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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 FTW82DA142Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna A150M · Raymondville, TXThe pilot stated that on takeoff the aircraft hit a bump and became airborne. The aircraft settled back on the runway and the nose gear collapsed. Witnesses stated that the aircraft became airborne then stalled. The wind was reported as 15 knots with gusts to…NTSB FTW82FA137Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot was trying to land after both engines failed during takeoff after the aircraft was refueled with jet fuel instead of gasoline. The weather was IFR with fog, low ceiling and rain. The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing and was…NTSB FTW82DA141Accident · No injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot stated that an examination of the throttle linkage friction system revealed that the throttle jammed in the idle power range. The pilot stated in the accident report that a modification to the friction bearings on the throttle cross shaft linkage be…NTSB FTW82DA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEvans VP-1 · Liberty Hill, TXThe pilot stated that he felt an excess roll tendency and had taken his hand from the throttle. The aircraft would not gain altitude and airspeed could not be maintained. He realized that the throttle had backed off from climb power and reapplied full power…NTSB DEN82FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Parker, COAt about 150 ft AGL & beyond the rwy departure end the eng lost power. The acft impacted an embankment during the attempt to return to the arpt. Eng exam revealed that the #1 cylinder piston compression ring was broken corresonding to grooves on the cylinder.…NTSB CHI82DA125Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Caro, MIThe pilot reported that a partial loss of engine power occurred at about 200 ft AGL during takeoff. During a forced landing in a farm field, the nose wheel fork failed and the propeller and engine cowling were damaged. The pilot suspected a stuck value, but…NTSB ATL82IA109Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech BE-99 · Asheville, NCDuring takeoff on a regularly scheduled passenger flight the aircraft sustained a total engine failure and flameout on the right engine. After securing the engine, the crew executed an uneventful single engine landing without further damage to the aircraft or…NTSB SEA82DA053Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWeatherly 201C · Espanola, WAThe pilot stated that during climb the engine power suddenly went to idle. A forced landing was made in a soft plowed field where the aircraft nosed over. No mechanical malfunctions were found during the engine examination however it was noted that conditions…NTSB FTW82FQA16Accident · 3 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Ruidoso Muni, NMThe aircraft took off from runway 18 with 4 occupants and about 98 gal of fuel on board. The wind was from 210 deg at 8, gusting 20 KTS, the pressure altitude was about 8900 ft and moderate turbulence was reported. According to witnesses, the aircraft made a…NTSB LAX82DA135Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Stockton, CAThe pilot landed to pick up a flagger and take him to the end of the field. The landing was made facing north on a north-south driveway. An overhead line was located along the east side of the driveway. During takeoff, the pilot moved laterally to the west,…NTSB ATL82DA101Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-25-235D · Baxley, GADuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 75 ft AGL. The pilot jettisoned his load of pesticide and landed straight ahead on the remaining runway. The plane continued off the end of the runway, ran into a drainage ditch, and was substantially damaged.…NTSB FTW82DA127Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · West Delta 105dOn takeoff from an oil rig helideck, the pilot heard a loud noise in the engine/transmission area and noticed a change in engine noise. He maneuvered the aircraft away from the oil rig, inflated the pop out floats and autorotated to the water. On impact the…NTSB SEA82FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot took off downwind and against traffic in marginal weather conditions. No flight plan was filed and there was no record of a weather briefing. During departure, a near-miss occurred between N761QZ and a light twin-engine aircraft on an instrument…NTSB SEA82DA050Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 47G-2A · Lyle, WADuring takeoff with a load of fertilizer, insufficient power was available to maintain engine and rotor RPM and sustain flight. The pilot dumped the load, but was unable to avoid ground contact. The tail rotor struck first and separated from the aircraft. The…NTSB NYC82DHA08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Beach Lake, PAThe pilot of a ski equipped aircraft began taking off on a 900 ft strip. There was snow on the runway, but grass showed through in places. The pilot reported that the aircraft slowed "very very little" while crossing an area with grass showing. Just beyond…NTSB LAX82FA130Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Torrance, CABefore departing on the initial flight from los angeles, CA, the pilot drained a large amount of water from the fuel tanks. After making a battery start, the pilot and two passengers departed on a flight to the santa catalina airport where they had lunch.