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NTSB investigations, SC

253 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'SC' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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.

NTSB ATL06CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Greer, SCThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and the collision with trees.Nov 7, 2005 · N3873X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06CA002Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Pageland, SCThe pilots failure to maintain flying speed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.Oct 4, 2005 · N6922T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an instrument approach.Mar 27, 2005 · N222YT · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA034Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond DA40-180 · Pelzer, SCThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and to maintain assigned altitude resulting in a collision with a transmission wire and trees.Dec 9, 2004 · N42SE · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Nov 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA011Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-P35 · Aiken, SCThe pilot’s failure to follow IFR procedures, and continued flight below the minimum descent altitude and collided with trees.Oct 25, 2004 · N32AB · DestroyedNTSB ATL04LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation.May 30, 2004 · N361Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA093Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · North Augusta, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.Apr 12, 2004 · N364ME · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbia, SCThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors.Apr 2, 2004 · N271EP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA064Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAtkinson SA 102.5 · Trenton, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Dec 28, 2003 · N8117L · DestroyedNTSB ATL04LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Columbia, SCThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Nov 22, 2003 · N5041T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and descent below the glide path, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during an instrument approach. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the sedating effects of medication.Oct 27, 2003 · N7799Y · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Fort Mill, SCThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 18, 2003 · N685BW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA144Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cheraw, SCThe misrouting of the fuel lines to the fuel selector, which resulted in the use of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action for conducting an emergency…Aug 3, 2002 · N3450R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.Jul 2, 2002 · N2043N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Laurens, SCThe pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.Mar 9, 2002 · N160D · DestroyedNTSB MIA01FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Hilton Head, SCImproper maintenance/installation and and inadequate inspection of the airplane's flap torque tube joints during routine maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in the right flap torque tube assembly coupler becoming detached and the…Aug 1, 2001 · N1VY · DestroyedNTSB ATL00LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyskamp Sonex · Greenville, SCThe pilot's misjudgment of airspeed and altitude resulting in an undershoot.Jul 29, 2000 · N202BA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Columbia, SCThe PIC's inadequate planning and preparation resulting in refueling not being performed and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and forced landing into trees. A factor in the accident was the erratic operation of the right fuel tank quantity indicating system.Mar 22, 2000 · N1556H · DestroyedNTSB ATL00FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Cordesville, SCThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jan 4, 2000 · N5703P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pelzer, SCThe student pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for changing wind conditions while on final approach and landing and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, resulting in collision with trees and a utility pole.Dec 4, 1999 · N3848K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Pickens, SCThe pilot's failure to properly preflight plan and prepare for the flight's fuel consumption resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent inflight collision with trees.Aug 22, 1999 · N67198 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Greenville, SCThe improper position of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also, the inadequate altitude flown by the pilot on final approach preventing a landing on the runway following the loss of engine…Aug 8, 1999 · N82974 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA174Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Seneca, SCThe PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to…Jun 12, 1999 · N6407N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to manage the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.Oct 10, 1998 · N21491 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Rockhill, SCThe pilot's failure to plan and have adequate fuel for the flight.Aug 8, 1997 · N66098 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Johnston, SCfailure of the pilot to maintain the proper rotor RPM during the approach and flare for landing.Jul 13, 1997 · N7413F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Lugoff, SCimproper fuel management by the pilot by not positioning the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.Jun 28, 1997 · N4863J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Greer, SCthe student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.Jun 15, 1997 · N2276J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall.May 14, 1997 · N9080C · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Lancaster, SCthe pilot's improper use of the spoilers, while approaching to land, which allowed the glider to get low on final approach and strike trees. The pilot's lack of recent flying experience and lack of experience in the make and model of glider were related…Mar 22, 1997 · N54553 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Florence, SCThe pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 1, 1997 · N2205Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hartsville, SCThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and nose over.Oct 4, 1996 · N94526 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96FA049Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Johns Island, SCthe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and the continued flight into icing conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.Feb 17, 1996 · N3052T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, SCthe failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed while raising the flaps during the go-around.Jan 23, 1996 · N65465 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 27, 1995 · N2160E · DestroyedNTSB MIA95FA208Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper 601P · Rock Hill, SCThe pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.Aug 20, 1995 · N41GA · DestroyedNTSB MIA95FA183Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Hilton Head Isl, SCloss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's extension of the downwind leg which prevented landing on the intended runway following loss of engine…Jul 13, 1995 · N38188 · DestroyedNTSB ATL95LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Columbia, SCThe misalignment of the nose gear centering track and roller assemblies which precluded landing gear extension.Jun 4, 1995 · N7392P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to properly pre-flight the airplane to ensure the left fuel tank cover was properly secured.Dec 8, 1994 · N8075S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Greer, SCThe pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures and his premature descent below the published decision height. A factor was pilot fatigue.Nov 27, 1994 · N6556M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Conway, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the missed approach, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the weather conditions (low ceiling, fog), and the pilot's diverted attention outside the cockpit.Oct 31, 1994 · N7207C · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Greenville, SCThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve which resulted in fuel starvation.Jul 14, 1994 · N21380 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Bluffton, SCA loss of engine power due to oil starvation. This resulted from an undertorqued condition of the oil filter adapter, and the subsequent fretting of the adapter threads.Jun 12, 1994 · N982Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Andrews, SCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.May 16, 1994 · N211SP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNord 1101 · Spartanburg, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. A factor in the accident was an inflight fire from an undetermined source.May 7, 1994 · N1101A · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Lake City, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in collision with trees near the approach end of the runway.Nov 14, 1993 · N9226M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBowermaster B-8M · Cowpens, SCFuel starvation which resulted from unported fuel in the fuel tank due to inadequate design of the tanks.Nov 10, 1993 · N10343 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrown Glassair SH-2 · Timmonsville, SCThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with a manufacturer's service bulletin.Jul 14, 1993 · N412NV · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Ravenel, SCThe continuation of the landing attempt into the short sod field without the use of flaps and the use of excessive airspeed by the pilot. Factors in the accident were the failure of the aircraft flaps to extendJun 5, 1993 · N8279U · Substantial damage