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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 ANC12CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Illiamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.Jul 3, 2012 · N8889D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA431Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeder John A Leder Velocity XL RG · Thomson, GASeparation of the nose landing gear due to a preexisting fatigue crack caused by an earlier shimmy event and the subsequent incorrect installation of the shimmy dampener.Jul 2, 2012 · N224SM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA472Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSix Chutter SKY Writer 2 · Hamburg, NYThe operation of a powered parachute by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s loss of aircraft control while landing.Jul 2, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA409Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilkinson Lorin L Hatz XB-II · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing with a crosswind.Jul 1, 2012 · N500L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA406Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Jul 1, 2012 · N6580P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Bettles, AKThe pilot’s failure to properly judge the airplane’s distance and altitude from the landing location during the final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a nose over.Jun 30, 2012 · N63562 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA454Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Benton, TNThe pilot's inadvertent extension of the wing airbrakes, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent landing prior to the runway.Jun 28, 2012 · N273BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Sussex, NJThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jun 28, 2012 · N5143D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Paulden, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 27, 2012 · N43087 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Smyrna, TNThe pilot’s inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 27, 2012 · N80985 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA434Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.Jun 27, 2012 · N136EH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA394Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Fredricksburg, TXThe pilot's excessive brake application, leading to a noseover during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in lowering the tail after landing.Jun 26, 2012 · N50082 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Mile Hi Landing Strip, IDThe pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jun 25, 2012 · N247C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurleigh Bearhawk · Heber City, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.Jun 24, 2012 · N117Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Legend AL3 · Rexburg, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent excessive braking during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.Jun 24, 2012 · N741R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · West Milford, NJThe pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.Jun 23, 2012 · N30163 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA391Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Mexico, MOThe airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 23, 2012 · N1380K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TR182 · Meridianville, ALThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.Jun 22, 2012 · N5527S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA456Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Metropolis, ILLanding gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because testing could not replicate the problem.Jun 22, 2012 · N43840 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Jackson, CAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 21, 2012 · N524CC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Concord, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.Jun 21, 2012 · N1640D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.Jun 21, 2012 · N4702R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.Jun 21, 2012 · N9497A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA399Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEdson Robert W Pietenpol AIR Camper · Point Lookout, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop.Jun 21, 2012 · N53WE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA308Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180A · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 20, 2012 · N5351D · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12WA099Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Taoyuan, TaiwanThe Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on June 20th, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…Jun 20, 2012 · HL-7564 · No damageNTSB DCA12WA097Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Tokyo, JapanThe Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 767-300 that occurred on June 20, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…Jun 20, 2012 · JA610A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Pullman, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Jun 19, 2012 · N2580D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA408Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195B · Millington, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 19, 2012 · N4418C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FLThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot’s power management, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's premature power reduction during the landing flare.Jun 19, 2012 · N373CA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Glencoe, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.Jun 18, 2012 · N59334 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA268Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Woodland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent path during the approach to land, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his improper retraction of the flaps during the subsequent attempted go-around.Jun 17, 2012 · N7437Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA439Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Frederick, MDThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 17, 2012 · N387AF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 17, 2012 · N3094P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA393Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNational Ballooning 858 · Pierce, NEThe balloon pilot’s encounter with increased wind during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a passenger’s injury.Jun 17, 2012 · N9005E · No damageNTSB WPR12CA266Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Meadow Creek, MTThe pilot's misjudged approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 16, 2012 · N2424X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Skwentna, AKThe improper decision of the driver of the all-terrain vehicle to enter an active runway.Jun 16, 2012 · N5874A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot's decision to land on an unsuitable landing surface into bright sunlight, which resulted in a loss of control.Jun 16, 2012 · N1203A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Churchville, MDThe tractor operator's failure to confirm the landing airplane's position before entering an active runway, which resulted in a ground collision.Jun 15, 2012 · N73134 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA404Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 15, 2012 · N78794 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12IA383Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 560 · Ozark, MOThe airplane’s collision with a deer during the landing roll.Jun 15, 2012 · N305LX · Minor damageNTSB CEN12LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev Yak-52 · Loveland, COThe pilot’s inadvertent closure of the pneumatic system valve, which resulted in the nose landing gear not fully extending before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's reliance on the mechanical landing gear position indicators instead of the…Jun 14, 2012 · N76YK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA372Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TP206A · Alpine, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 14, 2012 · N4630F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Winnett, MTA momentary loss of engine power, which led to an emergency descent at night during which the airplane collided with a wire. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination and operation did not reveal any…Jun 13, 2012 · CG-ZVF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Warner Springs, CAThe pilots’ failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.Jun 12, 2012 · N921BR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA362Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Mt. Vernon, MOThe pilot’s decision to continue the landing on a short grass runway with a tailwind after touching down beyond the touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to stop the airplane before colliding with trees off the end of that runway. Contributing to the…Jun 12, 2012 · N2510B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Delmar, DEThe pilot's failure to go around after not attaining the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.Jun 11, 2012 · N7055K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGriffiths James Sydney Kokopelli SuperPacer · Kremmling, COThe low spring tension of the rudder and tailwheel cable, which resulted in the loss of control as the airplane decelerated after landing.Jun 10, 2012 · N8VX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Bend, ORThe pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and runway excursion into a berm.Jun 9, 2012 · N698SP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA390Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.Jun 9, 2012 · N6963S · Substantial damage