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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 = 500)
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 = 500)
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 NYC96FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Caton, NYThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by failing to maintain proper altitude, while on the initial approach for an ILS. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the tower controller to issue a safety advisory.NTSB FTW96LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S60A · Baton Rouge, LAThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate clearance from the power lines during the approach. A factor was the sudden wind gust.NTSB FTW95FA407Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brady, TXthe pilot's improper decision to attempt a night landing without the visual cues necessary to establish runway alignment. Factors were the dark night light condition, the inoperative runway edge lights, and the failure of airport management to issue a NOTAM…NTSB NYC95LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Warminster, PAthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was pilot distraction.NTSB LAX95LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Placerville, CAthe student pilot's failure to obtain a proper descent rate and improper remedial by failing to initiate a go-around. The inadvertent stall and the gusty wind conditions were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX95LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX95FA341Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's fuel mismanagement and failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available. His lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system, overcofidence, the dark night, and the lack of a suitable landing area were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI95LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Dodge City, KSthe pilot's improper use of the auxiliary fuel boost pump during descent which led to fuel flooding and loss of combustion.NTSB CHI95FA337Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Iowa City, IAfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and lack of familiarity with the airplane. Factors involved were the bright night, trees and transmission wires.NTSB ATL95FA174Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Columbia, SCthe pilot's improper IFR procedure by allowing the airplane to descend below the ILS glideslope and by continued descent below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and fog.NTSB FTW95LA404Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFratus XP-23 Hawk · Joshua, TXthe pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires.NTSB ATL95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the approach. The factors were: failure to obtain a weather briefing, and weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB NYC95FA224Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MAthe Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures.NTSB MIA95LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · St. Augustine, FLFuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX95LA343Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Kona, HIthe failure of the student pilot to properly execute a planned steep approach and long landing so as to avoid wake turbulence behind the preceding large aircraft.NTSB LAX95FA338Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226T · Chino, CAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by not initiating a missed approach at the outer marker, by attempting to intercept the glideslope from above after passing the outer marker, and by allowing the airplane to continue descending after reaching the decision…NTSB LAX95LA337Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Parker Dam, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around.NTSB FTW95LA400Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Victoria, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Camp Lake, WIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power line, while on short final approach. The downdraft was a related factor.NTSB NYC95LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Jonestown, PAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around.NTSB MIA95FA224Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-9 · New Smyrna Bch, FLthe failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid each other.NTSB FTW95LA384Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson Rebel 300 · Keenesburg, COInadvertent stall during approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model.NTSB LAX95LA329Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182N · Mariposa, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB FTW95LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Greeley, COThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision by inadvertently selecting a less suitable area for landing (than the runway). Factors relating to the accident were: a malfunction of the nose landing gear micro-switch, which resulted in a false indication…NTSB FTW95LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Lago Vista, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB ANC95LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in his failure to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the variable wind condition, and rising terrain (no overrun) at the approach end…NTSB CHI95LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · White Bear Lake, MNthe pilot's delayed retraction of the spoilers. Factors were the excessive sink rate and the power lines.NTSB NYC95LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Boothbay Harbor, MEthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, while on final approach to land. Factors relating to the accident were: sunglare, and the pilot's lack of visual cues (visual perception).NTSB CHI95LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NEthe reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.NTSB NYC95LA215Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher KA-8B · Mayville, NYThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.NTSB LAX95FA321Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain positive aircraft control, a proper airspeed and fly a proper approach path during final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's physiological condition, impairment as a result of using a sedating…NTSB FTW95LA376Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Colorado Spgs, COAn encounter with a wind shift during landing.NTSB FTW95LA375Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Bonham, TXThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the high density altitude and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA303Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Saint James, MIthe pilot's operation of the airplane with an inoperative fuel gage and the leaking fuel line fitting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The inoperative fuel gage was a related factor.NTSB SEA95LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Sunriver, ORThe failure of the landing gear hydraulic drive motor.NTSB NYC95LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Richmond, RIThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.NTSB LAX95LA311Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElan Glaser Dirks DG-300 Elan · Truckee, CAthe pilot misjudged his planned approach by selecting a touchdown point close to the runway's approach end that did not provide sufficient clearance to safely maneuver when forcast turbulence and downdrafts were encountered. The pilot's early extension of…NTSB LAX95LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Ana, CAthe student's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to raise the landing flaps and turn off the carburetor heat during the attempted go-around.NTSB LAX95FA302Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · San Diego, CAthe pilot's improper fuel management and improper use of the fuel selector valve.NTSB ATL95FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Double Springs, ALfailure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper fuel consumption…NTSB MIA95FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 560F · Opa Locka, FLfailure of the non-certificated pilot (unqualified person) to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the non-certificated pilot's unauthorized use of an airplane that had…NTSB MIA95FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.NTSB SEA95LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Yamhill, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor contributing to the accident was the sunglare.NTSB FTW95LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's inability to extend the landing gear due to the failure of an emergency gear extension valve.NTSB CHI95IA286Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · Champaign, ILfatigue cracking and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number two engine helical drive (bull) gear, which resulted in an overtemperature condition, bursting of the combustion plenum, and a subsequent in-flight fire.NTSB ANC95LA143Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in an unlocked engine primer and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB LAX95FA297Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Kingsburg, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a simulated engine failure to avoid an inadvertent stall/spin, and inadequate supervision by the designated pilot examiner. A factor in the accident was the decision of the examiner to use an…NTSB FTW95LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Manila, ARA blown (tripped) fuse, which rendered flap retraction inoperative. Factors relating to the accident were: the hot weather condition, the aircraft's lack of climb performance with the flaps extended, and the lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area.NTSB CHI95LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wheeling, ILinadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot and an inadverent stall encountered by the pilot.NTSB BFO95LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Mansfield, OHthe inflight and postimpact fire due to a short circuit in the main power distribution cable.