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652 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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 CEN27LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Flint, MIOct 10, 2026 · N96YY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA401Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCubCrafters CCK-2000 · Thompsonville, MIA total loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a fractured alternator ring terminal and the builder’s incorrect installation of the wire connecting to the alternator. Contributing to the total loss of engine power was the failure of the…Sep 7, 2025 · N40DT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25FA270Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportVan's RV-14 · Lowell, MIOn July 21, 2025, about 1627 eastern daylight time, a Van’s Aircraft RV-14A airplane, N21KL, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lowell, Michigan. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated…Jul 21, 2025 · N21KL · DestroyedNTSB CEN25LA147Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Zeeland, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight…Apr 8, 2025 · N6561F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Caro, MIA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten the fuel supply line B-nut at the fuel servo.Sep 30, 2024 · N31407 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Clinton, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s or flight instructor’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the Left Tank and Off…Jun 10, 2024 · N1039X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Lyon, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach.Feb 12, 2024 · N87965 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Ann Arbor, MIThe airplane’s encounter with unexpected wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.Dec 10, 2023 · N90ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA266Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Howell, MIA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice that resulted from the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the landing approach.Jun 24, 2023 · N4008Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA254Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Gregory, MIThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack, leading to an aerodynamic stall during the off-field landing.Jun 21, 2023 · N10BR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA214Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Detroit, MIA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilots’ inadequate preflight planning.Jun 1, 2023 · N316SR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Flint Township, MIThe pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power from carburetor ice.Apr 20, 2023 · N419W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTrojan TA16 · Ray, MIA lack of lubrication and inadequate cooling, which resulted in internal damage to the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Jun 2, 2022 · N36YR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Traverse City, MIThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque a fuel line “B” nut, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.May 10, 2022 · N184NW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA032Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech E-90 · Boyne City, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while in icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent ground impact.Nov 15, 2021 · N290KA · DestroyedNTSB CEN22FA031Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A · Beaver Island, MIThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.Nov 13, 2021 · N866JA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Hastings, MIA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 30, 2021 · N1175H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Sparta, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runway.Jan 12, 2021 · N35718 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA104Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · New Hudson, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of an instrument rating and the low visibility at the time…Jan 2, 2021 · N8347P · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MIThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.Nov 7, 2020 · N9993W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA399Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV9 · Zeeland, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a visual approach in dark night conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience at night.Sep 19, 2020 · N94KJ · DestroyedNTSB CEN20FA001Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Lansing, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, and his decision to operate the airplane outside of the approved weight and balance envelope.Oct 3, 2019 · N700AQ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA179Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MIThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Adrian, MIThe airframe and powerplant mechanic's lack of experience in the overhaul of the engine model and the improper torque of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and a total loss of engine power during an approach for landing.Jan 13, 2019 · N8892E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Flint, MIThe failure of the nose landing gear actuator hydraulic hose, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and hydraulic system pressure and a subsequent gear-up landing.Jan 6, 2019 · N1237M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Chesaning, MIThe pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Dec 29, 2018 · N1095V · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA387Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Oscoda, MIThe pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude during the nonprecision instrument approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 25, 2018 · N241CK · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA560Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hillsdale, MIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 17, 2018 · N3544A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA371Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Port Huron, MIThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate flight planning; the pilot's failure to secure the right engine following the loss of power; and his failure to properly…Sep 6, 2018 · C-GLKX · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA466Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV9 · Holland, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around.Jul 28, 2018 · N899RV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure that the airplane had an adequate fuel reserve, and the malfunction of the landing gear extension system for…Jun 24, 2018 · N3896P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA123Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMills Michael S1L · Dewitt, MIThe pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines due to sun glare.Mar 22, 2018 · N197X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Mackinac Island, MIThe improper reinstallation of the right main landing gear by maintenance personnel which resulted in the separation of the landing gear and the subsequent abnormal runway contact during the landing.Feb 26, 2018 · N1722J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Waterford, MIThe pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.Oct 7, 2017 · N5EC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA269Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Ishpeming, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while turning from base to final at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…Jul 19, 2016 · N85893 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MIThe pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA236Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Detroit, MIThe pilot’s disregard of the banner-tow operator's policy regarding the maximum allowable flight duration, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 28, 2016 · N6622G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Marine City, MIThe misalignment of the right main landing gear, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to retract and extend properly. Also causal was the pilot's failure to have the airplane inspected after a hard landing that had resulted in substantial damage…May 22, 2016 · N20135 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom TH-180 · Menominee, MIThe failure of the torque meter mounting bolts, which resulted in a loss of engine power to the main drive belt and rotors.Feb 12, 2016 · N180TH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Pontiac, MIThe pilot’s operation of the airplane below the glideslope and off course during a night, instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.Dec 6, 2015 · N47480 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlimn Kitfox 2-3 · Escanaba, MIThe airplane owner's inadequate maintenance and servicing of the propeller gearbox, which resulted in oil starvation, failure of the gearbox in flight, and a subsequent loss of propeller thrust. Contributing to the outcome was the airplane's low altitude at…Nov 3, 2015 · N93TG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportComp Air CA8 · Ray, MIThe pilot's improper use of the trim, which created a cross-controlled situation and resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the attempted go-around.Oct 15, 2015 · N224MS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA342Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Harbor Springs, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the approach in dark, night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.Aug 10, 2015 · N43829 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Sandusky, MIThe pilot's failure to monitor the landing environment while operating in a confined off-airport site resulting in a wire strike and substantial damage to the helicopter.Jul 15, 2015 · N8337Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Muskegon, MIThe pilot's improper decision to continue the landing when the airplane was not in a safe position to land, resulting in the collision with ground-based approach lighting.Mar 10, 2015 · N12155 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Lowell, MIThe student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power.Jan 19, 2015 · N7854U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA087Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Port Huron, MIThe pilot’s decision to continue flight below the minimum descent altitude without visually acquiring the runway and his delayed and improperly executed missed approach procedure in instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 24, 2014 · N38884 · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Berrien Springs, MIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 28, 2014 · N5897P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA413Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPhantom Phantom X 1 · Three Rivers, MIThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed while flying a visual pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.Aug 6, 2014 · N2552S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Frankfort, MIThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing in gusty, crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of recent tail wheel landing experience.Aug 3, 2014 · N80AM · Substantial damage