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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 WPR22LA203Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Hillsboro, ORA missing fuel filler cap O-ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel.Jun 7, 2022 · N565L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA261Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Panama City, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to follow the avionics installation guidance for the oil pressure sensor, which resulted in the high-cycle fatigue failure of an line, oil starvation, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was…Jun 6, 2022 · N160LL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA204Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Snohomish, WAThe total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s improper fuel tank selection and inadequate preflight inspection.Jun 4, 2022 · N561PK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell HH-1H · Reno, NVThe pilot’s loss of control following the inadvertent placement of his foot behind the anti-torque pedal.Jun 2, 2022 · N91JK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA244Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Monongahela, PAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 27, 2022 · N84583 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA188Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172F · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to…May 26, 2022 · N5532R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA192Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 · Ontario, CanadaMay 25, 2022 · N591ER · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA186Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P172D · Prescott, AZThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.May 22, 2022 · N8540X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA208Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Broomfield, COThe pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded engine performance. Contributing to the accident was the reduced performance of the engine, the reason for which could not be determined.May 22, 2022 · N85CT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA181Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 182 · Piracuara, ColombiaMay 17, 2022 · HK1464 · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421C · Monroe, LAThe failure of the maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the elevator trim tab hardware, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the elevator.May 15, 2022 · N619AC · Substantial damageNTSB ENG22WA025IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 767-322 · Lima, Peru, PeruMay 10, 2022 · N651UA · Minor damageNTSB CEN22LA190Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421 · Houston, TXThe fixed-base operator’s incorrect fueling of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines.May 6, 2022 · XB-FQS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThrush S2R · Hawkinsville, GAA failure of the electric main fuel pump due to the carbon brushes having completely worn away.May 5, 2022 · N6216M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA218Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Altha, FLThe pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his operation of the flight at an excessive takeoff weight, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack after liftoff and an aerodynamic stall from which…May 3, 2022 · N6413B · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA216Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Seneca, SCA dislodged air filter element, which restricted airflow to the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.May 2, 2022 · N15LM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Fredericksburg, TXA total loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 1 cylinder.Apr 30, 2022 · N29947 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA167AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeech 36 · Staad, SwitzerlandApr 28, 2022 · HB-EJENTSB CEN22LA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSuperior Culver LFA · Syracuse, KSThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall while returning to the airport following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Apr 28, 2022 · N37888 · DestroyedNTSB ENG22WA024IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Queensland, AustraliaApr 26, 2022 · VH-YFZ · Minor damageNTSB ERA22LA204Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172A · Stockbridge, GAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during an unstabilized approach, which resulted in an impact with powerlines and a subsequent loss of controlApr 25, 2022 · N7572T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA176Accident · 5 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 207 · Carrefour, HaitiApr 20, 2022 · HH-FAH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140B · Panama City, FLA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane and engine by maintenance personnel, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and runup.Apr 18, 2022 · N8891N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Huntsville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Apr 14, 2022 · N78096 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310 · Selma, ALThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.Apr 13, 2022 · N7733Q · Substantial damageNTSB ENG22WA026Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Tambon Nong Prue, ThailandApr 8, 2022 · HS-VKC · No damageNTSB ERA22LA186Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHenry L Berrier JR Arion Lightning LS-1 · Mountain City, TNA total loss of engine power due to intermittent operation of both the engine-driven fuel pump and the electric boost pump. Contributing was the pilot’s delay in rejecting the takeoff, after the initial loss of engine power, which resulted in a collision with…Apr 7, 2022 · N6688S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA182Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Kennesaw, GAA loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.Apr 7, 2022 · N623W · Substantial damageNTSB ENG22LA020IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier BD-700-2A12 · West Palm Beach, FLAn in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 16 pigtail-to-fuel manifold b-nut connection that contacted hot engine parts and ignited. Contributing to the manifold fuel leak was the misalignment between fuel manifold female ferrule…Apr 3, 2022 · N63RP · No damageNTSB ENG22LA049IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier Global 7500 · Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAn in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 18 pigtail-to-fuel manifold b-nut connection that contacted hot engine parts and ignited. Contributing to the manifold fuel leak was the misalignment between fuel manifold female ferrule…Mar 31, 2022 · 9H-VIG · Minor damageNTSB WPR22LA133Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Dennis Allen Varieze · Mojave, CAThe failure of the carburetor intake Sceet tubing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Mar 26, 2022 · N88KL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SCVibration in the airframe and flight controls for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Mar 26, 2022 · N288L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Smithfield, NCMaintenance personnel’s failure to set the correct engine timing after the replacement of a cylinder head and exhaust camshaft before the accident flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Mar 25, 2022 · N471BL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA154Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Wade, OKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.Mar 25, 2022 · N6714F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA150Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSparrow Hawk III · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter during takeoff with strong gusty winds.Mar 23, 2022 · N430HS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA22WA114IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777-223 · Barcelona, SpainMar 20, 2022 · N777AN · Minor damageNTSB ERA22FA161Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around and his failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.Mar 19, 2022 · N1410F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA130Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 150 · BragançA Paulista - Sp, BrazilMar 17, 2022 · PT-OYF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA121Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA-30 · Sandown, United KingdomMar 14, 2022 · N8350Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAircraft Designs Stallion · Ridgeland, SCA loss of sufficient electrical power to the engine’s electronic fuel injection/ignition system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Mar 13, 2022 · N262KT · Substantial damageNTSB ENG22WA015Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Lanseria, South AfricaMar 7, 2022 · ZS-ZWB · Minor damageNTSB CEN22LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox 4-1200 · Woodstock, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Feb 27, 2022 · N494KF · Substantial damageNTSB DCA22WA094IncidentClass 5 · ForeignMcdonnell Douglas MD81 · Maiquetia, VenezuelaFeb 25, 2022 · YV1240 · No damageNTSB WPR22FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDistar CZ D 13/15 SUN Dancer · Boulder City, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption and his use of diphenhydramine before the…Feb 24, 2022 · N588V · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA136Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlightstar Flightstar II · Holly Hill, SCA loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and trees.Feb 24, 2022 · N194PG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA118Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20F · Balsas, BrazilFeb 23, 2022 · PT-DKKNTSB GAA22WA108Accident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA23 · Treasure Cay, BahamasFeb 20, 2022 · N62670 · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger II · Mountain Home, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.Feb 19, 2022 · N438RN · Substantial damageNTSB GAA22WA107Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · ForeignPiper PA28 · La Condensa, ColombiaFeb 18, 2022 · HK4856 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S-1T · Spring, TXThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly connect the throttle cable, which led to the pilot’s inability to control engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s misjudgment of the headwind during the forced…Feb 17, 2022 · N731FL · Substantial damage