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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 LAX00LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMince Jurka MJ77 · Rio Vista, CAThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for unknown reasons resulting in a forced landing in a plowed field.Jan 22, 2000 · N751JR · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Montpelier, VTA blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was the below freezing outside air temperature.Jan 21, 2000 · N223KT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Slidell, TXThe pilot's improper approach planning, which resulted in a downwind landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 21, 2000 · N6179Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Tyler, TXThe failure of the crankshaft drive gear as a result of fatigue, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 19, 2000 · N1157G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Rogersville, TNthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) that resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain and subsequent damage to the aircraft.Jan 16, 2000 · N9740Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kernville, CAFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's in-flight decision to not refuel the airplane at an en route stop as planned.Jan 15, 2000 · N2572N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA072Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2G7 · Las Vegas, NVEncounter with Clear Air Turbulence. Poor communication between the captain and flight attendants as to the urgency for the flight attendants to take their seats was a contributing factor.Jan 12, 2000 · N909AW · No damageNTSB LAX00GA073Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportArrow OH-58A · Crows Landing, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain during a turn to reverse direction after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a full weather briefing before…Jan 12, 2000 · N901SF · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZthe manufacturer representative's improper reinstallation of the crankshaft counterweight snap rings which subsequently separated, allowing the crankshaft counterweight to contact the crankshaft resulting in a total power loss of engine power.Jan 11, 2000 · N1565A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Sweeney, TXThe pilot's excessive flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the power lines on final approach and the dark night conditions.Jan 10, 2000 · N8954N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Rialto, CAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing the oil pressure screen housing, which resulted in the loss of lubricating oil, and the subsequent seizure of…Jan 8, 2000 · N34021 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Rock Springs, WYA forced landing on rough, unsuitable terrain. Factors were: Inadequate preflight planning, flight into known adverse weather conditions containing snow, high gusting winds, low temperatures, and a total loss of power for non mechanical reasons due to…Jan 8, 2000 · N128Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Macon, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Jan 8, 2000 · N2336Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA00FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marysville, WAFuel exhaustion due to the non-certificated 'pilot's' failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to takeoff. Factors include a dark night, and a non-iluminated electrical transmission wire strung across the highway upon which the pilot was attempting to…Jan 7, 2000 · N3721J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The pilot's lack of total experience in instrument flight, simulated instrument flight, and night flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with…Jan 6, 2000 · N156RA · DestroyedNTSB MIA00FA060Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Cayey, PRThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook resulting in a loss of engine and rotor rpm, forced landing to none suitable terrain (residence), and subsequent roll over.Jan 3, 2000 · N233MP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Victorville, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain positional awareness, which resulted in his becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay requesting assistance from air traffic control and the failure of the airplane's electrical generator.Jan 3, 2000 · N3690L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Corning, ARThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the dark night light condition.Jan 3, 2000 · N87NF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Houston, TXthe loss of engine power during climb as a result of fatigue cracking of the #4 cylinder head and its subsequent separation from its barrel.Jan 3, 2000 · N999SW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Dos Palos, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly install and safety the throttle arm to the carburetor throttle shaft.Jan 2, 2000 · N7249T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Odessa, TXThe separation of the #1 piston pin due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 2, 2000 · N4389W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Telluride, COThe non-instrument rated pilot's intentional flight into IMC, and his subsequent spatial disorientation that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the snow showers weather condition.Jan 2, 2000 · N421CF · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Homestead, FLAn inadvertent in-flight collision with a bird in cruise flight resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.Jan 1, 2000 · N752CC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Monteagle, TNThe pilot's failure to adequately evaluate weather conditions that resulted in the continuation of visual flight into instrument weather conditions and the subsequent collision with trees.Jan 1, 2000 · N8821V · DestroyedNTSB SEA00LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Kennewick, WAThe pilot's decision to continue flight into known icing conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, resulting in a hard landing. Factors included: icing conditions; the pilot's improper decision to continue to his…Dec 30, 1999 · N374TC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Indianola, IAloss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.Dec 28, 1999 · N6144R · DestroyedNTSB FTW00FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Mcalester, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's impairment (drugs), the deployed right speed brake, and the night conditions.Dec 27, 1999 · N5697N · DestroyedNTSB IAD00LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrudhomme Velocity RG 173 · Richmond, VAthe improper installation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor which resulted in a loss of lubrication, overtemperature, and a loss of engine power.Dec 26, 1999 · N242JP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZielke RV-4 · Florence, NJFailure of one of the propeller blades. A factor was the necessity land across, rather than in alignment with, the furrowed terrain due to the nature of the emergency.Dec 25, 1999 · N8ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · San Luis, COThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying, the high density altitude, and downdraft weather conditions.Dec 25, 1999 · N1941B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Mokane, MOfuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to make accurate fuel consumption calculations and the pilot's improper emergency procedures for engine re-start. A factor was the ditch.Dec 24, 1999 · N2012D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Adjuntas, PRThe pilot continued flight into adverse weather conditions that included low ceiling and turbulence. Factors to the accident were trees.Dec 23, 1999 · N1315A · DestroyedNTSB MIA00FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Beaufort, SCThe pilot-in-commands failure to maintain the appropriate altitude (minimum descent altitude) during an area surveillance radar (ASR) approach, resulting in an in-flight collision with swampy terrain. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot's failure to…Dec 20, 1999 · N75CF · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRhea KR-2 · Moreno Valley, CAAn undetected fuel leak from an improperly manufactured right tank into the internal wing spaces, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Dec 18, 1999 · N77KR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Edgewood, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for…Dec 18, 1999 · N80951 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20J · New Milford, CTFailure of 3 of the 4 connecting rods for an undetermined reason.Dec 17, 1999 · N43TP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Hanover, MIfuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. A factor was the swampy terrain.Dec 17, 1999 · N5BB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Woodville, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the collision with trees during a forced landing.Dec 15, 1999 · N460TC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Elk City, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 14, 1999 · N3359C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Farmington, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his improper inflight decision to not land and refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Dec 14, 1999 · N9616H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Omaha, NEThe pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive for carburetor icing and the presence of the truck that the aircraft impacted.Dec 14, 1999 · N7339X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20-M · Missoula, MTEngine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.Dec 12, 1999 · N270BB · DestroyedNTSB NYC00MA048Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gouldsboro, PAThe improper assembly of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unit by maintenance personnel.Dec 12, 1999 · N50PL · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKing Lancair 235/320 · Sterling City, TXThe fatigue fracture of the propeller attaching bolts, due to improper torque during the installation of the propeller by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 12, 1999 · N717SK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U-3A · Brooksville, MSThe in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the collision with terrain.Dec 11, 1999 · N8063X · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published emergency procedures for engine loss of power resulting in a forced landing in an open construction area where the airplane collided with a berm. A related factor was the loss of engine power in the…Dec 11, 1999 · N27181 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00FA018Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, fog, and snow-covered terrain.Dec 7, 1999 · N1747U · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Ship Shoal 225The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough water condition.Dec 5, 1999 · N600CK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1C · Creedmore, NCThe pilot's failure to select the reserve position of the fuel tank resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a nose over during a forced landing.Dec 4, 1999 · N177J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Palm Bch Garden, FLThe sailplane pilot's failure to comply with standard emergency procedures for 'sailplane release failure' upon its occurrence and his maneuvering of the sailplane while still tethered to the tow plane resulting in the inflight loss of control and engine…Dec 3, 1999 · N9235N · Substantial damage