiway and the flight instructor’s lack of situational awareness.Feb 22, 2018 · N410ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S76 · New Iberia, LAThe helicopter’s striking of a pothole while taxiing, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing.Feb 18, 2018 · N860AL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which led to both skis breaking through the ice while positioning the airplane after landing.Feb 17, 2018 · N2934A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T303 · Great Barrington, MAThe pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment.Feb 4, 2018 · N303TL · Substantial damageNTSB ENG18RA012Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ190 · Mar Del Plata, ArgentinaThe Junta de Investigacion de Accidentes de Avicion Civil (JIAAC) Republica Argentina has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Embraer ERJ 190 which occurred on January 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative to assist the…Jan 29, 2018 · LV-CID · Minor damageNTSB GAA18CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 6 · Boerne, TXThe ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Auburn, NYThe pilot’s improper wind correction inputs while taxiing with a quartering tailwind.Jan 11, 2018 · N1997C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA227 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting tailwind conditions.Jan 11, 2018 · N561UP · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18WA076Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · London, United KingdomThe Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on January 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…Jan 10, 2018 · 9H-BBJ · Minor damageNTSB WPR18CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.Dec 26, 2017 · N698MC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.Dec 18, 2017 · N61SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHalley KFT Apollo · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to stop the main rotor rotation before taxiing the gyroplane in gusting wind conditions, resulting in the main rotor striking the empennage.Dec 17, 2017 · N15LU · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18WA077Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Almaty, KazakhstanKazakhstan's Aviation Accident Investigation Department has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767, which occurred on December 9, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as…Dec 9, 2017 · 4P-KEC · Minor damageNTSB DCA18CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 115 · Miami, FLThe failure of the flight crew of N9011P to maintain an appropriate clearance from N344PP, which was stopped on the taxiway.Dec 3, 2017 · N9011P · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB DCA18LA024AccidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 777 · Jamaica, NYThe air traffic controller's improper instruction to the Egypt Air airplane flight crew to pass in an area where passing is prohibited, which led to a ground collision.Nov 28, 2017 · SU-GDL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZThe inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.Nov 27, 2017 · N2526C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKarpayev Vladyslav V RV-9 · Moab, UTThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts.Nov 24, 2017 · N666BK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.Nov 12, 2017 · N8515S · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 823 · Arlington, VAThe failure N841NNs captain to maintain appropriate clearance from N982VJ, which was stopped on the taxiway.Sep 30, 2017 · N841NN · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB WPR17LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSC Aerostar YAK 52W · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi after a reduction in braking performance and steering capabilities due to his failure to reopen the air supply valve after the nonstandard engine start.Sep 23, 2017 · N52KF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.Sep 16, 2017 · N786WW · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17CA197Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2B19 · Charlotte, NCthe tug operator's initiation of a right turn onto the perpendicular terminal road in proximity to the airplane.Sep 13, 2017 · N261PS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-924ER · Los Angeles, CAthe B737 flight crew's misjudgment of the clearance between their wingtip and the B767 horizontal stabilizer.Sep 12, 2017 · N69813 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB DCA17WA218Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Chochin, IndiaThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 05, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's…Sep 5, 2017 · VT-AYB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Aug 29, 2017 · N622MP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Newport, NHA leak in the right brake slave cylinder, which led to no fluid in the reservoir and subsequent asymmetric braking.Aug 20, 2017 · N1585C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect a crack in the propeller blade, which led to the separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue.Aug 18, 2017 · N92DC · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 832 · Queens, NYthe Delta B737 captain's failure to maintain proper clearance between his airplane and the stopped American B757.Aug 15, 2017 · N377DA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ERA17LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Orlando, FLA loss of directional control during taxi operations for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the airplane rolling into a ditch.Jul 29, 2017 · N747CB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA458Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRandall Marvin L Vans RV 3A · Spokane, WAThe other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.Jul 28, 2017 · N16MR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA163Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBritish BAC Stkmstr MK80 · Henderson, NVThe failure of the pilot to ensure that the flaps were set to the proper position for takeoff which resulted in the airplane becoming airborne and unable to climb or accelerate and subsequently impacting terrain.Jul 24, 2017 · N605GV · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSpani Wayne M Starduster TOO SA300 · San Diego, CAThe other pilot's failure to maintain separation from a stationary airplane during the taxi to the runway.Jul 16, 2017 · N506WS · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB GAA17CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · San Jose, CAThe other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.Jul 8, 2017 · N1746R · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ERA17LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Brunswick, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear strut brace for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 3, 2017 · N134Q · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2C10 · Denver, COThe fuel supply tube fitting pulling out of the left engine’s operability bleed valve (OBV) during the landing rollout, allowing fuel to leak and contact hot engine cases, which ignited a fire that caused thermal damage to the engine pylon. Contributing to…Jul 2, 2017 · N796SK · Substantial damage