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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 CHI02FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Evansville, INThe fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.Nov 27, 2001 · N7775L · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Reidsville, GAImproper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runway made resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.Nov 26, 2001 · N1840H · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA027Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-20 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the water.Nov 22, 2001 · N5217B · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Braunfels, TXthe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.Nov 22, 2001 · N48941 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Ben Wheeler, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Nov 22, 2001 · N6321W · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Brookville, PAFouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.Nov 21, 2001 · N24KA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Falmouth, MAThe incapacitation of the pilot for undetermined reasons which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.Nov 21, 2001 · N3847Q · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Milton, FLthe pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel in all fuel tanks, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when the proper touch down point was not attained.Nov 21, 2001 · N1836L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Eagleville, CAthe pilot's encounter with forecast mountain wave conditions, moderate or greater turbulence, and icing, with downdrafts that likely exceeded the climb capability of the airplane, which was encountered at an altitude that precluded recovery. Also causal in…Nov 21, 2001 · N900RA · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Evans, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management and failure switch to the other fuel tank which had fuel available prior to the engine ceasing to operate, which resulted in fuel starvation and damage to the airplane during an off-airport landing.Nov 20, 2001 · N6688P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Southern Pines, NCThe dislodging of the front crankshaft oil seal for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine oil, loss of engine power, and collision with a tree and then the ground during a forced landing.Nov 18, 2001 · N99236 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · High Springs, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing…Nov 18, 2001 · N6753U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sedalia, MOThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain.Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Belle Glade, FLThe loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons that resulted in the engine seizing, a forced landing on a dirt road, and an impact with a vehicle on the dirt road during the landing rollout.Nov 17, 2001 · N9754Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Spearville, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's limited ability to see at night, spatial disorientation, the dark night, and the fog.Nov 17, 2001 · N9224X · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot’s attempted operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in the engine ignition system resulting in failure of the engine due to ignition system failure and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Nov 16, 2001 · N8183P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Poplarville, MSThe pilot's becoming lost and disoriented and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying over an unpopulated area on a dark night, which was the result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident was the pilot's consuming alcoholic…Nov 16, 2001 · N89645 · DestroyedNTSB CHI02FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportZenair CH2000 · Wentzville, MOThe improper selection of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot and the night light condition.Nov 16, 2001 · N33ZA · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBölkow BO 105 LS · Mud Lake, IDPilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from terrain during the initial climb. Factors include spatial disorientation and a dark moonless night.Nov 14, 2001 · N93LF · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Houston, TXthe failure of the left outboard elevator attachment, which resulted in the partial separation of the left elevator and induced an airframe vibration.Nov 13, 2001 · N28PC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02TA026Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Whitley City, KYThe pilots decision to operate the helicopter at an airspeed in excess of the maximum demonstrated stable airspeed for the water bucket. A factor in the accident was the pilot did not follow the published emergency procedure.Nov 12, 2001 · N11HX · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OHthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.Nov 12, 2001 · N3672R · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cattaraugus, NYA separation of the cylinder from the engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the hidden ground obstruction (hole) which the airplane struck during the landing roll.Nov 11, 2001 · N3057R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Erath, LAThe pilot's inadvertant application of full right pedal which resulted in the baggage compartment door to open in-flight and a tie down rope to become entangled in the tail rotor drive system, and the failure of the tail rotor drive shaft resulting in the…Nov 10, 2001 · N517R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Wahoo, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…Nov 10, 2001 · N3916D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportThurston Pitts S-1S · Eatonville, WAThe pilot's unsuccessful corrective action (recovery) from an inverted spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with the inverted spin maneuver.Nov 9, 2001 · N3VT · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02TA011Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 206 · Casper, WYfailure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.Nov 9, 2001 · N9582G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Backus, MNThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented in the weather, visual lookout by the pilot during the descent not…Nov 8, 2001 · N20002 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 175C · Miles City, MTThe separation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve guide from the cylinder head, leading to the failure of the exhaust valve stem and the catastrophic failure of the engine while in cruise flight. Factors include the necessity of attempting a forced…Nov 5, 2001 · N8347T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Avalon, CAthe total loss of engine power during departure climb for undetermined reasons.Nov 4, 2001 · N3516W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VAThe failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…Nov 3, 2001 · N5207Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19 · Jersey Shore, PAThe pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.Nov 3, 2001 · N19KH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02IA027Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-132 · Midland, TXthe #1 engine's fatigue failure of the #3 bearing due to the manufacturer's inadequate design of the high-pressure compressor stubshaft coating, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an emergency landing.Nov 2, 2001 · N814AW · No damageNTSB LAX02FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mt. Charleston, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after continuing flight into forecast adverse meteorological conditions consisting of turbulence, icing, and downdrafts, which resulted in a stall/spin.Oct 30, 2001 · N734VM · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomson Harmon Rocket II · Perris, CAthe airplane builder's failure to properly install a bolt and nut into the aileron and elevator flight control system. A contributing factor was the soft terrain conditions for the ensuing forced landing.Oct 27, 2001 · N325L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Farmington, NMThe failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue.Oct 26, 2001 · N8117V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bethany, OKthe mechanic's failure to properly lock the exhaust valve's clearance adjusting screw locknut, which resulted in a loose nut, disabling of the exhaust valve pushrod, and a partial loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the…Oct 26, 2001 · N67797 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none suitable terrain.Oct 24, 2001 · N4149D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Henderson, NVFuel exhaustion during cruise flight due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A contributing factor was his improper preflight planning.Oct 23, 2001 · N67729 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Oct 22, 2001 · N843C · DestroyedNTSB ATL02FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.Oct 22, 2001 · N8104J · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRhoades Jodel D-9 · Waialua, HILoss of engine power for unknown reasons. A factor was the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered while maneuvering to make a forced landing in an open taro field.Oct 21, 2001 · N43RR · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar SA-60A · Luxor, PAThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent inability to avoid power lines.Oct 20, 2001 · N63069 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy…Oct 18, 2001 · N400EH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · East Cameron 78The hard landing due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper main rotor rpm. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to deploy the emergency floats.Oct 18, 2001 · N348AL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to refuel en route resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his inadvertent entry into a stall condition during the emergency descent. Contributing factors were dark night conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.Oct 17, 2001 · N756CE · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR 42-320 · Yardley, PAan in flight collision with birds.Oct 13, 2001 · N34820 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S57-A · Albuquerque, NMinadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with objects while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.Oct 13, 2001 · N3636Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Graham, MOA loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.Oct 12, 2001 · N92913 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · LakeLanier Isl., GAThe fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. A contributing factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.Oct 11, 2001 · N919LL · Substantial damage