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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 CHI03LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Jenison, MIThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor to the accident was the overload of the right main landing gear.Jun 2, 2003 · N8278K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20S · West Chicago, ILThe pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Jun 2, 2003 · N21737 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Inyokern, CAThe pilot failed to extend the landing gear.Jun 1, 2003 · N5FL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's excessive approach speed and misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use flaps.Jun 1, 2003 · N18142 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Broomfield, COthe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision.May 31, 2003 · N382SP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Price, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A related factor was the crosswind.May 31, 2003 · N5886W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03IA117Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11F · Jamaica, NYThe Captain's misjudgment of speed/distance which resulted in his failure to obtain the proper touch point resulting in an overrun. Factors in this accident were the tail wind, and night light conditions.May 30, 2003 · N703GC · Minor damageNTSB MIA03CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Forest, MSthe failure of the pilot-in-command to extend the landing gear, or use the checklist while on landing approach, resulting in a gear up landing.May 30, 2003 · N258P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28A · Houston, TXThe failure of the nose wheel landing gear shimmy damper for undetermined reasons.May 30, 2003 · N14124 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Casper, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. Contributing factors include the inadequate remedial action by the pilot and the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.May 30, 2003 · N5923L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportdeHAVILLAND DHC-2 · Sitka, AKThe pilot's failure to retract the landing gear wheels of an amphibious float equipped airplane after departure from a paved runway, which resulted in a nose over when the airplane was landed on a nearby lake with the wheels extended. A contributing factor in…May 30, 2003 · N60TF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · McCarthy, AKThe collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.May 30, 2003 · N5712X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Kapolei, HIThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and structural damage to the airplane.May 29, 2003 · N5329L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Seneca, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the collapse of the left main landing gear strut and the ditch.May 29, 2003 · N29SK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415E · Manvel, NDThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the collapse of the nose landing gear strut.May 29, 2003 · N94779 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Wilmington, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the ditch.May 29, 2003 · N33223 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswing during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of a crosswind.May 29, 2003 · N70162 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Watkins, COfailure of both pilots to initiate a timely recovery from a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.May 28, 2003 · N9643F · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Newnan, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll that resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.May 28, 2003 · N6512K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03CA113Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Plant City, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane resulting in it nosing over during the landing roll.May 27, 2003 · N76494 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Council Bluffs, IAMisjudgment of the landing flare by the pilot in command resulting in a hard landing.May 27, 2003 · N1730F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Midland, MIThe pilot misjugded the flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.May 27, 2003 · N61635 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA137Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLongjev RV-6A · Backus, MNThe pilot's inadequate flare and recovery from a bounced landing.May 27, 2003 · N72159 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA162Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Guymon, OKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.May 25, 2003 · N6578E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Oregon City, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A tailwind and gusting conditions were factors.May 24, 2003 · N4712E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Colorado Sprngs, COthe pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, rough terrain, airport stop sign, and fence.May 24, 2003 · N231JM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel Libelle 201B · Hampshire, ILThe unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the off airport landing. A factor was the rock.May 24, 2003 · N3650 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03IA110Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Miami, FLThe inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of…May 22, 2003 · N402DD · No damageNTSB DEN03LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Contributing factors include, the pressures induced on the pilot by the landing conditions and the asphalt walkway on the side of the runway.May 22, 2003 · N5485V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Wenatchee, WAFailure of the nose gear steering system for undetermined reasons during the landing roll.May 20, 2003 · N71749 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Ocean City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor was a crosswind.May 20, 2003 · N3985L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · North Platte, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the collapse of the main landing gear. A factor to the accident was the quartering tailwind.May 20, 2003 · N7855 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 N · Center Island, WAThe pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing. The pilot's diverted attention, deer near the runway, and trees were factors.May 19, 2003 · N5326J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Pierre, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the collapse of the main landing gear.May 19, 2003 · N9601D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMonaghan Glasair · Hayward, CAthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop.May 18, 2003 · N271RP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B19 · Chandler, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll due to his inadvertent use of brakes.May 18, 2003 · N24006 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-300 · Houston, TXThe severed hydraulic brake hoses induced a loss of braking action, which resulted in the pilot's failure to control the aircraft.May 18, 2003 · N2SM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Payette, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in the aircraft departing the runway environment, collapsing the nose gear and nosing over. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to execute a…May 17, 2003 · N3450F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA152Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Payson, AZthe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, failure to retract the flaps during an aborted landing attempt, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high density…May 17, 2003 · N739NS · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03TA082Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Boulder, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing flare/touchdown which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper flair.May 17, 2003 · N9849H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar International S66A-3060 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the high wind and the berm.May 17, 2003 · N7179Z · No damageNTSB ATL03LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS355F2 · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's improper flare during an attempted landing.May 17, 2003 · N42AT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for gusting wind conditions during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane encountering brush, and nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident were high brush, and gusting winds.May 17, 2003 · N814JM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOMF 100-160 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to land at the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the overrun of the runway.May 16, 2003 · N260MF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Colville, WAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions on landing. A contributing factor was a crosswind.May 15, 2003 · N1977B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Longview, TXThe failure of the engine ignition system for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an auto rotational landing.May 15, 2003 · N212DP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Conroe, TXthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.May 14, 2003 · N1470X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Kirksville, MOThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land with a tailwind and failure to perform an aborted landing, resulting in the pilots decision to control the aircraft off of the right edge of the runway to avoid obstructions. Contributing factors were the…May 14, 2003 · N9908V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Morris, ALThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground collision with terrain, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear.May 13, 2003 · N2970S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Somerville, TNThe pilot's misjudged approach airspeed and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway and collision with terrain.May 13, 2003 · N1748F · Substantial damage