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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 FTW04FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · El Dorado, ARThe loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the…Jan 6, 2004 · N9318R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.Jan 3, 2004 · N6834N · DestroyedNTSB SEA04FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Cave Junction, ORBoth the pilot-in-command and the co-pilot allowing the aircraft to enter into an area of adverse weather (icing conditions at low [-20 degrees C] temperatures) resulting in sequential induction icing, induction filter blockage, carburetor icing and the…Jan 2, 2004 · N53505 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Riverside, CAengine oil exhaustion due to the extrusion of an oil filter converter plate gasket and the failure of the aircraft owner to comply with a mandatory Service Bulletin and a Federal Aviation Administration emergency Airworthiness Directive.Jan 1, 2004 · N589Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Sheridan, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 1, 2004 · N5284C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Greenacres City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled descent into a canal. A factor was the pilot's impairment by the drug chlorpheniramine.Dec 30, 2003 · N111RC · DestroyedNTSB ANC04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Togiak, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason that resulted in a forced landing, a collapse of the main landing gear, and a collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 30, 2003 · N3624M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney 20F · Campobello, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and a collision with trees and the ground during an uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…Dec 28, 2003 · N2996L · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA076Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A · Redwood Valley, CAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent in-flight encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with rising…Dec 24, 2003 · N25RX · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA075Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportLearjet 24B · Helendale, CAA loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.Dec 23, 2003 · N600XJ · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake Charles, LAThe disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 23, 2003 · N111TK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Edgewood, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Factors contributing to the accident include the resulting fuel exhaustion, the snow covered field and the fence.Dec 23, 2003 · N4159M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B55 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in a low fuel state and a precautionary landing in rough terrain.Dec 20, 2003 · N20480 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA073Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Temecula, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 20, 2003 · N7189U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Louisburg, NCOther maintenance personnel's inadequate engine overhaul that resulted in engine case fretting and engine oil starvation.Dec 20, 2003 · N93002 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA044Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Brooklyn, IAThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his…Dec 18, 2003 · N3733W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA043Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Daytona Beach, FLThe unqualified pilot's continued flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience and the low ceiling.Dec 17, 2003 · N155BM · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Redlands, CAa loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently turning off the magnetos and his failure to initiate an autorotation and to maintain main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of an over-the-counter medication that impaired his…Dec 15, 2003 · N1225D · DestroyedNTSB FTW04FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Mena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, fog, clouds, and turbulence.Dec 15, 2003 · N7929D · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Clarendon, TXthe loss of engine power due the separation of the number six cylinder as a result of a fatigue failure from the loosening of the cylinder attachment hardware.Dec 14, 2003 · N718LG · DestroyedNTSB ANC04LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Larson Bay, AKThe loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling and a snow squall.Dec 12, 2003 · N3983W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Vestavia Hills, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb in icing conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall / spin of the airplane and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor was the accumulation of airframe ice.Dec 10, 2003 · N441W · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, PAThe student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.Dec 8, 2003 · N94820 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snelling, CAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation caused by the failure of the engine driven oil pump.Dec 8, 2003 · N739SU · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Chino Hills, CAthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by which he conducted VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Mountainous terrain, dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing are contributing…Dec 8, 2003 · N16264 · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Watsonville, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 7, 2003 · N396TA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04TA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell OH-58A · Ruskin, FLLoss of engine power due to undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with terrain.Dec 7, 2003 · N62939 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04IA077Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell BH-212 · Galliano, LAThe loss of tail rotor control due to sheared, loose, and bent bolts which secured the tail rotor pitch control bellcrank support bracket.Dec 3, 2003 · N5017H · No damageNTSB FTW04FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 573The loss of engine power due to the failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel and subsequent catastrophic failure of the turbine assembly.Dec 1, 2003 · N457PH · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cranston, RIThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A factor was the wind change.Nov 26, 2003 · N90013 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04FA022Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Warren, ORThe vacuum pump failure and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident included the instrument meteorological weather conditions and the pilot's improper recovery from the descent.Nov 25, 2003 · N10BX · DestroyedNTSB FTW04IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Venice, LAThe failure of the forward boost pump while in cruise flight while operating with less than 10 gallons of fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the inoperative forward fuel boost pump caution light switch.Nov 25, 2003 · N125TA · Minor damageNTSB LAX04GA051Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to this accident was the fact that it was a dark night with no moon illumination.Nov 22, 2003 · N7292W · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TXthe loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 21, 2003 · N56318 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · La Grange, TXThe pilot's failure to properly navigate during the day VFR cross-country flight, which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented.Nov 21, 2003 · N739YK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSuminski Cozy Long Ez · Maui, HIThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching.Nov 17, 2003 · N534S · DestroyedNTSB FTW04FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Tolar, TXThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the fog.Nov 16, 2003 · N777SG · DestroyedNTSB MIA04LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Brooksville, FLA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.Nov 15, 2003 · N369PS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Blk Canyon City, AZa loss of engine power due to the failure of the single-drive dual magneto that resulted from inadequate lubrication of the breaker cam. Also causal was the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel during a recent inspection, which should have…Nov 13, 2003 · N431DL · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA041Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDaughters T18C · Needles, CAthe pilot's continuation of a visual flight rules (VFR) flight into an area of adverse weather, which resulted in an encounter with moderate to severe turbulence and in-flight breakup of the airplane.Nov 11, 2003 · N647C · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Mears, MILoss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.Nov 8, 2003 · N9275B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCathaway RV-6A · Saticoy, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a loose B-nut fitting for the carburetor fuel inlet line, which allowed fuel to leak out.Nov 7, 2003 · N102RC · DestroyedNTSB NYC04IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bangor, METhe pilot's inability to see through the windshield, which was obscured due to icing conditions. This resulted in the pilot's inadequate flare, and a subsequent hard landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the wing icing.Nov 5, 2003 · N805TH · Minor damageNTSB LAX04LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B3 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the hydraulic test switch, which resulted in a loss of the hydraulic system pressure, and his failure to maintain directional control.Nov 4, 2003 · N820NA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Coleman, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The garage building was a factor.Nov 3, 2003 · N3198C · DestroyedNTSB ANC04LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…Nov 3, 2003 · N1486A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-500 · Denver, COthe in-flight encounter with heavy to moderate turbulence.Nov 1, 2003 · N956UA · No damageNTSB DEN04LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Cloudcroft, NMthe dual student's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Low altitude flight and rising terrain are contributing factors.Nov 1, 2003 · N9864F · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Kelso, CAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument conditions between cloud layers and with reduced visibility due to smoke that resulted in an in-flight loss of control from spatial disorientation, and the structural overload of the airframe during the…Oct 29, 2003 · N444AM · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Hornbrook, CAa catastrophic engine failure from oil exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance installation of the lubricating system hoses.Oct 28, 2003 · N28AF · Destroyed