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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 ATL03FA142Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Perry, GAThe pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall.Sep 18, 2003 · N13375 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TNA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A36 · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot's intentional flight into the ground for the purpose of suicide while impaired by alcohol.Sep 16, 2003 · N1980K · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Okeechobee, FLThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left…Sep 15, 2003 · N206SK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G-5 · Greenfield, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout.Sep 13, 2003 · N7060J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Monticello, GAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance and collision with trees. A factor was low ceiling.Sep 13, 2003 · N2764W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 BA · Hilo, HIthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog, rough/uneven terrain, and spatial disorientation.Sep 9, 2003 · N5206J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH12E · Kekaha, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires due to an inadequate visual lookout.Sep 9, 2003 · N9792C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Pine River, MNAn inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…Sep 9, 2003 · N5360U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Knox City, TXThe student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 8, 2003 · N8158S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Blanchard, IDThe loss of engine oil as a result of the inadequate installation of the idler gear shaft set screw and the lack of a safety wire on the hex head (oil) plug. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.Sep 6, 2003 · N6368R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA186Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchmidt Zodiac 601 XL · Sumner, WALoss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors include the in-flight collision with trees during the uncontrolled descent.Sep 4, 2003 · N819GS · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-27 · Cayey, PRThe loss of power on the left engine and partial lost of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons resulting in a force landing and impact with wires, tree, and terrain during subsequent force landing.Sep 4, 2003 · N630VC · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Shore, SDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.Sep 4, 2003 · N38435 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Homedale, IDLoss of engine power during descent due to a failed cylinder head.Sep 3, 2003 · N15367 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions consisting of clouds/mist and low ceilings, and the…Sep 2, 2003 · N72598 · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Midland, VALoss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.Sep 1, 2003 · N7615Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Chesterfield, VAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 29, 2003 · N231PG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03IA300Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Rapid City, SDThe in-flight failure of the right wing aileron cable during cruise.Aug 29, 2003 · N651EJ · No damageNTSB FTW03LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6/C-H2 · Vigo Park, TXThe loss of propeller pitch control for undetermined reasons.Aug 28, 2003 · N394R · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA179Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, IDA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.…Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Avenal, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was undetermined.Aug 25, 2003 · N2567L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA282Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Encinitas, CAThe student pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertent descent into the ocean while maneuvering to avoid inclement weather. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision due to his improper approval of his student's preflight preparation…Aug 25, 2003 · N8049V · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Avon, ILThe pilot's inadequate fuel managemant leading to fuel starvation during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain she encountered during the forced landing. A factor was her lack of total time in the airplane make and model.Aug 25, 2003 · N711DU · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03IA147Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COthe first officer's improper preflight preparation in failing to ensure the cabin airstair door was fully locked and secure. Factors relating to the incident were the cabin airstair door handle not being fully secure and the forward cabin door warning light…Aug 24, 2003 · N192GL · Minor damageNTSB CHI03LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Eudora, ARA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.Aug 24, 2003 · N5671X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA282Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Edwardsburg, MIThe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line during his low level cruise. Factors were the power transmission line, the lake, and low altitude flight.Aug 24, 2003 · N140GS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nampa, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 23, 2003 · N33170 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA281Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Fennimore, WIThe loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing.Aug 23, 2003 · N61134 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150C · Tucson, AZthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.Aug 22, 2003 · N7909Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA284Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Lake Elmo, MNBoth pilots failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft.Aug 22, 2003 · N53033 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN03LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Laramie, WYA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.Aug 21, 2003 · N8065F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA277Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell TH-13T · Light, ARThe total failure and seizure of the main rotor transmission while in cruise flight leading to the helicopter’s impact with terrain.Aug 21, 2003 · N38CD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03IA293Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 230 · Wilmington, ILThe material defect during the manufacture of the tail rotor counterweight bellcrank and the bellcrank's subsequent failure due to a fatigue fracture.Aug 20, 2003 · N880SF · Minor damageNTSB ATL03LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Winchester, TNA maintenance personnel failure to follow propeller inspection procedures that resulted in a fatigue failure of a propeller blade and the subsequent forced landing.Aug 20, 2003 · N8496R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Hammond, MNThe pilot exceeded the design limits of the wings when he pulled out of an inadvertent spiral after he lost control of the airplane while operating in IMC conditions. Additional factors included the pilot's flight from VMC to IMC conditions, the turbulence in…Aug 19, 2003 · N1812S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Rome, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.Aug 17, 2003 · N99748 · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-800 · Wooster, OHAn inadvertent encounter with turbulence during descent.Aug 16, 2003 · N329TZ · No damageNTSB CHI03LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSatterlee Volksplane VP-1 · Concordia, KSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the roadway, the ditch and unsuitable terrain.Aug 15, 2003 · N493 · DestroyedNTSB ATL03IA126Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600-2B19 · Raleigh Durham, NCThe failure of a utility bus relay which resulted in an electrical fire and subsequent smoke in the cockpit.Aug 13, 2003 · N451CA · Minor damageNTSB MIA03LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hialeah, 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, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicoson Antares MA-33 · Palmyra, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot misjudging the descent rate during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the desired landing area. A factor to the accident was the fence.Aug 10, 2003 · N246AN · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLefever-Paul Skybolt · Mt. Hamilton, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Aug 9, 2003 · N94PL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Anderson, MOA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.Aug 9, 2003 · N6501G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Granbury, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.Aug 8, 2003 · N9347T · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKA complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing, which resulted in a…Aug 8, 2003 · N6439H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-81 · Greeley, COthe inflight encounter with severe turbulence.Aug 7, 2003 · N814ME · No damageNTSB FTW03LA195Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A340-300 · Walnut Ridge, ARThe flight crew's inadequate evaluation of the weather and their decision to continue the along the route of flight resulting in an encouter with severe turbulence. Contributing factors were the captain's instructions to continue food servicing in the cabin,…Aug 6, 2003 · D-AIGK · Minor damageNTSB DEN03LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Crowheart, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning (attempting to exceed aircraft's published certificated performance), the pilot not obtaining sufficient altitude to clear the terrain (not possible), and the pilot's inadequate in flight planning/decision making.…Aug 6, 2003 · N2973T · Substantial damage