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14,038 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.
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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 = 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.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC97LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's initiation of an abrupt, evasive maneuver, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were an undetermined object crossing the runway and the passenger's rudder control interference during the evasive…NTSB MIA97LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoran Teenie TWO · Pinehurst, NCThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind and improper recovery from a bounced landing. This resulted in a premature lift off, in-flight collision with terrain, on-ground loss of directional control, and subsequent on-ground collision with a taxiway…NTSB LAX97LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Desert Center, CAThe pilot's unexpected encounter with dust devils during the takeoff ground roll.NTSB LAX97LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Beaumont, CAthe pilot's inadvertent movement of the propeller controls, instead of the throttle levers, which resulted in an inadvertent dual engine shutdown. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to properly secure the door during preflight, and his…NTSB LAX97LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Madera, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff.NTSB ATL97LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, NCan animal (deer) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were: the light condition at dusk, and failure or inability of the flight crew to see the deer in time to avoid a collision.NTSB LAX97LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Jacumba, CAThe pilot's abrupt rotation, which resulted in the breaking of the tow rope. A factor was the low altitude when the tow rope broke, precluding a landing on the runway.NTSB IAD97LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Block Island, RIThe pilot's failure to comply with the airplane's takeoff checklist and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB ANC97LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H295 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.NTSB MIA97LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSloan RV-6 · Muscle Shoals, ALthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the bales of hay duirng the takeoff roll, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a bale at liftoff and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB CHI97LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec M-18A · Manito, ILloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).NTSB FTW97LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Whitewright, TXThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. A factor was the dirt bank (terrace).NTSB CHI97LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Buffalo, NDthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Water on the runway and the soft terrain were related factors.NTSB MIA97LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Tunica, MSThe pilots poor preflight planning preparation for attempting to takeoff with a tailwind and with the hopper loaded 3/4 full during a 93degree F., day at a density altitude of 2,400 feet.NTSB FTW97LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Swifton, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the weather condition (high temperature and tailwind), and the proximity of the fence and trees to the runway.NTSB SEA97LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Madras, ORThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors include high vegetation, rough runway, and failure to attain adequate flying speed.NTSB MIA97LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSherman Powell Kitfox IV · Concord, NCFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control and his poor preflight planning preparation for allowing the pilot rated passenger to manipulate the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the pilots total lack of experience in make…NTSB IAD97LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Defiance, OHThe failure of a wheel rim due to overstress separation with no clear evidence initiating event.NTSB CHI97LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Satanta, KSthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control shortly after it had touched down during its liftoff. A factor in this accident was the premature liftoff during takeoff by the pilot.NTSB CHI97LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5C · Lino Lakes, MNthe flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his the improper lowering of flaps for takeoff, his failure to use a longer available area for takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff before there was an insufficient amount of area…NTSB FTW97LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Waldenburg, ARthe pilot's improper planning/decision. The short runway and failure to use up to 10 degrees of flaps were related factors.NTSB CHI97LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Benton, MOthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to insure that the secondary flight control lock was stowed properly, and subsequently the secondary flight control lock becoming engaged during the takeoff run. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate…NTSB NYC97LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Manchester, KYThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the high, wet grassy runway.NTSB LAX97LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Hollister, CAthe pilot's excessive use of right rudder during the initial stages of the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.NTSB SEA97LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWood Murphy Rebel · Marion, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain/water. Factors include gusty winds and downdrafts.NTSB LAX97LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Rio Linda, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by failing to ensure that sufficient airspeed would be obtained and/or maintained to remain clear of obstacles at the departure end of the runway. The obstacles (power lines & poles) were a related factor.NTSB NYC97LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoccher P51 Mustang · North Rose, NYwas the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in the airplane striking trees.NTSB SEA97LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3-1 · Monument Valley, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planing/preparation, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: high, gusty, variable winds, and terrain induced downdrafts.NTSB SEA97LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Waldport, ORthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the…NTSB SEA97LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Saint Anthony, IDthe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to dump the load of chemicals. Related factors were: the high density altitude, and a dirt embankment that was encountered during the landing roll.NTSB FTW97LA216Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Mielec M-18 · Swifton, ARMain landing gear collapse resulting from a failure of the torque link assembly attaching bolt. A factor was the lack of required maintenance (lubrication of the bolt) which resulted in the bolt becoming dry and corroded.NTSB CHI97GA166Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 269A-1 · Cedar Rapids, IAloss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). Related factors included the obstructions (building, utility pole, and transmission wires); and the lack of a functional windsock, due to inadequate facility maintenance by the operator.NTSB IAD97LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMc Ardle Kolb Mark III · Findlay, OHThe loss of power due to one of two carburetors disconnecting in flight for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during forced landing.NTSB SEA97LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Big Creek, IDthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector to the 'OFF' position, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: down-sloping terrain (airstrip) and trees that were encountered…NTSB FTW97LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to an attempted takeoff in an airplane without an elevator installed.NTSB CHI97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKohles Kitfox III · Meadow Grove, NEfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB ANC97LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Healy, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the proximity of a creek (ravine) to the runway.NTSB SEA97LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Pocatello, IDinadequate remedial action of the pilot-in-command (CFI). Related factors include: the dual student's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and descent rate.NTSB NYC97LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280-C · Clarksburg, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the hangar.NTSB MIA97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna Wren 182G-460 · Spartanburg, SCthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by failure to survey the takeoff area, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Upsloping terrain and high vegetation in the takeoff area were related factors.NTSB ANC97TA074Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Fort Wainwright, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight and improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: an unlatched canopy, and unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB SEA97LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Great Falls, MTthe captain's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the subsequent improper response to a simulated loss of engine power, resulting in liftoff at an airspeed below that for which sustained flight was possible.NTSB MIA97LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Ball Ground, GAfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and his failure to abort the takeoff before colliding with an embankment.NTSB CHI97LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Liberty, MOretraction of the nose gear for undetermined reason(s).NTSB SEA97LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Deer Lodge, MTThe pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff, and his improper use of brakes during the abort. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX97LA199Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · El Monte, CAthe student pilot's misunderstanding of the controller's clearance during an aborted touch-and-go landing.NTSB SEA97LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Tooele, UTthe pilot's excessive rotation of the aircraft during takeoff, and his failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed. Inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI/check pilot) was a related factor.NTSB ANC97LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Togiak, AKfailure of the pilot to properly compensate for crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB MIA97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThacker Starduster TOO SA300 · Lake Wales, FLfailure of the tail wheel to lock in the centered detent during the beginning of the takeoff roll, which resulted in the pilot being unable to maintain directional control and the aircraft drifting off the runway and nosing over in the soft ground.NTSB ANC97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Talkeetna, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was: the variable crosswind condition.