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53,702 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 GAA19CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Corvallis, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a propeller strike and subsequent nose-over.Mar 18, 2019 · N5641C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Reno, NVFailure of the engine mount due to internal corrosion and wall thinning, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose gear collapse during landing.Mar 17, 2019 · N5028P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Moberly, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.Mar 15, 2019 · N4926M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Madras, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm and a subsequent nose-over.Mar 15, 2019 · N64895 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC18 · Yakima, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Mar 15, 2019 · N767CC · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19WA131Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Jogyakarta, IndonesiaThe KNKT of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on March 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…Mar 15, 2019 · PK-GFL · Minor damageNTSB WPR19FA095Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportNorth American T28 · Compton, CAThe failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the runway. Contributing to the accident was his failure to use the airport's common traffic advisory frequency…Mar 14, 2019 · N5440F · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ERA19TA129Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech E55 · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Mar 13, 2019 · N15VK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Akron, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.Mar 12, 2019 · N418DE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A100 · Latrobe, PAA landing gear collapse due to the separation of the actuator pinion bearing support from the actuator, which resulted in the failure of the actuator shaft.Mar 12, 2019 · N945WS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oskaloosa, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.Mar 11, 2019 · N334SL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 400A · Parma, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing impacting muddy terrain.Mar 11, 2019 · N400DQ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA161Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna L19 · Benton, KSThe pilot's receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with trees and a house.Mar 11, 2019 · N4431C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's distraction while looking for other aircraft in the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to follow a prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly rigged landing gear…Mar 9, 2019 · N732SJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA159Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Pullman, WAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Mar 9, 2019 · N4100Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19TA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportGulfstream GIV · Chamblee, GAThe flight crew’s incorrect glidepath and flare to landing, which resulted in a landing area undershoot and the main landing gear’s collision with the runway threshold.Mar 9, 2019 · N505GF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Mount Holly, NJFailure of the pilot's seat back due to a sheared bolt during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.Mar 9, 2019 · N7367G · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Superior, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing on a snow- and ice-covered runway, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a nose-over.Mar 7, 2019 · N522DN · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJames A Gray Just Aircraft · Marysville, OHThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.Mar 7, 2019 · N102XP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA119Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportOstertag Walter G Velocity RG · Stateboro, GAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while on final approach in gusty wind conditions.Mar 5, 2019 · N101WV · DestroyedNTSB DCA19WA108Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Halifax, CanadaThe government of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 767 airplane that occurred on March 04, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Canada's investigation under the provisions of…Mar 4, 2019 · C-FTCA · No damageNTSB DCA19FA089Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportEmbraer EMB145 · Presque Isle, METhe flight crew’s decision, due to confirmation bias, to continue the descent below the decision altitude when the runway had not been positively identified. Contributing to the accident were (1) the first officer’s fatigue, which exacerbated his confirmation…Mar 4, 2019 · N14171 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing, which resulted in the left ski impacting snow and a subsequent bounce and loss of directional control.Mar 2, 2019 · N53910 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19TA114Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRempe Kitfox · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.Mar 2, 2019 · N93XL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA154Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox MDL Classiciv · Floodwood, MNThe pilot's loss of lateral control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 28, 2019 · N111YT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19TA110Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportSikorsky HH-60L · Tullahoma, TNThe flight crew’s improper decision to continue the VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees during a subsequent precautionary landing attempt.Feb 28, 2019 · N260MW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.Feb 25, 2019 · N10044 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Princeton, NJA collision with deer on the runway while landing at night and the airport's lack of a complete perimeter fence.Feb 23, 2019 · N5338N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA147Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPorterfield CP 65 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 23, 2019 · N37716 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway lights and taxiway signage.Feb 22, 2019 · N8644T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Ridgeland, SCThe flight instructor's failure to retract the flaps during an attempted go-around and his failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in a collision with terrain left of the runway.Feb 22, 2019 · N201AZ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Scappoose, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway signage.Feb 21, 2019 · N7822D · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19WA093Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Capetown, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on February 21, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA investigation under the provisions of…Feb 21, 2019 · ZS-DMI · No damageNTSB DCA19WA087Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Pontianak, IndonesiaThe National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia (KNKT) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on February 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT investigation under…Feb 16, 2019 · PK-LPS · Minor damageNTSB WPR19LA094Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Montague, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet/icy runway.Feb 15, 2019 · N5849C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, FLThe student pilot's failure maintain the proper pitch attitude during landing, which resulted in the airplane porpoising.Feb 15, 2019 · N572ND · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Lacon, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a subsequent impact with a snowbank.Feb 14, 2019 · N3708W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inability to see the landing gear position light because his iPad was blocking his view of it and his feeling of being rushed during the approach and…Feb 13, 2019 · N5223V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Slaton, TXThe student pilot's complacency, which led to his improper crosswind correction and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision.Feb 12, 2019 · N9184P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19WA099Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Barueri County, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell 206 helicopter that occurred on February 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…Feb 11, 2019 · PT-HPG · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 400 · Richmond, INThe flight crew's decision to continue an unstable approach under conditions that exceeded the airplane's landing performance capabilities, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.Feb 11, 2019 · N750TA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox IV Speedster · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.Feb 8, 2019 · N995BW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control while conducting a touch-and-go landing on an unimproved, snow-covered airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.Feb 1, 2019 · N2333M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA121Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's improper landing flare while practicing autorotations, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.Jan 29, 2019 · N680DG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmmet Smith Roadrunner · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to allow the airplane to exit the runway onto a snow-covered field, which resulted in a nose-over.Jan 29, 2019 · N949TS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19WA127Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Frankfurt, GermanyThe AAIU of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All…Jan 29, 2019 · EIGXG · Minor damageNTSB DCA19LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727 200 · Tuscaloosa, ALthe captain's decision to continue the landing with an unsafe gear indication.Jan 29, 2019 · N720CK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing.Jan 28, 2019 · N8170C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot's overcorrection with rudder during the landing and her subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.Jan 27, 2019 · N6716B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172 · Troutdale, ORThe student pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude during touchdown, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent propeller strike.Jan 26, 2019 · N736QV · Substantial damage