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14,035 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 ERA15LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA 5 · Southbridge, MAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 13, 2015 · N1356R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA304Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340 · South St. Paul, MNThe airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.Jul 12, 2015 · N5139J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R T34 · Climax, GAA loss of thrust on takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the engine and propeller assembly did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 9, 2015 · N524SL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA301Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Oakdale, LAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in the airplane not having adequate performance to climb and clear the trees off the end of the dirt runway.Jul 8, 2015 · N3949K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA177Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentrair 101A · Hartford, WIThe glider pilot's failure to connect the elevator to the elevator control rod during the assembly process, resulting in a loss of control, and a collision with terrain during takeoff.Jul 3, 2015 · N39KG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15MA290Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3E · Frisco, COAirbus Helicopters' dual-hydraulic AS350 B3e helicopter's (1) preflight hydraulic check, which depleted hydraulic pressure in the tail rotor hydraulic circuit, and (2) lack of salient alerting to the pilot that hydraulic pressure was not restored before…Jul 3, 2015 · N390LG · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C 99 · Salt Lake City, UTThe airplane’s unmanageable right yaw during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the rudder and rudder assembly did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 30, 2015 · N6199D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 337 · Blanding, UTThe pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.Jun 29, 2015 · N2181X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15WA255Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 - II · Makarakskiy, RussiaOn June 27, 2015, at 0820 coordinated universal time, a Robinson Helicopter R44 II, Russian registration RA-05765, was damaged while attempting to depart from Makarakskiy, Russia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight was destined for…Jun 27, 2015 · RA-05765 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBryan Jerry R CH750 · Gainesville, MOThe pilot's perception that the airplane was not climbing normally, which precipitated an aborted landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane safely.Jun 26, 2015 · N750AF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA139Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRandall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith · Quincy, WAThe pilot's inadequate selection of a take-off area, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a loss of directional control.Jun 26, 2015 · N70WG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Edna, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and collision with a fence.Jun 24, 2015 · N6107W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA251Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · East Moriches, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a tree.Jun 24, 2015 · N84927 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M 18A · Nyssa, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Jun 23, 2015 · N2159C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuicksilver MX · Nampa, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.Jun 23, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.Jun 22, 2015 · N1292W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Grosse Ile, MIThe airplane's collision with a deer on the unfenced runway during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident is the airport's failure to establish a continuous fence between the runway and the nature conservancy.Jun 22, 2015 · N640BA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA194Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Five Points, CAMaintenance personnel’s improper reassembly of the engine during overhaul, which led to the failure of the supercharger-blower due to a lack of lubrication and the subsequent total loss of engine power during takeoff.Jun 21, 2015 · N8598H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoberts Super Bear · La Grande, ORA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 20, 2015 · N92MJ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPaquin Michael A A · Concord, NHThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a roll over. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's failure to disengage the main rotor brake prior to takeoff.Jun 20, 2015 · N485MP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Shreveport, LAThe pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies.Jun 19, 2015 · N5743A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA248Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Augustine, FLA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 18, 2015 · N6553L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportContinental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Elk Mound, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb after taking off from the service truck, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain.Jun 14, 2015 · N9045T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA237Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hampton, NHThe pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Jun 14, 2015 · N43078 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.Jun 14, 2015 · N2892Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Everett, WAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Wall, SDThe pilot's failure to adjust the airplane's useful load to compensate for the high temperature, which resulted in an insufficient climb rate to clear surrounding terrain, and a runway excursion.Jun 9, 2015 · N4549E · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15WA130Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 - 4D7 · Turin, ItalyThe Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza del Volo (ANSV) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-400, which occurred on June 7, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under the…Jun 7, 2015 · YR-BAQ · Minor damageNTSB GAA15CA136Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Cottonwood Falls, KSThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.Jun 6, 2015 · N2536L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Waterloo, IAThe incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.Jun 6, 2015 · N5067E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S 12XL · Sharpsville, INThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a building.Jun 3, 2015 · N51120 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164B · Delaplaine, ARThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed and angle-of attack during takeoff in elevated density altitude and light tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 3, 2015 · N8402K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Ismay, MTThe pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 31, 2015 · N9987J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA115Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmiley James E RAG Wing RW-6 · Mocksville, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.May 30, 2015 · N2305J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA245Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Plainview, TXThe pilot’s decision to take off ahead of an approaching severe thunderstorm, which resulted in an encounter with hazardous weather conditions that led to a loss of airplane control.May 30, 2015 · N221D · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA247Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Horseshoe Bay, TXThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the partial loss of engine power before liftoff, and the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 28, 2015 · N224TB · DestroyedNTSB GAA15CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Sussex, NJThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.May 23, 2015 · N9959V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA229Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilson Michael A Challenger II · Lebanon, TNThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and flight experience in the…May 22, 2015 · N8547W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA232Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff due to his impairment from marijuana. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired decision to fly after using a disqualifying drug.May 16, 2015 · N9032P · DestroyedNTSB GAA15CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Bentonville, ARThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop on takeoff.May 13, 2015 · N3488C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WAThe mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's…May 7, 2015 · N962DA · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Argyle, TXThe pilot and flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling with power during a confined area takeoff at an altitude that was too low for recovery.May 6, 2015 · N8011Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 1, 2015 · N66048 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam D Durkee RV-6 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Apr 30, 2015 · N91WD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Nome, AKThe failure of the left main landing gear leg for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Apr 23, 2015 · N4554F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA047Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 16 · Hartwell, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Apr 22, 2015 · N5616H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15CA022Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A 150 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.Apr 19, 2015 · N2894Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Smithville, TXThe noncertificated pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a utility pole and hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain flight instruction before attempting to fly the aircraft.Apr 18, 2015 · UNREG · Minor damageNTSB ERA15CA188Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportP&M Pulsr · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with the ground.Apr 16, 2015 · N415PM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hilo, HIWater contamination in the fuel system due to the flight instructor’s and pilot receiving instruction’s failure to drain all the water from the system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Apr 14, 2015 · N12842 · Substantial damage