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NTSB investigations, WV

45 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\" = 'WV' 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"

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 ERA21LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Martinsburg, WVThe flight instructor’s loss of directional control after an aerodynamic stall at takeoff.Jul 31, 2021 · N805CP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bluefield, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.Nov 22, 2016 · N217CE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA259Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHirn Associates Zodiac CH601XL · Hedgesville, WVThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, which resulted in a premature takeoff and subsequent loss of airplane control and collision with trees.Jul 17, 2016 · N650WP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Charleston, WVThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that her seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent loss of control. Contributing was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop.Mar 26, 2016 · N6238D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA432Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcfarland WM H Rans S6S · Huntington, WVThe failure of both pilots to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was both pilots' inexperience in the airplane make/model.Jul 30, 2011 · N434WM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA194Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Petersburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff.Mar 17, 2011 · N555FP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing PT17 · Fayetteville, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Oct 17, 2010 · N55464 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA296Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Rainelle, WVThe pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner resulting in an on-ground collision with trees.Jun 4, 2010 · N111VP · Substantial damageNTSB DCA10IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600 · Charleston, WV(1) The flight crewmembers’ unprofessional behavior, including their nonadherence to sterile cockpit procedures by engaging in nonpertinent conversation, which distracted them from their primary flight-related duties and led to their failure to correctly set…Jan 19, 2010 · N246PS · Minor damageNTSB ERA09LA530Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fairmont, WVThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in an overun. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane.Sep 19, 2009 · N57S · 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 NYC08LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Romney, WVA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to failure of the left magneto. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain to conduct a forced landing.May 25, 2008 · N46996 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA066Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Henderson, WVThe pilot's improper decision to attempt the off-airport takeoff; and his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking a pole during the takeoff roll.Jan 31, 2006 · N8335Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402C · Charleston, WVThe pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining. A factor was the wet runway.Sep 8, 2004 · N5774C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Point Pleasant, WVThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with trees.Jun 27, 2003 · N7570E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight exceeded, and a snow-covered runway.Dec 28, 1997 · N1348T · DestroyedNTSB IAD98LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WVPilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.Nov 27, 1997 · N8015E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Mallory, WVThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tree.Oct 29, 1992 · N20493 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93FA005Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · New Manchester, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.Oct 4, 1992 · N3863N · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · New Cumberland, WVThe pilot's improper takeoff procedures and his lack of understanding of airplane performance which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway to stop and the subsequent collision with a fence. Factors related to the accident were; the pilot's…Aug 25, 1992 · N1109F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Lewisburg, WVThe failure of the instructor pilot to take proper remedial action during a takeoff resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertant stall. Factors related to the accident were the instructor's lack of total, recent and instructional flight…Jun 13, 1992 · N5506K · Substantial damageNTSB BFO91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C152 · Bridgeport, WVThe pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.Oct 20, 1990 · N757RM · Substantial damageNTSB BFO87LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55 · Beckley, WVThe plt stated that before takeoff he did not see anything on the rwy. The landing and taxi lights on the acft were on for the takeoff. During the takeoff roll when the acft was almost at takeoff speed the plt heard a loud bang followedby the acft yawing to…Nov 19, 1986 · N42P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Beckley, WVDuring the takeoff roll the acft traveled about 2400 ft before starting a drift to the left. It covered another 425 ft prior to colliding with a snow bank shearing off the nose gear & collapsing both main landing gear. The rwy was covered with about 4 inches…Jan 18, 1984 · N8461H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LIJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Bruceton Mills, WVThe acft collided with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short sod private strip. The privately owned grass strip is approx. 800 feet long with a 5 deg upgrade from the midway point. The pilot said he realized he could not climbfast enough so he…Jun 18, 1983 · N6575W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA201Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182E · Taplin, WVThe pilot stated that the sod runway had just been mowed. During the takeoff roll, the left wheel pant became filled with cut grass and locked the wheel. Subsequently, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot reported that the left wing contacted low trees…Jul 17, 1982 · N9245X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL81FIJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Hurricane, WVJun 12, 1981 · N1730Q · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79DA085Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Lansing, WVSep 19, 1979 · N1499Q · DestroyedNTSB IAD79FGN34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Moundsville, WVJul 14, 1979 · N1614Q · Substantial damageNTSB IAD79DIJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Point Pleasant, WVApr 26, 1979 · N3028E · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78DIJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Martinsvl, WVJun 25, 1978 · N7706C · Substantial damageNTSB IAD78FA033Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech B99A · Clarksburg, WVJan 17, 1978 · N1924T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD76FIJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-30 · Daybrook, WVSep 13, 1976 · N7972Y · Substantial damageNTSB IAD76AI067Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna T337C · Williamstown, WVApr 16, 1976 · N2477S · DestroyedNTSB IAD76FIG05Accident · No injuriesClosedHelio Acft H395 · Martinsburg, WVOct 12, 1975 · N4160D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73DIJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna U206 · Willamson, WVNov 26, 1972 · N4955F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73FIJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedHelio H-295 · Pineville, WVSep 23, 1972 · N6462V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FIJ38Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Spencer, WVApr 16, 1972 · N3220T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FIJ31Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Parkersburg, WVSep 25, 1971 · N2572R · Substantial damageNTSB IAD70DIJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Lewisburg, WVFeb 20, 1970 · N79919 · Substantial damageNTSB DIA68D0211Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7ECA · Cowen, WVMar 21, 1968 · N11052 · Substantial damageNTSB DIA68D0067Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 680F · Summerville, WVMay 30, 1967 · N1174Z · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X3256Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170A · Culloden, WVAug 7, 1964 · N9752A · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X3020Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BL65 · Weirton, WVJul 25, 1964 · N36218 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1573Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Wheeling, WVMay 2, 1964 · N2580D · Substantial damage