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35,885 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

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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 = 400)
  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 CEN09CA517Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Covert, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA453Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaurienzo Gabriel A Varieze · North Augusta, SCA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Aug 9, 2009 · N808SA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09MA447Accident · 9 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ(1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…Aug 8, 2009 · N71MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA457Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTidd Wesley Mini-Max · Hodgdon, METhe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.Aug 8, 2009 · N569WT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA451Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngle David TWO Place · Manlius, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 8, 2009 · N9259F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA391Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion Navion A · Adrian, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.Aug 7, 2009 · N4898K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA446Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLobb Kenneth CH 701 · Murfreesboro, TNA total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the alternator drive gear.Aug 7, 2009 · N75644 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09WA529Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 412 · Manzanillo, MexicoOn August 7, 2009 a Bell Helicopter model 212 was destroyed when it impacted the ground in low visibility mountainous terrain. The pilot and on board mechanic were killed. The helicopter is located near a mountain top and is not accessible. When to helicopter…Aug 7, 2009 · XA-HSH · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA390Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Eatonville, WAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's lack of an interconnected fuel vent system.Aug 6, 2009 · N28425 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA444Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8-311 · Fayetteville, NCAn in-flight encounter with convective clouds resulting in moderate turbulence and serious injury to a flight attendant.Aug 6, 2009 · N328EN · No damageNTSB CEN09LA501Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Oklahoma City, OKA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.Aug 6, 2009 · N4554V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20B · Marana, AZA loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.Aug 5, 2009 · N77MA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA497Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportunknown kit · Abbeville, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 5, 2009 · UNK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA384Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing E75 · Happy Jack, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.Aug 4, 2009 · N5195N · Substantial damageNTSB DCA09CA069Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Louisville, KYan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.Aug 4, 2009 · N8543F · Minor damageNTSB WPR09LA382Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UTA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.Aug 3, 2009 · N373C · Substantial damageNTSB DCA09IA071Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-224 · Bavaro, Dominican RepublicThe flight crew's inadvertent flight through the top of a convective updraft that resulted in an encounter with convective induced turbulence. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the unrestrained status of several passengers, contrary to the…Aug 3, 2009 · N76156 · No damageNTSB WPR09LA386Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Lihue, HIThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an in-flight encounter with turbulence during descent.Aug 2, 2009 · N44VZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA435Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · West Point, VAThe inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute.Aug 1, 2009 · N1999G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA429Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.Jul 31, 2009 · N581DS · DestroyedNTSB CEN09LA487Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WIThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.Jul 31, 2009 · N2108Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09IA606Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab 340B · Traverse City, MIThe flight attendant's incapacitation due to an anxiety attack.Jul 31, 2009 · N452XJ · No damageNTSB CEN09CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Watertown, SDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel tank leak. Contributing to the accident was the reported malfunction of the fuel gauge.Jul 31, 2009 · N2131G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · River Falls, WIThe pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent.Jul 30, 2009 · N989DM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Jul 29, 2009 · N23189 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Lexington, KYA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.Jul 28, 2009 · N6433K · Substantial damageNTSB DCA09FA068Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB170 · Norfolk, VAan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in serious injuries to a flight attendant.Jul 27, 2009 · N135HQ · No damageNTSB WPR09LA369Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CAA total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…Jul 25, 2009 · N6140S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA462Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies, and the loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.Jul 25, 2009 · N9112S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA420Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FLA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.Jul 24, 2009 · N65KS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA417Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Boonsboro, MDThe pilot’s improper decision to depart on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight at night in adverse weather conditions in close proximity to rising mountainous terrain in a helicopter that was only certified to be operated under VFR and his subsequent failure…Jul 24, 2009 · N7189W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrisman Flightstar Iisc · Malta, ILThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the flywheel, resulting in a high-cycle fatigue fracture of the crankshaft following takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on an agricultural field.Jul 24, 2009 · N5008E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA362Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Elma, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.Jul 22, 2009 · N6422U · DestroyedNTSB CEN09CA455Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportForster SA-300 · Iowa City, IAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 22, 2009 · N7BT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA09WA066Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Keflavik, IcelandOn July 20, 2009, UAL flight 949, a B767 enroute from London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare experienced smoke in the cockpit and the crew elected to divert to Keflavik, Iceland. The flight landed without further incident and no injuries among the 11 crew and 178…Jul 20, 2009 · N658UA · Minor damageNTSB ERA09LA410Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Silver Spring, PAThe student pilot's inability to fully control the helicopter, during cruise and the resultant off-field hard landing.Jul 19, 2009 · N25VH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA409Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Mahwah, NJA loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder thru bolt hold down nuts due to corrosion.Jul 19, 2009 · N8339A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA411Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Hayesville, NCFlight into terrain for undetermined reasons.Jul 17, 2009 · N778RK · DestroyedNTSB WPR09CA348Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Thermopolis, WYThe instructor pilot's failure to ensure that his dual student maintained clearance from the terrain during a dark night visual flight rules descent.Jul 16, 2009 · N5461Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26A · Lake Riverside, CAA loss of lift which necessitated a forced landing in a field.Jul 14, 2009 · N2701Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA442Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Boyd, TXA total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.Jul 14, 2009 · N2446F · Substantial damageNTSB DCA09FA065Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Charleston, WVFuselage skin failure due to preexisting fatigue at a chemically milled step.Jul 13, 2009 · N387SW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMid-South Custom Craft SH-2R · Sequim, WAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector to the main tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.Jul 12, 2009 · N370LR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rochester, MAAn engine vibration as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.Jul 12, 2009 · N4773G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA337Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEngineering & Research 415C · Corona, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.Jul 11, 2009 · N87295 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA408Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBeech A36 · Masizo del Roraima, Venezuela, VenezuelaOn July 16, 2009, about 1640 Atlantic standard time, the wreckage of a Beechcraft A36 A, N354RA, was located on the “Ilu – Tepuy” mountain, within the sector of Masizo del Roraima, Bolivar, Venezuela. The pilot had filed a flight plan from the Maurice Bishop…Jul 11, 2009 · N354RA · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA397Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Auburn, MEA loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's fuel system.Jul 11, 2009 · N2871E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNoorduyn UC-64A · Akiachak, AKThe loss of engine power due to the failure of a crankshaft component, resulting in an off-airport landing.Jul 11, 2009 · N225BL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA389Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Gulf of MexicoThe pilot’s decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane.Jul 8, 2009 · N4467D · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBender Kitfox · Valencia, CAThe failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.Jul 7, 2009 · N926JB · Substantial damage