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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 ERA09LA418Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Cuba, CubaAn unanticipated inflight encounter with turbulence.May 16, 2009 · N657DL · No damageNTSB ANC09LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wasilla, AKA loss of engine power due to the blockage of the carburetor air inlet by a piece of engine baffling. Contributing to the accident was a worn engine baffle, and the pilot/owner's failure to have the engine baffle replaced.May 16, 2009 · N7440P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Birchwood, AKThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly maintain the cargo door latch, resulting in an in-flight opening and separation of the cargo door, and substantial damage to the horizontal stabilator when it was struck by remnants of the cargo door.May 16, 2009 · N8374T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA289Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Beauregard, ALThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 15, 2009 · N191MK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.May 10, 2009 · N1457M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA291Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-30 · Port Sudan, SudanOn May 10, 2009, at 0530 universal coordinated time (0830 local time), a Piper PA-30, N502TC, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain about 26 nautical miles northwest of Port Sudan, Sudan. The two Yemani pilots onboard were fatally injured. The…May 10, 2009 · N502TC · DestroyedNTSB CEN09LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International 112A · Metropolis, ILA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 10, 2009 · N1348J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA288Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSmysor Kevin Velocity · Katy, TXThe pilot's loss of control following an in-flight failure of the propeller.May 9, 2009 · N45YV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 551 · Stillwater, OKThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.May 5, 2009 · N740JB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA280Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Opelousas, LAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.May 3, 2009 · N4590K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA273Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportExplorer Aeronautique Ecoflyer · Lebanon, NYThe in-flight separation of the left wing due to failure of one of the inboard attachments to the fuselage.Apr 27, 2009 · C-IOFL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09GA216Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportLockheed P2V-7 · Stockton, UTThe flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during low altitude flight in low ceiling and visibility conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to adequately monitor their location with respect to the rising terrain…Apr 25, 2009 · N442NA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEllumax Leasing Epic LT · Astoria, ORThe partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the engine's fuel control unit. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect machining of an internal component of the fuel control unit, and the failure of the assembling…Apr 24, 2009 · N653SB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hanford, CAA loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart.Apr 24, 2009 · N6584B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Kinston, NCA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.Apr 24, 2009 · N2803X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FLA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.Apr 23, 2009 · N2938R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA202Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAlexander Thomas P Sportsman GS-2 · El Dorado HIlls, CAThe in-flight separation of the elevator control torque tube rod end bearing from the elevator torque tube as a result of incorrectly tightened rod end bearing lock nuts.Apr 18, 2009 · N209TP · DestroyedNTSB CEN09LA256Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-724 · McAllen, TXThe injured passenger's failure to comply with the requirement to remain seated with a fastened seatbelt.Apr 18, 2009 · N27722 · No damageNTSB WPR09LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Lopez Island, WAA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the aft mounting nuts for the newly installed propeller governor and the pilot’s failure to secure the oil…Apr 16, 2009 · N464TJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cross City, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 16, 2009 · N64988 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Don R Vans RV-6A · Arlington, TXA total loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos. Contributing to the accident was the lack of preventative maintenance/inspection of the magnetos.Apr 15, 2009 · N6DJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSungkwon Kim LONG-EZE · Dunsmuir, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.Apr 14, 2009 · N342MS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dubois, WYThe pilot's encounter with a windshear/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.Apr 13, 2009 · N945RH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09IA240Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportBeech B200 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot’s abnormal heart rhythm resulting in incapacitation.Apr 12, 2009 · N559DW · No damageNTSB WPR09FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during an en route cruise descent through multiple cloud layers, resulting in an in-flight breakup.Apr 11, 2009 · N7690P · DestroyedNTSB CEN09CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Granger, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight.Apr 11, 2009 · N756BZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportByron J. Moore Zealot · Clermont, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the previous owner's improper servicing of the engine oil.Apr 9, 2009 · N61ZT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Edinburg, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site.Apr 9, 2009 · N127TC · DestroyedNTSB CEN09IA254Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206 · Vick, TXUndetermined.Apr 8, 2009 · N295AE · Minor damageNTSB ERA09FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1B · Chesnee, SCA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate inflight fuel planning and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while descending for a forced landing.Apr 7, 2009 · N8998L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMax A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.Apr 6, 2009 · N610RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09IA187Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLiberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Camarillo, CAThe cruise flight separation of the canopy door. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to ensure that the left side door was securely closed prior to takeoff.Apr 5, 2009 · N519XL · Minor damageNTSB ERA09LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoward William C KR-2 · Valdosta, GAAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.Apr 4, 2009 · N456CH · DestroyedNTSB ERA09CA232Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Ocean Isle Beach, NCThe pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's incorrect determination of the fuel load prior to the flight, the lack of placards near the…Apr 4, 2009 · N1838Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09FA228Incident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Northport, FLInadequate torque on one of the No. 6 connecting rod bolt retaining nuts, which resulted in the connecting rod’s separation from the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Apr 3, 2009 · N509SR · Minor damageNTSB WPR09LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Baker, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 2, 2009 · N222G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Hungry Horse, MTThe pilot's improper decision to continue flight into an area of reduced visibility and snow showers during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.Apr 1, 2009 · N2007U · DestroyedNTSB CEN09WA240Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationSchweizer 269C · Kilshanchoe, IrelandThis is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish government.Apr 1, 2009 · EI-CZL · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GAThe flight attendant’s failure to properly restrain herself after taking her jumpseat.Mar 28, 2009 · N941DL · Minor damageNTSB ERA09FA215Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Lexington, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.Mar 26, 2009 · N4871N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReimus Sonex FR1 · Paso Robles, CAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and apply the correct torque to the rocker arm nuts during maintenance.Mar 25, 2009 · N1006N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportT51 T51 · Lake Wales, FLA partial loss of engine power due to the carburetor not being secured to its mounting pad.Mar 25, 2009 · N332BC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Firebaugh, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning and monitoring.Mar 24, 2009 · N1857H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Richmond, VAA loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently shutting down the engine.Mar 22, 2009 · N2360M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Madison, INThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's muffler which melted and grounded the ignition P-lead wire.Mar 22, 2009 · N5920T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Barnett J4B · Sheridan, CAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.Mar 20, 2009 · N35JB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Wendover, UTA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from an inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots and their failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board for the flight. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's…Mar 19, 2009 · N280AD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHowes RV-6 · Paulden, AZA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an…Mar 19, 2009 · N6383W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Bellefontaine, OHThe inadequate torque of the Number 3 cylinder rod bolts by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the connecting rod and a total loss of engine power.Mar 15, 2009 · N9348S · Substantial damage