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20,992 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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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.

NTSB ERA14FA328Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Topping, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Jul 6, 2014 · N50824 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC 1B · Puyallup, WAThe failure of the exhaust assembly in the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage incurred to the fractured parts. Also causal to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the cylinder.Jul 5, 2014 · N3773K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA279Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportWiley Kitfox IV · Sprague, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during the landing approach resulting in a collision.Jul 3, 2014 · N5KW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA325Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Monroeville, ALA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies.Jul 3, 2014 · N5923P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA345Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot's loss of airplane control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to land on a runway closed by a notice to airmen and the loss of engine power due to fuel…Jul 3, 2014 · N1175Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Geneseo, ILThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jul 2, 2014 · N2209G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA275Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoffman David K Hoffman BMW Airtrike · Payette, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in a stall.Jul 1, 2014 · N190DH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the landing gear retract rod.Jul 1, 2014 · N136EL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s execution of a traffic pattern that did not put the airplane in position for a normal final approach and the pilot’s decision to continue the landing attempt instead of initiating a go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical…Jun 29, 2014 · N132K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207 · Indianapolis, INA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's failure to monitor the fuel level and switch tanks in a timely fashion.Jun 27, 2014 · N207AB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA326Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Mayhill, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while performing a go-around in strong, gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in strong, gusting wind conditions.Jun 27, 2014 · N69PJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Maryland Heights, MOThe loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.Jun 26, 2014 · N1552T · DestroyedNTSB CEN14CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Knox, INThe student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control.Jun 25, 2014 · N1307C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA263Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKnell ASC Spirit · Lehi, UTThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering in a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 22, 2014 · N127JK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Wichita, KSThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with the runway.Jun 20, 2014 · N511ML · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA303Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Port Isabel, TXA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper inflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Jun 18, 2014 · N66AS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 414 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing due to an encounter with a tailwind.Jun 16, 2014 · N1671T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA243Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDittenber Thomas J Auriga · Echo Bay, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for landing to an unlit runway in dark night conditions.Jun 13, 2014 · N55GM · DestroyedNTSB ERA14IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MAA loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…Jun 11, 2014 · N813JE · Minor damageNTSB CEN14FA286Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206 L4 · South Timbalier PlatformThe pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 11, 2014 · N207MY · DestroyedNTSB ERA14WA296Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 300 · Pucallpa, PeruOn June 10, 2014, at 1212 universal coordinated time, a Beech 300, Peruvian registration OB-1881P, operated by Aero Transporte S.A., sustained minor damage when its No. 1 engine experienced vibrations and was subsequently shutdown, while on approach to the…Jun 10, 2014 · OB-1181P · Minor damageNTSB WPR14LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Page, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb.Jun 8, 2014 · N5589E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPhillips BD 4 · Dayton, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the turn onto the final base leg in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow recovery.Jun 3, 2014 · N11DV · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Monroe, LAThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 3, 2014 · N653T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Durango, COThe student pilot’s decision to fly solo into an unfamiliar, mountain airport during high-wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power during the attempted go-around, which was caused by an over-rich mixture setting.Jun 1, 2014 · N583KM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters OH 58A+ · Whitefield, MEA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to land as soon as possible when the master caution warning light first illuminated as prescribed and his failure to ensure the proper setting of the…May 30, 2014 · N650MH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB 135KL · Traverse City, MIAn in-flight collision with a bird during the descent to land, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.May 28, 2014 · N299SK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn V Rawson JR Sprint II · Princeton, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unfamiliarity with and lack of training in the accident airplane make and model.May 21, 2014 · N505CR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Georgetown, DEThe pilot’s improper preflight planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s failure to see and avoid the wires on the airport boundary.May 18, 2014 · N200DP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1B · Hayden, IDA partial loss of engine power due to encounter with weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing the accident was the pilot's inadequate weather planning.May 15, 2014 · N176WW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14RA051Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationExtra 300 - L · Fukushima City, JapanOn May 12, 2014, at 0115 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Extra 300L airplane, JA111L, operated by a private individual, experienced a loss of engine power followed by a forced landing near Fukushima City, Japan. The pilot and one passenger…May 12, 2014 · JA111L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA232Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion G · Hamilton Township, NJThe pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the death of the right front passenger was the inadequate occupant restraint.May 10, 2014 · N2473T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA234Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · San Antonio, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no anomalies.May 10, 2014 · N563JK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA231Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportEagle C-7 · Ruther Glen, VAThe pilot’s inadequate approach and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in a subsequent fire.May 9, 2014 · N3016Z · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Lancaster, OHFuel starvation due to the deterioration of the fuel selector valve, which allowed fuel to be fed from only the right tip tank. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate annual inspection, which failed to detect the deteriorated valve.May 7, 2014 · N5222S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Middlesboro, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing approach due to his diverted attention to the partially opened main cabin door and the unsecured dog. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to securely latch the main cabin…May 2, 2014 · N702JS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA210Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJerome A Baak CH 601XL · Sumter, SCThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the fuel exhaustion was the pilot's failure during the building process to properly determine the unusable quantity of fuel.Apr 27, 2014 · N121JN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA219Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30A · Sweetwater, TXThe pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion or starvation.Apr 27, 2014 · N9759E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Huntsville, ALThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Apr 22, 2014 · N35553 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 - NO Series · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's mismanagement of the throttle and propeller controls during the attempted go-around after encountering turbulence, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and climb rate and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain.…Apr 21, 2014 · N7880Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA205Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was his failure to compensate for torque, P-factor, and the reported crosswind conditions.Apr 21, 2014 · N497DA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA209Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Put in Bay, OHAn inflight collision with a goose while on an approach.Apr 21, 2014 · N405S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14RA212Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationBritish Aerospace HS 125 700A · Saltillo, MexicoOn April 19, 2014, about 1945 hours central daylight time, a British Aerospace HS 125 700A, XA-UKR, impacted an industrial complex and terrain while on final approach to Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW), near Saltillo, Mexico. A postimpact ground…Apr 20, 2014 · XA-UKR · DestroyedNTSB CEN14CA203Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Kalamazoo, MIAn inadvertent stall during gusting crosswind conditions.Apr 19, 2014 · N38240 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA200Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna O 1E · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies.Apr 16, 2014 · N50WP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSands Helicycle · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while in the traffic pattern.Apr 13, 2014 · N78CS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAircraft Industries A.S. L33 Solo · Bunn, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the airport, which resulted in a stall/mush.Apr 13, 2014 · N318BA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Albany, OHThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing.Apr 5, 2014 · N8259R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA189Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBelisle Thomas J RV7A · New Iberia, LAThe pilot's loss of control due to a temporary incapacitation.Apr 5, 2014 · N119TB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA247Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA28 - 181 · Norrtälje/Mellingeholm, SwedenApr 3, 2014 · SE-KSG · Minor damage