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14,038 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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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 = 300)
  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 MIA98LA126Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172I · Mallards Ldg, GAA deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.Apr 7, 1998 · N35594 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrock 162F · Canton, GAthe pilot's improper use of throttle and collective pitch during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a decay of rotor rpm and settling of the helicopter into a lake.Apr 7, 1998 · N623LB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Highmore, SDthe pilot failed to abort the takeoff in a timely manner and could not stop on the runway.Apr 3, 1998 · N1008T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98FA112Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-212 · Fort Lauderdale, FLFailure of the No.2 engine low pressure compressor rear tierod. Also contributing to the accident was failure of the manufacturer to apply an antigallant treatment to the tierod's compressor disk lands during manufacture.Mar 31, 1998 · CFRYS · Minor damageNTSB CHI98LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Hutchinson, KSthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that the right throttle had been retarded before re-advancing the right mixture control, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an encounter with soft terrain, and damage to the…Mar 31, 1998 · N3020L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Milford Center, OHthe pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff roll.Mar 27, 1998 · N1998N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98IA158Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Denver, COThe total failure of one main landing gear tire.Mar 25, 1998 · N1836U · Minor damageNTSB LAX98LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Imperial, CAThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a downwind takeoff attempt, and, his failure to obtain/maintain a proper airspeed during the takeoff sequence. The aircraft's gross weight and the prevailing density altitude were factors in the…Mar 24, 1998 · N7301P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N (PT-17) · Grand Junction, COFailure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were variable winds and the pilot's lack of recent experience in make and model.Mar 24, 1998 · N59448 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZito ZMI-A · Ogden, UTthe improper placement of lead ballast by the pilot, resulting in an improper balance of the airplane; and the pilot's excessive control input to correct a nose high attitude, resulting in ground impact.Mar 21, 1998 · N669Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98FA047Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SN-601 · Portland, ORThe pilot-in-command's decision to attempt takeoff with the right engine inoperative, resulting in his failure to maintain directional control or attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff attempt. Factors included a fractured right engine starter-generator…Mar 19, 1998 · N600RA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Show Low, AZThe pilot's failure to attain the proper alignment on the runway due to the obscuration by snow of the runway and on the airplane's windows.Mar 18, 1998 · N70PD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Ogden, UTthe student pilot not understanding the crew briefing, his premature retraction of the landing gear, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor relating to the accident was: the exchange of unclear information due to the…Mar 12, 1998 · N83DA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA099Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1-S · Zephyrhills, FLthe pilot's improper use of flight controls (ailerons) during a touch-and-go landing with a crosswind, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of total…Mar 11, 1998 · N99PF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, ARThe pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.Mar 3, 1998 · N60762 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Raymond, MSthe pilot passenger's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and control interference by the pilot passenger, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway and trees.Feb 28, 1998 · N1287M · DestroyedNTSB FTW98LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Lonoke, ARthe flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the soft/wet area on the turf runway.Feb 27, 1998 · N3729J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MSa total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.Feb 24, 1998 · N8SX · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Norman, OKFuel exhaustion due to the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 20, 1998 · N5128Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-17 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Feb 15, 1998 · N4835H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Georgetown, SCthe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable area of roadway, following a forced landing after the engine had lost power, due to fuel exhaustion; and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, while attempting the takeoff. The…Feb 10, 1998 · N25952 · DestroyedNTSB LAX98IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Honolulu, HIthe disintegration of the No. 6 bearing in the No. 2 engine which resulted in an aborted takeoff. In addition, the malfunction of the slide in the right forward service door was the result of a faulty seal in the inflation system. The inflation gauge had not…Feb 9, 1998 · N601AP · Minor damageNTSB MIA98LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Miami, FLThe pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic) while attempting a takeoff to a hover, which led to an on-ground loss of control (dynamic rollover).Feb 3, 1998 · N26EA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · East Moriches, NYthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to attain rotation the airplane for lift-off, which led to an aborted takeoff and collision with a fence. The proximity of the fence was a related factor.Feb 1, 1998 · N7275E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Oxnard, CAThe pilot's improper use of the collective during the initiation of the rollover, which prevented the recovery from the condition.Jan 31, 1998 · N2308X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaser Mini 500 · Newberg, ORa power loss resulting from overtemperature of a cylinder. The pilot's operation with known deficiencies was a factor.Jan 28, 1998 · N500YY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Van Nuys, CAThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.Jan 27, 1998 · N7921S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Prescott Valley, AZThe failure of the ground crew to correctly attach the tow bridle, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.Jan 25, 1998 · N3463 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pt. Baker, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Jan 22, 1998 · N5822E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Maiden, NCThe pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff when he was unable to initiate a climb, resulting in the aircraft over running the runway and colliding with trees on the departure end of the runway.…Jan 9, 1998 · N913FE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-6B · Mcgrath, AKThe ingestion of snow into the windshield anti-ice system, and the resulting obscured windshield which made runway alignment not possible. Factors associated with this accident were the cold windshield, the reduced performance of the windshield anti-ice…Jan 2, 1998 · N861TA · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight exceeded, and a snow-covered runway.Dec 28, 1997 · N1348T · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sidney, NEthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the misunderstood radio communication, and the rough terrain which the airplane encountered.Dec 16, 1997 · N3820V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hillsdale, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain. Contributing were icy conditions on the runway and a snowbank.Dec 14, 1997 · N23239 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Pocahontas, ARfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.Dec 13, 1997 · N6159E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pittsville, MDthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision and flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying over wooded terrain. Factors…Dec 12, 1997 · N3448W · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Rockford, ILimproper installation of aileron cables by the maintenance personnel, inadequate inspection by the company's maintenance personnel of maintenance performed, and inadequate preflight by the pilot.Dec 10, 1997 · N79GL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Vicksburg, MIthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor was the uneven runway at the grass airstrip.Dec 2, 1997 · N6295Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WVPilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.Nov 27, 1997 · N8015E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Johnstown, PAthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind condition, and snowbank.Nov 26, 1997 · N2202U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Middlefield, OHloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 25, 1997 · N1816J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · San Martin, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.Nov 24, 1997 · N611BY · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Newberg, ORThe pilots failure to account for the increased drag on the runway during the preflight planning. Factors were the long, wet grass.Nov 22, 1997 · N7528D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Syracuse, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight to ensure that the cargo pallets were properly secured. Also causal was the the improper securing of the pallets.Nov 21, 1997 · N564PC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FLThe flight instructor's improper short field takeoff procedure and his decision to abort the takeoff after rotation.Nov 20, 1997 · N93286 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Tyonek, AKAn on-ground collision with an animal (moose). Factors in the accident were night VFR conditions that restricted the pilot's visual lookout, and the lack of an airport perimeter fence.Nov 11, 1997 · N314SC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar PA-60-700P · Portland, ORThe pilot's selection of an improper remedial action for an unanticipated yaw excursion during takeoff roll, resulting in the aircraft becoming airborne with inadequate airspeed and consequent loss of aircraft control.Nov 7, 1997 · N700HS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, due to inadvertently stepping on the brake. A related factor was the pilot's excessive use of rudder for steering.Nov 7, 1997 · N9607D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Missoula, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Nov 6, 1997 · N695NS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Barrow, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the presence of gravel/sand in the takeoff area.Oct 31, 1997 · N61500 · Substantial damage