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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.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB LAX02LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)A dynamic roll over due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that all tiedowns were removed. A factor in the accident may have been the lack of clear communications between the pilot and the shipboard helper assigned as the…NTSB IAD02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PACollision with a deer during the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX02FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to remove the control gust lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane on the runway.NTSB CHI02LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Nevada, MOThe inadequate fuel consumtion calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation during the aborted landing, and the overloaded steering link for undetermined reasons resulting in the lack of directional control during landing. Factors were the…NTSB CHI02LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Hillman, MNThe inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind, and the improper decision of the pilot to takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB CHI02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7 · Middleton, WIthe pilot's improper rotation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Additional factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.NTSB CHI02LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Phillips, WIThe fuel starvation encountered on takeoff and unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel selector valve malfunction.NTSB MIA02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, GAthe pilot misjudged the ailment of the airplane on the active runway, inadvertently taking off from a parallel taxiway, and subsequently departing the hard surface into a 40 foot drop off. A factor in this accident was a dark night, and the pilot's total…NTSB NYC02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VAThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.NTSB CHI02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Columbus, NEThe exceeded aircraft performance and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of recent experience in aircraft by the pilot in command was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX02LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a…NTSB SEA02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sulfur Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions.NTSB LAX02FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.NTSB FTW02FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Sargent, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm.NTSB NYC02LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRich Woodstock I · Waynesburg, PAAn improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.NTSB MIA02LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Wauchula, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while attempting to take off after executing a touch-and-go landing, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway, and incurring…NTSB FTW02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 402 · Angie, LAthe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA01LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Estacada, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors.NTSB MIA01LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Eatonton, GAThe inadvertent sliding of the airplane on tall grass when the pilot aborted takeoff and the swerved the airplane to the left of the runway to avoid deer which had walked onto the runway, resulting in the airplanes left wing contacting a tree.NTSB DEN01LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deming, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind weather condition.NTSB CHI01LA332Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviaStrottel AC 4C · Marshfield, MIThe pilot's decision to release from the tow plane during the takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's vision was restricted by his hat during the takeoff.NTSB CHI01LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · East Troy, WIThe inadvertent dynamic rollover the student pilot encountered following his excessive control inputs during the takeoff portion of the instructional flight and the instructor not performing the remedial action necessary to reduce the excessive control inputs…NTSB IAD01LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Medina, OHfatigue failure of the dual magneto mounting flanges that resulted from undetected contact damage sustained during a previous installation, which resulted in its separation from the engine during take-off.NTSB CHI01LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.NTSB NYC01LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarver RAF 2000 GTX SE · Barre, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident were wind gusts.NTSB ANC01LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tailwind.NTSB ANC01LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff.NTSB CHI01LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Wheeling, ILThe failure of the hydraulic power pack,and the false landing gear position indication.NTSB CHI01LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience.NTSB CHI01LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · St. Helen, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.NTSB ANC01LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.NTSB DEN01LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-6A · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot's inadequate airplane preflight inspection which led to the subsequent lateral control of the airplane on the ground not being possible. A contributing factor was the unavailability of rudder control due to a headset blocking the rudder control…NTSB ANC01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.NTSB CHI01FA297Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Stevens Point, WIthe pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.NTSB ANC01LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of trees at the end of the departure path, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control.NTSB CHI01LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T · West Chicago, ILthe checklist not followed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the left propeller’s start locks being engaged.NTSB ATL01LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTroy A. Woodland Sky Raider II · NewSmyrna Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency maneuver, resulting in a stall and an uncontrolled descent, and the subsequent collision with terrain. A factors was, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01FA290Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Fullerton, CAThe engine lost power for unknown reasons.NTSB FTW01LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ardmore, OKthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.NTSB NYC01LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Davidsville, PAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field takeoff procedures.NTSB ANC01LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.NTSB FTW01IA183Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-347 · DFW Airport, TXThe local controller clearing the taxiing aircraft to cross the runway in front of the aircraft on takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the local controller's failure to follow FAA procedures and directives to visually scan the runway prior to issuing the…NTSB ANC01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's selection of a the wrong runway, which resulted in a tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Factors associated with the accident are a short takeoff area, a tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.NTSB SEA01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Quincy, WAThe failure of the impeller assembly as a consequence of impeller rub and binding within the impeller collector case for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.NTSB IAD01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Odenton, MDImproper maintenance inspections, which resulted in a blocked carburetor.NTSB DEN01LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Falcon, COthe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following a loss of right engine power. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW01LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Denison, TXthe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB MIA01LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Statesville, NCThe pilot's attempted takeoff with a tail wind and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane veering to the left and colliding with trees.NTSB CHI01LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Marlette, MIGround crew personnel improperly connected the tow winch cable prior to takeoff which resulted in one side of the winch cable coming disconnected. Factors associated with the accident were the ditch and the tree branch which the airplane contacted.