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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 DEN06CA108Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFirefly Balloons Galaxy 11B · Albuquerque, NMfuel exhaustion, resulting in the pilot's inability to relight one of two burners, and resulting in a hard landing.Jul 27, 2006 · N2190S · No damageNTSB CHI06LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Harmon, ILThe exhaustion of the fuel supply due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate suppy of fuel for the flight.Jul 27, 2006 · N127W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Santa Clarita, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was the result of a split O-ring on the right fuel cap, which allowed fuel to siphon out of the right fuel tank during flight.Jul 25, 2006 · N8961X · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · McAlester, OKThe in-flight fuel leak and fire as result of electrical arcing of a fuel line connecting the engine driven fuel pump and the electric fuel pump.Jul 25, 2006 · N7364T · DestroyedNTSB CHI06LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · New Market, MNA loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06FA184Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Brookville, INThe in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.Jul 24, 2006 · N8829U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Vineland, NJA loss of engine power due to foreign object damage for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the furrowed field.Jul 23, 2006 · N6620Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hemet, CAthe shaking and backfiring of the engine for undetermined reasons.Jul 23, 2006 · N9886M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchlei Avid Flyer Speed Win · Fergus Falls, MNthe fractured aileron bell crank and elevator clevis rod end.Jul 21, 2006 · N507S · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA188Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Amarillo, TXThe loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the driven-gear and subsequent loss of oil pressure. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for…Jul 19, 2006 · N732TZ · DestroyedNTSB NYC06CA174Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210G · Clayton, NYThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 17, 2006 · N210DT · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.Jul 17, 2006 · N6732H · DestroyedNTSB NYC06LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · Danville, WVA partial failure of the override clutch assembly. A contributing factor to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate inspection procedures of the override clutch assembly following a tail rotor strike.Jul 15, 2006 · N5691B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Crestview, FLSpinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.Jul 15, 2006 · N5266Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJImproper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.Jul 14, 2006 · N4792D · DestroyedNTSB DFW06LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1 · Floydada, TXThe loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 14, 2006 · N93010 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Easton, WAThe loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to an attempted forced landing. Factors include unfavorable winds at the site of the forced landing, and trees off the approach end of the grass runway the pilot was…Jul 11, 2006 · N40ST · DestroyedNTSB NYC06LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Frederick, MDA failure of the masterod, due to a hydraulic lock on a previous flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Jul 11, 2006 · N6645Q · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Eldorado, TXThe pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 9, 2006 · N6697U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStorm Zenair CH-701 · Fairbanks, AKThe total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent into trees.Jul 9, 2006 · N4233J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Grantsville, UTA lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 connecting rods, a subsequent total loss of engine power during descent, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the soft sand.Jul 7, 2006 · N56824 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus A319-131 · Masonville, COthe flight's encounter with unexpected turbulence, which resulted in a passenger sustaining a fractured ankle.Jul 7, 2006 · N839UA · No damageNTSB ATL06LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Milledgeville, GAThe improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.Jul 7, 2006 · N71471 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Manley Hot Spng, AKThe pilot's continued cruise flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break-up. Factors associated with…Jul 6, 2006 · N9026W · DestroyedNTSB SEA06LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6 · Brewster, WAThe failure of the engine's three planetary gears for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the tree orchard.Jul 3, 2006 · N8120H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Sturgis, KYA total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.Jul 2, 2006 · N91686 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Gustavus, AKThe fracture of an engine connecting rod during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on a beach, a collapsed nose landing gear, and substantial damage to the fuselage.Jul 1, 2006 · N8690M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Smyrna, DEThe pilot's misjudged fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the nighttime lighting conditions.Jun 30, 2006 · N6970S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06GA174Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1H · Chicago, ILThe in-flight separation of a tail rotor driveshaft hanger bearing due to inadequate maintenance performed by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the inability to maintain directional control due to the lack of tail rotor thrust.Jun 30, 2006 · N681FD · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Midland, TXThe partial loss of engine power as result of the maintenance personnel's failure to comply with a manufacture's Service Bulletin (SB). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 29, 2006 · N70746 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA129Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20F · Summit, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a climb. Encounter with a severe downdraft, and mountainous terrain were factors.Jun 25, 2006 · N2987L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06FA155Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Tafton, PAThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.Jun 25, 2006 · N8371X · DestroyedNTSB NYC06LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWorcester Everett Renegade II · Orneville, MEA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jun 24, 2006 · N536N · DestroyedNTSB ANC06LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112TCA · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors contributing to the accident were a low fuel level at departure, and fuel contamination.Jun 23, 2006 · N1052D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Borinquen, PRFuel starvation/exhaustion for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power to both engines and a ditching in the ocean.Jun 23, 2006 · N75JF · DestroyedNTSB ATL06CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Lebanon, TNImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel resulting in the puncture of the landing gear hydraulic down line and the failure of the main landing gear to extended on landing.Jun 22, 2006 · N6124T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06LA094Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.Jun 20, 2006 · N5626P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Redwood City, CAA collision with water for undetermined reasons.Jun 17, 2006 · N35058 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Bloomfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 15, 2006 · N4542U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185F · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency landing and an in-flight collision with trees.Jun 15, 2006 · N714JE · Substantial damageNTSB ENG06IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon Corporate Jets Beechjet 400A · Norfolk, VAHigh-altitude ice crystals that had accreted on the compressor vanes and were ingested into the engine high pressure compressor when the pilots retarded the power levers causing compressor surges and the flameouts of both engines. Contributing factors were…Jun 14, 2006 · N440DS · No damageNTSB ATL06CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Shelby, NCThe student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 13, 2006 · N7579U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-A90-1 · Tampa, FLThe poor in-flight planning decision by the captain for his failure to establish the airplane on a stabilized approach for a forced landing, resulting in the airplane landing on a taxiway near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were…Jun 12, 2006 · N7043G · DestroyedNTSB DEN06CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Antonito, COthe pilot's failure to attain a safe altitude before attempting to cross mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the downdrafts and the high density altitude conditions.Jun 12, 2006 · N584W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Navarre, FLThe inadequate manufacturing of the plates of the tail rotor tension-torsion bar assembly resulting in fatigue failure.Jun 8, 2006 · N4035G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06FA152Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Gregory, MIThe non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected for the forced landing. A factor was the tree that was impacted during the forced landing. An additional factor was the…Jun 8, 2006 · N65EL · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcClung Christian Eagle I · Pocahontas, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of a fractured crankshaft due to fatigue. A factor was the engine modifications to increase engine horsepower.Jun 6, 2006 · N181DM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · American Falls, IDThe pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain clearance with a power line, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the power line.Jun 4, 2006 · N45CK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Alpine, CAa loss of engine power due to the aviation maintenance technician's failure to install the correct oil sump quick drain, which resulted in the inadvertent draining of engine oil during flight.Jun 4, 2006 · N4438T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S-2B · Antioch, CAThe loss of oil pressure due to metal pieces from the number 5 piston skirt in the oil system, which prevented the oil valve top ball valve from seating. The muddy terrain was a factor.Jun 3, 2006 · N117PS · Substantial damage