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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 ERA16LA254Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Hartford, KYA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.Jul 10, 2016 · N3519T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Red Lodge, MTA deer running across the runway and impacting the left side of the airplane, resulting in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a ground loop.Jul 8, 2016 · N955C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA261Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the open baggage door while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at…Jul 8, 2016 · N32KK · DestroyedNTSB CEN16LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Oak Ridge, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in it becoming airborne momentarily and then over running the runway.Jul 4, 2016 · N87083 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA356Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Llano, CAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed and his intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a post-impact fire.Jul 3, 2016 · N1642T · DestroyedNTSB CEN16LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Arlington, WIThe pilot’s failure to establish proper airspeed and angle-of-attack during takeoff with the airplane at its maximum gross weight in elevated density altitude and gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 3, 2016 · N6803Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPollack Quicksilver SPRINT2S · Bullard, TXA loss of airplane control during landing for reasons that could not be determined, because the airplane sank and was not recovered.Jul 3, 2016 · N250AB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA239Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22-160 · Harrisonburg, VAThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.Jul 2, 2016 · N8130D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off near the airplane’s maximum gross weight in high-density altitude conditions that degraded the airplane’s takeoff and climb performance and resulted in an aborted takeoff and…Jun 29, 2016 · N8237Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16WA262Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLiberty XL · La Lima, HondurasOn June 23, 2016, about 2259 UTC, a Discovery Aviation, Incorporated, Liberty XL-2, Honduran registration HR-HZT, owned and operated by Horizontes Flight School was destroyed when it impacted the roof of a house in a residential neighborhood near La Lima,…Jun 23, 2016 · HR-HZT · DestroyedNTSB CEN16WA232Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBeech 65A90 · Hannover, GermanyThe Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung (BFU) of Germany has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Beech 65-A90-1 airplane, OO-SAD, that occurred on June 23, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU…Jun 23, 2016 · OO-SAD · Minor damageNTSB ERA16LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Honesdale, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in a heavily loaded airplane at high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall, landing hard, and overrunning…Jun 20, 2016 · N54285 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA322Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarks Steven Challenger · Marion, WIThe failure of the airplane engine drive belt during the takeoff, resulting in a forced landing and impact with terrain.Jun 18, 2016 · N7058U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus AS350 · McAllen, TXThe pilot's inadvertent input of the right tail rotor pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an impact with service equipment.Jun 17, 2016 · N4035W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA324Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a loss of lateral bank control, and a nose over during the subsequent landing.Jun 17, 2016 · N1311D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA504Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Immokalee, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 16, 2016 · N4918H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA385Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International 114 · Munday, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, runway excursion, collision with a fence, and substantial damage.Jun 13, 2016 · N5814N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Denton, MTThe pilot's premature rotation and failure to attain sufficient airspeed required for a sustained climb, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.Jun 12, 2016 · N5720L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Cairo, ILThe pilot's failure to ensure that the tailwheel pin was in the locked position prior to the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, ground loop, and substantial damage.Jun 12, 2016 · N20361 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28RT · Taylorsville, KYThe pilot's improper decision to continue a takeoff with a partial loss of engine power that occurred early in the takeoff roll. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident fire damage to the engine precluded…Jun 12, 2016 · N42JA · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hawthorne, CAThe failure of both pilots to land the airplane on the remaining runway when a sufficient rate of climb could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was a reduction of available engine power due to severe camshaft lobe wear.Jun 11, 2016 · N4SU · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA306Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportS.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 150 · York, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with a peach tree(s).Jun 11, 2016 · N319RA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Deming, NMThe pilots’ failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the…Jun 10, 2016 · N21767 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47G · Hastings, MNThe pilot's failure to attain a positive rate of climb during takeoff from a service truck, which resulted in an impact with terrain and substantial damage to the tail boom and fuselage.Jun 8, 2016 · N25LB · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16RA175Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationMcdonnell Douglas MD11 · Incheon, South KoreaimportJun 6, 2016 · N277UP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Ferndale, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff resulting in a decision to rotate early, and a collision with a hangar and subsequent fire.Jun 5, 2016 · N8777 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot receiving instruction's incorrect action of interfering with the flight controls and failure to comply with the flight instructor's commands, which resulted in a loss of lateral bank control and a rollover.Jun 2, 2016 · N441JL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA271Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Elk River, IDThe pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jun 1, 2016 · N21242 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG16RA023Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Tokyo, JapanOn May 27, 2016 about 1238 Japan standard time, Korean Air flight 2708, a Boeing 777-300, HL7534, rejected the takeoff from Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Tokyo, Japan, after the left engine lost power and caught fire. The investigation is under the…May 27, 2016 · HL7534 · Minor damageNTSB WPR16FA116Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…May 23, 2016 · N2007X · DestroyedNTSB WPR16FA115Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Monica, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to notice that the engine had exceeded multiple temperature limits and that the fuel flow had become erratic during an extended…May 22, 2016 · N1111X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikes Zenith CH750 Stol · Lawrenceburg, TNThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of control due to an improperly-rigged rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to implement and follow proper flight-testing plans.May 22, 2016 · N925PS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16WA178Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 · Lisbon, PortugalGabinete de Prerencao e Investigacao de Acidentes com Aeronaves (GPIAA) Portugal has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on May 21, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…May 21, 2016 · CS-TNP · Minor damageNTSB GAA16CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 20 · Nikolai Creek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area resulting in an airplane nose over during the takeoff roll.May 19, 2016 · N5589H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.May 19, 2016 · N62925 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Batavia, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with runway signs.May 19, 2016 · N7781W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA185Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Tupelo, MSA preexisting stress rupture that initiated at a spot weld in the turbocharger v-band exhaust clamp, which resulted in the failure of the clamp and separation of the exhaust tailpipe, an in-flight fire, and subsequent impact with terrain.May 16, 2016 · N60RW · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA240Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMills Gregory T AIR Commander LRT · Tybee Island, GAThe pilot's decision to perform a touch-and-go on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a rollover.May 14, 2016 · N962GT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Crystal River, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap retraction procedure employed by the pilot during takeoff.May 13, 2016 · N991A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA200Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Little Rock, ARA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.May 13, 2016 · N6371Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJewett Brandon RV 6 · McKinney, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff.May 13, 2016 · N700MJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G 3B 1 · Portia, ARThe pilot's decision to perform a sliding takeoff from the elevated platform, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the right skid plate caught on a protruding screw. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately inspect the landing…May 13, 2016 · N48316 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Groveland, CAThe pilot's decision to conduct an upslope, downwind takeoff combined with an improper flap setting, which resulted in the airplane's inability to clear trees beyond the runway end. The reason for the improper flap setting could not be determined.May 10, 2016 · N2052L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Akron, OHA missing bolt in the nose landing gear assembly, which resulted in the airplane suddenly turning left and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.May 10, 2016 · N57535 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA227Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Plainview, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's exceedance of the maximum crosswind component during takeoff.May 9, 2016 · N326JH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH 1B · Maxwell, CAA reduction in available engine power during takeoff due to a stuck hot air valve, which resulted in low rotor rpm and a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of dry film lubricant and the presence of corrosion on the hot air valve…May 7, 2016 · N486SA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF · Pace, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his excessive pitch attitude at low airspeed during initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and consequent ground impact.May 7, 2016 · N119SW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to attain airspeed and a positive rate of climb during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control, an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.May 7, 2016 · N6566R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA220Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Richmond, KYThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with tree(s).May 6, 2016 · N89847 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16WA160Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Guangzhou, ChinaThe Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on April 27, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAAC's investigation under the provisions of…Apr 27, 2016 · B-2117 · Minor damage