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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 LAX93LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Santa Maria, CA1) The internal failure of the left engine, left magneto due to inadequate maintenance and non compliance with the manufacturers service bulletins and recommendations, and 2) the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing…NTSB SEA93FA026Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A60 · Snoqualmie Pass, WAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, his failure to prevent the aircraft from exceeding the never exceed speed (vne), and subsequent exceeding of the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: weather…NTSB LAX93FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's decision to cruise at an altitude inadequate to ensure terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, the dark night, and likely instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB DEN93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Kersey, COInadvertent stall and loss of control due to structural icing. Factors were: icing conditions, and flight into known adverse weather.NTSB CHI93LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Manhattan, ILInadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.NTSB ATL93FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot's decision to continue the flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the inflight collision with high terrain. Factors were high wind and rain.NTSB FTW93FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Snook, TXThe pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions as a result of his alcoholic and drug impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, the dark night…NTSB CHI93LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Elk River, MNFailure of the pilot to refuel the airplane before the flight.NTSB BFO93LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Dublin, VAImproper adjustment of the fuel pressure regulator which produced an inadequate fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the rough terrain and trees in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX93LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Carlsbad, CAFailure of the overrunning clutch assembly bearing for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX93FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TU-206F · Clearlake, CAThe exhaust valve failing due to a complete fracture which resulted in the total lose of engine power. Factors in this accident were: 1) the terrain not being suitable for a forced landing, and 2) low ambient light which hampered the pilot's ability to see…NTSB CHI93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kechi, KSMaintenance not performed (gasket deteriorated), other maintenance personnel.NTSB BFO93FA005Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · War, WVVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded. Factors related to the accident…NTSB CHI93IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 · Chicago, ILAn improper repair of the retract pin boss area by the overhaul facility.NTSB FTW93LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Jayton, TXThe pilot failed to maintain flying speed while maneuvering for landing and allowed the a/c to stall. Factors were the low ceilings, the pilots disregard of the forecast weather, the carburetor icing conditions, and the pilots delayed application of…NTSB FTW93LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Mountain View, ARThe collapsed right main gear due to the gear locking mechanism not being engaged. A factor was the failed crankshaft.NTSB ANC93FA013Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Kiana, AKThe pilot in command's attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions. Factors were snow, whiteout conditions, and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX93LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HIThe flight's encounter with unforecasted unfavorable winds (loss of thermal lift) and downdrafts while on final approach to the runway.NTSB FTW93LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTodd Goudeau KR-2 · San Marcos, TXPower loss due to carburetor icing. Factors were the unsuitable landing area and no carburetor deice system installed on the powerplant.NTSB ATL93LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Columbia, SCThe loss of engine power which resulted from fuel starvation when the carburetor float valve stuck in the closed position. A factor was the soft field .NTSB ANC93FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Montague Island, AKThe pilot's intentional VFR departure into instrument meteorological conditions, and the company chief pilot's failure to exercise adequate supervision. The weather conditions were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA93LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's disregard of hazardous weather advisory, resulting in flt into forecast icing conditions in an acft not equipped or certified for the flt, and the improper inflt planning by pilot during the VFR approach that resulted in impact with terrain short…NTSB LAX93IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620 · Medford, ORFatigue failure of the elevator control tube rod end bearing resulting in a loss of elevator control.NTSB MIA93LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3-B1 · Palm Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the autorotation.NTSB FTW93LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206D · Fort Stockton, TXThe pilot's failure to follow published fuel system sumping procedures before flight and total loss of power due to water contaminated fuel. Factors were the drizzle and icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain.NTSB SEA93LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven AX-9 · Green River, UTThe inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot resulting in inflt encounter with weather and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent during an emergency forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the turbulent weather conditions.NTSB CHI93FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Valentine, NEThe pilot-in-command's intentional flight into an area of low ceilings, and his failure to maintain an altitude sufficient for terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence, the low ceiling and the dark night…NTSB SEA93LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Ashton, IDA power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB NYC93LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Mt. Gilead, OHPilot incapacitation due to carbon monoxide gas as a result of cracks in the heater muffler. A factor in the accident was the progressive deterioration of the left heater muffler.NTSB CHI93FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Ft. Riley, KSThe non-current student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while operating at night, in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB BFO93LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Waynesburg, PAVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the terrain/obstructions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of a preflight weather briefing, and the…NTSB SEA93LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lind, WAThe aircraft encountered rough terrain during the landing roll after the pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing in an open field, due to deteriorating weather.NTSB LAX93FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D50A · Ely, NV1) The pilots decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included mountain obscurement and severe mixed icing, and, 2) his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to a probable aerodynamic stall induced by severe…NTSB ATL93LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Johnson City, TNThe pilot's improper management of the fuel system.NTSB ATL93FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5 · Snow Hill, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB FTW93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Hillsboro, TXFuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.NTSB MIA93LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fort Pierce, FLAn engine failure over unsuitable terrain. The cause of the engine failure was fuel contamination by ferrous metal particles that prevented the fuel servo from operating properly. The origin of the contamination is unknown.NTSB MIA93LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHunter Velocity · Apopka, FLAn encounter with wake turbulence from a Boeing 727.NTSB DEN93FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Woody Creek, COAircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in mountain flying, and the high density altitude conditions.NTSB NYC93LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · Great Barrington, MAThe inadequate pre-flight by the pilot ensuring fuel cap security. A factor in this accident was the pilots complacency in fuel management.NTSB CHI93IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Chicago, ILThe failure of the midway arsa controller to coordinate use of the airspace with the Chicago north local controller which resulted in an operational deviation. A factor related to the incident was the pilot's failure to follow his assigned heading.NTSB MIA93FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · New Port Richey, FLLoss of control inflight by the pilot for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX93LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Globe, AZMaintenance personnel failing to comply with airworthiness directives pertaining to the airplane's fuel bladders resulting in fuel capacity being decreased causing fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB NYC93LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Morgantown, WVThe pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing on a highway.NTSB NYC93FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Middlebourne, WVThe pilot's decision to intentionally fly into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into trees. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.NTSB NYC93GA025Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Baltimore, MDA power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.NTSB ATL93LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPatrick F. Bowers Corbin JR. ACE E · Woodstock, GAThe separation of the propeller from the aircraft.NTSB NYC93LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 · Petersham, MAThe imprpoer maintenance procedures which resulted in engine failure and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB NYC93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper preflight planning, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW93LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35E · Laguna, NMFailure of the pilot to select the proper fuel tank and resultant fuel starvation power loss. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.