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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 LAX91LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Madera, CAEngine failure due to a plugged vent line, affecting the ability of the system to transfer fuel to the main tank.NTSB ATL91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Senoia, GAImproper preflight planning and preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors to the accident were the dark night operation and the collision with utility lines.NTSB CHI91LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Joliet, ILInadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB ATL91LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hickory, NCThe pilots's inadequate visual lookout during flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude.NTSB ATL91LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23C · Dunlap, TNThe pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat properly, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice, followed by a complete loss of engine power. Factors to this accident were carburetor icing conditions and the rough and uneven terrain at the crash…NTSB NYC91FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Owls Head, NYThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA91LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA316B · Vernal, UTA malfunction/failure of the helicopter's main rotor lead-lag damper.NTSB SEA91LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Burns, ORThe formation of carburetor ice when the pilot delayed the use of carburetor heat.NTSB LAX91LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-206 · Tonto Basin, AZThe failure of a connecting rod in the engine.NTSB CHI91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Howell, MIFuel exhaustion due to re-fueling not performed by the PIC. Contributing factors were fuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC.NTSB CHI91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Grand Haven, MIDelayed application of carburetor heat by the PIC. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions (weather) and none suitable terrain.NTSB SEA91FA027Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690A · Ryderwood, WAThe pilot's improper inflight planning and failure to maintain proper altitude in mountainous terrain at night.NTSB SEA91FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Enumclaw, WAFuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight planning and preparations, and poor inflight planning and decisions. The pilot elected to fly into known adverse weather conditions, and did not calculate fuel consumption for the planned flight.NTSB NYC91LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Easton, PAAn inflight failure of the left side cabin mount bracket which resulted in a loss of lateral cyclic control. Factors related to the accident were: an incomplete inspection of the helicopter following a hard landing with a blade strike.NTSB LAX91LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Livermore, CAInadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and her failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.NTSB LAX91IA039Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Wahiawa, HIThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilots of both airplanes which resulted in the collision. Contributing to the accident was the improper VFR procedures of N88TE while transitioning through the wheeler afb airport traffic area.NTSB LAX91FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Show Low, AZThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to induction system icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather condition and lack of a suitable area for a forced landing.NTSB LAX91FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210-F · Fontana, CAThe pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions during the hours of darkness in mountainous terrain.NTSB BFO91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47J2A · Matoaca, VAThe failure of four propeller retention and the pilot's misjudgement of the forced landing approach.NTSB CHI91DEX01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210G · Indianapolis, INInadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane resulting in an engine power loss due to water and fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the dark night.NTSB ATL91FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Blairsville, GAFuel exhaustion resulting in engine stoppage, and the pilot's failure to obtain fuel earlier in the flight.NTSB SEA91FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Albion, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's apprehension of flying in the forecasted weather, and the adverse weather conditions…NTSB MIA91FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Homestead, FLThe failure of the pilot to insure adequate fuel was present in the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX91LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Fallbrook, CAThe failure of the number 5 cylinder piston connecting rod due to bending and subsequent fatigue fracture. Contributing to the accident was the improper starting procedure accomplished by an unidentified person which resulted in excessive fuel in the cylinder…NTSB LAX91FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S-35 · Kingman, AZProper altitude not maintained. 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Factors related to the accident are inadequate maintenance inspection and low rotor RPM.NTSB NYC91LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Saxton, PAAn engine failure due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were the cfi's inadequate execution of emergency procedures.NTSB LAX91LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177A · Dana Point, CAThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations.NTSB DEN91LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFogarty Pitts S1SEW · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and the resultant fuel exhaustion induced power loss. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed.NTSB CHI91FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Walker, MIVFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.NTSB ATL91IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFokker F28 MK0100 · Atlanta, GAFrozen moisture in the stabilizer actuator hydraulic servo valve which resulted in reduced movement of the servo valve and limited its ability to respond to flight control inputs. The lack of response from the servo valve resulted in the jammed stabilizer…NTSB ATL91IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSaab-Scania 340A · Memphis, TNThe pilot's failure to follow approved procedures for troubleshooting inflight maintenance problems and improperly used the flight and engine controls.NTSB NYC91LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Zanesville, OHImproper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions and soft terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB MIA91FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Flamingo, FLAn undetermined airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, which resulted in a fuel fed fire in the left wing.NTSB CHI91DEP02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Hayward, WIThe pilot-in-command's intentional flight into known adverse weather.NTSB SEA91LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Pocatello, IDThe loss of engine power due to a burned piston resulting from arcing and partial failure of the left magneto because of improper overhaul, the contamination of the right magneto and improper adjustment of the fuel system at the last major engine overhaul;…NTSB NYC91FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bradford, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to land during an instrument approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, his delayed decision to make an…NTSB CHI91LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Latham, KSFailure of the pilot to maintain a proper altitude.NTSB DEN91LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Abilene, TXAn in flight encounter with turbulence. Factors were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight.