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53,703 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 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 damageNTSB ERA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 31A · Siler City, NCThe pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown.Mar 24, 2015 · N93715 · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 22, 2015 · N7628R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15WA171Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky S76 - C · East Kalimantan, IndonesiaOn March 21, 2015, about 1030 local time, a Sikorsky S-76C+ helicopter, registration PK-FUP, sustained substantial damage following an emergency landing near East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Reports indicate that the two pilots received serious injuries and five…Mar 21, 2015 · PK-FUP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · St. George, UTFailure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.Mar 21, 2015 · N7770Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA013Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Lake Hamilton, ARThe pilot's overcorrection to the landing pad shifting, which resulted in the helicopter impacting trees. A factor contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing pad.Mar 21, 2015 · N701CT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Woodstock, GAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the short, wet, turf runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a high approach speed.Mar 21, 2015 · N8803W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA40 · Fuquay-Varina, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.Mar 20, 2015 · N840AB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Masscotte, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off…Mar 20, 2015 · N8254S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA136Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 - NO Series · Red Bluff, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Mar 19, 2015 · N8403Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA012Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Midland, TXThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll.Mar 19, 2015 · N2722M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Mount Vernon, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.Mar 18, 2015 · N566FD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLanshe Aerospace Lake 250 · Fernandina Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the approach, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Mar 18, 2015 · N99HB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Easton, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 16, 2015 · N2026V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 - 150 · Boulder, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during a bounced landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Mar 16, 2015 · N4785F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Laurel, MDThe pilot's improper decision to attempt a nighttime landing at an unsuitable airport, which resulted in a collision with the precision approach path indicator.Mar 16, 2015 · N231KA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA160Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Williamson, GAThe separation of the nosewheel upon landing due to a missing bolt that attached the upper torque assembly to the nosewheel steering arm assembly. When and how the bolt separated could not be determined.Mar 15, 2015 · N8452X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltramagic N210 · Peoria, AZThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing after noting a higher-than-anticipated wind speed and the balloon's high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 14, 2015 · N210UM · Minor damageNTSB GAA15CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A1 - B · Afton, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 13, 2015 · C-FTAD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250 SP · Hondo, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to this accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 12, 2015 · N638J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · St Marys, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.Mar 12, 2015 · N7772J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Garrison, IAThe malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 9, 2015 · N83643 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hurricane, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 9, 2015 · N949WB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Ramona, CAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.Mar 8, 2015 · N2030M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Newport, RIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing, and his subsequent failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 8, 2015 · N65645 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA168Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Ronald C Bearhawk · Walters, OKThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at night on an unlit grass strip.Mar 8, 2015 · N299BH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchupp Edward W SKY Ranger II · San Manuel, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 7, 2015 · N132ES · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Richmond, VAThe student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.Mar 7, 2015 · N144ME · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafter CC11-160 · Elizabethton, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 7, 2015 · N348CC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAhrens Gerd H RV 6 · Pratt, KSA hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over.Mar 7, 2015 · N4074V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco UPF 7 · Rio Vista, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 6, 2015 · N32063 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Upland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 5, 2015 · N8905R · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15FA085Accident · No injuriesClass 1 · FieldFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · New York, NYthe captain's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to his application of excessive reverse thrust, which degraded the effectiveness of the rudder in controlling the airplane's heading. Contributing to the accident were the captain's…Mar 5, 2015 · N909DL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Monroe, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and failure to perform a go-around once a safe landing could not accomplished, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.Mar 4, 2015 · N50NH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA119Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Bernardino, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent dynamic rollover.Mar 3, 2015 · N4003S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Murfreesboro, TNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground-loop and the left wing dragging the runway.Mar 2, 2015 · N37WP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier Canadair CL600-2A12 · Marco Island, FLThe failure of a spring inside the No. 2 brake’s upper brake control valve and the fracture of the coupling subassembly of the No. 1 wheel speed sensor during landing, which resulted in the loss of braking action, and the pilot-in-command’s (PIC) deactivation…Mar 1, 2015 · N600NP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Clermont, FLThe pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, resulting in a long landing and collision with a fence.Mar 1, 2015 · N717ML · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.Mar 1, 2015 · N4449P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArnold Zodiac CH 650 · Greeley, COThe pilot was unable to maintain directional control during the landing due to the foreign object that lodged behind the rudder.Feb 27, 2015 · N715AK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot under instruction's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout.Feb 24, 2015 · N963WW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Feb 22, 2015 · N4155U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Kankakee, ILThe student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.Feb 21, 2015 · N54974 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 - L · The Dalles, ORThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing checklist.Feb 16, 2015 · N93810 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31-350 · Chicago, ILThe collapse of the nose and right main landing gears during landing for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the landing gear system revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Feb 16, 2015 · N727SC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15IA105Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEvo13 Lancair Evolution · San Carlos, CAThe collapse of the nose landing gear (NLG) due to the separation of the right trunnion pin from the NLG strut as a result of reverse-bending fatigue.Feb 15, 2015 · N3WB · Minor damageNTSB GAA15CA039Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron Z90 - NO Series · Bernalillo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain the descent rate, resulting in abnormal runway/ground contact.Feb 15, 2015 · N681SJ · No damageNTSB CEN15CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Akron, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing in gusting crosswind conditions.Feb 12, 2015 · N427AB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 - E · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which resulted in a ground loop.Feb 11, 2015 · N185NV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Isla de Vieques, PRThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.Feb 10, 2015 · N223PB · Substantial damage