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53,702 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

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Query with SQL
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 = 550)
  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 ANC15CA025Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes to maintain directional control, which resulted in a nose over.May 14, 2015 · N2998P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPilatus PC12 - 45 · Crownpoint, NMThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.May 13, 2015 · N811VM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Steele, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with objects while attempting to abort the landing.May 12, 2015 · N56074 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12D · Inverness, FLA disconnection of the tailwheel steering mechanism during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control.May 12, 2015 · N43715 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 4-220C · Rigby, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.May 11, 2015 · N2058U · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15WA126Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 8FE · Christchurch, New ZealandThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) of Australia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-8FE, which occurred on May 11, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the…May 11, 2015 · VH-VOPNTSB GAA15CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Quincy, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 10, 2015 · N6096F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuhlmann Howard HB-1 · Canandaigua, NYThe pilot's failure to land beyond the marked runway threshold, which resulted in a collision with a culvert and a loss of control on the ground.May 8, 2015 · N170HB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA064Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FLThe landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a taxiing airplane.May 7, 2015 · N5144H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L 3 · Chesterfield, MOThe collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in damage to the fuselage.May 7, 2015 · N127AE · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes TH 55 · Morganton, NCThe flight instructor's delayed flare during a simulated auto rotation, which resulted in a tail rotor strike and rollover.May 5, 2015 · N7089S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert M. Jones Zenith CH 701 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown.May 5, 2015 · N669RJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Hartland, MEAbnormal runway contact which precipitated a loss of control and nose-over.May 4, 2015 · N2724X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWatson David E Skybolt · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.May 4, 2015 · N88FX · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · Newburyport, MAThe pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.Apr 30, 2015 · N9085Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA063Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Los Angeles, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during the landing flare, resulting in a hard landing.Apr 30, 2015 · N65813 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact, a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.Apr 24, 2015 · N1576V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D95 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue, distraction, and complacency and the failure of the landing gear warning horn to sound for reasons that could not be determined based on the…Apr 23, 2015 · N8950U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 - A · Campbellsville, KYThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.Apr 21, 2015 · N9523E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · West Plains, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing in gusty wind conditions.Apr 21, 2015 · N332AL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA048Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Apr 20, 2015 · N180UB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA046Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Naples, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, resulting in a hard landing.Apr 19, 2015 · N100PM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's improper decision to land the airplane with a quartering, gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to flare the airplane and maintain directional control after it bounced, which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 19, 2015 · N88AX · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C 50 · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's failure to stop the airplane on the runway during landing, resulting in an overrun, landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the airplane.Apr 18, 2015 · N38MM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Newport, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Apr 18, 2015 · N684CT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Slate Hill, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.Apr 18, 2015 · N9299U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA042Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Mize, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.Apr 18, 2015 · N76452 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Independence, IAThe pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.Apr 18, 2015 · N1558D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · TamuningThe student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control, resulting in a hard landing.Apr 17, 2015 · N9853L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Deer Lodge, MTThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.Apr 17, 2015 · N7374W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Sebastian, FLThe pilot's misjudged airspeed and glidepath, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.Apr 17, 2015 · N66090 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Evart, MIThe pilot's failure to follow the Before Landing checklist and to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Apr 14, 2015 · N850WM · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15WA107Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 804 · Khajuraho, IndiaThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on April 13, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the…Apr 13, 2015 · VT-JGA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA038Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic M90 - NO Series · Sherwood, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.Apr 12, 2015 · N890VB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTrom Wayne Vans RV6A · LaFayette, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable, gusting wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.Apr 11, 2015 · N646RV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Cambridge, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while encountering a wind gust after landing.Apr 11, 2015 · N85664 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Portland, TNThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around in time to prevent a runway overrun and collision with terrain.Apr 7, 2015 · N3586Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Jennings, LAThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, the nosewheel tire bursting, and a subsequent porpoise and nose-over.Apr 7, 2015 · N30981 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.Apr 6, 2015 · N179BA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Honolulu, HIA blown nose landing gear tire during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.Apr 4, 2015 · N245RB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cornelia, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 4, 2015 · N7153Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Fort Myers, FLThe pilot's excessive descent rate during approach, which resulted in a hard landing.Apr 3, 2015 · N9490X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC 40 550FG · Middleton, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.Apr 1, 2015 · N777XX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Palmer, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.Apr 1, 2015 · N3885Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · Derby, KSThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.Mar 31, 2015 · N61453 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing…Mar 31, 2015 · N4582C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Vernal, UTThe student pilot's failure to maintain attitude control during landing flare.Mar 28, 2015 · N2168D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavid Shell Zenith CH701 · Fairfield, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off airport landing.Mar 27, 2015 · N701VZ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Ropesville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 27, 2015 · N20062 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172E · Fort Meade, MDThe flight instructor's decision to land the airplane without sufficient runway to stop, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.Mar 26, 2015 · N7889N · Substantial damage