…NTSB FTW82DA153Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJurca 3/4 Spitfire · Bartlesville, OKDuring initial climb on the first flight of the homebuilt aircraft, the engine failed. The aircraft was landed off the airport and demolished. Investigation revealed the fuel pump drive designed by the builder had failed.NTSB SEA82DA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky S-58J · Siletz, ORAfter lift-off with a 3000 pound external sling load, a "pop" was heard followed by low-level vibration. Rotor RPM decayed and an autorotation was effected to a forced landing in a revine. Postcrash inspection revealed a failure of the engine drive "short…NTSB ATL82FA089Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Louisville, KYThe aircraft crashed on approach during an attempted emergency landing. The aircraft had just departed and was returningbecause of smoke in the cockpit. The smoke was caused by an electrical short and arcing of wiring in the system. The loose wiring and worn…NTSB LAX82DA124Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech D55 · Napa, CAThe pilot stated that he rotated the aircraft at about 90 knots during takeoff and at about 30 feet AGL the engine lost power. It started again briefly but then stopped and an emergency landing was made approximately 2000 feet from the approach end of runway…NTSB FTW82FRD09Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna A185E · New Orleans, LAThe pilot of the amphibious aircraft initiated a takeoff on runway 10. Witnesses stated that the engine began losing power. After taking off, the aircraft was observed to make a sharp left turn back toward the airport while still at a low altitude. Some…NTSB ATL82DA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hazlehurst, GAThe pilot made a successful precautionary landing after becoming disoriented due to problems with his communication and navigation radios. After finding out his location he attempted to depart from a soft field covered with tall grass that was approximately…NTSB MIA82DA095Accident · No injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot suspected a partial loss of engine power shortly after lift-off. He cut the power to land on the remaining runway. The plane touched down on the right main and nose gear, and the nose gear collapsed. The plane skidded about 100 ft before coming to…NTSB ATL82FA087Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Westminster, MDThe aircraft crashed after takeoff from a 2930 ft runway with four occupants on board. The aircraft weight was not known, but was estimated to be 2334 lbs during takeoff. There was a light wind from the west and the temperature was 42 degrees fahrenheit.…NTSB LAX82FVD12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Livermore, CADuring takeoff, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing through about 150 ft AGL. The pilot landed in a plowed field where the nose gear failed and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the number five piston and piston pin had…NTSB FTW82DA106Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Tulsa, OKThe aircraft experienced a partial power loss during takeoff at an altitude of about 150 AGL. The pilot turned left with the intention of landing on a perpendicular taxiway. During the turn the aircraft developed a high sink-rate and struck the taxiway in a…NTSB NYC82FGT09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Annville, PADuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 150 ft AGL. The pilot reported that the engine started when he switched from the left to the right fuel tank, but stopped again. He attempted to return to the airport, but was unable. The aircraft nosed over…NTSB MKC82DA050Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150L · Omaha, NEDuring a maximum angle climb after lift-off, the aircraft stalled while climbing through about 200 to 300 ft AGL. The pilot stated that he lowered the nose to obtain a faster airspeed. However, he believed that the plane descended into diminishing headwinds…NTSB CHI82FA096Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Jackson, MIAt approximately 90K after liftoff from a touch & go the copilot, who was flying from the left seat, indicated problems with the right eng. The plt had been observing trucks on the right side of the rwy. He stated they could have set it back down except he…NTSB MIA82DA089Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FLOn liftoff the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot leveled the acft to build up airspeed and the engine backfired and lost rpm's. the aircraft started to sink and drift left. The pilot stated he applied all right rudder but the left gear hit the ground and…NTSB SEA82DA039Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Maupin, ORThe pilot reported that the engine lost power during takeoff after he raised the gear and flaps. He stated that he lowered the nose and the stall warning buzzer sounded, but he was unable to obtain the necessary airspeed. He stated that the power began to…NTSB MKC82DA045Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172N · Thayer, MODuring takeoff, the pilot's seat slid full aft just as the aircraft became airborne. The pilot was unable to reach the rudders or powerplant controls and could not control the aircraft. The plane crashed into trees on the left side of the runway. No…NTSB FTW82FRG26Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Kingsville, TXOn 3/17/82 a wx briefer advised the pilot all of Texas would be under instrument meteorological conditons on the morningof 3/18/82. There was no record of a flt plan filed by the pilot of N8988P and the departure time from Kingsville could not be determined.