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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 FTW02FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-20 · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into the rising mountainous terrain, and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing factors were the rising mountainous terrain, and the high density altitude,May 28, 2002 · N901CD · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Roxbury, NYThe airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane.May 27, 2002 · N36322 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanson Rans S6ES · Spanaway, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb-out after takeoff. Factors include no suitable terrain upon which to attempt a forced landing, and trees and cars alongside of the residential street that the pilot attempted to land on.May 26, 2002 · N654RH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Hinton, OKFuel exhaustion due to a fuel cap leak. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 26, 2002 · N99044 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA107Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4A · Yauco, PRThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with an object during the forced landing. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.May 25, 2002 · N6SR · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA100Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe excessive rate of descent by the pilot-in-command during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing, following a total loss of engine power caused by failure of the No. 4 bearing.May 24, 2002 · N80PH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Anaheim, CAthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.May 24, 2002 · N6713E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake Thomas A., CAa partial loss of engine power due to the partial malfunction of the left magneto and leakage of the ignition leads for that magneto, due to inadequate maintenance inspections. Factors in the accident include the high density altitude, the maintenance…May 24, 2002 · N79944 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Noorvik, AKThe partial loss of engine power during the climb to cruise for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing in soft terrain. A factor associated in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 24, 2002 · N9243K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA085Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Mariner · Merlin, ORClearance from a cable running perpendicular to a river was not maintained during low level cruise flight. A cable was a factor.May 23, 2002 · N2322Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Charleston, SCTotal loss of engine power due to oil system starvation. A factor was the transmission wire encountered during emergency descent.May 23, 2002 · N4560H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02IA100Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier 328-300 · Albany, NYRudder oscillations of an undetermined origin.May 22, 2002 · N421FJ · No damageNTSB LAX02FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot's poor decision to continue the flight into the rising mountainous terrain, and subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing factors were rising mountainous terrain, the high density altitude, and the exceeded weight and…May 22, 2002 · N7194J · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Glen Rose, TXThe pilot's failure to set the ignition key to the both magnetos position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the failure of the left magneto, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night.May 22, 2002 · N734KG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportKaman K-600 (HH-43B) · Cocolalla, IDThe reverse installation of the RPM compensator assembly control box bolts resulting in the threaded end of the bolt impinging on a clevis and jamming the collective during climb. A contributing factor was the lack of adequate documentation provided by the…May 21, 2002 · N286M · No damageNTSB CHI02LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Angola, INThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKA total engine failure during cruise flight due to the disentegration of the number five cylinder piston. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.May 18, 2002 · N9024M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-21 · New River, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, and the…May 17, 2002 · N328CG · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Godley, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing.May 17, 2002 · N50XP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe LL-8-E · Olar, SCThe in-flight separation of the elevator push-pull control tube that resulted in a loss of flight control and subsequent collision with the ground.May 17, 2002 · N71344 · DestroyedNTSB IAD02LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Port Columbus, OHThe pilot's exhaustion of his fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.May 16, 2002 · N75303 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNolan RV-4 · Jonesboro, ARThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.May 15, 2002 · N437BN · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA163Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Groveland, CAa catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nature of the mountainous terrain for a successful forced landing. The precipitating cause of the fatigue…May 13, 2002 · N761LX · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA162Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Livermore, CAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the CFI to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing. The unsuitable landing area in mountainous terrain, and carburetor icing conditions were factors.May 13, 2002 · N48512 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Watertown, MNThe improper fuel management by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was completed.May 11, 2002 · N357TC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-600N · Deland, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the FADEC malfunction checklist that resulted in the loss of rotor RPM, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the precautionary landing that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the malfunction of the…May 10, 2002 · N810LA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600-2B19 · Covington, KYThe manufacturer's failure to provide inspection criteria for the BPSU compartment aileron control pulleys, which resulted in eventual pulley corrosion, and subsequent control stiffness when seized pulleys and water-soaked aileron cables froze together at…May 8, 2002 · N709CA · No damageNTSB MIA02IA094Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B737-448 · Miami, FLInadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel and failure to comply with manufacturer recommended maintence procedures (SB 737-55A1070R1), which resulted in an inflight inseparation of a section of the airplane's right hand elevator control tab. A…May 8, 2002 · EI-BXI · Minor damageNTSB NYC02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Saratoga Spring, NYThe glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.May 5, 2002 · N711KR · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFairchild Dornier DO-328-300 · Atlantic City, NJThe partial loss of flight display information for undetermined reasons.May 2, 2002 · N429FJ · No damageNTSB FTW02LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Tuckerman, ARThe pilot's operation of the airplane with a known equipment deficiency, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 2, 2002 · N3146S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)An in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence and wind shear, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.May 1, 2002 · N182UA · No damageNTSB MIA02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Headland, ALa loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Apr 30, 2002 · N3121P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA148Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Oak Shores, CAthe number 1 cylinder exhaust valve fractured and separated resulting in a loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. A finding in the accident was the owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.Apr 28, 2002 · N9180S · DestroyedNTSB DEN02LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Kersey, COThe pilot's inadequate planning decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Apr 28, 2002 · N787PC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA144Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Fullerton, CAThe total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from oil exhaustion. The oil exhaustion resulted from deterioration and total failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which had not been replaced due to maintenance personnel's failure to…Apr 26, 2002 · N177DP · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Goshen, ORThe failure of company maintenance personnel to identify and replace/repair the degraded exhaust stack. Contributing factors were the mis-rigged carburetor heat control and the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate rotor RPM. Additional contributing factors…Apr 22, 2002 · N3004T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-224 · Atlantic OceanThe airplane's inadvertent encounter which clear air turbulence during cruise flight.Apr 22, 2002 · N68160 · No damageNTSB CHI02IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Hillsdale, WIThe fatigue failure of the passenger/crew door latch pin during cruise flight.Apr 22, 2002 · N26SJ · Minor damageNTSB SEA02LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWoodley Zodiac 601HD · Beaver, ORA partial failure of the electrical (ignition) system and a short to the master electrical switch during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. A collision with an embankment during the landing roll was a factor.Apr 18, 2002 · N9240W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA085Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrote Cruiser TR-4 · Pembroke Pines, FLthe pilot-in-command delayed initiating a go-around and failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the departure end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.Apr 18, 2002 · N98WG · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA125Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoward Harder Skybolt · Claremore, OKThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot.Apr 18, 2002 · N16HH · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Springfield, MOThe flightcrew's failure to follow weather avoidance prcedures and their delay in activating the seat belt sign. Factors were the turbulent thunderstorm weather conditions, and the failure of the National Weather Service to issue an applicable in-flight…Apr 18, 2002 · N516AT · No damageNTSB CHI02LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLong FEW TF-51 · Summersville, MOThe unsuitable terrain encountered during the power off landing. The loss of engine power for unknown reasons was a contributing factor.Apr 16, 2002 · N51HL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Los Angele, CAa reconditioned engine cylinder barrel failure due to previous rust damage and improper maintenance practices.Apr 15, 2002 · N211CA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA104Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoagland Varieze · Gary, INThe pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane during the forced landing due to a locked brake. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the…Apr 15, 2002 · N97JW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Chatsworth, GAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Sitka, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.Apr 14, 2002 · N1272H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Cypress, TXthe total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 11, 2002 · N9321R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Walnut Hill, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of the backing off of the PC air line "B" nut due to the improper installation by the company maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the…Apr 11, 2002 · N513FD · Substantial damage