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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 CHI05LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's failure to identify the electrical system failure and to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach. Factors associated with the accident were the electrical system failure, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's lack of experience.Feb 3, 2005 · N68714 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Pilar, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and his improper use of night vision goggles (NVG). Contributing factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, his self-induced pressure to return the helicopter to its home base, his lack of…Jan 30, 2005 · N351LG · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · McAlister, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning decision. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to complete an emergency pre-landing checklist, which resulted…Jan 24, 2005 · N9866M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMdhi 369E · Pahoa, HIthe in-flight separation of the tail rotor blade abrasion strip due to a degraded adhesive bond and fatigue fracture of the metallic abrasion strip. The ultimate cause for the degraded bond is unknown.Jan 22, 2005 · N142MK · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Hood River, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark night light conditions.Jan 21, 2005 · N6057M · DestroyedNTSB CHI05FA056Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C Riley Turbine E · Overland Park, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during cruise flight, resulting in collision with trees. Contributing factors were the low altitude and low ceiling.Jan 21, 2005 · N844JK · DestroyedNTSB DFW05LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Sallisaw, OKA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 20, 2005 · N8203U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Akron, OHThe pilot's failure to obtain a complete weather briefing, which resulted in an inadequate weather decision, and flight into known icing conditions. A factor was the airplane not being equipped for flight in icing conditions.Jan 19, 2005 · N5DS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T-37B · Hollister, OKThe pilots of the AT-502B and the T-37B failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft. Contributing factors included the lack of a transponder and radios on the AT-502B, and the reduced visibility due to…Jan 18, 2005 · 66-8003 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB IAD05LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGhiles MCR-01 VLA · Cincinnati, OHA total loss of engine power due to an oil hose collapse, which resulted in failure of the #4 connecting rod.Jan 17, 2005 · N3085Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pauma Valley, CAthe loss of engine power due to an undetermined obstruction in the vent system for the fuel tanks and failure of the fuel caps to vent.Jan 16, 2005 · N22562 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Yuba City, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to verify the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Jan 15, 2005 · N5177V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Swanzey, NHThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a single-engine missed approach with the airplane in a slow airspeed, full flap configuration, which resulted in a minimum control speed (Vmc) roll. Contributing factors included an inoperative engine for undetermined…Jan 14, 2005 · N49BA · DestroyedNTSB LAX05LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure to manually extend the landing gear to the down and locked position.Jan 14, 2005 · N761YH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA052Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Cumberland, WIThe pilot could not maintain altitude or airspeed due to airframe icing as a result of the pilot flying into known adverse weather and failing to comply with the airplane's icing limitation . Factors included the icing conditions and the ice accumulation on…Jan 12, 2005 · N427KP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jan 12, 2005 · N90772 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05MA039Accident · 2 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2 · Oxon Hill, MDThe pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, limited outside visual references, and the lack of an operable radar altimeter…Jan 11, 2005 · N136LN · DestroyedNTSB MIA05LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Orlando, FLThe failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of…Jan 11, 2005 · N9336H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Marana, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.Jan 8, 2005 · N51256 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Bradley, SCThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the dark night conditions.Jan 7, 2005 · N2823H · DestroyedNTSB ATL05LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NCA loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jan 6, 2005 · N364BW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350-D · Falkner, MSThe pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions and failure to maintain altitude clearance resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.Jan 6, 2005 · N350RM · DestroyedNTSB MIA05FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Weston, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain his assigned altitude, and allowed the airplane to descend for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were clouds, rain, and the dark night.Jan 1, 2005 · N6195N · DestroyedNTSB IAD05LA028Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Knottsville, KYthe pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his inadvertent flight into night instrument meteorological conditions.Jan 1, 2005 · N6225E · DestroyedNTSB ANC05LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines, and an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.Jan 1, 2005 · N4262D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Lawrenceburg, KYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.Dec 31, 2004 · N8141T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOrr Long-Ez · Yucca Valley, CAa loss of engine power due to ignition system failure due to rain water grounding/shorting of the magneto switches.Dec 31, 2004 · N321EZ · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Natchitoches, LAThe loss of engine power due to pre-ignition and detonation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing and the unapproved installation of a turbocharger.Dec 29, 2004 · N920GL · Minor damageNTSB DEN05FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Gallup, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed which resulted in the loss of control, and impact with wires, a tree and terrain.Dec 29, 2004 · N573B · DestroyedNTSB CHI05FA049Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MIFatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…Dec 28, 2004 · N5398M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTop Dog Trike · Torrey Pines, CAthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in the in-flight collision with a power line and a subsequent forced landing. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.Dec 26, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · East Moriches, NYSeveral mechanical deficiencies which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the obstruction in the forced landing area.Dec 25, 2004 · N7857Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Herman, WIThe installation of the improper cylinder base packing seals by maintenance personnel resulting in the loss of lubriation and subsequent failure of the number four connecting rod/bearing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees that the airplane…Dec 25, 2004 · N5631K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Telluride, COthe pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadvertent retraction of the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor included the pilot's attention being diverted by the seized engine tachometer.Dec 23, 2004 · N5550Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and failure to divert to an alternate airport in a more timely manner, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was an inaccurate fuel gauge.Dec 19, 2004 · N32034 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Steamboat Spngs, COthe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the conditions conducive for carburetor icing, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, the inadequate preflight planning and decision making and the fence.Dec 18, 2004 · N78AT · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Abita Springs, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight emergency planning when he misjudged his available altitude and made a 360 degree turn away from the airport instead of proceeding directly to it, which resulted…Dec 14, 2004 · N4873C · DestroyedNTSB CHI05LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/45 · South Bend, INFailure of the fuel control unit (FCU) bellows which resulted in a significant loss of engine power and the pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadvertent exceedence of the…Dec 14, 2004 · N922RG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sleetmute, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a successful emergency…Dec 14, 2004 · N801FS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Ontario, CAa loss of engine power due to the Designated Pilot Examiner's failure to follow the flight manual procedures and directives regarding throttle settings to be used for practice autorotations.Dec 11, 2004 · N130JS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · Los Angeles, CAThe activation of the low main rotor rpm warning system for undetermined reasons.Dec 11, 2004 · N145RJ · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Fabens, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of the failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 9, 2004 · N3208F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Meadview, AZa loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence.Dec 8, 2004 · N1783U · DestroyedNTSB IAD05LA024Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHare Seawind · Trenton, NJThe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent loss of airspeed.Dec 8, 2004 · N42HA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Atlantic, IAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The dark night light conditions was a contributing factor.Dec 5, 2004 · N7803Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747SR-146B SF · Anchorage, AKThe fatigue and subsequent fracture of a portion of the airplane's pressure bulkhead, which resulted in a rapid decompression during cruise flight.Dec 5, 2004 · JA8158 · Minor damageNTSB NYC05IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild-Heliporter Pilatus PC6/B2-H2 · Cross Keys, NJA total failure of the left elevator attachment point for undetermined reasons.Dec 4, 2004 · N7391U · Minor damageNTSB MIA05FA040Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 340 · N. Miami Beach, FLThe improper maintenance of the left engine by company maintenance personnel (failure to flush metal from the oil system and failure to properly preserve the engine for storage) resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing and contamination of the…Dec 4, 2004 · N41626 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Pawhuska, OKThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to adequately set the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Dec 1, 2004 · N6300P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Big Pine, CAoil exhaustion due to an improper oil breather tube installation, which became plugged in flight due to frozen moisture build-up. The blocked breather tube then created a crankcase over pressure that caused a failure of the crankshaft seal. The rough, uneven…Nov 28, 2004 · N4913Z · Substantial damage