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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 SEA03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Idaho Falls, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Mesa, AZThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown and hard landing. Factors associated with the accident are a momentary loss of engine power, and the inadvertent touchdown.Mar 15, 2003 · N842PS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA111Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 3NM · Anza, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control.Mar 11, 2003 · N14437 · DestroyedNTSB MIA03CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth DISCUS-2B · Clermont, FLAn in-flight encounter with wind gusts while making an approach to land in a field resulting in the aircraft landing early and colliding with a berm.Mar 10, 2003 · N828JN · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Sherman, TXThe flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 9, 2003 · N6066G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA045Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's unstabilized approach and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, and the static wires.Mar 8, 2003 · N522RF · DestroyedNTSB ATL03FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Milledgeville, GAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by which he failed to maintain the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low the ceiling.Mar 8, 2003 · N333RB · DestroyedNTSB SEA03FA042Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. High and gusting winds were a factor.Mar 5, 2003 · N9257X · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance above the ground, resulting in a collision with snow and ice covered terrain during the final approach phase of a VFR landing. Factors…Mar 2, 2003 · N205BA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Westerly, RIThe pilot-in-command's delayed remedial action when the airplane flew below the glidepath, and a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 1, 2003 · N8547N · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall.Mar 1, 2003 · N700PP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · New Hudson, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.Mar 1, 2003 · N123JL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbus, OHThe student pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and the instructor's delayed remedial action,Feb 28, 2003 · N170SU · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrubert KIS TRI-R TR-1 · Puyallup, WAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the turn from crosswind to downwind resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain (ground).Feb 24, 2003 · N23KS · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Reno, NVA sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision.Feb 22, 2003 · N6413N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 18, 2003 · N678BC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Sparta, MIThe pilots improper decision to fly into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was airframe icing.Feb 18, 2003 · N9439S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Valdosta, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees.Feb 18, 2003 · N2190W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Morristown, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to initiate flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in the in-flight encounter with weather and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was airplane performance deteriorated due…Feb 18, 2003 · N100DA · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Ferguson, KYThe pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an early descent into trees and terrain. Factors included the low ceiling and the night lighting conditions.Feb 17, 2003 · N421TJ · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fryeburg, MEAn in-flight encounter with carburetor ice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during a simulated engine failure.Feb 16, 2003 · N76897 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Taylor Mill, KYThe pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision not to land and refuel.Feb 16, 2003 · N130CM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Hendersonville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearence from power lines during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.Feb 11, 2003 · N80355 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Everett, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the rime icing conditions, and the soft terrain encountered on the off runway rollout.Feb 9, 2003 · N912LB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCobb International Rotorway Exec 90 · Casa Grande, AZthe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the flare and landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the secondary drive shaft and inadequate tail rotor failure procedures specified by the manufacturer.Feb 5, 2003 · N9876D · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYoung Challenger II · Huntington, WVThe pilot's improper decision to switch off the ignition on approach and not attaining the proper touchdown point.Feb 3, 2003 · N851MY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the surrounding terrain, and his evasive maneuver to avoid a perceived object. A factor in the accident was the dark night.Feb 1, 2003 · N6087W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Lancaster, CAa loss of aircraft control due to the instructor pilot's incapacitation by seizure activity as a result of his undiagnosed cancer, and his use of a medication that can increase seizure risk.Jan 31, 2003 · N5639S · DestroyedNTSB FTW03LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Wildorado, TXThe airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.Jan 31, 2003 · N3535Y · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Rock Springs, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions, low altitude, and the high gusting winds.Jan 30, 2003 · N935V · DestroyedNTSB DEN03LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Logan, NMthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his failure to accomplish appropriate checklist items during the go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and the lamp post. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude,…Jan 29, 2003 · N64312 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA045Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBornhofen Twinjet 1500 · Melbourne, FLthe pilot-in-command failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the approach end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.Jan 24, 2003 · N750TJ · DestroyedNTSB LAX03FA073Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Mather, CAloss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the airplane for a single engine missed approach, which resulted in a negative climb performance. A factor was the pilot's decision to…Jan 24, 2003 · N6814A · DestroyedNTSB LAX03FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR 20 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the course for the published approach procedure due to his diverted attention. The distraction responsible for the pilot's diverted attention was the erroneous frequency assignment provided by ATC and the resultant task…Jan 24, 2003 · N893MK · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of engine power while maneuvering to land, which produced delayed engine response times. A facture in the accident was the cold day.Jan 18, 2003 · N5136L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · B.S. 53, LAThe improper approach by the pilot and the settling with power encountered by the pilot.Jan 16, 2003 · N3194P · DestroyedNTSB LAX03FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Palm Springs, CAThe flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power of the right engine. Factors associated with the accident are the left engine's loss of…Jan 14, 2003 · N127WW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MOThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.Jan 13, 2003 · N2400K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-401 · Medford, ORThe fracture and spalling of the inner-most pane of the aircraft's port side windshield while on a downwind for a night visual approach due to an imposed load beyond that required for windshield certification (multiple bird strikes). Factors include a dark…Jan 9, 2003 · N409QX · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Bountiful, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and his improper in flight planning and decision to maneuver on a go around without noting where the power lines were. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to see the…Jan 9, 2003 · N16453 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Ada, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor.Jan 5, 2003 · N37221 · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Stuart, FLThe pilot's inflight encounter with wind shear on final approach, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and subequent uncontrolled descent into trees.Dec 31, 2002 · N5338R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Manteo, NCThe pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude, for undetermined reasons, while performing a NDB approach, resulting in the airplane crashing into water 1.5 miles from the airport. A factor in the accident was a cloud ceiling below the…Dec 25, 2002 · N1122Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WAThe total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors.Dec 23, 2002 · N5985L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Denver City, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the crosswind.Dec 21, 2002 · N9096Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Odenton, MDThe pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 18, 2002 · N651GA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Rockford, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ILS approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings, high winds, crosswind, and wind shear conditions that existed.Dec 18, 2002 · N277PM · DestroyedNTSB OPS03IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie 330-301 · AganaThe pilot's initiation of a premature descent that was both below the nominal glideslope and steeper than normal. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's failure to respond to the MSAW warning and issue a safety alert as required by FAA…Dec 17, 2002 · F-OHZO · Minor damageNTSB LAX03FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Anaheim Hills, CAthe pilot's encounter with forecast severe turbulence during an inadvertent penetration of an intense weather cell, which resulted in the pilot exceeding the design structural limits of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate…Dec 16, 2002 · N6268P · DestroyedNTSB FTW03FA059Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Eagleton, ARIn-flight collision with terrain due to the pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude above rapidly rising terrain while on a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the obscuration of the terrain due to clouds.Dec 9, 2002 · N127YV · Destroyed