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20,559 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.
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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.\"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.
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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB MIA85LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Tampa, FLThe plt stated that during takeoff from rwy 17, the right eng lost power at an alt of about 50 to 60 ft. he attempted toturn back & land, but touched down 90 deg to rwy 03 & slid aprx 100 yards, collapsing the landing gear & separating the right wing from the…NTSB FTW85LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Lubbock, TXPlt raised landing gear during initial climb after takeoff and received no reaction from either the gear retraction sys or the gear indicator sys. After troubleshooting the sys, the plt elected to make a low pass by the tower, during which the gear appeared…NTSB MKC85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ft. Smith, ARPlt stated that as the acft lifted off the rwy, he heard a 'loud racket' somewhere in the acft. He retracted the landing gear to determine if the gear was the source of the noise. It was not and he aborted the flight by closing the throttle and putting the…NTSB ANC85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe acft collided with a snow bank during a forced lndg after the eng went to idle pwr during takeoff. The rt wing contacted the snow bank & turned the acft so that the eng cowling was also damaged. The only malfunction noted during the investigation was…NTSB MKC85FPG03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHelio Courier H-295 · Winslow, ARThe left wing of the acft contacted a tree during an attempted takeoff from a 1200 ft long grass fld. The acft then rotated 180 degs and impacted the ground. The plt had landed the acft in the fld on 3/21/85 when deteriorating wx was encountered in-flight.…NTSB MIA85FA128Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P337H · Leesburg, FLOn the morning of 3/22/85, the plt arrived at the Leesburg muni arpt to pick up an acft that had been painted. Aprx 4 weeks earlier, the acft had been ferried there for the paint job. The plt said that during takeoff, both engs lost power at about 300 ft AGL…NTSB FTW85FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C24R · Galveston, TXAt the time of the power loss the acft was in the initial climb following a touch and go landing. The flt departed from hobby airport, houston, TX, at 2018 CST and completed two IFR practice apchs prior to the touch and go. Investigation revealed a few ounces…NTSB FTW85LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wheeler, TXAccording to the plt, en route deteriorating wx was experienced and he elected to land at Wheeler instead of his original dest, grandfield, OK. The acft was landed slightly fast and downwind. Winds were from 210 degrees at 15 gusting to 20. At the acft neared…NTSB CHI85LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Lake Elmo, MNOn takeoff, at about 150 ft AGL, all power was lost and the pilot executed a forced landing on the airport. Post-accident inspection revealed contamination in the fuel manifold valve.NTSB LAX85LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Byron, CAThe CFI & student plt were practicing takeoffs & landings. During the students second apch, the acft was too high & fast. The acft touched down midfield, left of the rwy, & in the grass. The CFI applied pwr to takeoff, however, the acft stalled and the left…NTSB FTW85LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Athens, TXThe acft contacted trees and descended uncontrolled into the terrain during an initial takeoff climb. The takeoff was made on a 1830 ft sod strip which is bordered on the departure end by trees. The plt stated he used full throttle (2400-2450 RPM) but only…NTSB FTW85LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Arlington, TXAccording to the passenger, a gust of wind caused the Balloon to become airborne prematurely and drift toward pwr lines. Aprx 25 ft from the wires the plt attempted to abort the takeoff by deflating the envelope. Just prior to wire contact the passenger…NTSB FTW85LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305E · Mckinney, TXThe engine quit shortly after takeoff. The pilot landed in soft terrain (muddy field) and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot reported finding 1/2 cup of water in the fuel tank and gascolator.NTSB ANC85LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mcknley Park, AKDuring takeoff the helicopter contacted a .081 inch copper wire which was strung across the river at an alt of aprx 15 ft. the wire became entangled in the tail rotor resulting in control difficulties, however, the plt was able to land the helicopter aprx 1/2…NTSB MIA85LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Sugar Loaf Key, FLThe engine failed just after takeoff and the acft landed in a field north of the arpt, collided with trees and nosed over. Post accident examination of the fuel system shows that the acft micron fuel filter was contaminated to the extent that it caused…NTSB CHI85LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Marshall, MNThe acft contacted 10 ft high trees during takeoff from a gravel taxiway. The plt then performed a forced landing in a cultivated fld during which the landing gear separated from the acft.NTSB