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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 WPR11CA345Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.Jul 23, 2011 · N8318K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA526Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-375 · Cambridge, NEThe pilot's failure to reset the engine's mixture control lever to the full rich position prior to takeoff.Jul 23, 2011 · N3963E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA527Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSnow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OHThe incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.Jul 22, 2011 · N240JS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA333Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDavidson Zenith Stol CH701 · Glendale, ORA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valves were in the correct position for…Jul 18, 2011 · N701RD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA486Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHamlin John D CH701 · Paxton, ILThe pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.Jul 16, 2011 · N9040W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Schlater, MSThe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 15, 2011 · N9996N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA481Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDegraw Rhino II · Jackson, MIThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 15, 2011 · N122DG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA477Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Minot, NDThe pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.Jul 14, 2011 · N7709Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA470Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S7 · Cubero, NMThe pilot's failure to attain rotation speed prior to takeoff.Jul 10, 2011 · N377JG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA378Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Jonesville, VAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.Jul 4, 2011 · N37148 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA445Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSkytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TXThe pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.Jul 4, 2011 · N5358Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Sparta, TNThe improper installation of the right rudder control cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 2, 2011 · N106S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Page, AZThe pilot's decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind.Jun 30, 2011 · N80293 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA449Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbbey Victor RV9-A · Leander, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jun 30, 2011 · N59VA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA432Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBaker Wayne CH-750 · Gladewater, TXA loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.Jun 28, 2011 · N751WB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Price, UTThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.Jun 27, 2011 · N674SP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Jun 27, 2011 · N561TA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH12E · Hanford, CAThe separation of the tail rotor drive gear shaft due to torsional fatigue of its threaded portion, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.Jun 23, 2011 · N99579 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Havre, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jun 23, 2011 · N57736 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA421Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUltralight America Spitfire II · Ranger, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after a takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Jun 22, 2011 · N6524R · DestroyedNTSB WPR11LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Marysville, CAThe separation of the right main landing gear during takeoff, due to fatigue.Jun 21, 2011 · N3627G · Substantial damageNTSB ENG11IA035Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GAFuel leaking from the fuel flow transmitter that ignited on contact with the engine’s hot cases which resulted in an engine undercowl fire. The fuel leak resulted from the fuel flow transmitter end housing backing off from the main housing, creating a gap…Jun 21, 2011 · N6714Q · No damageNTSB WPR11LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Caldwell, IDThe total loss of power in one engine during takeoff due to the blockage of fuel flow by a foreign object in the fuel tank.Jun 20, 2011 · N3278Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 20, 2011 · N331AA · Substantial damageNTSB OPS11IA673Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145EP · Gulfport, MSthe Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring the first aircraft had passed the flight path intersection prior to clearing the second aircraft for takeoff.Jun 19, 2011 · N13929 · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN11FA401Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's spatial disorientation during the takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane.Jun 19, 2011 · N526PG · DestroyedNTSB CEN11CA408Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TU206G · Truth or Consequences, NMThe pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.Jun 18, 2011 · N735JY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA400Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWaco Classic YMF-F5C · Charleston, ILThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to take off after making a precautionary landing.Jun 18, 2011 · N113KJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.Jun 16, 2011 · N434K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Covington, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jun 14, 2011 · N6026P · DestroyedNTSB ERA11CA340Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20G · Monroeville, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.Jun 12, 2011 · N6936N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA339Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKendall W R/Mclaughlin J Rans S-10 Sakota · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight familiarization of the airstrip.Jun 12, 2011 · N444YB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze LX · Montague, CAThe unintended capture of the parachute bridle on a portion of the airframe during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a misinflated or misaligned parachute and an in-flight loss of control.Jun 10, 2011 · N300DN · Minor damageNTSB CEN11LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRedding David RV9A · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll.Jun 4, 2011 · N514R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA324Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Honea Path, SCThe student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff.Jun 3, 2011 · N84572 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Sully, IAThe pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.May 31, 2011 · N7818F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from an unpaved airstrip, resulting in a collision with trees.May 27, 2011 · N8665Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11FA037Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, his lack of currency in FAA required takeoffs and landings, and his…May 27, 2011 · N4955A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA322Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140A · Quincy, FLThe private pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.May 26, 2011 · N1137D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA232Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.May 23, 2011 · N803AN · Substantial damageNTSB DCA11WA117Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Dublin, IrelandThe Ireland Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B737 and an A321 that occurred on May 21, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions…May 21, 2011 · EI-DPT · No damageNTSB CEN11LA364Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Phillipsburg, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following a loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.May 21, 2011 · N7248Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Greenville, KYThe pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.May 20, 2011 · N68844 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA11PA075Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBoeing 707-321B · Point Mugu, CAthe failure of a midspar fitting, which was susceptible to fatigue cracking and should have been replaced with a newer, more fatigue-resistant version of the fitting as required by an airworthiness directive. Also causal was an erroneous maintenance entry…May 19, 2011 · N707AR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Kahlotus, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.May 18, 2011 · N4996X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA342Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Spicewood, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 17, 2011 · XB-11Y · Substantial damageNTSB OPS11IA552Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, ILThe air traffic controller’s failure to adhere to runway separation requirements and his issuance of an improper takeoff clearance. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to recall that there was an arrival inbound to a crossing runway.May 16, 2011 · N15574 · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN11CA336Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportReed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane · Scott, LAThe pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.May 14, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA295Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech G33 · Washington, PAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management and preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's published takeoff and emergency…May 12, 2011 · N1554W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA293Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Tarentum, PAThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and excessive loading of the airplane.May 11, 2011 · N17825 · Substantial damage