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20,992 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.\"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 ERA09LA438Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristopher John P CHR-1 · Norridgewock, MEA loss of engine power due to a broken crankshaft for undetermined reasons.Jul 30, 2009 · N179TC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA475Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlasflugel Standard Libelle · Faribault, MNThe pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed on approach to land.Jul 26, 2009 · N3872 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportS.C. Aerostar YAK-52W · Kaunakakai, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions.Jul 25, 2009 · N691T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCorvus Carone MK 1 · Lee's Summit, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 23, 2009 · N51299 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Redmond, ORAn undetermined hydraulic system malfunction in the engine compartment during descent from cruise flight which resulted in an in-flight fire.Jul 21, 2009 · N117KR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09IA456Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · West Chicago, ILA partial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle control cable from the throttle assembly during a landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a redundant means to preclude the detachment of the cable from the throttle…Jul 19, 2009 · N77AF · No damageNTSB WPR09FA347Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.Jul 15, 2009 · N618MW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the approach to an unfamiliar airport at night and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's navigational equipment.Jul 15, 2009 · N5519W · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Westley, CAThe failure of the landing gear hydraulic line socket, which resulted in a hydraulic leak and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner and/or maintenance facility to comply with the maintenance manual hose replacement schedule.Jul 14, 2009 · N330HT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA403Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith PA18 replica · Chesterville, METhe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while turning from base leg to final approach.Jul 14, 2009 · N846PT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA434Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Durango, COThe glider pilot's decision to perform a low-altitude 360-degree turn while on final approach to land.Jul 12, 2009 · N592JD · DestroyedNTSB ERA09CA395Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Rutherford, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a go-around which resulted in a stall.Jul 11, 2009 · N8658W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170-20 · Indianapolis, INThe passenger's failure to comply with crewmember instructions to remain seated while the airplane was in turbulent weather conditions, resulting in an injury to the passenger.Jul 11, 2009 · N120HQ · No damageNTSB ERA09LA396Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus A320-232 · Fort Myers, FLAn inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence during approach. Contributing to the accident was the passengers' failure to follow the instructions of the illuminated seatbelt sign.Jul 10, 2009 · N606JB · No damageNTSB ERA09CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · South Charleston, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the attempted go-around.Jul 8, 2009 · N88025 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLewis Keith O Viggenite · Chesterfield, MOThe loss of engine power for unknown reasons.Jul 8, 2009 · N20VV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA381Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportThompson David Challenger · Waymart, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to land resulting in a stall.Jul 5, 2009 · N10232 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne Edge 582 T · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on approach to land, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.Jul 5, 2009 · N35240 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Princeton, NJThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 4, 2009 · N64178 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Loris, SCThe crew's failure to see and avoid a steel pole during a nighttime approach to the helipad.Jul 3, 2009 · N53963 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA415Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Albuquerque, NMA malfunction of the landing gear selector switch and a loose fitting on the emergency extension system which rendered the landing gear system inoperable.Jul 3, 2009 · N988AE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA405Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NMThe failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.Jul 1, 2009 · N2118S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA316Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Rimrock, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.Jun 28, 2009 · N4396R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Preston, IDA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.Jun 27, 2009 · N8600L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA459Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Usafa, COThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during the go-around.Jun 27, 2009 · N52298 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA412Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Mxii Sport · Longmont, COThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 25, 2009 · N2910P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA551Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172 · Palazzolo dello Stella, ItalyJun 24, 2009 · D-EBFO · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHubbell Prescott Pusher · Ashville, OHA partial loss of engine power due to propeller damage from being struck by the cabin-entry door, which inadvertently opened and departed the airframe for undetermined reasons during flight.Jun 24, 2009 · N19PP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA375Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Mineola, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi, and his subsequent failure to maintain control after the inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience.Jun 23, 2009 · N2719S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPaul Antares · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusting winds.Jun 20, 2009 · N729YF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA357Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Chipley, FLA partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.Jun 19, 2009 · N41915 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA363Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.Jun 17, 2009 · N214BN · DestroyedNTSB WPR09CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hell's Canyon, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.Jun 14, 2009 · N3761Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Albert F Challenger TWO · Moses Lake, WAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral roll control of the airplane. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to effectively communicate his instruction to relinquish the flight controls…Jun 10, 2009 · N7095K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Brownwood, TXAn in-flight collision with a large bird while on the downwind leg of a traffic pattern.Jun 10, 2009 · N6393R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA347Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 10, 2009 · N8280M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA335Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper Aerostar 6 · Minga Guazu, ParaguayOn June 9, 2009, at 1903 local time, a Piper PA-60, N601RP, was destroyed during collision with terrain and a post crash fire on approach to Guarani International Airport (SGES), Minga Guazu, Paraguay. The pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological…Jun 9, 2009 · N601RP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA329Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSorenson Lightning · Brevard, NCBoth pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 8, 2009 · N130DS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA349Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Hamilton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.Jun 7, 2009 · N3812F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.Jun 7, 2009 · N82057 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.Jun 6, 2009 · N7796Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA323Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportYork Ronald J Rotorway 162F · Berlin, VTA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.Jun 5, 2009 · N162RY · DestroyedNTSB DCA09WA058Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Taipei, Taiwan, TaiwanOn June 6, 2009, Japan Airlines flight 653, a Boeing 767-300, registration JA-613J, experienced a cabin fire during approach to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE/RCTP), Taipei, Taiwan. The remains of a charred lighter were found in the nook between a seat…Jun 5, 2009 · JA-613J · Minor damageNTSB ERA09LA316Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MSA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.Jun 2, 2009 · N1399X · Substantial damageNTSB OPS09IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD80 · Chicago, ILThe Chicago TRACON West Arrival controller's omission of a required clearance, resulting in AAL 879 overshooting the final for runway 28 and losing separation with AAL 93.Jun 1, 2009 · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ERA09IA315Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Greenville, SCA pitch control malfunction for undetermined reasons.Jun 1, 2009 · N695CD · No damageNTSB CEN09CA327Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Houston, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.May 30, 2009 · N2872X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA258Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Fallon, NVThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 23, 2009 · N320KP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA354Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R-44 · Vitoria da Conquista, BrazilOn May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and…May 22, 2009 · PR-NDF · Destroyed