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53,702 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 GAA18CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC19 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Apr 1, 2018 · N711XC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Prescott, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing after touching down with the left brake engaged. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Mar 31, 2018 · N540DM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Nephi, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 30, 2018 · N5292N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA190Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Salina, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 30, 2018 · N9986N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA188Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Nampa, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 30, 2018 · N24751 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · New Bedford, MAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.Mar 29, 2018 · N803BW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 99 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path and runway centerline during the initial landing, which resulted in a hard landing to the left of the runway and damage to the landing gear and wing.Mar 29, 2018 · N31TN · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTerry G. Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor · Silver Bay, MNThe pilot’s hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Mar 29, 2018 · N141AB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnderson Darrell L Starduster TOO · Tucson, AZThe failure of the left main landing gear axle weld during the landing roll.Mar 26, 2018 · N5606T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and failure of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land.Mar 26, 2018 · N4844E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA116Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 105A · Wesley Chapel, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during landing approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with the powerlines.Mar 24, 2018 · N1517H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlightworks Capella XS FW2C80TD · Hartselle, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 23, 2018 · N654MM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Beaver Falls, PAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 23, 2018 · N987AV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Canton, MSThe pilot's decision to land the airplane with a tailwind, which led to a runway excursion. Contributing to the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind was a partial loss of engine power due to his failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions…Mar 23, 2018 · N77NP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Kansas City, MOThe landing gear collapse due to the separation of the end fitting bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Mar 22, 2018 · N372WP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA195Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Knox, INThe flight instructor’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 21, 2018 · N6785P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Vernon, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Mar 19, 2018 · N1103F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Ontario, ORThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during landing, in cross wind conditions.Mar 18, 2018 · N234RA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind and resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear.Mar 16, 2018 · N473CC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C99 · Hastings, NEThe pilot's decision to land in a gusty crosswind that exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind and resulted in a runway excursion.Mar 16, 2018 · N213AV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Palatka, FLBoth pilots’ and the flight instructor’s failure to identify, see, and avoid the other airplane, which resulted in a midair collision.Mar 16, 2018 · N486DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.Mar 14, 2018 · N1004H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.Mar 12, 2018 · N6509L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Green Valley, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a tailwind.Mar 12, 2018 · N418DD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Rockford, ILThe pilot’s unnecessary action during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.Mar 12, 2018 · N96772 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLyons Robert Navajo HKS · Arlington, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which required his use of heavy braking to stop on the remaining runway and exacerbated the uneven braking…Mar 11, 2018 · N1762C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bedford, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in substantial damage.Mar 11, 2018 · N249FS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson Gerald CR-1 · Altamont, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain the runway heading during the approach in gusting crosswind conditions.Mar 11, 2018 · N142DT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.Mar 11, 2018 · N9457K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.Mar 10, 2018 · N50KF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1413 · Anacortes, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Mar 10, 2018 · N74445 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLearjet 31 · Mount Pleasant, MIThe airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.Mar 10, 2018 · N500MP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s and the instructor’s improper use of checklist.Mar 9, 2018 · N969RA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Mount Vernon, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Mar 9, 2018 · N9463C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Many, LAThe pilot’s improper application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.Mar 8, 2018 · N105BH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA116Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31P · Laredo, TXAn engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power.Mar 8, 2018 · N82605 · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lakeland, FLThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.Mar 7, 2018 · N2221R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kent, OHA deer collided with aircraft during landing at night.Mar 7, 2018 · N103KS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane ballooning on touchdown, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the attempted landing and subsequent go-around.Mar 7, 2018 · N101AD · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18WA103Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Guayaquil, EcuadorThe Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400, which occurred on March 4, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All investigative…Mar 4, 2018 · YV3158 · Minor damageNTSB GAA18CA204Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Vero Beach, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in overcorrection with the rudder during the landing, loss of control, and a runway excursion.Mar 2, 2018 · N158ND · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18WA111Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCirrus Design SF50 · Nuuk, GreenlandOn February 26, 2018, about 1804 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SF50 Vision Jet, serial number 0034, United States registration N3AD, sustained minor damage during landing roll on runway 23 at Nuuk Airport (BGGH), Nuuk, Greenland. The…Feb 26, 2018 · N3AD · Minor damageNTSB GAA18CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Feb 24, 2018 · N7519G · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Show Low, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind and tailwind conditions.Feb 23, 2018 · N5147N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and his failure to use the before landing checklist.Feb 20, 2018 · N81MT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18WA226Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD83 · Omagwa, NigeriaThe Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) of Nigeria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a McDonnel Douglas MD-83, which occurred on February 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB investigation under the…Feb 20, 2018 · 5N-SRI · Minor damageNTSB GAA18CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Ashland, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.Feb 18, 2018 · N6157D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402 · Mount Sterling, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet surface.Feb 17, 2018 · N402MY · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.Feb 17, 2018 · N13453 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Locust Grove, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction by talking on the radio, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Feb 16, 2018 · N551ZL · Substantial damage