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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 WPR13CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSport Plane Dynamics Lightning · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot’s failure to follow specified procedures for an aborted landing and loss of control during the attempt.Oct 24, 2012 · N121L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7CCM · Hampton, NHThe student pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 24, 2012 · N4567E · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13WA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Casablanca, MoroccoOn October 24, 2012 a Boeing 737-800, registration CN-ROA experienced a nosewheel failure during taxiing after landing at the Casablanca / Mohammed V Airport. The airplane was operated by Royal Air Maroc as flight 471 from Tunis, Tunisia. There were no…Oct 24, 2012 · CN-ROA · Minor damageNTSB CEN13LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Sturtevant, WIThe pilot's decision to continue the landing after touching down long and on a wet runway that reduced the airplane’s braking capability, which resulted in an overrun.Oct 22, 2012 · N821DA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA025Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta AW139 · Houma, LAThe helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. The reason for the helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations could not be determined during postaccident examinations.Oct 22, 2012 · N385RH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.Oct 22, 2012 · N1694M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended before landing.Oct 21, 2012 · N7950P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Seneca Falls, NYThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, which resulted in an impact with a drainage ditch.Oct 21, 2012 · N1791Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Miami, FLThe flight instructor's improper power management during a steep, obstacle-clearance approach, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 20, 2012 · N974BC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 20, 2012 · N1431F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering, which resulted in a hard forced landing.Oct 20, 2012 · N502PB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA021Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.Oct 20, 2012 · N337T · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13WA007Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Pontianak, IndonesiaOn October 19, 2012, Sriwijaya Air flight SJ182, a Boeing 737-4Q8, registration PK-CKN (msn 26281 built 1992), sustained damage after it overran the runway on landing at Supadio Airport, Pontianak, Indonesia, and reportedly suffered a nose undercarriage…Oct 19, 2012 · PK-CKN · Minor damageNTSB ERA13CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDaniels Alan L Kitfox Series 7 · Plymouth, MAThe pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Oct 18, 2012 · N555HT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-315 · Kabul, Afghanistanthe captains ineffective management of the airplanes energy state during final approach and flare that resulted in a hard landing and tail strike at touchdown.Oct 17, 2012 · N800AW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Elyria, OHThe manufacturing defects in the main landing gear leg, which resulted in its eventual failure.Oct 17, 2012 · N21ZA · Minor damageNTSB ERA13CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Maryville, TNThe pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his subsequent delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to clear obstacles.Oct 16, 2012 · N1264S · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13WA177Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Tabing, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on October 13, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Indonesia KNKT's…Oct 13, 2012 · PK-CJT · No damageNTSB DCA13WA002Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Sao Paulo, BrazilOct 13, 2012 · N988AR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Palm Coast, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 11, 2012 · N607PA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA028Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Mobile, ALThe pilot’s failure to perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action.Oct 11, 2012 · N4939V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s failure to attain the desired touchdown point because of wind conditions and surrounding obstructions, which resulted in the balloon impacting a fence during the approach to landing.Oct 10, 2012 · N90550 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA035Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe balloon pilot's encounter with higher-than-expected wind velocity, which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.Oct 10, 2012 · N6061R · No damageNTSB CEN13CA018Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportArbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 90A · Albuquerque, NMThe passenger’s inadequate brace position for the balloon landing, which resulted in a serious injury.Oct 10, 2012 · N230LB · No damageNTSB CEN13CA026Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMace Justin I Dragonfly · Durango, COThe pilot’s delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the accident airplane and his encounter with conditions that exceeded his capabilities.Oct 9, 2012 · N764JM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion.Oct 8, 2012 · N97757 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX-7-180C · Bishop, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.Oct 7, 2012 · N9951 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Oct 4, 2012 · N93606 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSanders Ben G III DR-107 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.Oct 3, 2012 · N63071 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s inadequate braking action and decision to abort the landing near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to land near the midpoint of the runway.Oct 2, 2012 · N750SR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12GA114Accident · No injuriesFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the water. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience conducting waterborne operations in the accident make and model airplane and the…Sep 30, 2012 · N745 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.Sep 28, 2012 · N36LE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA581Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Statesboro, GAThe pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 26, 2012 · N127AR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · St Johns, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Sep 25, 2012 · N5892E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA579Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Richmond, KYThe student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.Sep 25, 2012 · N53720 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA673Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDavis Mark Davis KR-1 · Albuquerque, NMThe loss of control during landing/flare resulting from the pilot's decision to land in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind and sudden wind shift during a critical phase of landing.Sep 25, 2012 · N6155X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA573Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Sep 21, 2012 · N7290W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA570Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY · Gulfport, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after an unexpected wind gust/turbulence encounter during landing.Sep 21, 2012 · N86862 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Madera, CAThe student's and flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing.Sep 20, 2012 · N8648P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA586Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStewart Mw/Stewart JD Sonerai 2L · Titusville, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a ditch.Sep 20, 2012 · N127JS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA668Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson RV-6 · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of landing experience at high density altitudes.Sep 20, 2012 · N140RV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.Sep 19, 2012 · N4777V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA649Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A23-24 · Tell City, INThe pilot’s improper touchdown point during landing and the resultant runway excursion during the aborted landing.Sep 19, 2012 · N3629Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA567Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 400 · Macon, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast on the wet runway with inadequate runway remaining to stop and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the landing overrun were the flight crewmembers’…Sep 18, 2012 · N428JD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA643Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Slaton, TXThe pilot’s misalignment of the helicopter during landing, which resulted in the helicopter’s fall from a raised platform.Sep 18, 2012 · N957R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA430Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Snohomish, WAThe failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.Sep 17, 2012 · N8130F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA423Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarney Stardustrer SA-100 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to a fuel line failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adhere to the maintenance inspection criteria for the airplane.Sep 17, 2012 · N1356Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA425Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Eloy, AZThe pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Sep 16, 2012 · N8293E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA564Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLancair LC42-550FG · Okeechobee, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 16, 2012 · N6512Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Andrews, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.Sep 15, 2012 · N1164Q · Substantial damage