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131 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MS' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN26LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Natchez, MSThe pilot’s failure to complete a preflight weight and balance calculation, which resulted in a center of gravity beyond the forward limit, and adversely affected the helicopter’s controllability during takeoff.Sep 13, 2026 · N7527L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26FA093Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-140 · Holly Springs, MSOn January 18, 2026, about 1640 central standard time, a Piper PA28-140 airplane, N6711J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Holly Springs, Mississippi. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was…Jan 18, 2026 · N6711J · DestroyedNTSB CEN25LA387Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Oxford, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Sep 18, 2025 · N318JM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA352Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.Sep 11, 2024 · N91ZS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.Jun 3, 2023 · N4077W · DestroyedNTSB CEN21FA334Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802 · Benoit, MSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance capabilities and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and prohibited medications.Jul 25, 2021 · N363BG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MSA loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.Jun 4, 2021 · N51037 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbus, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.Oct 17, 2020 · N26481 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA138Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Schlater, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a stall.May 7, 2019 · N7665S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA286Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402A · Shaw, MSThe pilot’s decision to attempt takeoff at high gross weight, in high density altitude conditions, and with insufficient runway length. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.Aug 21, 2017 · N247LA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA492Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Quitman, MSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions after passing a large hill.Aug 12, 2017 · N147DD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Prentiss, MSThe pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.Feb 28, 2017 · N422BR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA185Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Tupelo, MSA preexisting stress rupture that initiated at a spot weld in the turbocharger v-band exhaust clamp, which resulted in the failure of the clamp and separation of the exhaust tailpipe, an in-flight fire, and subsequent impact with terrain.May 16, 2016 · N60RW · DestroyedNTSB GAA15CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam D Durkee RV-6 · Tunica, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Apr 30, 2015 · N91WD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 301FT · Winona, MSA loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.Oct 16, 2014 · N106C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Tunica, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted takeoff, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.Nov 28, 2013 · N44DQ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Charleston, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.Oct 21, 2013 · N1022N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA531Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Lyman, MSThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.Aug 23, 2012 · N65747 · 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 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 ERA09CA428Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Dundee, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Jul 29, 2009 · N502AJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichard Rank KitFox 4 · Madison, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted formation takeoff.May 9, 2009 · N248DR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08FA114Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Jackson, MSAn outboard left wing explosion during takeoff due to the improper fuel cell installation and inadequate subsequent inspections by maintenance personnel.Jun 5, 2008 · N3106W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 · New Albany, MSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 20, 2008 · N3304W · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Marks, MSThe loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.Jul 28, 2007 · N90AE · DestroyedNTSB ERA10CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Calhoun City, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fallen tree located off the right side of the runway during takeoff.Mar 19, 2007 · N90923 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA061Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600 · Tupelo, MSThe inadequate design of the microphone jack assembly Supplemental Type Certificate by production design personnel resulting in the aft restriction of the control column at rotation airspeed, aborted takeoff, and collapse of the nose gear on the overrun.Mar 9, 2005 · N660RM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Greenville, MSAn overload failure of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.Mar 14, 2002 · N6753L · Minor damageNTSB ATL02LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Schlater, MSan unknown person at an unknown time exceeded the engine temperature limitations that resulted in the failure of compressor turbine and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.Mar 5, 2002 · N9185F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Long Beach, MSThe student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls while the CFI was demonstrating a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, in-flight collision with terrain, and subsequent roll over.Jan 27, 2001 · N128PH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Perthshire, MSthe pilot's failure to perform a weight and balance check that resulted in overloading of the airplane with spraying material, for the weather conditions that existed at the time of takeoff. Factors in this accident were extremely high temperatures, which…Aug 10, 2000 · N90158 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Monticello, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff into crosswind conditions resulting in the collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.May 22, 2000 · N6744K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Olive Branch, MSThe private-rated student pilots inadvertent retraction of the main landing gear during a touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors improper supervision of the dual student.Nov 8, 1999 · N56676 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Drew, MSa loss of engine power due to the failure of cylinder No. 4 boss, which was caused by fatigue cracking, resulting in a forced landing in marshy terrain and subsequent nose over.Jul 23, 1999 · N2368R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, resulting in the airplane's excursion off the runway and collision with trees.Oct 25, 1998 · N5139B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401 · Ruleville, MSA fire of undetermined origin.Aug 21, 1998 · N1013Z · DestroyedNTSB ATL98LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Jul 6, 1998 · N739ZA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502 · Clarksdale, MSThe pilot's failure to extend the flaps for takeoff. A factor was his diverted attention to the loading of the airplane.Jun 4, 1998 · N1502U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337 · Raymond, MSthe pilot passenger's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and control interference by the pilot passenger, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway and trees.Feb 28, 1998 · N1287M · DestroyedNTSB MIA98LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MSa total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.Feb 24, 1998 · N8SX · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Greenwood, MSThe intentional operation of the airplane from an unsuitable takeoff area by the pilot-in-command and inadvertent rotation of the airplane after encountering rising terrain on the runway.Sep 30, 1997 · N731RP · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Louisville, MSThe failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll.Sep 14, 1997 · N5662S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Tunica, MSThe pilots poor preflight planning preparation for attempting to takeoff with a tailwind and with the hopper loaded 3/4 full during a 93degree F., day at a density altitude of 2,400 feet.Jun 24, 1997 · N45461 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Olive Branch, MSThe farmer's failure to maintain security of his livestock/animals.Oct 16, 1996 · N16413 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164A · Marks, MSthe pilot's failure to remain clear of the known high point on runway.Aug 7, 1996 · N665U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckibben GN-1 Aircamper · Mayhew, MSThe pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to verify the airplane's performance data. The airplane's lack of climb capability with the newly manufactured propeller was a related factor.Dec 12, 1995 · N823GM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Minter City, MSInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane and the high outside air temperature, which would have reduced the performance of the airplane.Sep 13, 1995 · N60237 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lumberton, MSThe failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.Aug 24, 1995 · N89694 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Ruleville, MSThe pilot-in-command's failure to abort the takeoff when the aircraft accelerated slowly. Contributing to the accident was the over loading of the aircraft by ground personnel and the failure of the pilot-in-command to verify the loading of the aircraft.Jul 13, 1995 · N2119J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Winstonville, MSPoor preflight planning/preparation and clearance not maintained by the pilot in command.Jul 4, 1995 · N6323Y · Substantial damage