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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 CEN12LA514Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 620B · Holcomb, KSThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff.Aug 3, 2012 · N2008S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA515Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-55 · Houston, TXA damaged ignition harness, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Aug 2, 2012 · N3644A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA500Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newellton, LAThe pilot's inadequate takeoff planning and his use of an improper flap setting, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain during takeoff.Aug 1, 2012 · N5128U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA495Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeview, ARThe pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 29, 2012 · N462CP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterplane Skyboy EX · Sandy, ORA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a carburetor heat system installed on the airplane.Jul 28, 2012 · N582YB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA332Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiaggio P180 · Henderson, NVThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the elevator attachment hardware in accordance with the maintenance manual, which led to the detachment of the elevator. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel's failure to identify the…Jul 28, 2012 · N146SL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLee Oscar D III RV7 · Columbus, INThe failure of the right main landing gear attach bolt for undetermined reasons because the bolt was not received for examination.Jul 28, 2012 · N282DL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA326Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Sedona, AZThe airplane’s failure to rotate and the pilot’s failure to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun for reasons that could not be undetermined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engines did not reveal any malfunctions or…Jul 26, 2012 · N880LY · DestroyedNTSB ERA12CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild M-62A · Albion, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.Jul 25, 2012 · N53953 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA477Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Leander, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.Jul 22, 2012 · N71743 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA318Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Snohomish, WALoss of engine power during takeoff 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.Jul 21, 2012 · N87521 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHerem DR-107 · Bridger, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff.Jul 21, 2012 · N58GH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32S-300 · Adelanto, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which was aborted due to fuel starvation as a result of an inadvertent in-flight activation of the fuel drain activation lever by the passenger. Contributing to the accident was…Jul 20, 2012 · N5212S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's and student pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.Jul 20, 2012 · N53977 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA448Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChapman Mark A Trike · Marlboro, OHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 17, 2012 · N404EA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12IA451Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Marysville, OHFatigue failure of the left main wheel assembly on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.Jul 16, 2012 · N566FD · Minor damageNTSB CEN12LA445Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro SportCruiser · Waynesville, OHThe airplane's collision with fence posts during an aborted takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction.Jul 15, 2012 · N516JG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA447Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177B · Lakeview, ARThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 15, 2012 · N34468 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA442Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoppelt Fredric F F. 8L Falco · Durango, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed remedial action.Jul 15, 2012 · N532FD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA302Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBunch COZY-CANARDIII · Winslow, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb in high-density altitude conditions and with the airplane’s weight in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight.Jul 11, 2012 · N718JT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA445Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Allentown, PAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with a gopher hole, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot and his delayed…Jul 9, 2012 · N680MA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA434Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NYThe airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun.Jul 7, 2012 · N3993P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Greers Ferry, ARThe pilot’s failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while taking off with a high density altitude.Jul 4, 2012 · N84279 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats.Jul 2, 2012 · N1018A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing.Jul 1, 2012 · N827EB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA408Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Griswold, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 1, 2012 · N73182 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb…Jun 30, 2012 · N773C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA416Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael A Howard Dominator · Omaha, NEA nosewheel shimmy on takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the nosewheel landing gear and a loss of control.Jun 28, 2012 · N447PM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · West Palm Beach, FLThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum…Jun 26, 2012 · N961MC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA415Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Richmond, INThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jun 24, 2012 · N8788W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCox PA 18 · Soldier Bar, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.Jun 23, 2012 · N13VC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295-1400 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s wing flaps before takeoff and her selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a concrete loading ramp during the aborted takeoff.Jun 20, 2012 · N295SC · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12WA098Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThe General Authority of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (GACA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on June 18, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GACA investigation…Jun 18, 2012 · EP-MND · Minor damageNTSB CEN12LA381Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Farmersville, OHThe pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff after noting reduced engine power in high density altitude.Jun 18, 2012 · N7075H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher Harold R 320 · Adelanto, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not use all of the runway distance available for takeoff and the high density altitude.Jun 17, 2012 · N686KB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA378Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportIar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe…Jun 17, 2012 · N6388V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA384Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPeterson-Feder-Splinter Starduster TOO · Lake Dallas, TXA partial loss of engine power on takeoff due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 2 cylinder.Jun 16, 2012 · N76NP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA380Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sheboygan, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Jun 15, 2012 · N721SM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Ipswich, SDThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 15, 2012 · N45379 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA392Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBowles Chris Kitfox 5 · Owenton, KYThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of previous experience in the…Jun 12, 2012 · N903XC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, INThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.Jun 11, 2012 · N902LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Moscow Mills, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 10, 2012 · N3736R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.Jun 9, 2012 · N2052K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Blairs, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff into sun glare.Jun 9, 2012 · N2067 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmen Star Lite · San Antonio, TXThe separation of the fuel tank sealant coating, which traveled into the fuel pump, blocked the fuel flow, and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.Jun 9, 2012 · N319NP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Gardner, KSThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Contributing to the accident was a wind shift during takeoff.Jun 6, 2012 · N334Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Kenmare, NDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.Jun 4, 2012 · N4547Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150G · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control.Jun 3, 2012 · N3235J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.Jun 2, 2012 · N3184D · Substantial damage