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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 DEN02LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Jackson, WYthe engine failure for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing attempt. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.Jul 6, 2002 · N2453V · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G103 Twin Astir · Unionville, PAThe pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid a collision with a departing airplane, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A factor was the pilot's decision to land on the runway opposite the one in use.Jul 5, 2002 · N4446W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneth Parmerter Loehle 5151 Mustang · Lake Placid, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his inflight loss of control while maneuvering to land following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the builder/owner's improper engine installation that resulted in engine overheating and ceasing…Jul 4, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Heron, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance from trees. Factors include tall trees just off the approach end of the runway.Jul 3, 2002 · N374D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.Jul 2, 2002 · N2043N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Cortez, COan inadvertent stall as the pilot attempted to clear a cliff and ravine and avoid power lines, resulting in a collision with the ground. Contributing factors were a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, a leaking carburetor and fuel pump, and the…Jun 29, 2002 · N404B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-V35B · Baton Rouge, LAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 27, 2002 · N1SU · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Perry, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel starvation due to fuel system contamination and the subsequent loss of engine power.Jun 27, 2002 · N4406L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mt. Vernon, WAThe pilot's failure to accurately determine the amount of fuel onboard. Factors included trees, and a portable restroom.Jun 26, 2002 · N29441 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R Thrush · Winifred, MTThe pilot's improper inflight decision to continue his aerial application flight after he realized the aircraft might be low on fuel. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a shed.Jun 26, 2002 · N600DN · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 · Shageluk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.Jun 26, 2002 · N144AK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to follow procedures for a balked landing which resulted in a stall/mush.Jun 24, 2002 · N94PB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Louisburg, NCthe failure of the pilot-in-command to follow emergency procedures after smelling smoke that resulted in an electrical fire, damage to the airplane, and a forced landing.Jun 23, 2002 · N4313U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Swidnik PW-5 · Loch Lomand, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during final approach. A contributing factor was the windshear and turbulence encountered during the approach.Jun 23, 2002 · N115TM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Wasilla, AKThe unqualified pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line. Factors associated with the accident are the unqualified pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line, an unmarked power line, and…Jun 22, 2002 · N57391 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion Nav4 · Raleigh, NCthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, improper fuel consumption calculations, and selection of the auxiliary fuel tank for landing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and forced landing in trees. A factor in this accident…Jun 21, 2002 · N5235K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02TA207Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 337C · Big Bear City, CAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 21, 2002 · N2671S · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Troutdale, ORA loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.Jun 20, 2002 · N5383T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSmith Kitfox Classic IV · Limerick, METhe pilot's failure to perform a modification required by the manufacturer, which resulted in a failure of the float covering.Jun 20, 2002 · N3023J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Isla De Vieques, PRthe failure of both pilots to see and avoid, also causal was the failure of the pilot of the Britten-Norman Islander (N663VL) to yield right of way to an aircraft in the traffic pattern.Jun 20, 2002 · N786DM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Huron, OHThe dual student's inadvertent shutdown of the engine and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Jun 18, 2002 · N5369W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Seaman, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and uncontrolled descent to the ground. A factor was the pilots' lack of recent experience.Jun 17, 2002 · N6319G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Umpqua, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions and maintain clearance from the terrain during an attempted VFR go-around. Factors include an encounter with unfavorable wind conditions during the landing flare and the attempted…Jun 15, 2002 · N5942H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Yellow Pine, IDCompensation for wind conditions inadequate during the approach for landing. A downdraft was a factor.Jun 15, 2002 · N4725N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Dover, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during the approach. A contributing factor was dark night light conditions.Jun 9, 2002 · N103AE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Placerville, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.Jun 8, 2002 · N1285X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Alexandria, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the low altitude.Jun 8, 2002 · N46899 · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MSinadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.Jun 7, 2002 · N697MA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-100-A100 · Little Rock, ARThe malfunction of the left main landing gear retraction/extension assembly due to a missing lock pin/washer/nut on the clevis of the push/pull gear extension tube that resulted from improper maintenance.Jun 5, 2002 · N799DD · Substantial damageNTSB DCA02MA042Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Subic Bay, PhilippinesThe failure of the lower outboard nut and bolt assembly of the left inboard flap's outboard hinge that resulted from stress corrosion cracking and fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadequate materials specification of the bolt, and…Jun 2, 2002 · N601FE · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Anacortes, WAThe pilot's improper decision to continue his flight after failing to take on fuel at a planned en route refueling stop, which lead to a loss of power from fuel exhaustion while on final approach to his round-robin final destination. Factors include…May 31, 2002 · N496HM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Galesville, WIThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the wires while on final approach. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude, the downdraft, and the wires which the airplane contacted.May 31, 2002 · N3027F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02TA104Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Angola, NYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 29, 2002 · N42SD · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Atlanta, GAIn-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.May 29, 2002 · N626DL · No damageNTSB LAX02LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Meadview, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain distance and altitude during landing approach, resulting in the helicopter striking the ground during approach.May 28, 2002 · N1075S · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Kingman, AZthe CFI's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. The high density altitude, tailwind, inadequate supervision, and overgross weight condition were factors.May 28, 2002 · N4326E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Orlando, FLThe pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.May 28, 2002 · N4672Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Dayton, NVA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to use a checklist and position the fuel selectors to tanks containing fuel.May 26, 2002 · N588JL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing. A contributing factor was fuel starvation.May 24, 2002 · N191RH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWattier Tornado · Grant, MIThe disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the…May 20, 2002 · N5143C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kenosha, WIThe student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA099Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Partners One CA 7SL · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in the misconfiguration of the flaps and the elevator trim setting. The misconfiguration resulted in an inadvertent pitch-up, loss of airspeed, stall and collision with the ground.May 15, 2002 · N4075Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMulligan RV4 · Santa Ynez, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in a stall/mush. The gusting winds, recent purchase of airplane, and premature raising of the flaps were factors.May 12, 2002 · N6579B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA157Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · El Cajon, CAfuel starvation due to the mechanic's failure to properly tighten a fuel line fitting on the engine driven fuel pump, which led to a depletion of the fuel in the header tank. The mechanic's self induced pressure to complete the job prior to leaving on…May 11, 2002 · N2948H · DestroyedNTSB DEN02LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Monument Valley, UTthe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush to the ground during landing flare. Contributing factors were the earth berm along the side of the runway, and the wind shear weather condition on short final.May 11, 2002 · N345M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7FC · Neenah, WIThe pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.May 11, 2002 · N85258 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA049Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Westhampton Bch, NYLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 10, 2002 · N7482E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot did not attain a proper climb rate during the go-around and the intentional wheels up landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing and the parked…May 10, 2002 · N976SB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's delayed extension of the main landing gear prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.May 9, 2002 · N61RG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA151Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 6, 2002 · N888GB · Substantial damage