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14,038 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 CHI02LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-135 · Lyons, WIFailure of the pilot to maintain a sufficient rate-of-climb and to obtain a safe altitude/clearance from the tree line at end of the runway. Contributing factors were the uphill runway gradient and the trees.Aug 2, 2002 · N3522A · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · West Mifflin, PAThe failure of the alternator. A factor was the pilot's inability to manually extend the landing gear.Aug 1, 2002 · N3869Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hialeah, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over of the airplane.Jul 26, 2002 · N4893H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Ulen, MNThe pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.Jul 26, 2002 · N3167P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll following a short field approach and landing, resulting in the on-ground collision with a fence.Jul 24, 2002 · N9284H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff run, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor associated with the accident was wind gusts.Jul 24, 2002 · N4767U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C180A · Ogallala, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The open window diverting the pilot's attention was a contributing factor.Jul 22, 2002 · N5359D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Bloomington, ILThe cause of the accident is undetermined.Jul 21, 2002 · N12KA · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Askov, MNDirectional control not obtained/maintained during the aborted takeoff.Jul 20, 2002 · N897TH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA205Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · El Dorado Sprgs, MOThe failure by the flight crew to abort the takeoff, as well as a failure by the flight instructor to properly monitor takeoff performance. Contributing factors to the accident were the flight crew's failure to calculate required takeoff distance, considering…Jul 19, 2002 · N8220N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Spearfish, SDThe probable cause of this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Differences in control forces and aircraft handling due to initiating the takeoff without fully retracting the flaps is a…Jul 18, 2002 · N1373E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA231Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-27 · Tonopah, NVAir event management's failure to adequately separate spectators and vehicles from the takeoff path. Also causal was the glider pilot's failure to maintain directional control and failure to abort the takeoff attempt in a timely manner.Jul 16, 2002 · N127HC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02CA192Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Tolley, NDThe pilot's failure to attain lift-off speed and his failure to abort the takeoff.Jul 16, 2002 · N4866Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Firebaugh, CAThe overload fracture and separation of the left main gear strut assembly due the left landing gear's encounter with a chuck hole in the private airstrip's asphalt pavement. A factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airstrip's surface.Jul 13, 2002 · N4020Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Mecosta, MIThe airplane encountered unsuitable terrain and the pilot applied excessive braking during the aborted takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the sandy terrain.Jul 13, 2002 · N6912S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pickens, SCThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation that resulted in the airplane's gust lock being left installed which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll and damage to the airplane when it exited the departure end of the runway and…Jul 11, 2002 · N737CQ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Lincoln Park, NJThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt.Jul 10, 2002 · N390C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackie SNS-7-Hiperbipe 3 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.Jul 6, 2002 · N234JD · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Griswold, CTthe pilot's improper pre-flight planning and decision to depart a field with insufficient runway. Factors were the rough/uneven terrain, high obstructions and the tailwind.Jul 5, 2002 · N8894G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHale Kitfox Model III · Fairmont, MNFailure by the pilot to obtain adequate clearance from the tree line, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A contributing factor was the tree line.Jul 4, 2002 · N76WH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Jul 1, 2002 · N2414P · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-20 · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of the solo student/owner to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in a crosswind, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway, a collision with a runway light, and a ground loop.Jul 1, 2002 · N1693A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Falcon, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the unsuitable terrain encountered when the airplane departed the runway.Jun 30, 2002 · N6968M · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ASO · Mt. Vernon, OHFailure of the left main landing gear attach fitting due to fatigue.Jun 29, 2002 · NC763E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDenzer RAF 2000 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's abrupt liftoff during takeoff, and his failure to correct a pilot-induced-oscillation during takeoff initial climb which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail mounted rudder, and an in-flight loss of control. A factor in the accident…Jun 29, 2002 · N435PR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Denali Park, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover of the helicopter. A contributing factor was the frozen terrain.Jun 26, 2002 · N197EH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marietta, GAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the left side of the runway, impacting with a gully and nosing over.Jun 22, 2002 · N739PF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Central, AKThe pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow and whiteout weather conditions.Jun 22, 2002 · N345SD · DestroyedNTSB IAD02LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt.Jun 21, 2002 · N739RS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Helena, MTBinding brakes for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.Jun 17, 2002 · N66471 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs Rutan Vari Viggen · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Additional factors included the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture as a result of a bad accelerator pump housing seal, and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.Jun 16, 2002 · N915D · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBumgarner CA65 Sky Fly · Warrensburg, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.Jun 15, 2002 · N145JB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Talkeetna, AKA fracture failure of the lower end of the spring steel landing gear strut. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements for inspection procedures.Jun 15, 2002 · N333DG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA197Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain.Jun 14, 2002 · N3329B · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NVthe student pilot's improper liftoff into tailwind conditions, improper use of the collective, and failure to relinquish the flight controls to the CFI, resulting in the helicopter colliding with terrain. Also causal was the CFI's inadequate supervision and…Jun 14, 2002 · N7041B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE76 · Prescott, AZThe student pilot's decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a berm. A factor was the cabin door opening during the takeoff roll.Jun 13, 2002 · N6627U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Beaumont, KSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the aircraft was not accelerating as expected. The wet and muddy turf runway was a contributing factor.Jun 13, 2002 · N38709 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A300-600F · El Paso, TXThe flight crew's failure to obtain the Vr speed prior to rotation which resulted in insufficient lift and the subsequent tail strike.Jun 11, 2002 · N681FE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Monterey, CAThe pilot was unfamiliar with the airplane's systems and failed to set the elevator trim in accordance with the published checklist.Jun 6, 2002 · N748SP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Navajo Dam, NMthe pilot's failure maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing which resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions.Jun 2, 2002 · N364SR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Immokalee, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a touch and go landing resulted in an on-ground collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of experience.May 29, 2002 · N5224P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Bunnell, FLThe failure of the student pilot to secure the rotorcraft floorboard mounted ballast, resulting in shifting of the ballast on liftoff, and the subsequent dynamic rollover.May 28, 2002 · N6746D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Greensboro, NCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, A factor was the pilot's intentional ground loop during a forced landing.May 27, 2002 · N1980L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5 · Greers Ferry, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the probability of carburetor ice.May 26, 2002 · N38399 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA110Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKendall, Blair Rans S-12 · Lincolnton, GAThe loss of engine power due to the delamination of the propeller blade during takeoff, and the pilot's improper touchdown flare during the emergency landing resulted in a hard landing.May 25, 2002 · N257BK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Cheyenne, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.May 24, 2002 · N25BA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Grand Marais, MNThe pilot displayed inadequate compensation for the wind conditions that existed at the time of the accident and directional control was not maintained. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind weather condition.May 23, 2002 · N4747Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA169Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Stockton, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the water tower during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's selection of a confined area for the landing and subsequent takeoff.May 20, 2002 · N51716 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Bethany, OKthe anomalous elevator trim system and the pilot's failure to note its improper setting prior to takeoff.May 20, 2002 · N13VP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Salem, UTa loss of tail rotor effectiveness during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.May 18, 2002 · N3894Q · Substantial damage