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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 IAD02LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Fredericksburg, VAThe unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain mandated by the forced landing.Feb 23, 2002 · N3832V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's delay in executing a go-around while conducting a simulated emergency landing, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain.Feb 22, 2002 · N6845X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fredericksburg, VAThe private pilot's failure to verify the fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.Feb 17, 2002 · N9302N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell 500S · Exeter, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions and pilot's failure to select the airplane's propeller de-icing switches to the "on" position.Feb 17, 2002 · N999N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's decision to continue an unstabalized approach to landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.Feb 14, 2002 · N190AJ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the pilot's diverted attention.Feb 5, 2002 · N794CA · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Warner Springs, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing sequence.Feb 4, 2002 · N34292 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Joshua Tree, CAThe pilot's inadvertent missetting of the fuel selector position on the auxiliary fuel tanks (versus the main tanks) resulting in fuel starvation of the engines.Feb 3, 2002 · N9DD · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarleman Tornado II · Molino, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in the in-flight collision with a static wire and an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the use of unapproved…Feb 1, 2002 · N140V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Chester, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included low ceilings and night lighting conditions.Jan 31, 2002 · N32BR · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42-720 · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during the final portion of the approach. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the utility pole.Jan 31, 2002 · N66MT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.Jan 26, 2002 · N8004J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ardmore, OKthe instructor pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition due to lack of sleep.Jan 26, 2002 · N47802 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.Jan 22, 2002 · N29406 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while executing a missed approach procedure. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.Jan 18, 2002 · N6622X · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Plainview, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, which resulted in landing short of the runway.Jan 16, 2002 · N7388V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Oceano, CAA loss of engine power due to the separation of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm of the carburetor. The mixture cable separation was due to maintenance personnel's failure to secure the mixture control cable away from the nose landing…Jan 13, 2002 · N328EJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Nantucket, MAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 12, 2002 · N6315R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S60A · La Vernia, TXThe pilot's improper planning of the approach and failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor was the power lines.Jan 12, 2002 · N804DL · Minor damageNTSB FTW02LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46T · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertant flight into adverse weather conditions, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the low ceiling and snow weather conditions .Jan 10, 2002 · N87WW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bellewood, MSThe pilot misjudged the proper touched down point and collided with the ground short of the runway during an attempted landing.Jan 8, 2002 · N48031 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Angola, INThe pilot 's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall on approach to land. The low altitude on final approach was a factor.Jan 6, 2002 · N7915K · DestroyedNTSB LAX02FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337H · Buena Park, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach. Factors included the pilot's distraction when informed that his landing gear was not down, and his impairment from the effects of prescription drugs.Jan 5, 2002 · N1348L · DestroyedNTSB NYC02FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon BE-23-B24R · Armonk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.Dec 31, 2001 · N2173W · DestroyedNTSB IAD02FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Milford, CTThe pilot's failure to follow the published IFR approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent and subsequent impact with water. A factor was the night, overwater visual conditions.Dec 30, 2001 · N7427J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Gainesville, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.Dec 29, 2001 · N6953V · DestroyedNTSB CHI02FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBorgman Smyth Sidewinder · Independence, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertant stall during the base to final turn. A factor associated with the accident was that an unqualified person was piloting the airplane.Dec 28, 2001 · N133G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Elkhart, INThe pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.Dec 21, 2001 · N58797 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Vero Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel requirements for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 21, 2001 · N3776Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach.Dec 20, 2001 · N7AL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Santa Maria, CAInadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the subsequent undershoot forced landing in soft terrain.Dec 17, 2001 · N7317X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · San Jacinto, CAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA045Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane during a missed approach resulting in the airplane descending uncontrolled and colliding with trees and the ground.Dec 13, 2001 · N7701J · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA044Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Raleigh, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, while performing a missed approach, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with a tree and a house. Factors in this accident were dark night, fog,…Dec 13, 2001 · N41003 · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Duncan, OKThe pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimum weather, the dark night conditions, and the inoperative REIL's.Dec 13, 2001 · N127CA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02TA051Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210K · San Antonio, TXthe failure of the right main landing gear downlock mechanism to engage for reasons undetermined.Dec 11, 2001 · N8299M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRominger Zic Zac Bird · Marina, CAthe failure the right wing spar and the subsequent separation of the right wing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate maintenance, and the weakened wing structure due to a preexisting fuel tank leak.Dec 9, 2001 · N204ED · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 Club Astir Iiib · Banning, CAOn final approach, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft airspeed and control during an encounter with the gusting high wind.Dec 7, 2001 · N102FC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGillette Baby Ace · Spencerport, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during approach to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Dec 5, 2001 · N916MG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZFuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures.Dec 2, 2001 · N7213P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportByrd KR-2S · Linden, NCThe pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.Dec 1, 2001 · N366KR · DestroyedNTSB MIA02FA037Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bessemer, ALThe poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…Dec 1, 2001 · N499BA · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Banning, CAa loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture.Dec 1, 2001 · N31BN · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-40 · St Paul, MNThe autopilot's computer connections arcing and reported disconnection during the localizer approach and the pilot not performing a go around prior to the hard landing. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the accident airplane's make and model.Nov 30, 2001 · N9052Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Henderson, NVthe loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way.Nov 29, 2001 · N2012C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, icing, and the improper use of the anti-ice/deicing equipment.Nov 29, 2001 · N228BH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVernon D. Pitts RV-4 · Burgaw, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 26, 2001 · N15VP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Tallassee, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…Nov 22, 2001 · N280XF · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stuart, FLThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.Nov 20, 2001 · N590AM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-233 · Memphis, TNThe inadvertent collision with birds while on final approach to land resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.Nov 20, 2001 · N277FE · Substantial damage