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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 ERA12CA377Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-1B · Lawrence, MAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.May 31, 2012 · N1608R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA331Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBaldwin Skybolt · Stuttgart, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane’s overweight takeoff from an airstrip with a high density altitude and subsequent collision with terrain.May 30, 2012 · N24EB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Mocksville, NCThe glider pilot's failure to attain and maintain directional control during takeoff.May 28, 2012 · N817V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gainesville, GAThe student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during the takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.May 27, 2012 · N787LF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA226Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Vashon Island, WAThe pilot's loss of directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.May 26, 2012 · N70658 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Chesterfield, MOThe undercharged and overcharged landing gear dampers, which allowed initiation of the ground resonance event from which the pilot was unable to recover due to his limited experience in helicopters. Contributing to the accident was the ineffective damper…May 26, 2012 · N345MH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA332Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Greenfield, INA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.May 26, 2012 · N9815D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShiver Tailwind W-10 · Pipe Creek, TXAn inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent departure from the runway and impact with a tree.May 17, 2012 · N625JS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mobile, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.May 13, 2012 · N5521A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA335Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · South Canaan, PAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff during shifting wind conditions.May 13, 2012 · N98568 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Erwin, NCThe partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.May 12, 2012 · N2WZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA339Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Applegate, MIThe pilot’s decision to attempt to take off from an unimproved field, which resulted in a collapsed nose landing gear.May 12, 2012 · N4727S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA330Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Immokalee, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.May 11, 2012 · N5253B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gakona, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off in variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane striking an object after takeoff.May 10, 2012 · N999JV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA325Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Culebra, PRThe pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff.May 7, 2012 · N24461 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · El Campo, TXThe pilot's decision to rotate early, the airplane’s subsequent inability to climb, and the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff.May 7, 2012 · N5016P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Mariposa, CAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.May 5, 2012 · N2195X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Heber-Overgaard, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll upon encountering a wind gust.May 5, 2012 · N3442V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA320Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · Cambridge, NYThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during a takeoff in variable crosswind conditions.May 5, 2012 · N5551R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA278Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGalloway/Ward RV-4 · Redwood Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.May 3, 2012 · N102GW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBerry Dean Glasair I · Columbus, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane make and model, resulting in and his…May 2, 2012 · N540GZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Three Rivers, MICollision with a deer during the takeoff roll.May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Ghent, NYThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 30, 2012 · N782MD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance.Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA189Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Beckwourth, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.Apr 28, 2012 · N2559U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FLThe student pilot’s decision to depart from an intersection with insufficient runway remaining for takeoff, which resulted in a rejected takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.Apr 28, 2012 · N746RA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA303Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Anderson, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Apr 27, 2012 · N154CK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff, and her delayed remedial action in aborting the takeoff after the loss of directional control.Apr 25, 2012 · N505EV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA179Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Delle, UTThe pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel.Apr 22, 2012 · N2701F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Wildorado, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 22, 2012 · N22857 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · New Braunfels, TXThe non-certificated pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.Apr 22, 2012 · N137AB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P35 · Englewood, COThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to gain adequate airspeed.Apr 22, 2012 · N8518M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Grinnell, IAThe pilot's improper liftoff technique, which resulted in ground resonance, and the pilot's delayed recognition of the ground resonance.Apr 17, 2012 · N69HJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA249Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportHeiser Robert C JR Pulsar XP · San Angelo, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent line.Apr 17, 2012 · N912RV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Cedartown, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Apr 14, 2012 · N714JJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA165Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Apr 13, 2012 · N3583K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.Apr 5, 2012 · N75GX · DestroyedNTSB DCA12WA055Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR ATR72 · Roshchino, RussiaThe Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an ATR-72 that occurred on April 2, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MAK investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…Apr 2, 2012 · VP-BYZ · DestroyedNTSB CEN12CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Ganado, TXThe improper positioning of the hopper vent, which allowed chemicals to escape and cover the airplane's windshield.Apr 2, 2012 · N4544S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJoy Vans RV-6 · McKinney, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.Mar 24, 2012 · N589M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA200Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.Mar 24, 2012 · N97LP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA250Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Wellington, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree.Mar 23, 2012 · N21EP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Clearwater, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a runway excursion.Mar 20, 2012 · N82406 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Indianapolis, INThe student pilot did not maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff.Mar 20, 2012 · N8421R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mexico, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning before departing on the soft,…Mar 18, 2012 · N158EA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA232Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Dover, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an object and a landing gear collapse during the subsequent landing.Mar 15, 2012 · N3779T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301A · Cheyenne Wells, COThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.Mar 15, 2012 · N7306C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Southern Timbalier 52CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Mar 12, 2012 · N104LP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Naknek, AKThe pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site.Mar 9, 2012 · N756CL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Titusville, FLThe flight instructor's attempted takeoff in gusting wind conditions while the student pilot was adjusting her anti-torque pedals, which resulted in a dynamic rollover event.Mar 6, 2012 · N83AP · Substantial damage