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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 CEN12CA486Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Heber Springs, ARThe pilot's improper flare, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.Jul 25, 2012 · N9145L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in aborting the landing.Jul 25, 2012 · N4454U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20TN · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.Jul 24, 2012 · N212D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA473Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Jul 24, 2012 · N73VX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the unsecured cowling latches and resulted in the in-flight opening of an engine cowling.Jul 24, 2012 · N455MH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubCrafters CC 11-160 · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s excessive use of the brakes during the landing roll.Jul 22, 2012 · N622MW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDornier DO 27 B5 · Jackson Hole, WYThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear.Jul 22, 2012 · N780AX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA338Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotrek A220 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions.Jul 21, 2012 · N216V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Hammond, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.Jul 21, 2012 · N6778H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA471Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Augusta, KSThe loss of brake effectiveness on landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident brake system examination did not reveal any anomalies, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 21, 2012 · N4749A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA465Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s excessive airspeed at touchdown and his loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll.Jul 21, 2012 · N339PB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft G58 · Medford, ORA loss of directional control on landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jul 20, 2012 · N7122T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA676Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Elyria, OHThe pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 20, 2012 · N21ZA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Neilsville, WIThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Jul 20, 2012 · N4844M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Hutchinson, MNThe student pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with obstructions.Jul 20, 2012 · N262RW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA485Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Englewood, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.Jul 19, 2012 · N2609W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Whittier, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.Jul 18, 2012 · N3764Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Delano, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the appropriate checklist due to distractions posed by another airplane inbound to the same airport and a cluttered radio…Jul 17, 2012 · N558RW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Bountiful, UTThe student’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 16, 2012 · N47WH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA456Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeibert Robert M Seibert RV-6 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's inadvertent use of the wheel brakes during touchdown and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Jul 16, 2012 · N691RV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA464Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32-301FT · Brevard, NCThe pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jul 16, 2012 · N813TC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA460Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · Glens Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 16, 2012 · N6200B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA444Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Grand Forks, NDThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor his student's actions during the approach.Jul 15, 2012 · N580ND · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Jenks, OKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstructions.Jul 15, 2012 · N83604 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA443Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Red Oak, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground-support vehicle during landing.Jul 14, 2012 · N556MM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Elkader, IAThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass runway.Jul 14, 2012 · N1127X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195B · Camdenton, MOThe pilot's loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 14, 2012 · N3092B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA461Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Piper Sport · Sanford, METhe student pilot’s inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jul 13, 2012 · N602PS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12RA110Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationGulfstream GIV · Le Castellet, FranceJul 13, 2012 · N823GA · DestroyedNTSB WPR12CA311Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning horn system.Jul 12, 2012 · N787AE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA452Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMikoyan Gurevich MIG 21MF · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's delayed application of wheel brakes to slow the airplane down on landing and the airplane’s failed drag chute, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jul 12, 2012 · N9307 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.Jul 11, 2012 · N206VR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA325Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Gooding, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing.Jul 10, 2012 · N30753 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Chester, CTThe pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jul 10, 2012 · N777AF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA492Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Springfield, MNThe tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.Jul 10, 2012 · N12026 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA436Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Sugar Loaf Mountain, MIThe pilot did not complete the before-landing checklist and, subsequently, failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with his passengers’ conversation.Jul 10, 2012 · N2023V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Grand Forks, NDThe student pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 10, 2012 · N548ND · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA297Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his premature flap…Jul 9, 2012 · N137MP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA450Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to complete the manual emergency gear extension after a loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to delegate the landing gear extension to a non-pilot-rated passenger.Jul 9, 2012 · N6672B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA430Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Williston, NDThe pilot's failure to ensure a suitable landing surface.Jul 9, 2012 · N8709V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 190 · Anthony, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 9, 2012 · N190W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MIThe airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182T · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 6, 2012 · N5209P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport lighting system.Jul 6, 2012 · N7322V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA441Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Auburn, ALThe airplane owner’s failure to have maintenance personnel comply with an aircraft manufacturer's service bulletin to require engine mount inspections for fatigue cracks, which resulted in an undetected fatigue crack, the engine mount failing, and the nose…Jul 6, 2012 · N4133G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.Jul 6, 2012 · N90974 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.Jul 6, 2012 · N623JE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA425Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Mesquite, TXThe failure of the right landing gear to fully extend, due to a combination of corrosion, inadequate lubrication, and a misadjusted gear-down limit switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension…Jul 5, 2012 · N8308Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Stevensville, MTThe separation of the left rudder control cable from the rudder bellcrank, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll.Jul 4, 2012 · N2870M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot/airplane owner’s loss of directional control after landing, and the instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight.Jul 4, 2012 · N329DP · Substantial damage