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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 CEN14LA445Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFranke Roland SKY Raider · Bethel, OHThe pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering after a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the investigation could not…Aug 19, 2014 · N65692 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBecker Elmer L Stol CH 750 · Grain Valley, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, high-pitch climb after the airplane experienced a loss of electrical power and subsequent total loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was…Aug 19, 2014 · N484XB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTerry W. Thayer Zenith Stol CH701 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow preflight checklists.Aug 18, 2014 · N957TT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDay William L Minicoupe · Baltimore, MDThe pilot/owner/builder's improper weight and balance calculations, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable in the pitch axis.Aug 16, 2014 · N853WD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA434Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32-300 · Ardmore, OKThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because thermal damage to the engine prevented a complete examination.Aug 16, 2014 · N4125W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 12, 2014 · N18GH · Substantial damageNTSB DCA14CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC 8 102 · Harrisburg, PAthe airplanes collision with geese during the takeoff roll.Aug 10, 2014 · N815EX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA339Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Lysite, WYThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.Aug 8, 2014 · N1765P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA420Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationQuicksilver MXL Sport II · Cuenca, SpainOn August 8, 2014, about 1920 coordinated universal time, a Quicksilver MXL Sport II, motorized ultralight (ULM) aircraft, registry EC-FL8, was substantially damaged after impacting terrain during takeoff. The pilot was fatally injured. At the time of the…Aug 8, 2014 · EC-FL8 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA406Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Manistee, MIThe pilot receiving instruction's inability to respond to or compensate for the sudden change in wind direction and speed that the airplane encountered shortly after liftoff, which resulted in a tailwind condition, a corresponding decrease in airspeed, and a…Aug 5, 2014 · N468LE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA411Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHanson Lonn Avid Amphibian · Waterville, MNThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after an inadvertent takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain.Aug 2, 2014 · N4118X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSteven R Mcneese Airborne Edge X · Palmer, AKThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high speed taxi test and inadvertent lift-off, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain.Aug 2, 2014 · N821AK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-16 · Fort Bridger, WYThe fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance.Aug 1, 2014 · N116GS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA324Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportS.N.I.A.S. AS350B · Tahoma, CAThe pilot's loss of helicopter control due to settling with power while maneuvering for takeoff.Aug 1, 2014 · N3597T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Husky · Steamboat Springs, COThe student rated pilot's inadvertent flight control input resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the right wing.Aug 1, 2014 · N776BC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC 2 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect that the bulk fuel tank was full and led to an unanticipated heavy airplane weight and his failure to use the entire soft, wet, and muddy airstrip length for takeoff, which resulted in a takeoff…Jul 31, 2014 · N62197 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA433Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSutton William J Stits Playmate SA11A · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff after encountering rapidly changing wind conditions.Jul 29, 2014 · N76WS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802A · Hazelton, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll in variable wind conditions.Jul 28, 2014 · N802TY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182B · Clayton, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent aborted takeoff.Jul 27, 2014 · N2275G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote mountain lake in variable wind. Contributing to the accident was the pilots delayed decision to abort the takeoff.Jul 26, 2014 · N400HU · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA395Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Milford, NEThe pilot's improper engine mixture setting which reduced available engine power, and his inadvertent retraction of flaps which resulted in an impact with crops and terrain.Jul 23, 2014 · N730GU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA352Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Chatham, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.Jul 22, 2014 · N1066R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA387Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Flushing, MIThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor not having access to brake controls, which limited his ability to regain directional control at slower…Jul 22, 2014 · N4453P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Russian Flat, MTThe pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitations, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…Jul 21, 2014 · N66255 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Salinas, CAThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate clearance from ground obstacles during takeoff which resulted in loss of aircraft control.Jul 19, 2014 · N291SH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA294Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportThrush S2RHG T65 · Parma, IDThe pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, which resulted in the airplane not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff.Jul 16, 2014 · N4036G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164B · Marysville, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environmental conditions to assure the aircraft performance would afford an uneventful takeoff with the loading conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to jettison the load due to the…Jul 14, 2014 · N48475 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDantonio 404 · Wichita Falls, TXThe separation of a spark plug wire resulting in a loss of engine power during climb out and a subsequent forced landing on a field containing trees.Jul 14, 2014 · N482FD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA368Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMckenzie Douglas E Stol CH750 · Dodgeville, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in an impact with a tree and terrain.Jul 13, 2014 · N792MC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA356Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Greenwood, INA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…Jul 11, 2014 · N72FG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Cavalier, NDThe pilot's loss of control during the takeoff roll.Jul 11, 2014 · N636LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff.Jul 10, 2014 · N4842G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA291Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDelconte Emidio J Kitfox Series V · Cove, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff when the airplane encountered standing water on the airstrip.Jul 8, 2014 · N68KF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA346Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Dream Machine · Ansley, NEThe powered parachute's reduced takeoff performance in tailwind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal…Jul 8, 2014 · N4394V · No damageNTSB CEN14LA349Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Carthage, ILThe airplane’s inability to climb out of ground effect, which resulted from the pilot using a lower power setting than needed for takeoff due to the mechanic’s installation of the wrong engine torque gauge.Jul 7, 2014 · N9185G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Granbury, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.Jul 2, 2014 · N9898W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Anchorage, AKThe incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator control cables, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the misrigging.Jul 2, 2014 · N3512M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14IA329Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Temple, TXThe pilot’s failure to reposition the yaw servo hydraulic switch to the “on” position during the pretakeoff hydraulic system check, which resulted in a complete lack of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor system and increased the load required to move the…Jun 26, 2014 · N808LF · Minor damageNTSB WPR14LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and checks, during which he failed to determine the quantity and distribution of the fuel, which resulted in the loss of right engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation.Jun 25, 2014 · N7350Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's encounter with a wind gust during takeoff from a short gravel bar, which resulted in the airplane settling after rotation and striking obstacles.Jun 25, 2014 · N72842 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A 1 · Tampa, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground.Jun 22, 2014 · N436C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA332Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna U206 · Abbeyshrule, IrelandOn June 21, 2014, about 1115 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model U206 Turbo Stationair, United Kingdom registration G-SKYE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Abbeyshrule…Jun 21, 2014 · G-SKYE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172XP · St. Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to…Jun 20, 2014 · N758HP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Egegik, AKThe pilot's loss of situational awareness during the takeoff roll resulting in a collision with a refrigeration trailer.Jun 20, 2014 · N208SM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alturas, CAThe airplane’s failure to attain rotation speed during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…Jun 19, 2014 · N6091R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA308Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G 164C · Beech Grove, ARThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off with insufficient climb performance to climb out of ground effect in the high-density altitude conditions.Jun 19, 2014 · N7501Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA043Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-135 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's loss of control when encountering a downdraft during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with brush and terrain.Jun 19, 2014 · N27293 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14FA300Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124A · Huntsville, ALThe flight crew's inability to maintain airplane control during initial climb following deployment of the right thrust reverser for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine thrust reverser system did not…Jun 18, 2014 · N793BG · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Lake City, ARThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jun 18, 2014 · N993QC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA299Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Dell, ARThe pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in high-density altitude and gusting crosswind conditions.Jun 16, 2014 · N9184T · Substantial damage