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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 CHI04LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 114 · Grand Rapids, MIThe right main landing gear failed as a result of the fatigue fracture due to the casting defect (inclusion) during the manufacture process.Jul 29, 2004 · N114TS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33 · Warrensburg, MOThe pilot's inadequate compaensation for the winds, and his inability to maintain directional control of the glider after encountering tall grass during the landing roll. The reported wind gust, tall grass, and the fence were contributing factors.Jul 29, 2004 · N33950 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R 22 Mariner · Lantana, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain recommended main rotor RPM following a reported total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, during a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.Jul 28, 2004 · N516PB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Goldsboro, NCThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during landing on a helipad with an exposed edge, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.Jul 28, 2004 · N442RD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Aerostar 602P · Seattle, WAThe landing gear extention not performed by the pilot.Jul 26, 2004 · N663W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's decision to add power, in an attempt to abort the landing after the airplane had veered off the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after the landing.Jul 25, 2004 · N38355 · DestroyedNTSB CHI04CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Omaha, NEThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point on the runway during landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, the ditch and the roadway encountered during the overrun.Jul 25, 2004 · N9290W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA142Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182N · Bainville, MTThe pilot's misjudgment of his airspeed on landing, and his subsequent overrunning of the runway. A contributing factor was the trees.Jul 24, 2004 · N92824 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Morton, WAThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude on final approach which resulted in an improper touchdown point and subsequent runway overrun. A factor was sunglare.Jul 24, 2004 · N2527Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Driggs, IDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over. A factor was the fence.Jul 24, 2004 · N991C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pence Springs, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing and gear collapse.Jul 24, 2004 · N24VV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA177Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvian Falcon II · Middletown, OHThe passenger's inadvertent fall from the basket, during landing. A factor in this accident was the windy conditions.Jul 24, 2004 · N15053 · Minor damageNTSB MIA04CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Sugar Loaf Key, FLThe failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point resulting in a landing overrun and subsequent on-ground collision with trees.Jul 24, 2004 · N4590F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1B · Minden, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. The misjudged landing flare and the crosswind were factors.Jul 24, 2004 · N268DM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA159Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Sequim, WAAircraft control not maintained during the landing roll. A factor was the irrigation pipe.Jul 23, 2004 · N88373 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobert J. Labonte Defiant · DeLand, FLThe failure of the pilot to fully extend the nose landing gear resulting in collapse of it during the landing roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of a nose landing gear down and locked indicator.Jul 23, 2004 · N369BL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLong Pitts Special S1S · New Bern, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with an airport sign. A factor was the crosswind condition.Jul 23, 2004 · N60D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Mitchellville, MDThe private pilot's inadequate flare, and the CFI's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and hard landing. A factor related to the accident was the night conditions.Jul 22, 2004 · N9476X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA170Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Wheeling, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing an instrument approach. A factor was the night instrument meteorological conditions.Jul 19, 2004 · N7710M · DestroyedNTSB MIA04FA107Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet 55 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe flight crew's decision to continue the approach into known area of potentially severe weather (Thunderstorm), which resulted in the flight encountering a 30 knot cross wind, heavy rain, low-level wind shear, and hydroplaning on a ungrooved contaminated…Jul 19, 2004 · N55LF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Farmington, NMthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his improper flare. Contributing factors include the wind shift, and gusty wind conditions.Jul 19, 2004 · N2602F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA171Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Brookville, OHThe student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush.Jul 18, 2004 · N9731V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-50-3 · Lone Pine, CAthe pilot failed to maintain runway alignment, and misjudged the clearance between the tree and the wing resulting in a collision with the tree.Jul 18, 2004 · N19SZ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMattie RV-4 · El Reno, OKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.Jul 18, 2004 · N464WB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in airplane departing the landing surface into a ditch, and subsequently nosing over in tall bushes. A factor contributing to the accident was soft…Jul 18, 2004 · N1847N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Naples, FLThe dual student's improper landing flare and the pilot-in-command/CFI's inadequate supervision resulting in a hard landing.Jul 17, 2004 · N666PG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Okeechobee, FLStudent pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting a fence incurring substantial damage to the airplane.Jul 17, 2004 · N315PA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Caddo Mills, TXThe other pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing roll as a result of the failure of the landing gear.Jul 17, 2004 · N858BG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.Jul 16, 2004 · N78RD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G-164C · Tiller, ARThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane while landing due to a brake system failure.Jul 16, 2004 · N6555K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportManoucher Lancair 360 Mkii · Pacoima, CAthe pilot misjudged the airplane's distance/speed which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the tailwind.Jul 13, 2004 · N360MA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Blackwell, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's inadequate supervision by his delay in taking corrective action during the landing roll.Jul 13, 2004 · N4634J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Waitsburg, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing. Gusts and high vegetation were factors.Jul 12, 2004 · N23811 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Petaluma, CAthe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collapse of the nose landing gear.Jul 11, 2004 · N4094D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA263Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · California City, CAthe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction while on final approach.Jul 11, 2004 · N9108C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A 75N1 · Auburn, CAthe pilot undergoing instruction's overcontrol of the aircraft by his excessive use of the rudder control and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing factors to the accident were…Jul 11, 2004 · N56416 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04CA103Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 120A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain/obtain the proper descent rate.Jul 11, 2004 · N410LB · No damageNTSB ATL04LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder & Colt 210A · Huntersville, NCGusty weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during touchdown.Jul 11, 2004 · N91101 · No damageNTSB ATL04CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing. A factor was a tailwind condition.Jul 11, 2004 · N6555D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401B · Naples, FLThe fracture of the right landing gear down lock stud which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse during landing roll.Jul 10, 2004 · N7983Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPetsche Kitfox Kitfox 7 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a direct crosswind.Jul 9, 2004 · N1078P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTexas Helicopter M-74 · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath to the landing zone. A factor was the truck pad.Jul 9, 2004 · N10009 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04CA126Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmmeter RV-6 · Cascade, IDThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident are rough/uneven terrain.Jul 8, 2004 · N16JA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180E · Weiner, ARThe pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the off airport landing.Jul 8, 2004 · N8676X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S53H · Sioux Falls, SDThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the balloon and his failure to maintain clearance with the transmission line. A contributing factor was the presence of the transmission line.Jul 8, 2004 · N5001J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 RG · Fernandina, FLThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and lower the landing gear prior to landing.Jul 8, 2004 · N6321R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear, and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain.Jul 8, 2004 · N172JL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA255Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Chemehuevi, CAthe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.Jul 7, 2004 · N734PW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Hailey, IDThe pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign.Jul 6, 2004 · N1054K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04IA178Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Milwaukee, WIThe fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear during landing roll.Jul 6, 2004 · N87SK · Minor damage