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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 CEN12CA355Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRyan Navion · Rockville, INThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.Jun 9, 2012 · N4943K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Smith Valley, NVThe failure of the right main landing gear strut due to corrosion-induced fatigue, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 8, 2012 · N1875N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24R-40 · Smyrna, TNThe pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 8, 2012 · N232E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Aeronautical ST3KR · Norwalk, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.Jun 8, 2012 · N721R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA392Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIThe pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 8, 2012 · N7588K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 60 · Aspen, COThe first officer’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the final approach in known low-level windshear conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…Jun 7, 2012 · N500SW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.Jun 7, 2012 · N9049G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12WA364Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA23 · Igualada, Spain, SpainOn June 9, 2012 about 1000 UTC, a Spanish registered Piper PA-23-250, EC-GCF, sustained minor damage when the left main landing gear collapsed during landing at Igualada Aerodrome, Spain. The pilot crew and five passengers on board the airplane were not…Jun 6, 2012 · EC-GGF · Minor damageNTSB CEN12CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · New Douglas, ILThe pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 6, 2012 · N400HK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Cameron Park, CAThe fatigue failure of the nose landing gear actuator attach foot during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the manufacturer’s service bulletin.Jun 5, 2012 · N488EA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA384Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas Scott EAA Biplane Model P · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jun 5, 2012 · N222WZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Put-in-Bay, OHThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point at the proper speed, his failure to initiate a go-around, and the airplane’s inadequate climb gradient after the aborted landing, which resulted in impact with the trees.Jun 4, 2012 · N2434M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jun 4, 2012 · N9753A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Riverton, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his deliberate application of excessive braking pressure, which resulted in a noseover.Jun 3, 2012 · N5291 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12WA083Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 727 - 221F · Accra, GhanaThe Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a B727 that occurred on June 2, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…Jun 2, 2012 · 5N-BJN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Denver, COThe inadequately overhauled landing gear dampers that allowed initiation of a ground resonance event from which the pilot was unable to recover. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facility's failure to identify the overcharged dampers and a lack of…Jun 2, 2012 · N2196F · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12WA093Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Pontianak, IndonesiaThe Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-400 that occurred on June 1, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC investigation under the…Jun 1, 2012 · PK–CJV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWalters RV-8 · Hutchinson, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing attempt, his failure to maintain directional control, and his delayed attempted aborted landing at an airspeed that was too low, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 31, 2012 · N808WW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P337H · Jerome, IDThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist before landing.May 30, 2012 · N5KX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8F · Tok, AKThe pilot's inadvertent and excessive application of brake pressure during landing, which resulted in a nose over.May 30, 2012 · N9906C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind.May 29, 2012 · N3772Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.May 27, 2012 · N21718 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Foley, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing.May 26, 2012 · N60198 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA374Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 26, 2012 · N4895A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Fort Scott, KSThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s diverted attention to retract the flaps.May 26, 2012 · N5258Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA370Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Allen Storch · Titusville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.May 25, 2012 · N126SR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2RHG-T65 · Alicia, ARThe pilot of the Thrush did not execute a go-around prior to landing, which resulted in excessive ground speed after touchdown, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a collision with the Air Tractor.May 25, 2012 · N40475 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wichita, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a collision with terrain.May 25, 2012 · N73743 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Asheville, NCThe use of an aftermarket skid shoe, which resulted in the skid shoe becoming caught on a runway centerline light during the run-on landing.May 24, 2012 · N7505Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLydon Patrick F Searey · Sanford, FLThe pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted for the water landing.May 24, 2012 · N252JB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 1900C · McGrath, AKThe pilot's unstable approach and overrotation, which resulted in a tailstrike.May 24, 2012 · N111AX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot inadvertently landed with the parking brake set.May 22, 2012 · N323KT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Norwich, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in a crosswind.May 21, 2012 · N6658K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Ardmore, OKThe student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.May 21, 2012 · N6102Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Crossville, TNThe pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 20, 2012 · N456MB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Whittier, AKThe pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.May 20, 2012 · N732BE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Norwich, NYThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a landing with a deflated left main landing gear tire.May 19, 2012 · N3956P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Humnoke, ARThe pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a landing undershoot.May 19, 2012 · N85239 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotherwick HR Glasair III · Darby, MTThe pilot’s loss of directional control during an emergency landing on a paved highway.May 17, 2012 · N471B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA46 · Springfield, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.May 17, 2012 · N630TG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's inadvertent application of the wheel brakes immediately after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.May 16, 2012 · N86917 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12WA080Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing MD83 · Taipei, TaiwanThe Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MD-80 that occurred on May 16, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the…May 16, 2012 · B28037 · Minor damageNTSB CEN12CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Crystal Falls, MIThe pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.May 16, 2012 · N4742E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHunter A-20 Vista Cruiser · Molalla, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a rock during an off-airport landing.May 14, 2012 · N9027M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · El Dorado, KSThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 14, 2012 · N68543 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.May 14, 2012 · N7257D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStaudacher Hydroplanes S300X · Ephrata, WAThe pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control.May 12, 2012 · N336JS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and subsequent failure to maintain directional control.May 12, 2012 · N278JB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPool Murphy Moose · Steamboat Springs, COA locked left brake for reasons that could not be determined because independent observations of the postaccident condition of the airplane could not be performed, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.May 12, 2012 · N223DH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182S · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.May 12, 2012 · N703MM · Substantial damage