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14,035 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.

NTSB CEN19LA229Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305A · Houston, MOA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain.Jul 21, 2019 · N1831 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA235Accident · FatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 175 · Kilgore, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack when the airplane became airborne during a high-speed taxi test, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jul 20, 2019 · N7013M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 5(205) · Dallesport, ORThe pilot’s improper pitch control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.Jul 19, 2019 · N8260Z · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA450Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell 112A · Cove, ORThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a pole.Jul 19, 2019 · N1330J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Denver, COThe student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in the left wing striking the runway and a runway excursion.Jul 19, 2019 · N403FR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19FA035Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver DHC 2 · Seldovia, AKThe airplane's floats impact with an ocean wave or swell, which exceeded the design load specifications of the flying wire assemblies and resulted in a partial separation of the float assemblies.Jul 19, 2019 · N68083 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBolkow Phoebus · Alvord Desert, ORPilot’s failure to properly respond to a slack towline during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control of the glider.Jul 17, 2019 · N112AJ · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Council Bluff, IAThe pilot's improper cyclic input during liftoff from a landing deck, which resulted in the right skid hooking onto an opening on the landing deck and a subsequent dynamic rollover.Jul 16, 2019 · N124LA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA195Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Hurricane, UTMaintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and subsequent loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the throttle…Jul 15, 2019 · N6330N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas Wild Avid · York, SCThe pilot's inadvertent reduction of power during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent reduction of power was his lack of experience with his left hand on the control stick and right hand on the…Jul 15, 2019 · N987TW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P206 · Cascade, IDA loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine.Jul 14, 2019 · N131DV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19WA420Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationAIRvan GA8 · Umea, SwedenThe government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRvan GA8 airplane that occurred on July 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of…Jul 14, 2019 · SE-MES · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBiuro Projektowe B Bogumil Ber SZD-56-2 · Sparks, NVThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in glider settling into sage brush.Jul 14, 2019 · N821W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Hastings, FLThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine primer control, which resulted in an overly rich fuel/air mixture and degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.Jul 14, 2019 · N7833D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA224Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Osceola, WIThe failure of the right horizontal stabilizer during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved stabilizer frame and failure of maintenance personnel to identify…Jul 14, 2019 · N6983B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19WA041Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Moscow, RussiaOn July 14, 2019, at 1551 Moscow time, a Russian registered Robinson R-22M helicopter was destroyed after impacting terrain after takeoff from the Shevlino landing site, Moscow region, Russian Federation. The helicopter was privately owned and operated. The…Jul 14, 2019 · RA-1789G · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA222Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Clinton, ARA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 13, 2019 · N9651K · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19WA184Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · San Jose, Costa RicaThe CETAC of Costa Rica has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CETAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…Jul 11, 2019 · N86534 · Minor damageNTSB CEN19LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA34 · Ypsilanti, MIThe pilot's premature movement of the landing gear selector to the "up" position during takeoff, which allowed the landing gear to retract before a positive climb rate was established, and the lack of a positive climb rate, which led to the airplane settling…Jul 10, 2019 · N2930Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA207Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Klamath Falls, ORThe mechanic’s failure to identify an engine performance issue, which led to a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.Jul 9, 2019 · N6642M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Columbia Station, OHThe pilot's failure to see and avoid tall grass along the side of the runway during the takeoff roll, which resulted in his loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and nose-over.Jul 9, 2019 · N9161S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65 · Sidney, NEThe improper maintenance of the outboard left wing, which allowed electrical arcing and leaking of the fuel sending unit and subsequently resulted in ignition of fuel vapors and an explosion of the outboard left wing.Jul 9, 2019 · N62069 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Seldovia, AKThe pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb following a short-field takeoff, which resulted in collision with trees.Jul 7, 2019 · N3556W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Paris, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.Jul 6, 2019 · N757YK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA219Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFisher Flying Products Super Koala · Hazen, NDThe airplane owner's and mechanic's improper rigging and cable tension of the aileron control system, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.Jul 6, 2019 · N220FF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his overapplication of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.Jul 2, 2019 · N612TW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA191Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper J3C · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot’s subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jun 30, 2019 · N98527 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two…Jun 28, 2019 · N9939V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19WA386Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Chimaltenango, GuatemalaJun 27, 2019 · N5388N · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's use of excessive brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.Jun 27, 2019 · N3914M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA219Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV 4 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's inadvertent misplacement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 27, 2019 · N102GL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA413Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Clewiston, FLThe student pilot's maneuver to the left to avoid striking birds during takeoff and his subsequent loss of directional control after aborting the takeoff and landing on soft, muddy grass adjacent to the runway during, which resulted in a nose-over.Jun 23, 2019 · N5096L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19MA177Accident · 11 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Mokuleia, HIThe pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity…Jun 22, 2019 · N256TA · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver Sport · Barnesville, OHThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.Jun 22, 2019 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA176Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Fullerton, CAPartial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air inlet. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection.Jun 21, 2019 · N64460 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L21 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off from a soft, rough field, which resulted in a ground-loop.Jun 21, 2019 · N753AT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19FA026Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H 250 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision, a loss of control, and impact with terrain.Jun 21, 2019 · N6314V · DestroyedNTSB DCA19WA173Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bandung, IndonesiaThe government of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 20, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Indonesia's investigation under the provisions…Jun 20, 2019 · 9M-LCK · Minor damageNTSB GAA19CA359Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Nephi, UTThe pilot's insufficient rudder input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a hard landing.Jun 19, 2019 · N882M · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19WA174Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Birmingham, United KingdomThe government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 18, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the…Jun 18, 2019 · YR-BMJ · No damageNTSB GAA19CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter EC135 · Cobleskill, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during takeoff from a confined area, which resulted in the helicopter rotors striking tree branches.Jun 17, 2019 · N135WJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Hewitt Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a soft, grass airstrip, which resulted in impact with brush.Jun 17, 2019 · N4427B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA361Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver Aircraft Northeast Sport · Ledgedale, PAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in the precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.Jun 17, 2019 · N418RB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Jun 16, 2019 · N2765A · Substantial damageNTSB ENG19WA039Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationAtr ATR42 · Manaus, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ATR 42-300 airplane that occurred on June 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…Jun 15, 2019 · PR-MPN · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans Acft RV 6 · Culpepper, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.Jun 14, 2019 · N696SH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · San Benito, TXThe pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane near its maximum allowable gross takeoff weight and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 13, 2019 · N103CK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA166Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E90 · Greenville, TXThe fatigue failure of the right main landing gear upper torque knee.Jun 12, 2019 · N176TW · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19WA163Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCasa C212 · Kuinga, KenyaThe Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kenya has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CASA 212, which occurred on June 11, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation under the provisions of ICAO…Jun 11, 2019 · N603AR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA161Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportLockwood Aircam · Hemet, CAThe pilot/builder's improper installation of the left wing during the build process, which resulted in the wing failing during takeoff.Jun 8, 2019 · N123GN · Substantial damage