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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\" = 'OR' 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 WPR27FA015Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · FieldInvestigation openBertling Courtney MXL-2 · Newberg, OROct 12, 2026 · N947BX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA049Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenair Stol CH 701 · Shady Cove, ORThe pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.Nov 20, 2025 · N43AH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech V35 · Astoria, OROn July 22, 2025, about 1706 Pacific daylight time, a Beechcraft Bonanza V35, N3785Q, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Astoria, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…Jul 23, 2025 · N3785Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.Apr 19, 2025 · N5786S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA057Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172G · Independence, ORThe pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing.Dec 17, 2023 · N3992L · DestroyedNTSB WPR24LA021Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot’s encounter with severe turbulence at night which resulted in an extended downwind and collision with wires during the base turn.Oct 20, 2023 · N6308Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCompagnie Daher TBM 700 · Ashland, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Apr 7, 2023 · N6924G · DestroyedNTSB WPR22LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH750 · Oregon City, ORThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 2, 2021 · N99HX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA233Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · White City, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his medical conditions and the effects of his medications.Jun 20, 2021 · N2618A · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA204Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcclure B J Glasair III · Eugene, ORThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing due to an asymmetrical flap deployment for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 20, 2021 · N54CB · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30B · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated engine out landing which resulted in impact with terrain.Apr 29, 2021 · N125RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA122Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172G · Sisters, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel.Mar 4, 2021 · N4456L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBird CK · Enterprise, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Sep 11, 2020 · N933V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA283Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKaman K 1200 · Pine Grove, ORAn in-flight breakup resulting from contact of the left rotor system with the right rotor system after an in-flight failure of a servo flap from a left rotor blade.Aug 25, 2020 · N314 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude on short final due to an encounter with a down draft and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Aug 19, 2020 · N2933L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA161Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Cascade Locks, ORThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power.May 17, 2020 · N8359D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA215Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T28A · Ontario, ORA total loss of engine power due to the improperly adjusted carburetor idle valve.Aug 9, 2019 · N9862C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMd Helicopter 369 · Eugene, ORThe left seat pilot’s failure to account for environmental conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent loss of control.Jul 28, 2019 · N438RC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Madras, ORA partial loss of power during final approach for undetermined reasons as postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact anomalies with the airplane or engine.Jul 22, 2019 · N3761L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA336Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ontario, ORThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.Jun 10, 2019 · N3242D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA185Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell S 2R · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's distraction due to a spray handle opening and his improper pitch trim setting during final approach, which resulted in an excessive pitchdown when he took his hand off the controls to close the handle.Mar 28, 2019 · N4250X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19TA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA46 · Aurora, ORThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing during a simulated power-off approach and landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately…Feb 6, 2019 · N997MA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Baker City, ORThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing approach as a result of his diversion of attention after a series of non-essential aircraft systems became inoperative following the failure of the engine-driven vacuum pump,…Aug 11, 2018 · N231EC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA193Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Ontario, ORA total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jul 12, 2018 · N6908G · DestroyedNTSB WPR18LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Hillsboro, ORThe partial loss of engine power during a go-around due to the loose copper electrode finger inside the left magneto.May 26, 2018 · N152GB · Substantial damageNTSB OPS18IA003IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportBombardier CL600 2D24 · Medford, ORThe incident was caused by the air traffic controller assigning an altitude below the published procedure altitude for the approach segment to be flown prior to the aircraft being established on a published portion of the approach. Contributing to the…Dec 25, 2017 · N162PQ · No damageNTSB WPR18LA055Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKelley Derrick/Leza Aircam · Newport, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach for landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.Dec 23, 2017 · N959M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCorbeil Shawn Corbeil Shawn SER VI · Rogersburg, ORThe pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to see and avoid a tree during a go-around.Dec 12, 2017 · N552EZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA185Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRich Wheeler Express CT · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern for landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.Aug 19, 2017 · N246TM · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSperling Richard G Lancair 360 · The Dalles, ORThe pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.Aug 1, 2016 · N528HZ · DestroyedNTSB WPR16LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKai Engstad RV-8A · Salem, ORA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jan 2, 2016 · N958RV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA258Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Creswell, ORThe pilot's decision to return to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin.Sep 7, 2015 · N4948E · DestroyedNTSB WPR15FA205Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Newberg, ORThe loss of translation/rotational power between the engine and the transmission due to the severe wear of the forward spline portion of the lower coupling drive shaft. The reason for the severe wear of the forward spline could not be definitively determined…Jul 2, 2015 · N2096W · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuhl LA 1 · Cottage Grove, ORA loss of engine power on downwind for landing due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing.May 3, 2015 · N352Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA301Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Hubbart, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and proper alignment during approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.Jul 19, 2014 · N99621 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Florence, ORThe failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.Nov 29, 2013 · N6575X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStuart Vortex · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's unintentional takeoff followed by his failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of both flight training and flight experience and his lack of a solo…Aug 31, 2013 · N43259 · DestroyedNTSB WPR13LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWester/Steiger Glastar · Independence, ORThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 22, 2013 · N130GS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA333Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Hood River, ORThe glider encountered atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off airport landing on rough terrain.Jul 20, 2013 · N2052T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA261Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23-24 · La Grande, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the flight instructors failure to monitor the pilot during a simulated emergency landing.Jun 1, 2013 · N650VX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Redmond, ORFailure of the left main landing gear pivot assembly during the landing approach.Jan 18, 2013 · N6290V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA376Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Terrebonne, ORThe pilot's physical impairment, which adversely affected his ability to properly operate the airplane.Aug 30, 2012 · N4849E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA397Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Jefferson, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during the landing approach into the sun.Aug 19, 2011 · N2789D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Astoria, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system.Jun 5, 2011 · N511FS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-65 · Madras, ORThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while in the traffic pattern to land, which resulted in a midair collision.Dec 1, 2010 · N23619 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB WPR11LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Portland, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 11, 2010 · N738GN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA456Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSavage Savage-Cozy · Aurora, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power in the traffic pattern; the cause of the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not…Sep 12, 2010 · N9699 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA401Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180D · Hillsboro, ORA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from unporting when the pilot entered into a slip during the turn to the final approach leg.Aug 13, 2010 · N6475X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA334Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Tillamook, ORThe certified flight instructor’s selection of an inappropriate landing surface and the loss of engine power as a result of the improper use carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Jul 4, 2010 · N2466K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hillsboro, ORA partial loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons.Jun 19, 2010 · N2548S · Substantial damage