NYC85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Waynesburg, PAThe acft was landed gear-up in a fld following a loss of pwr during an initial takeoff climb. Purpose of the flt was to check the eng as it had been disassembled because of metal contamination from the center main bearing. Post accident inspection of the eng…NTSB MIA85LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitchell Harvey Condor III +2 · Lake Placid, FLThe plt stated that on takeoff from lake persommon he was unable to climb more than 50 fpm due to downdrafts along the tree line on his right side & he collided with a 35 ft tree & crashed into a creek.NTSB DEN85LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bountiful, UTOn March 8, 1985, a Cessna 210, operated by the pilot, lost engine power and was substantially damaged. The airplane departed hurricane, Utah and the destination was Bountiful skypark aprt. The pilot stated that the airplane was being ferried to the airport…NTSB FTW85LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Kosse, TXDuring a return flt from mckinney to college station, TX, the eng lost power & the plt made a forced landing on a road near Kosse, TX. On the landing roll, the eng began running again. After stopping, the plt elected to 'check it out.' He estimated 5 gals of…NTSB CHI85LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Madison, WIThe acft collided with a snowbank during takeoff after the plt lost directional control. The takeoff was attempted on rwy 22. The wind was from 180 degrees at 13 KTS.NTSB FTW85LA134Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Houston, TXAfter the fourth touch-and-go landing on rwy 17R power was applied and a normal climb iniiated. At about 400 ft AGL power was reduced; the engine developed heavy vibrations and aprx 50% power loss. The CFI took control from the private plt receiving dual…NTSB ATL85LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Knoxville, TNThe plt had not flown for over 90 days & was practicing landings before flying with passengers. While climbing from a touch-&-go landing, the eng lost power at about 250 to 300 ft AGL. The plt saw only a river ahead, so he attempted to turn & land on the…NTSB MIA85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Newberry, FLThe plt stated that he was having eng problems so he landed on a road, repaired the problem, & upon attempting to takeoff the acft first struck power lines then collided with trees. Investigation revealed that the plts initial eng problem was a clogged fuel…NTSB CHI85LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Waynesville, OHThe engine quit at about 500 ft AGL during the initial takeoff climb. The pilot made a forced landing in a plowed field and the main gear sheared off. Water was observed dripping out of the gascolator after the accident.NTSB ATL85FMG03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPitts S1C · Durham, NCThe plt reported he put the acft in a steep bank shortly after takeoff to view his son who was on the ground. He stated he failed to apply back pressure and the acft contacted trees off the end of the rwy. The acft then impacted the gorund.NTSB ATL85FLT04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AG-CAT-G-114 · Madisonville, TNThe acft crashed in an open pasture after loss of power following a takeoff from an adjacent pasture. The acft had expereinced a power loss a few minutes earlier which had forced the plt to make an emergengy lndg. After grnd checking the powerplant the plt…NTSB LAX85LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tucson, AZThe plt was commencing his 1st solo x-country flt. At lift-off, the acft entered a left bank of about 45 degs. The student plt reduced power & the acft touched down hard on the dirt beside the rwy & was damaged. The plt believed that he may have encountered…NTSB ATL85FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Warsaw, NCLow time, non-instrument rated plt delayed departure because of unexpected deterioration of weather. Fss briefer advised wx would improve, better toward destination arpt. Wx conditions continued to worsen after briefing, worse than fcst. Plt departed 3 hrs…NTSB LAX85LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Fremont, CAThe acft contacted a barbed wire fence and rough terrain during an emergency landing following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. The plt stated that two pwr interruptions occurred during the takeoff before the final pwr loss and he suspected fuel…NTSB LAX85FA159Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-E · Oceanside, CAGnd witnesses reported the acft engine began to misfire shortly after departing ry 24 at Oceanside muni arpt Oceanside, CA. When the acft reached the departure end of the ry at ab out 100 ft AGL, the plt began a left turn. Prior to completing the turn, the…NTSB MKC85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Lee'S Summit, MOUpon takeoff, acft lifted off the rwy and settled hard back onto the rwy. Inspection revealed acft was covered with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of snow & ice when the takeoff was attempted.NTSB LAX85LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Apple Valley, CAThe plt reported that during initial climb, the eng lost power. Unable to maintain flt, he made a forced landing 4 mi north of the aprt on rough desert terrain. During subsequent eng tests, sufficient power was developed to sustain flt.NTSB MIA85FA105Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Jacksonville, FLThe acft crashed & burned