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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 ATL04LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Elberta, ALThe loss of engine power due to a foreign substance blockage of the fuel line which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aborted landing.May 1, 2004 · N5099D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSawyer Skybolt · Philadelphia, MSThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire which resulted in an in-flight collision.May 1, 2004 · N32DS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolmes RV-6A · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 29, 2004 · N65RV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack Kitfox · Mount Sterling, KYThe loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel filters resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection.Apr 28, 2004 · N917JB · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Rifle, COthe pilot's failure to verify the manual extension of the landing gear resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing. Contributing factors include the electrical systems failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot's diverted attention and the pilot's improper…Apr 28, 2004 · N282JL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Lyons, COa loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the road sign.Apr 24, 2004 · N5048E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA091Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Delco, NCThe flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor was the flight instructor's failure to use the checklist.Apr 24, 2004 · N32891 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDurr Lancair Legacy · Oakland, TNThe pilot loss control of the airplane when he continued flight into known thunderstorm and convective activity. A factor is insufficient information provided by ATC personnel.Apr 23, 2004 · N511WD · DestroyedNTSB ANC04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Big Lake, AKThe flight instructor's failure to insure that the carburetor heat was activated by the dual student following a simulated loss of engine power, which resulted in carburetor ice and the actual loss of engine power during a descent. A factor associated with…Apr 23, 2004 · N55AD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Boonville, INThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his diverted attention, and the dark night conditions.Apr 21, 2004 · N137AE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04IA046Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Kalaupapa, HIAn in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a minor injury to a passenger. On February 7, 2006, this occurrence was reclassified from an accident to an incident and this narrative was modified.Apr 21, 2004 · N302PW · No damageNTSB FTW04LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Sweetwater, TXThe propeller overspeed for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 20, 2004 · N6257H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA190Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Holoaloa, HIThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, low clouds and rain, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.Apr 19, 2004 · N8198A · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKeller Prospector FK1 · Gibbonsville, IDThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in icing conditions which resulted in a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Factors contributing to the accident are unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing , trees and mountainous terrain.Apr 17, 2004 · N5XK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Locust Grove, OKThe improper installation of the generator, which resulted in oil starvation. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.Apr 16, 2004 · N8172T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Columbia, MOThe pilot inadvertently became lost and over flew his destination in cruise flight and selected an unsuitable landing area for his precautionary landing. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, the barbed wire fence, and the fence post encountered during the…Apr 15, 2004 · N40RT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Beach Haven, NJAn encounter with turbulence during cruise flight.Apr 14, 2004 · N448WN · No damageNTSB FTW04LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Magnolia, ARThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 14, 2004 · N5628E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PAThe failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.Apr 13, 2004 · N861DD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04TA103Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The failure of the number two upper forward right engine cowling attachment, which resulted in substantial damage to the right inboard elevator. A factor was the inadequate procedures in the airliner maintenance manual.Apr 11, 2004 · N14075 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · N. Lauderdale, FLThe erratic operation of the pitot-static system associated flight instruments due to water contamination, and the pilot's failure to take the appropriate corrective actions.Apr 10, 2004 · N916LJ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Clewiston, FLThe failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons, and the failure of one of the connecting rod bolts due to tension overload resulting in the total loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a ditch during the forced landing.Apr 10, 2004 · N5019U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04LA016Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus P3-05 · Edgewater, FLThe delamination of the no. 2 connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to complete a successful forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, and smoke and…Apr 10, 2004 · N860MK · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · St. Louis, MOThe inadvertent encounter with turbulence which resulted in the injury to the flight attendant.Apr 10, 2004 · N662SW · No damageNTSB CHI04LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · New Munster, WIVisual lookout not maintained by the pilots of both airplanes.Apr 10, 2004 · N73213 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Plainville, CTThe failure of the elevator servo which resulted in restricted elevator movement and the pilot's inability to initiate a landing flare.Apr 9, 2004 · N518CR · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04IA059Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COarcing of the windshield deicing system. Factors contributing to the incident were the improper inspection of the windshield's exterior seal, deterioration of the windshield seal, and water penetration through the deteriorated seal.Apr 9, 2004 · N210GL · No damageNTSB LAX04CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · McKinleyville, CAa loss of engine power due fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became critical.…Apr 8, 2004 · N2609F · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04CA014Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Hamilton, OHThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. The student pilot becoming lost/disoriented is a contributing factor.Apr 7, 2004 · N4713B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Burlington, COloss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.Apr 6, 2004 · N3524Y · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Overland Park, KSThe pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the trees and the night conditions.Apr 6, 2004 · N5844P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Belliigham, WAThe failure of the pilot to select the proper touchdown point while conducting a forced landing. Factors included the #1 engine malfunction, the right propeller oil control valve leak, and the shallow subsurface terrain condition.Apr 2, 2004 · N65914 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Orem, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.Apr 2, 2004 · N66758 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-180 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's improper fuel management due to his delay in transferring auxiliary fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel from the main fuel tanks. The excessive fuel flow for undetermined reasons, the road embankment, the inaccurate fuel level indicators,…Mar 28, 2004 · N2916C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Pittsfield, MAThe pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.Mar 25, 2004 · N201UV · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA055Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan MiG Mig-17 · Truth or Conseq, NMthe loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons resulting in impact with desert terrain.Mar 25, 2004 · N508M · DestroyedNTSB DCA04MA030Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportSikorsky S76A++ · Gulf of Mexicothe flight crew's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Mar 23, 2004 · N579EH · DestroyedNTSB NYC04FA092Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Harlan, KYThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and a low ceiling.Mar 22, 2004 · N8173U · DestroyedNTSB SEA04CA054Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMenefee RAF Vari-Eze · Bremerton, WAFailure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in a stall. Factors include a rough running engine for undetermined reasons and rough/uneven terrain.Mar 21, 2004 · N200TZ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, KYThe total loss of engine power due to a total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.Mar 21, 2004 · N4468V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStanley Glasair SH-2 · San Luis Obispo, CAThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the #3 cylinder piston and connecting rod for undetermined reasons.Mar 21, 2004 · N309TS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA097Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Pyote, TXThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather, which resulted in the pilot failing to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, and the pressure to…Mar 21, 2004 · N502MT · DestroyedNTSB ANC04LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Palm Beach, FLThe incorrect assembly of the fuel selector valve by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing to assess the fuel situation and lack of movement of the right fuel tank indicator. which resulted in fuel starvation and the…Mar 20, 2004 · N6583R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sisters, ORThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place for a forced landing, and trees in the area where the pilot found it necessary to attempt the forced landing.Mar 17, 2004 · N2553S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Spring Hill, FLThe non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control.Mar 16, 2004 · N8148G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuinn E L Tom Cat MK-5A · Galt, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.Mar 15, 2004 · N8429 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA092Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Conroe, TXThe loss of engine power due to the improper fuel type. Contributing factors were the improper aircraft servicing, lack of training by the fixed base operator, and the low cloud ceiling.Mar 15, 2004 · N789SA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182E · Sonora, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.Mar 6, 2004 · N2819Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA087Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his encounter with adverse weather conditions. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Mar 2, 2004 · N2588A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Janesville, WIThe unexpected encounter with convective turbulence.Mar 1, 2004 · N516UA · No damage