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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.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB SEA95LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Bend, ORseizure of the #4 connecting rod bearing due to overtemperature resulting in the separation of the connecting rod and total loss of engine power. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX95LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Gilbert, AZThe pilot's fuel system mismanagement and improper emergency procedure. The pilot's misjudging the flare was a factor.NTSB CHI95FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Ardoch, NDthe pilot-in-command's continuing flight into adverse weather. Factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a weather observation and the adverse weather.NTSB ANC95FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper L-21A · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB ATL95FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-26 · Jonesborough, TNa blocked fuel injector nozzle, which increased the engine fuel consumption; failure of the pilot to adequately monitor fuel consumption, which resulted in fuel exhaustion before the airplane reached the destination; and the passenger's interference with the…NTSB NYC95FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Altoona, PApropagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an…NTSB MIA95LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Caribbean SeaLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to feather the propeller.NTSB LAX95LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Hesperia, CAThe failure of the connecting rod due to the rod bolt backing off, and the pilot's misjudging the distance and altitude.NTSB MIA95LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Immokalee, FLThe pilot's improper use of the cyclic during a power-on autorotative landing (low flare), resulting in the ventral fin colliding with the ground.NTSB LAX95LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Bradley, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel prior to takeoff and his delayed decision to proceed to his alternate airport. The night light conditions and the lack of a suitable emergency landing area were factors.NTSB CHI95LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-60 · Salina, KSthe pilot's inattentiveness to the severity of the weather conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were: the icing conditions, airframe ice accumulation, and the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded by the…NTSB SEA95LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Chimacum, WAthe improper top overhaul of the engine and subsequent release of the cylinder hold-down nuts/breakage of hold-down and through-bolts. Factors contributing to the accident were the fence posts and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB NYC95LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Spafford, NYthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing over unsuitable terrain and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB NYC95IA192Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-130 · Jamaica, NYfailure and separation of the #1 engine turbine shroud assembly, which resulted in an uncontained engine failure, a puncture of the #2 outboard reserve fuel tank plate, and a fuel leak.NTSB NYC95FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Mapleton, METhe pilot inadvertently shut down the right engine and feathered the propeller after a loss of power in the left engine, and he failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor relating…NTSB FTW95LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPark Wizard · Mineral Wells, TXA seized engine following the total loss of engine coolant from a loose line due to an inadequate maintenance installation by the builder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA95LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Seattle, WALoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB SEA95LA181Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · St. Mary, MTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering in high, mountainous, terrain. The terrain and the downdrafts were factors.NTSB FTW95LA338Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeneral Balloon Newport AX8 · Houston, TXThe loss of lift and subsequent hard landing as result of the disengagement of a velcro strip at the top of the balloon's envelope.NTSB CHI95LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Tell City, INthe pilot initated the flight with an inadequate fuel supply and failed to add sufficient fuel en route which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain.NTSB ATL95LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Ocracoke, NCA shattered windshield which precluded maintaining level flight due to increased aerodynamic drag.NTSB ANC95LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SC.7 · Nikolai, AKIgnition of hazardous cargo (aviation fuel) by an exposed electrical wire, after leaking from a container of fuel that was being transported on the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate inspection of the airplane by company maintenance…NTSB LAX95LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvid Mark IV · Chino, CAa forced landing into unsuitable terrain due to an engine failure for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI95LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVan Zwoll Viking · Decker, INthe failure of the head gasket resulting in a coolant leak and subsequent engine overtemperature. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered in the cornfield.NTSB BFO95LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughlett Challenger II · Madisonville, KYan intermittent short of the ignition system, due to improper maintenance/modification of the engine, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision…NTSB NYC95LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Montgomery, PAThe partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the malfunction of the landing gear.NTSB BFO95LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Luray, VAthe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during a precautionary landing. A factor was an undetermined lubricating system problem.NTSB BFO95LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Paintersville, OHThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, and the weather conditions.NTSB CHI95LA264Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Murphysboro, ILthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to a loss of power due to carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.NTSB CHI95LA263Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Delavan, WIthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. A factor was the improperly installed fuel level transmitter.NTSB SEA95LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Bliss, IDThe pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel system to avoid running a tank dry at a low altitude. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA95FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Swan Lake, MTthe pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.NTSB NYC95LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Dublin, NHThe loss of engine power due to improper major overhaul of the engine by the reuse of worn piston pins. The rough/ uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a factor.NTSB MIA95LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's premature decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power due to failure of one of the two magnetos.NTSB FTW95LA335Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus A · Rocksprings, TXDebonding of mylar tape that was used to seal a gap on the elevator, which resulted in inadequate elevator control authority.NTSB SEA95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Sekiu, WAThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather necessitating a landing on a highway. The weather was a factor.NTSB CHI95LA275Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Lowell, INa loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.NTSB ANC95LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Port Alsworth, AKAn in-flight separation of a propeller blade, which resulted in a severe vibration, shutdown of the engine, and a forced landing in alder bushes.NTSB MIA95LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Quitman, MSImproper (low) outflow from the fuel control unit, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.NTSB MIA95IA194Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Charlotte, NCImproper installation of the 'a' system flight control computer by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in pin connector(s) being pushed loose and subsequent malfunction of the autopilot.NTSB CHI95LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Detroit, MIthe flight's encounter with turbulence.NTSB ATL95LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFantasy Sky Promotions Fantasy 6 · Kingsport, TNThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.NTSB ANC95LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the water in the airplane's fuel system. A factor in the accident was the rough water in the forced landing area.NTSB CHI95FA259Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Fifield, WIthe pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor was the fog.NTSB NYC95FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Rehoboth, MAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into hazardous weather, which subsequently resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Factors relating to the accident were: embedded thunderstorms, turbulence, and failure of the…NTSB FTW95LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LAThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees.NTSB CHI95LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Wyatt, MOthe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to carburetor ice. Factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang 18A · Superior Twnshp, MIthe pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in the fuel selector, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor relating to the accident was: the fuel selector's restriction of movement.NTSB CHI95FA255Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech T-34C · Oak Creek, WIthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB SEA95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion.