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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 CHI04LA264Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · New Century, KSA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during approach to an alternate airport. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his flight into adverse weather,…Sep 18, 2004 · N408TE · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA188Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Kill Devil Hlls, NCAn in-flight encounter with a downdraft on final approach, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with the ground.Sep 17, 2004 · N986AC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Slana, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during landing, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent collision with trees during an uncontrolled descent. Factors contributing to the accident…Sep 17, 2004 · N82491 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3H4 · Los Angeles, CAthe flight's encounter with the wake turbulence from a preceding heavy airplane while on approach.Sep 14, 2004 · N601WN · No damageNTSB DEN04LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Spanish Fork, UTthe instructor's premature flare, resulting in a hard landing, and his failure to align the helicopter with the direction of travel, resulting in a rollover.Contributing factors were the low rotor RPM and inadequate airspeed. The reason for the loss of engine…Sep 14, 2004 · N777UH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA257Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182T · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot not maintaining airspeed and the inadvertent stall he encountered during the go-around. A factor was the tree he impacted during his uncontrolled descent.Sep 13, 2004 · N843MC · DestroyedNTSB CHI04CA258Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Detroit, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare and subsequent go-around. A factor was the T-hangar.Sep 13, 2004 · N7662C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Brooks, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance on final approach to land resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach and the flight…Sep 12, 2004 · N26327 · DestroyedNTSB ATL04LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · San Juan, PRThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor ice.Sep 12, 2004 · N5546Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA178Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher K6-CR · LaGrange, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to marijuana and his unreported mental conditions.Sep 12, 2004 · N23Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA255Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR-22 · Park Falls, WIThe flightcrew's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with water during approach. The low altitude was a factor in the accident.Sep 10, 2004 · N1223S · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Blaine, WAThe instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action during his student's final approach for a simulated engine out water landing.Sep 5, 2004 · N2415P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA205Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Montauk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude\clearance while landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.Sep 5, 2004 · N1351H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent.Sep 4, 2004 · N2899M · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA179Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHardin Lancair 320 · Chewelah, WAFuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak from an undetermined location resulting in a loss of engine power during approach for landing and subsequent forced landing. Soft terrain was a factor.Sep 3, 2004 · N320MC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Fresno, CAthe pilot's loss of pitch control authority during landing flare due to an autopilot system failure that inhibited control yoke movement. A factor was inadequate autopilot system maintenance.Sep 3, 2004 · N1854N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA226Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCassutt Iiim · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while turning from the base leg of the traffic pattern to final. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.Sep 2, 2004 · N3TW · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-2M7 · El Paso, TXThe first officer's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the captain's delayed remedial action and the crosswind.Aug 31, 2004 · N742RW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Venice, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and undershoot of the runway.Aug 25, 2004 · N792MA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sterling, COthe failure of the landing gear extension system for undetermined reasons.Aug 22, 2004 · N5975P · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Anderson, INThe in-flight loss of engine power during downwind for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.Aug 15, 2004 · N6411S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Irby, WALoss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors.Aug 14, 2004 · N4195J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Rose Lake, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A factor contributing the to accident were the powerlines.Aug 13, 2004 · N9752Z · Substantial damageNTSB DCA04MA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportConvair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KYfuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the…Aug 13, 2004 · N586P · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.Aug 12, 2004 · N231LK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA120Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Durango, COthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, the downdraft, and the road.Aug 10, 2004 · N6212Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb rate during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.Aug 8, 2004 · N4171D · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGiles Mustang II · Rainelle, WVThe partial loss of engine power due to a broken throttle mechanism, which resulted in a forced landing over unsuitable terrainAug 8, 2004 · N91061 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSidney Freebird · Lexington, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's total lack of experience in type of aircraft.Aug 8, 2004 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHeadrick Vans RV9A · Westport, WAFuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor.Aug 7, 2004 · N3086J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the final approach phase of landing, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with terrain.Aug 7, 2004 · N645RF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.Aug 4, 2004 · N1050W · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Rockville, INThe restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees.Jul 30, 2004 · N5769P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA197Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Alpha · Mount Clemens, MIA loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.Jul 28, 2004 · N103MH · DestroyedNTSB LAX04CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Big Bear City, CAthe instructor's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and delayed decision to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were wind gusts, windshear, and an excessive descent rate.Jul 27, 2004 · N65615 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Minden, NVthe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing approach, which resulted in his inadvertent gear up landing. A factor was his distraction due to a component malfunction.Jul 24, 2004 · N88CS · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis-Zenair Stol CH 801 · Erie, COimpact with terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Jul 21, 2004 · N10627 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Erwinna, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his failure to follow the go-around procedure which resulted in a stall.Jul 17, 2004 · N262MC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSaladino Searey · Lewisville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind condition.Jul 17, 2004 · N27VS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Winterset, IAThe inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, fuel starvation, visual/aural detection precluded by the certified flight instructor's seat position, and the inadequate crew coordination of both pilots during the instructional flight. A…Jul 17, 2004 · N8422J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-1 · Durham, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Jul 17, 2004 · N177J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSelby Dean KR-2-SS · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A related factor was the crosswind.Jul 15, 2004 · N299DS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Newcastle, St. Kitts & NevisThe pilot's encounter with a downdraft.Jul 13, 2004 · N829CA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04TA193Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPZL-Mielec M-18T · Pine Ridge, SDThe propeller went to an overspeed condition as a result of contamination of the propeller control unit due to improper servicing by the operator and the mechanic. A factor was the hilly terrain.Jul 12, 2004 · N7077N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E95 · Atlantic City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while performing a go-around after experiencing a loss of power to the left engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the loss of power to the left engine.Jul 11, 2004 · N7090N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T28B · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the conclusion of a low pass, which led to a stall/mush.Jul 11, 2004 · N5832X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20S · Farmington, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.Jul 10, 2004 · N10059 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlassic Composites SQ-2000 XL · Dayton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.Jul 10, 2004 · N10736 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MNThe loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Jul 8, 2004 · N8118L · DestroyedNTSB NYC04CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Andover, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach. A factor was windshear.Jul 4, 2004 · N803B · Substantial damage