while attempting to return to the arpt after the pilot reported a power loss shortly after takeoff. A post crash exam of the engine did not reveal any evidence to suggest any failure or malfunction prior to impact.NTSB FTW85LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-112 · Pearland, TXCFI put down two notches of flaps which is full down on the PA-38. CFI stated he had flown a PA-28-161 that morning and that two notches of flaps on that acft were used for short field takeoffs. The acft entered a stall-mush after takeoff and control was lost…NTSB FTW85LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThorpe T-18 · Ada, OKThe aircraft had been stored for 8 months with automotive fuel in the tank. During takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the plt lost control & the acft impacted the ground at a 45 deg angle. An investigation revealed that softened tank sealant material…NTSB DEN85FTI02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBenjamin Pitts S1U · Fort Benton, MTThe acft contacted a dirt bank during a forced landing in a field following a loss of pwr shortly after takeoff. A landing was made at Fort Benton arpt where the acft was serviced with 11.85 gallons of 100 oct avgas. Post accident examination of the acft…NTSB CHI85LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMasselink XTC · Hastings, MIThe acft lost power shortly after takeoff on its maiden flt at 600 ft AGL. The plt turned for home but was forced to land in trees short of the arpt. Inspection of the home-built acft, built by the plt, revealed that the choke cable had slipped out of…NTSB CHI85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Grove City, OHThe acft nosed over in a snow-covered field during a forced lndg after a power loss following take-off. The plt was performing touch & go lndgs. Investigation disclosed moisture in the acft fuel system. Surface temp was 35 degrees f & the dew point was 22…NTSB ATL85LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Hilton Head, SCAcft stalled & crashed from an altitude of about 300 ft. witnesses stated that the acft entered a steep clumb angle upon lift off and climbed to about 300 ft. then the acft nosed over & fell to the ground.NTSB LAX85LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Hayward, CAWhile the instructor plt (CFI) & student were practicing landings, the eng lost power during the initial climb of the 4th touch-&-go at aprx 30 to 40 ft AGL. The CFI took control of the acft & attempted to land on the remaining rwy. However, the acft…NTSB DEN85FA075Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Albuquerque, NMThe plt was flying his wife & her 4 friends to aspen, co for a ski vacation. Witnesses reported that during takeoff, the rgt baggage door opened. They observed the acft turn left onto a downwind with the landing gear extended. Eight witnesses reported the…NTSB MIA85LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 411A · Merritt Island, FLAccording to the CFI on board, rotation was accomplished at 110 KTS. Shortly after takeoff the nose of the acft began drifting to the right and the acft began settling to the rwy. The CFI called for gear up and the acft settled to the rwy on its belly in the…NTSB LAX85FA137Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Corona, CAAfter refueling, the acft took off & lost pwr at 150 ft to 200 ft AGL. The acft struck trees while in a steepening left bank & crashed in an open field adjacent to the arpt. No contaminants or water were found either in the acft's fuel system or in the fuel…NTSB CHI85LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Peoria, ILThe acft was damaged in an off arpt forced lndg after the rear eng quit at about 350 ft AGL. The plt stated that he could not feather the prop on the rear eng which had stopped. Since the acft would not climb the plt elected to land off the arpt. The post acc…NTSB NYC85IA062Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE-99 · Putnam, CTPlt stated that during tkf the acft started to yaw & roll in a manner consistent with wake turbulence encounter. He applied full opposite rudder & aileron. Normal directional was regained between 50-75 ft above the gnd. The acft was leveled for cruise at 5000…NTSB DCA85AA013Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Philadelphia, PAAfter lndg, the acft was parked on the ramp for aprx 39 min to load cargo. Drg that time, lgt freezing drizzle was falling, intermittently mixed with ice pellets & snw. The crew checked the acft surfaces from the cockpit & entry door, but observed no ice or…NTSB BFO85LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Lynchburg, VAAs the gear was retracting after takeoff, the acft began to lose power. The plt could detect no yaw to either side. When the acft was about 50 feet off the ground, the twr informed the plt that vapor or smoke was trailing from the left eng. The plt…NTSB NYC85FHA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 182N · Manville, NJThe plt reported that he preflighted the acft, made a normal run-up & took off on rwy 25 which had 'some ice.' Shortly after lift-off, the acft stalled & crashed. Witnesses stated that there was substantial ice on top of the wings.NTSB ATL85LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Huntington, WV3-4 Inch snow accumulation on acft prior to flt. Plt said he swept snow off except an area he could not reach. Heavy snowfall, wet snow reported as acft was prepared for departure, drg runup, taxi and takeoff. Plt advised by tower that visibility was 1/8 mile…