…NTSB ATL82DA074Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Terry, MSDuring departure from a 2100 ft runway the pilot realized the plane was overloaded for the conditions. He opened the dump gate about 100 ft from the end of the runway. However he reported that lumps of fertilizer in the bottom of the hopper prevented the load…NTSB DEN82FTC02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210M · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot initiated his takeoff on runway 12 from an intersection with runway 16. From this intersection, there was 2175 ft or runway remaining. During the takeoff, the aircraft struck the roof of a garage about 360 ft from the departure end of the runway.…NTSB ATL82DA071Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech B24R · Pell City, ALWhile the pilot was making touch and go landings, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing through about 300 ft AGL. The pilot landed in a field with the landing gear up to reduce the stopping distance. No pre- impact malfunctions or failures were…NTSB ATL82DA069Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Huntington, WVAccording to the pilot the engine failed after liftoff at about the 3500 foot point down the runway at approximately 300 feet AGL. The runway has 1000 feet of overrun and the aircraft came to rest near the runup area for runway 12. The aircraft had not been…NTSB FTW82FA090Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Bryan, TXAfter a touch & go on rwy 13 the eng failed. The CFI attempted a left turn back to rwy 32. During the turn the acft contacted a tree, then collided with the ground flipping the acft inverted. One quart of fuel was drained from the left tank & less than one…NTSB ANC82DA025Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot reported there was no wind on the ground. However,immediately after takeoff he encountered a downdraft which would not allow him to clear trees at the end of the airstrip. Takeoff was on runway 5.wind reported by farewell,AK,located 19MI nw of the…NTSB NYC82DA047Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Jaffrey, NHDuring takeoff, the engine lost power at about 40 to 50 ft AGL. The aircraft was landed back on the runway with about 400 ft remaining. It hit a snowbank at the end of the runway at about 40 to 50 knots. The plane bounced and came to rest after traveling…NTSB FTW82DA086Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchreder RS-15 · Hempstead, TXThe pilot reported that he lost directional control on his first flight in this high performance glider. He stated that the right wing began to drag when the runner released it early. He attempted to lift the wing with left aileron and rudder. The glider…NTSB SEA82DA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Plush, ORThe pilot departed lakeview, Oregon on a local flight with two passengers on board. After a stopover at a private airstrip, he began a short field takeoff from a grass/gravel/dirt runway that was 2500 ft in length. The density altitude was approximately 4600…NTSB SEA82DA035Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · Creswell, ORDuring preflight the pilot found water in the fuel system. After fuel drainings and sample checks were completed the pilot started the engine and initiated taxi for takeoff. During taxi and engine runup the engine stopped several times. After repeated fuel…NTSB NYC82DA042Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Palmer, MAThe pilot initiated a takeoff on runway 04. He reported the wind was from 300 to 330 degrees at 10 gusting 25 KTS. During the takeoff roll, a bump in the runway was encountered and the aircraft became airborne. The pilot reported that a gust of wind from the…NTSB MKC82FCG17Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Topeka, KSThe aircraft crashed and burned during takeoff at 1303 CST. The pilot received second degree burns over 20 per cent of his body and expired on 3/9/82. Two sailplanes were damaged by impact and fire, and a third sailplane received fire damage. The pilot…NTSB LAX82FA085Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-95-C55 · Huron, CAFollowing a business trip the pilot deplaned two passengers at a private airport and proceeded to takeoff to the north. Witnesses judged the takeoff run to be short followed by a steep bank and climb to the right. A maximum estimatedaltitude of 250 feet AGL…NTSB LAX82DVD10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna A188B · Lodi, CAThe pilot stated that he noted frost on the wings before takeoff, but felt there was not enough to be concerned. He initiated a takeoff on a 2500 ft airstrip with a load of paraquat and water. There was a slight tailwind. He stated that during the takeoff…NTSB MKC82DCJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Alliance, NEAfter landing and dropping off one passenger the pilot attempted to takeoff. The airport manager stated that due to the unusually warm weather the frost was out of the ground and the runway had many gopher mounds which were very soft. He further stated that…NTSB FTW82DA067Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pickens, ARAt about 100 ft AGL during takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot reported that he smelled a strong odor of hot metal and began a right turn to return to the airstrip. Shortly thereafter, he experienced a complete loss of power. While landing in…NTSB FTW82DA064Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Abilene, TXOn climbout, as power was being reduced from takeoff power to climb power, the engine failed for undetermined reasons. The pilot stated that he maneuvered the aircraft so that the right wing absorbed the initial impact with the ground.