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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 WPR09LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Joshua Tree, CAAn in-flight fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.May 19, 2009 · N450JN · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Kaktovic, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing in mountainous terrain, and her decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.May 16, 2009 · N295SC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA288Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 RG · Santa Cruz, BoliviaOn May 11, 2008, about 1930 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 172 RG, Bolivian registration CP-2492, , registered to and operated by a private individual, impacted a tree with its left’s wing and then the ground, where a fire ensued. The accident sight was…May 11, 2009 · CP-2492 · DestroyedNTSB WPR09CA238Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.May 10, 2009 · N8401W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210G · Santa Rosa, CAA total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.May 7, 2009 · N2722T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 7, 2009 · N456SH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Marysville, CAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while making their final approach for landing.May 6, 2009 · N40208 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA275Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 138The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windsock during the approach.May 4, 2009 · N164RL · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Chugiak, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot during a simulated loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at a reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions.Apr 28, 2009 · N7352P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150K · Waycross, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach in gusty conditions. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misunderstanding of the airspeed indicator.Apr 27, 2009 · N6213G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Adrian, MIThe flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the strong, gusting crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to attempt flight with known adverse weather approaching the airport.Apr 26, 2009 · N238SB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcgrath Robert F Sonex · Louisville, OHThe pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel level which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds and the pilot's loss of aircraft control during the forced landing.Apr 25, 2009 · N692RM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Kingston, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.Apr 24, 2009 · N2792S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA259Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Fairfield, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning on to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Apr 23, 2009 · N818FM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Las Vegas, NVLoss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.Apr 22, 2009 · N17YS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Groveland, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 22, 2009 · N8124R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Moultrie, GAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the maintenance technician's failure to detect and correct the condition of the carburetor heat duct.Apr 22, 2009 · N66VJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlsbad, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carbon fouling of a spark plug.Apr 20, 2009 · N48259 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA255Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWhitehead Titan · Slaughter, LAThe pilot's incorrect use of pitch control, resulting in induced pitch oscillations and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his lack of recency of experience.Apr 20, 2009 · N226BW · DestroyedNTSB WPR09CA207Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International Raven S49A · Tracy, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.Apr 18, 2009 · N6378E · Minor damageNTSB ERA09CA255Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMartin Edward H Fire Star II · Church Hill, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during final approach.Apr 18, 2009 · N582EF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos resulting from an improper maintenance repair by maintenance personnel.Apr 15, 2009 · N6285M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 E · Haines, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain during the landing approach in flat light conditions.Apr 13, 2009 · N208CH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nunapitchuk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the landing approach.Apr 10, 2009 · N43551 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA237Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-34 · Valdivia, ChileNone.Apr 6, 2009 · CC-CJK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kalispell, MTA partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.Apr 4, 2009 · N6433A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Snohomish, WAAn in-flight collision with a crow.Apr 4, 2009 · N4915F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Georgetown, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper engine restart procedures.Mar 29, 2009 · N210BF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA228Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRemos Remos GX · St. Charles, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and airspeed during a simulated emergency approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 22, 2009 · N446RA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Columbia, MSA loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning.Mar 21, 2009 · N4057U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA227Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Laredo, TXThe certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.Mar 21, 2009 · N8120R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09WA218Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE-200 · Quito, EcuadorNone.Mar 19, 2009 · AEE-101 · DestroyedNTSB CEN09LA238Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lakeville, MNThe instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the student pilot’s unintentional interference with the instructor’s rudder pedal during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit design which allowed…Mar 17, 2009 · N906LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D35 · Taos, NMThe failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter 369D · Trona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in a high density altitude environment due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Mar 7, 2009 · N501EF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman TBM-3 · Millville, NJThe pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly torque the fuel pressure line B-nut to the carburetor fitting.Mar 7, 2009 · N188TD · DestroyedNTSB WPR09FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA-40 · Arcata, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and glidepath while executing a night instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.Mar 2, 2009 · N521DS · DestroyedNTSB DCA09WA031Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier CL-600 · Santander, SpainOn February 24, 2009, about 1750 coordinated universal time, an Air Nostrum CL-600-2B19, registration EC-IKZ, experienced a duel engine failure while on approach to Santander Airport (LEXJ), Santander, Spain. The flight crew were able to restart both engines…Feb 24, 2009 · EC-IKZ · No damageNTSB CEN09CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Kansas City, MOThe copilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's delayed decision to perform a go-around.Feb 24, 2009 · N465NW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28C-235 · Falcon, COA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.Feb 22, 2009 · N9487W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA121Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Caldwell, IDThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide.Feb 20, 2009 · N4729D · Substantial damageNTSB OPS09IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportTampa, FLThe controller's issuance of an improper climb clearance to the pilot of Berry Aviation flight 510. Contributing to the incident was the controller's distraction while he searched for a misplaced flight progress strip.Feb 19, 2009 · No damageNTSB ANC09LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Nome, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while on approach in flat light conditions.Feb 19, 2009 · N41185 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConstrucciones Aeronauticas C-212-CC · Kotzebue, AKThe flight crew's decision to continue flight into adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was blowing snow which limited their visibility during final approach to land.Feb 14, 2009 · N440RA · Substantial damageNTSB DCA09MA027Accident · 50 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-402 · Clarence Center, NYThe captain’s inappropriate response to the activation of the stick shaker, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which the airplane did not recover. Contributing to the accident were (1) the flight crew's failure to monitor airspeed in relation to the…Feb 13, 2009 · N200WQ · DestroyedNTSB CEN09CA162Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Balloons V-77 · Terre Haute, INThe loss of the burner pilot light during approach to the landing area and the pilot's failure to relight the burner using alternate sources.Feb 8, 2009 · N7524J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09IA161Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fairmont, NEBoth pilots' failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.Feb 7, 2009 · N55502 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ANC09LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Atmautluak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while landing in gusty winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall; his improper aircraft weight calculations; and his operation of the airplane over the allowable gross weight limit.Feb 7, 2009 · N5246D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LAThe pilot's loss of control following an impact with birds.Feb 1, 2009 · N3628T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Union Mills, INThe certificated flight instructor's failure to follow correct engine clearing procedures. A factor was the unsuitable landing area.Feb 1, 2009 · N53576 · Substantial damage