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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 CHI04LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Sheridan, ILThe convection induced turbulence and the flight attendant not being restrained.Jul 16, 2004 · N585AA · No damageNTSB CHI04LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · York, NEA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at the time of power loss and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing.Jul 16, 2004 · N48675 · DestroyedNTSB ATL04LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · LaGrange, GAThe maintenance personnel under-torquing of the crankcase throughbolts during top overhaul, which resulted in crankcase fretting, and the subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main journal. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…Jul 16, 2004 · N134BH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Quarryville, PAImproper maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a total electrical failure during cruise flight in IMC, and a subsequent precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.Jul 14, 2004 · N6043N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04IA078Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Jul 14, 2004 · N1453V · Minor damageNTSB LAX04LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Santa Clarita, CAthe pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his inadequate evaluation of the weather resulting in an attempt to conduct flight beyond the aircraft's climb performance capability.Jul 13, 2004 · N3837H · Substantial damageNTSB ENG04IA021Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon Corporate Jets Beechjet 400A · Sarasota, FLHigh-altitude ice crystals that had accreted on the compressor vanes and were ingested into the high pressure compressor when the pilots retarded the power levers causing compressor surges and flameouts of both engines. Contributing factors were the lack of…Jul 12, 2004 · N455CW · No damageNTSB ATL04LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Beef IslandThe in-flight fire on the number two engine, for undetermined reasons.Jul 12, 2004 · N4826C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Bridgeport, CAthe pilot's failure to attain an adequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain during a high density altitude condition.Jul 11, 2004 · N6106H · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Edinburgh, NYThe pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight.Jul 11, 2004 · N8358X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04FA104Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Paris, ARthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors…Jul 11, 2004 · N46174 · DestroyedNTSB ANC04LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane impacting the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft, and low altitude flight.Jul 11, 2004 · N3267D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Arlington, WAA significant power loss for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to a full autorotational landing. Factors include no suitable terrain in the area, and soft swampy terrain at the point where the pilot found it necessary to perform the forced…Jul 10, 2004 · N56PH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Castaic, CAa catastrophic engine failure due to oil exhaustion, which was caused by the failure of maintenance personnel to completely tighten the oil screen.Jul 10, 2004 · N2542H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWhitlock Rotorway Exec 162F · Meeker, COaircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the failure of the supercharger.Jul 10, 2004 · N518W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA199Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAdventura II · Naples, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the main landing gear.Jul 10, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStein Skybolt Skybolt · Jasper, GAThe pilot's attempt to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment, and the fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.Jul 10, 2004 · N8048G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Walterboro, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA149Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane .Jul 10, 2004 · N6AU · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sherrill, ARthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 9, 2004 · N8959U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Mason City, IAThe proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pump oil leak, the low oil pressure of the propeller control system, and the unfeathered propeller.Jul 9, 2004 · N60PP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-N35 · Austin, MNThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the piston pin plug that lead to engine oil starvation/exhaustion and the subsequent overload fracture of the piston rod and crankcase.Jul 9, 2004 · N80HL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B2 · Hilo, HIthe pilot's inadequate planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. A low ceiling and fog were contributing factors.Jul 8, 2004 · N196BH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA173Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Waubun, MNThe pilot's failure to get the proper rest prior to the night cross country flight and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors to the accident were fatigue as a result of inadequate sleep, conditions conducive to fatigue, and night.Jul 8, 2004 · N248ND · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA253Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Harmon Rocket II · Seal Beach, CAthe in-flight separation of the elevator, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an uncontrolled descent. The underlying cause and mechanism of the elevator separation could not be determined.Jul 7, 2004 · N28BE · DestroyedNTSB NYC04FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Wilmot, NHThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.Jul 5, 2004 · N6248V · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Paxton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. Factors included the pilot's use of a fuel gauge that was calibrated for a different model airplane, and a lack…Jul 5, 2004 · N5058R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Spanish Fork, UTthe improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors included the number 2 main bearing and crankshaft shifting forward, causing the alternator drive shaft and other…Jul 5, 2004 · N5408A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Laramie, WYfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.Jul 5, 2004 · N737YJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExp Acft Assn Wi Chapter 60 Moni · Rochester, WAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft and the tree.Jul 4, 2004 · N87TW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Brighton Beach, NYA partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.Jul 4, 2004 · N6550F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Algona, IAThe failure of the connecting rod which resulted in the loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the delayed lowering of the landing gear in order to clear the other vehicle encountered during the…Jul 2, 2004 · N3248T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350-B2 · Scottsdale, AZInadvertent in-flight engagement of the collective down lock, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and ground impact. The collective down lock engagement was caused by the improper installation and/or adjustment of the collective locking system, which…Jul 1, 2004 · N513TS · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Perris, CAA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the mechanic's use of an incorrect gasket during the installation of the vacuum pump.Jun 28, 2004 · N110U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA141Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Barnesville, GAThe certified flight instructor's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in spatial disorientation, and the subsequent in a loss of control. A factor was fog.Jun 27, 2004 · N441MG · DestroyedNTSB ANC04FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.Jun 26, 2004 · N7673N · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Dalhart, TXloss of engine power due to a corroded magneto for undetermined reasons.Jun 25, 2004 · N49KG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Asheville, NCThe CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.Jun 25, 2004 · N2116P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA168Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206-L1 · Vermillion Bay, LAThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms and the pilot's inadequate in flight preparation and planning.Jun 24, 2004 · N5006F · DestroyedNTSB NYC04FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's loss of aircraft control and the subsequent overstress and separation of the wing during an encounter with convection induced turbulence.Jun 22, 2004 · N99HW · DestroyedNTSB MIA04FA100Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Baker, FLThe flight crew's inadvertent flight into thunderstorms resulting in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded, loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. A factor in the accident was the lack of required advisory by ATC about a radar…Jun 21, 2004 · N54134 · DestroyedNTSB CHI04CA159Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBracken CB540 · Lapeer, MIThe pilot's loss of control due to an undetermined flight control system malfunction. Contributing factors to the accident were the wires and trees.Jun 19, 2004 · N5439N · DestroyedNTSB IAD04FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Killingly, CTThe pilot in command's intentional flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in a controlled descent into trees. Factors included the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, low cloud…Jun 18, 2004 · N70144 · DestroyedNTSB CHI04FA157Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Great Bend, KSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to takeoff. Additional causes were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during his attempt to…Jun 17, 2004 · N6698P · DestroyedNTSB SEA04FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ 5 · Oroville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. Rising terrain was a factor.Jun 16, 2004 · C-GKGE · DestroyedNTSB SEA04CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteward Rocky 162F · Hood River, ORThe pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation.Jun 16, 2004 · N717CS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA5B · Crystal River, FLThe failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulted in an overrun of the runway.Jun 14, 2004 · N4516V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Rupert, WVThe pilot-in-command's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were the FAA Principle Operations Inspector's inadequate surveillance of the operator, and a low ceiling.Jun 13, 2004 · N200BE · DestroyedNTSB DEN04CA095Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorthwing WS2 · Fort Collins, COA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors include low altitude, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Jun 13, 2004 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Jerome, IDThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power during descent for landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the soft terrain and the forced landing site.Jun 11, 2004 · N2579N · Substantial damage