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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 FTW91FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Whitharral, TXPower loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's operation with the known inoperative landing light and the dark night.NTSB FTW91FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Brickeys, ARThe failure of the clutch control cable due to fraying which initiated the forced landing and the operator's failure to perform recommended inspections on the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ATL91IA134Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-8-102 · Savannah, GAThe inadequate inspection procedures which allowed the loss of torque on the top retraction fitting attachment bolt which subsequently failed in fatigue. Factors were the loss of hydraulic fluid through a severed line, and the corrosion of a hydraulic…NTSB SEA91LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchrader, Edward A · Nampa, IDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX91LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-200 · So. Lake Tahoe, CAEngine failue due to the failure of the crankshaft resulting from failure induced by a non-metallic inclusion in the shaft.NTSB LAX91LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 500S · Kahului, HIThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft after refueling. The failure of the aircraft manufacturer to publish the refueling instructions in the operator's manual, the inadequate fuel servicing of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel…NTSB ATL91LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Hawkinsville, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to refuel the airplane when he observed his fuel supply getting low, and the resultant exhaustion of his fuel supply.NTSB SEA91FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Driggs, IDThe pilot's poor inflight decision and his improper compensation for wind. Factors were rising, mountainous terrain; high, gusty winds; and a high density altitude.NTSB MIA91LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLucky GN-1 Aircamper · Cross City, FLInadequate preflight briefing and inadvertent stall mush during normal cruise flight after encountering turbulence near the destination.NTSB LAX91LA311Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ramona, CAThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning preparation and fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing and in flight collision with a residence.NTSB BFO91LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H50 · Hartwood, VAThe parachutist failure to properly monitor and secure his release handle to protect against accidental parachute deployment.NTSB ATL91LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Benton, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA91LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Burley, IDPowerplant failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB LAX91IA308Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Los Angeles, CAThe failure of the number 2 engine's fire detection system, systron donner fire detector.NTSB CHI91DTK02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 188/B · Hecla, SDThe failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control as he attempted to jettison a load of agricultural chemical after the airplane failed to climb after takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are an attempted downwind takeoff by the pilot.NTSB ANC91LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Wood River, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Soft sand in the emergency landing area was a related factor.NTSB MIA91LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Pocahontas, MSPartial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and in-flight collision with a power line during an emergency descent for a forced landing.NTSB LAX91LA306Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Wailua, HIThe accidental deployment of jumpers reserve parachute inside the airplane.NTSB NYC91LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Stebensville, PAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, his improper fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to flare the airplane during the forced landing.NTSB LAX91LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Indian Springs, NVFuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning, and failure to refuel the aircraft. Factors in the accident were: 1) the pilot becoming lost/disoriented ; 2) the dark night conditions; 3) the failure of the pilot to seek help in a timely fashion; and 4)…NTSB BFO91LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Norton, WVThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power.NTSB ANC91LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the rising terrain and a downdraft.NTSB ATL91LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe failure of the number 4 cylinder exhaust valve. Factors in the accident were the lack of a suitable landing site and the water ditching.NTSB SEA91LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65-CA · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's delayed switching of the fuel tank selector, the engine failure from fuel starvation and the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB NYC91LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Xenia, OHTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available for the flight.NTSB CHI91FA211Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Quincy, ILThe failure by the pilot of the other airplane to maintain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's attempt to fly formation, his inadequate group briefing, and the lack of experience on the part of the pilot of the other airplane.NTSB ANC91LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Fairbanks, AKThe partial loss of engine power resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the improperly performed 100 hour inspection by company maintenance personnel.NTSB MIA91LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Everglades City, FLUnsuitable terrain encountered during a precautionary landing.NTSB LAX91LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Wickenberg, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC91LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Merrill Pass, AKThat the pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence.NTSB NYC91FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Wernersville, PAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation/vertigo. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's use of an antihistamine and self induced pressure to complete the flight.NTSB MIA91LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182C · Keystone Hghts, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to fuel siphoning overboard, and failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection to insure the fuel caps were secured. Contributing to the accident was incorrect fuel tank quantity gauges…NTSB LAX91LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Napa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in flight decision to fly in the below VFR weather conditions and his misjudged weather evaluation.NTSB LAX91FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22B · Phoenix, AZA divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact to the cockpit.NTSB ANC91LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe forced landing on the rough terrain and the engine power loss due to the failure of the engine collector intermediate bearings.NTSB SEA91LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Milford, UTFuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudgment of proper descent rate. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, poor in-flight decision, becoming lost/disoriented, and a fence.NTSB SEA91LA154Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJerrell RV-4 · Yellowstonepark, WYA collapsed induction air duct. Factors include inadequate design by the manufacturer/builder, and a misjudged rate of descent by the pilot.NTSB LAX91LA286Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning of fuel requirements to accomplish the intended flight which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the fence.NTSB CHI91LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 300C · Whitehall, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water. A factor was the dark night light condition.NTSB BFO91LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · New Market, VAThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision that resulted in VFR flight into IMC.NTSB ATL91LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Alma, GATurbulence in clouds, which was associated with a dissipating thunderstorm.NTSB ANC91LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Prospect Creek, AKContinued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, and his delay in reversing course (remedial action). The terrain and weather conditions were related factors.NTSB FTW91LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · El Paso, TXThe power loss due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were the icing conditions, lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the gusty tail wind.NTSB NYC91LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-300-605R · Newark, NJThe inadvertent encounter with in-flight turbulence, resulting in serious injuries to a crewmember and a passenger.NTSB DEN91LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM prior to touchdown. Factors were: the disconnected engine to transmission drive shaft and the inadequate inspection by company maintenance personnel.NTSB BFO91FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Waynesboro, VAThe pilots failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in overstress of the airplane. Contributing was VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorms.NTSB NYC91LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Lancaster, NYThe failure of an engine exhaust valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB LAX91FA282Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Pioneer, CAImproper emergency procedures by the pilot, when he inadvertently shut down the left engine after encountering a partial loss of power in the right engine. Factors related to the accident were: improper installation of the right engine's #6 exhaust valve seat…NTSB MIA91LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Brooker, FLFailure of the noncertificated pilot to obtain a weather briefing before departure & failure to maintain directional control after the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was lack of suitable terrain.NTSB CHI91DCQ08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSebly Amateur Built ACRO-SPORT II · Columbus, KSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is soft terrain in the forced landing area.