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53,703 cases where the phase of flight was Landing.

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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 = 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 CEN15LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Sugarland, TXThe pilot's engagement of the emergency parking brake during the landing roll, which decreased the airplane's braking performance and prevented it from stopping on the available runway. Contributing to the pilot's decision to engage the emergency parking…Nov 21, 2014 · N584JS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA058Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMccrary Bobby C JR RV 4 · Los Lunas, NMThe pilot inadvertently applied the left brake during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain.Nov 21, 2014 · N639JH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to land long (past the midpoint) on a wet runway and his failure to conduct a go-around when the airplane did not touch down at the approach end of the runway, which resulted in an overrun.Nov 20, 2014 · N3689L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA044Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N-250 · Wittman, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon when the wind unexpectedly increased which resulted in a collision with trees during the landing.Nov 17, 2014 · N59EX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · New Buffalo, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface.Nov 16, 2014 · N6985G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · La Verne, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Nov 15, 2014 · N9420R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Santa Rosa, CAThe student pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose gear collapse.Nov 15, 2014 · N5216N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Bill Kitfox 6 · Columbus, NCA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Nov 13, 2014 · N524MB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliams Glenn RV 8A · San Antonio, TXUnintentional collision with a deer at night.Nov 10, 2014 · N81GW · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15WA028Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737-400 · Kabul, AfghanistanThe Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on November 7, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ACAA investigation under the provisions of…Nov 7, 2014 · YA-PIE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Old Bridge, NJThe pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.Nov 3, 2014 · N7102D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Everglades City, FLThe student pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the flare, and the flight instructor's failure to intervene in a timely manner, resulting in a loss of airplane control and hard landing off of the runway.Nov 3, 2014 · N696PT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Miami, FLThe failure of the student pilot to achieve a proper touchdown during a touch-and-go landing resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage.Oct 30, 2014 · N97277 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Hinckley, ILThe student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.Oct 30, 2014 · N165JA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss Wright P 40B · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent runway excursion.Oct 29, 2014 · N284CF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat S 2C · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.Oct 28, 2014 · N340BF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Monument, ORThe loss of braking action during the landing roll on a gravel runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 26, 2014 · N4776U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · West Palm Beach, FLA hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Oct 25, 2014 · N418SV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with an object.Oct 25, 2014 · N4212S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead AX8 88B · Montevallo, ALThe pilot's decision to conduct a landing to a confined area in high wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent injury to a passenger.Oct 25, 2014 · N20671 · No damageNTSB CEN15CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoubleday Donald Thorp TS-18CW · Reklaw, TXThe pilot's inadequate monitoring of the airplane's approach path which resulted in long landing and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to apply the brakes, inflight traffic, and nearby pedestrians.Oct 25, 2014 · N18DD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSIAI Marchetti S211 · Borrego Valley, CAThe private pilot's premature landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 24, 2014 · N211JY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Apopka, FLThe student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions.Oct 24, 2014 · N1533V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Kalamazoo, MIThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended in the down and locked position prior to touchdown, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with a runway exit sign.Oct 24, 2014 · N8219M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 - S · Hawthorne, CAThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent hard landing.Oct 23, 2014 · N564AT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 690B · Mesa, AZThe failure of the nose gear tire, which resulted in the vibration of the nose landing gear and subsequent fire to the tire and forward section of the fuselage structure.Oct 23, 2014 · N130TT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 - R · Lake Havasu, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Oct 23, 2014 · N1590W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design CTLSi · White Bear Lake, MNThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, a hard landing, and a nose over.Oct 23, 2014 · N549CT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15WA015Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 422 · Frankfurt, GermanyThe German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on October 22, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under…Oct 22, 2014 · N120UA · Minor damageNTSB ANC15TA003Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to drag an off-airport landing site.Oct 19, 2014 · N537CC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, runway excursion, and collision with vegetation and water.Oct 18, 2014 · N254WM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's loss of directional control during a tailwind landing.Oct 14, 2014 · N647Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFoxair Kitfox Light Sport · Nampa, IDThe instructor's inadequate supervision and the student's failure to maintain directional control.Oct 12, 2014 · N725KA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA010Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2 33A · Waynesville, OHThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 12, 2014 · N36135 · Minor damageNTSB WPR15CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Mulino, ORA loss of aircraft control during approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 11, 2014 · N167J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Coloma, MIThe pilot did not use the departure checklist, resulting in an inadvertent landing with the pontoon wheels extended.Oct 11, 2014 · N180CT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Effingham, ILThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear.Oct 11, 2014 · N718CD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7FC · Reidsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.Oct 10, 2014 · N7591B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cordova, AKThe pilots decision to land and failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.Oct 9, 2014 · N82448 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Gustavus, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.Oct 9, 2014 · N180KN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7-235 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach with shifting wind conditions.Oct 8, 2014 · N11ZA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCorben Baby Ace D · Lincoln, CAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris restricting the fuel flow within the fuel system.Oct 5, 2014 · N3RH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll out.Oct 5, 2014 · N2179L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15TA002Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRockwell International 690B · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Oct 4, 2014 · N700PQ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.Oct 2, 2014 · N156JM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFunk Ralph Velocity Xlrg · Atlanta, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a hard landing, which resulted in the fracture of the nose landing gear.Oct 2, 2014 · N301EF · Minor damageNTSB WPR14CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Thermal, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after an encounter with a dust devil.Sep 30, 2014 · N738TJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.Sep 30, 2014 · N2976M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA463Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D55 · Hazleton, PAThe brake application for unknown reasons resulting in rupture of the left main landing gear tire and tube, and subsequent loss of directional control.Sep 27, 2014 · N222JJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 - NO Series · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Sep 25, 2014 · N73TW · Substantial damage