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20,559 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

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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 = 350)
  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 ERA23LA224Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Clyde, OHThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.May 6, 2023 · N678FL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA167Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTitan Tornado · Lewisville, ARThe non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.Apr 30, 2023 · N31311 · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA218Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Romeoville, ILThe inflight failure of the propeller blade due to fatigue cracking from corrosion pits, initiating at the midpoint of the cambered face.Apr 27, 2023 · N6384H · Minor damageNTSB GAA23WA133Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA32 · Isla Mocha, ChileApr 23, 2023 · CC-PFC · Substantial damageNTSB ENG23WA027Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 727 · Bogotá, ColombiaApr 22, 2023 · HK 5239 · No damageNTSB ENG23WA026IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Puerto Vallarta, MexicoApr 19, 2023 · XA-VAV · No damageNTSB WPR23LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRemos Remos GX · Glendale, AZA total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.Apr 18, 2023 · N21GX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA156Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Riverside, CAThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during an extended ground delay before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice.Apr 16, 2023 · N8376W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA194Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHolland Travis E Velocity · Andrews, NCThe pilot’s failure to engage the turbocharger for takeoff and his improper decision to continue the takeoff with partial power, rather than reject the takeoff.Apr 15, 2023 · N2357 · DestroyedNTSB ERA23FA188Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMiller Glenn F RV-12 · Climax, NCThe airplane owner/builder’s inappropriate use of a lower grade fuel than that required by the airplane and engine operations manual, which resulted in engine detonation and the degradation and eventual obliteration of the Nos. 1 and 2 cylinder spark plug…Apr 11, 2023 · N543GM · DestroyedNTSB CEN23LA152Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6 · Goldsby, OKThe engine electronic ignition system became disconnected, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Apr 8, 2023 · N48PS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Sebastian, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.Apr 7, 2023 · N44588 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA183Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPeterson Mark G Peterson A600 · Foley, ALThe loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the disconnection of the turbocharger air intake hose and clamp, and the pilot’s inadequate servicing and preflight inspection of the turbocharger air intake clamp.Apr 6, 2023 · N272AM · DestroyedNTSB ERA23FA181Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA32R · Venice, FLThe pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation during the initial climb and subsequent steep banking descent into water.Apr 6, 2023 · N635BD · DestroyedNTSB GAA23WA122Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna 172 · Chapecó, BrazilApr 4, 2023 · PR-COT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA222IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-823 · Belize City, BelizeMar 30, 2023 · N940AN · No damageNTSB GAA23WA111Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · ForeignPiper PA-34-200T · Conceição do Araguáia, BrazilMar 24, 2023 · PT-WHJ · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA223Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer 145 · Kumasi, GhanaMar 22, 2023 · 9G-AFR · No damageNTSB DCA23WA216Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDouglas DC8 · Maiquetía, VenezuelaMar 21, 2023 · OB-2231-P · No damageNTSB GAA23WA103Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · Porto Nacional, TO, BrazilMar 18, 2023 · PT-DGH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA139Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 58P · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s failure to ensure a proper fuel selector position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the loss of left engine…Mar 17, 2023 · N2061K · DestroyedNTSB WPR23LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Lewiston, IDThe flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Mar 11, 2023 · N7010Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA128Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac 601XL · La Veta, COThe pilot’s decision to fly the airplane in which he had no experience in strong, gusting wind, which resulted his failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.Mar 10, 2023 · N969WD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E-55 · Tomball, TXAn inflight collision with a bird.Mar 6, 2023 · N101BM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA136Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blue Ridge, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel selector.Mar 5, 2023 · N3410Z · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA302IncidentClass 3 · ForeignBoeing 737-8 · Havana, CubaMar 5, 2023 · N8792Q · Minor damageNTSB WPR23LA121Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Andreas, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 3, 2023 · N9375J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA133Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Ebeemee Township, MEA partial power loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Feb 25, 2023 · N4433M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, INThe pilot’s inadequate weather evaluation and failure to abort the takeoff that resulted in an impact with terrain.Feb 23, 2023 · N1700T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA113Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B200 · Little Rock, ARThe loss of control during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shifts during the initial climb.Feb 22, 2023 · N55PC · DestroyedNTSB GAA23WA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna T337 · Montevideo, UruguayFeb 18, 2023 · LV-ZZN · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA127Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Atlanta, GAThe flight instructor’s failure to effectively utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during the engine run-up and taxi.Feb 16, 2023 · N103AV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA071Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172H · San Francisco, GuatemalaFeb 13, 2023 · N8203L · DestroyedNTSB ENG23WA020IncidentClass 5 · ForeignATR ATR72 · Fa'a'a, French PolynesiaFeb 12, 2023 · F-HGNU · No damageNTSB CEN23LA108Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Crosby, TXThe pilot’s delayed soft-field takeoff procedure, which prevented the pilot from achieving adequate airspeed and a proper climb rate resulting in a collision with a moving train.Feb 12, 2023 · N3238L · Substantial damageNTSB ENG23WA018IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · Guadalajara, MexicoFeb 9, 2023 · XA-VSY · Minor damageNTSB ERA23LA124Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCanton Paul A RV-6 · Milton, FLThe incorrect installation of the fuel pickups, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the lack of documentation of the airplane’s unusable fuel.Feb 6, 2023 · N330PC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Hilbert, WIThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Feb 6, 2023 · N1074W · Substantial damageNTSB ENG23WA019IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Amritsar, IndiaFeb 5, 2023 · VT-ISE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA120Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Calhoun, GAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an improperly installed spark plug.Jan 28, 2023 · N5587Q · DestroyedNTSB ENG23WA014IncidentClass 5 · ForeignLearjet 35 · Hohn, GermanyJan 16, 2023 · D-CGFC · Minor damageNTSB ENG23WA023Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Guadalajara, MexicoJan 12, 2023 · B-LJD · Minor damageNTSB WPR23LA086Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Kent, WAThe pilot’s inflight loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without receiving training in its operation and flight characteristics.Jan 7, 2023 · N528J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA068Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-23-250 · George Town, BahamasJan 6, 2023 · N13984 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Paris, KYThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering changing wind conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in descent and collision with terrain.Jan 5, 2023 · N6111W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA082Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a go around.Jan 1, 2023 · N7181A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA048Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignChampion 7GCBC · Prijedori, Bosnia & HerzegovinaDec 31, 2022 · E-PDH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Franklin, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the…Dec 26, 2022 · N177D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Annapolis, MDA reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 26, 2022 · N1867H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA077Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech V35B · Livermore, CAThe pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 25, 2022 · N65Y · Substantial damage