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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 ANC00LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions.Jul 26, 2000 · N444EF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Baltimore, OHThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.Jul 22, 2000 · N6639F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFloroski Anderson Kingfisher · Deerwood, MNthe open carburetor heat air box resulting in a loss of engine power, the diminished climb rate and the altitude/clearance not possible by the pilot. Factors were the trees and the bent carburetor heat push-pull rod.Jul 22, 2000 · N41SF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot not maintaining airplane control in his turn back in the direction of the airport and the pilot not performing an emergency landing straight ahead. Factors were the water and debris contamination found in the fuel screens and carburetor bowl and the…Jul 22, 2000 · N1069P · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Shawano, WIInadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the road embankment.Jul 21, 2000 · N2961N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Statesboro, GAThe pilots failure to calculate his takeoff distance for the conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence, trees, and the terrain. A factor in the accident is the FAA's failure to require of the manufacturer and the manufacturer's failure to…Jul 20, 2000 · N731CH · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310D · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire available runway, the high density altitude weather condition, and a partial loss of power on one engine due to a burned exhaust valve.Jul 19, 2000 · N674FT · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Jesup, GAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in an excursion off the runway and collision with adjacent foliage. A factor in the accident was the student's decision to takeoff downwind.Jul 18, 2000 · N51996 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA206Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMead Kolb Firestar II · Gwinn, MIthe pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the tree and the high density altitude.Jul 17, 2000 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB ANC00LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.Jul 17, 2000 · N345KA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Payson, AZThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.Jul 16, 2000 · N4462E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeatherly 201B · Streator, ILthe pilot's preflight planning was inadequate which resulted in taking off in the wrong direction on the runway. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the crop that the airplane contacted.Jul 16, 2000 · N1261W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · San Jose, CAThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue the takeoff and his subsequent delayed decision to abort the takeoff after he noted that the airplane was unable to climb out of ground effect.Jul 15, 2000 · N67603 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Dell, MNthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the terrain.Jul 15, 2000 · N9957J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Spanish Fork, UTThe pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft directional control.Jul 10, 2000 · N50812 · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Alliance, OHThe pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.Jul 9, 2000 · N3583V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Westminster, MDthe delayed corrective action by the flight instructor. Factors were the failure of the private pilot to maintain directional control, his failure to use the brakes, and the lack of brakes on the right side for the flight instructor.Jul 8, 2000 · N1155B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chandler, AZfailure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for a crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and colliding with a sign.Jul 8, 2000 · N1897V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Minden, NVfailure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation.Jul 8, 2000 · N264C · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dansville, NYthe loss of engine power during take-off for undetermined reasons.Jul 8, 2000 · N4456Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Oakland, CAfailure of the instructor to adequately supervise the student, resulting in a loss of directional control.Jul 6, 2000 · N6439M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Taos, NMFailure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were a gusty crosswind, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, and the runway light.Jul 6, 2000 · N1800L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCreed Lancair 235 · Hot Springs, SDthe failure of the pilot to select the correct runway for takeoff. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the aborted takeoff not performed, and the tailwind.Jul 4, 2000 · N235RC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nampa, IDThe pilot's improper use of the mixture control.Jul 3, 2000 · N6875G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Bally, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an aborted takeoff.Jul 2, 2000 · N32133 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.Jul 2, 2000 · N9013G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Godley, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delay in aborting the takeoff.Jul 1, 2000 · N231RR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Jun 24, 2000 · N2413P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable area and his collision with a dirt berm.Jun 23, 2000 · N511RB · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bealeton, VAthe flight instructor's improper pre-flight plan and decision to land and depart an airport with insufficient runway. A factor in the accident was the short grass runway with a 100-foot obstruction at the end.Jun 23, 2000 · N311SB · DestroyedNTSB ANC00TA075Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the sudden windshift from a crosswind to a tailwind.Jun 23, 2000 · N7059 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · King Salmon, AKThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other airplane, and the inadequate radio traffic advisories by the pilots of both airplanes.Jun 22, 2000 · N495K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Nashua, NHThe flight instructor's delayed corrective action.Jun 19, 2000 · N761XA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Freedom, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the soft runway, and that the pilot exceeded the aircraft's weight and balance.Jun 17, 2000 · N5746B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Loveland, COThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was lack of recent experience.Jun 15, 2000 · N4948L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Levelock, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while retracting the water rudders.Jun 14, 2000 · N7283 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Quincy, CAThe fracture and failure of the main landing gear strut to shock absorber attachment fitting.Jun 13, 2000 · N7451K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A320-232 · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the mechanic to refasten the cowling door prior to returning the aircraft to service.Jun 12, 2000 · N655AW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dutch John, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors were a high-density altitude and wind gusts.Jun 11, 2000 · N4514C · DestroyedNTSB ANC00LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Ninilchik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off run. Factors associated with the accident were rough/uneven, soft terrain.Jun 11, 2000 · N95250 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEdgerly S-12 · Hartford, MIrestricted directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the rough, uneven runway, and the trees.Jun 9, 2000 · N3148E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Sun Valley, AZThe certified flight instructor's (pilot-in-command) inadequate supervision of his dual student, who prematurely retracted the landing gear.Jun 6, 2000 · N133PW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA064Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Gakona, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Jun 5, 2000 · N1724P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Upland, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft on takeoff after the cabin door became ajar.Jun 3, 2000 · N9207V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver LFA · Moab, UTOverheating of the left brake, causing the wheel to lock. Factors were the pilot not being able to maintain directional control, a dirt berm, and a drainage ditch.Jun 2, 2000 · N34783 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Long Beach, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and his subsequent failure to relinquish control of the airplane.May 31, 2000 · N6349W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Cocodrie, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the platform's safety fence during takeoff.May 31, 2000 · N7817S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA208Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Hawthorne, CAA partial loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the water. The pilot's failure to perform an engine run-up before takeoff is also causal. Additional causes are the…May 28, 2000 · N567YV · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Sand Springs, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the fence struck by the aircraft.May 28, 2000 · N736BA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sublette, KSthe failure of the pilot to attain aircraft control. Factors to the accident were the uneven terrain, the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the ground, and the crop.May 26, 2000 · N9076R · Substantial damage