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14,038 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 WPR09CA368Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGU 2-22CK · Ephrata, WAThe premature launch signal given by the wing walker.Jul 24, 2009 · N3907A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA366Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S-12 XL Airaile · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 24, 2009 · N350KB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32R · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's low altitude encounter with windshear during takeoff.Jul 23, 2009 · N301RT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked truck during takeoff from a roadway, resulting in a collision with the truck.Jul 23, 2009 · N39226 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA587Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTolbert Robert R Rans S-6 · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Jul 22, 2009 · N410BT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.Jul 22, 2009 · N68088 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09WA071Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-46-31P · Kamsack, CanadaOn July 19, 2009, about 2100 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-31P airplane, Canadian registration C-GUZZ, crashed on takeoff from Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada. Two people aboard received fatal injuries, and the remaining two people aboard received…Jul 20, 2009 · C-GUZZ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCox John Wiley Kitfox III · Laurel, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.Jul 15, 2009 · N4276M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA405Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Blacksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Jul 14, 2009 · N7418W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA429Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Elwood, NEThe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.Jul 12, 2009 · N4990Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA433Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 680-F · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff.Jul 11, 2009 · N70QT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA428Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, ARThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.Jul 10, 2009 · N60023 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA335Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · La Grande, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.Jul 5, 2009 · N3198D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MNThe pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.Jul 2, 2009 · N88FN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA414Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Steamboat Springs, COThe pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 2, 2009 · N270SD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Benton, ARThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 2, 2009 · N5238E · Substantial damageNTSB OPS09IA009Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier DHC-8-202 · Cleveland, OHThe local controller did not visually scan the runways and ensure that the E145 had crossed runway 24L prior to issuing a takeoff clearance to the DH8, did not ensure separation between the two airplanes, and did not cancel takeoff clearance for the DH8 in a…Jun 26, 2009 · N375PH · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB WPR09LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Cedar Valley, UTThe pilot inadvertently applied the tow release handle.Jun 25, 2009 · N800JM · Minor damageNTSB CEN09CA420Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Husky · Greenfield, INThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Jun 23, 2009 · N263AL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09WA612Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEurocopter AS350 · Barcelona, SpainOn June 22, 2009 a Eurocopter AS350B3, Spanish registration EC-IOJ was destroyed while filling the fire attack system with water during a fire extinguishing operation. The pilot and passenger both were killed. According to several witness statements, the…Jun 22, 2009 · EC-IOJ · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA358Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MAThe CFI's inadequate preflight planning and delay to abort the takeoff from the soft takeoff area.Jun 20, 2009 · N29496 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Lovingston, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jun 20, 2009 · N1664F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA378Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Urbana, OHA failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known…Jun 20, 2009 · N7660P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGunnoe Velocity · Livermore, CAThe failure of the right brake due to a restricted brake rotor and subsequent brake fluid line failure as a result of inadequate maintenance.Jun 19, 2009 · N92VA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA368Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrob G103 · Wellington, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.Jun 19, 2009 · N5462N · Substantial damageNTSB OPS09IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Boston, MAThe vehicle operator's failure to follow the designated haul route to the construction site and his failure to adhere to airport driving procedures, which led to missed visual cues and lack of required communication prior to crossing the active runway.…Jun 18, 2009 · N662AW · No damageNTSB CEN09FA364Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.Jun 17, 2009 · N66016 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA366Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSabre 2PL · Harrison, NEA loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.Jun 16, 2009 · N2811P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Fairmont, WVThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate use of the checklist.Jun 14, 2009 · N7544E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175A · Polacca, AZThe pilot’s failure to adequately estimate the required distance to avoid obstructions while taking off from a road.Jun 12, 2009 · N7979T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Stringtown, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preoccupation with personal affairs.Jun 11, 2009 · N34SD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jun 7, 2009 · N915RC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Decatur, TXBoth pilots' inadequate preflight inspection and failure to identify the presence of dirt and insect larvae in the pitot tube, and the owner-pilot's attempt to turn off the runway and onto the taxiway at an excessive speed during the aborted takeoff.Jun 5, 2009 · N8636Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCarillon John C Zodiac CH6 · Clinton, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to secure a wing fuel panel prior to departure.Jun 4, 2009 · N9093Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · St. Louis, MOThe improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.Jun 2, 2009 · N76456 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Springs, MTThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.May 31, 2009 · N9955J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrey FLY Baby · Keller, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.May 31, 2009 · N59357 · Substantial damageNTSB OPS09IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B1 · Charlotte, NCThe Charlotte local control east controller's failure to ensure that the runway was clear prior to authorizing N409DR to enter the runway.May 29, 2009 · N257PS · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN09CA323Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Mendota, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.May 29, 2009 · N198LA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA267Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Robbins, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough runway surface.May 23, 2009 · N3094L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA315Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.May 23, 2009 · N42WT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA313Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.May 22, 2009 · N7056U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Healdsburg, CAA partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.May 21, 2009 · N4718H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C35 · Englewood, COThe collapse of the landing gear due to the mechanic's failure to properly wire the landing gear squat switch.May 19, 2009 · N1945D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirborne XT912 · Newark, ILThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.May 17, 2009 · N912LM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA045Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control while taxiing for takeoff, and his failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive taxi speed.May 16, 2009 · N6946C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA316Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Charleston, MOThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.May 15, 2009 · N85115 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Midland, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.May 14, 2009 · N225BC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorcraft Development UH-1B · Richvale, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff for undetermined reasons.May 13, 2009 · N843M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Apache Sport · Franklinton, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the weight-shift trike.May 13, 2009 · N61740 · Substantial damage