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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.

NTSB CEN18FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hatch, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.Nov 4, 2017 · N251CH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA026Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Murphy, IDFailure of the left aileron control cable that resulted in a loss of aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections to the aileron cable connections.Nov 3, 2017 · N4393Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 600A · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb.Oct 27, 2017 · N211W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA010Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A24 · Manteo, NCThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure wiring during an electrical component installation, which resulted in arcing and smoke in the cockpit. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor's failure to attain a proper descent rate…Oct 18, 2017 · N400LE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Tuskegee, ALAn improperly adjusted slope controller and fuel pump that resulted in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.Oct 15, 2017 · N289CM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VAThe tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in…Oct 7, 2017 · N90866 · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Centre Hall, PAThe partial loss of engine power due to the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck.Oct 6, 2017 · N3538H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 34-220T · Sugar Grove, ILA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 6, 2017 · N4136D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportThomas Stephen Glasair Super II RG · Santa Ynez, CAA partial loss of engine power for reasons that were not determined.Oct 5, 2017 · N248ST · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA003Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchaffer Fisher Horizon 2 · Eden Prairie, MNAn inflight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons after a thorough examination of the airplane's flight controls was unable to confirm control continuity. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the…Oct 4, 2017 · N428AP · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFreeman Heritage Collection SE5A · Virginia Beach, VAA partial loss of engine power due to an interruption of the normal fuel/air mixture to the engine.Oct 3, 2017 · N685SE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Winder, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb.Sep 27, 2017 · N53393 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17WA369Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 369 · Norrbotten, Sweden, SwedenOn September 26, 2017, about 1154 hours universal coordinated time, an MD Helicopters 369D, Swedish registration SE-JVI, impacted terrain about one-third mile from the Alvsbyn Airport (ESUV), Norrbotten, Sweden. One pilot was fatally injured and the second…Sep 26, 2017 · SE-JVI · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA368Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEris E. Ervin Quicksilver · Cleburne, TXAn engine loss of power due to fuel starvation from a broken fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine; the loss of engine power prevented the pilot from reaching a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the…Sep 25, 2017 · N5112S · DestroyedNTSB ERA17LA334Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcmillan Joel L Avid SW 65 · Darlington, SCA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.Sep 24, 2017 · N65SW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA366Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmerson Kitfox · Waller, TXA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 24, 2017 · N91904 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA364Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Camden, ARThe pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…Sep 24, 2017 · N5958C · DestroyedNTSB CEN17FA362Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Ainsworth, NEThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.Sep 23, 2017 · N73MA · DestroyedNTSB CEN17FA361Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Thief River Falls, MNThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of control due to spatial disorientation.Sep 23, 2017 · N4777T · DestroyedNTSB ERA17FA330Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Rhine, GAThe student pilot's decision to take off from a partially-lit grass runway in dark night, marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall.Sep 20, 2017 · N3875J · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA222Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bangkok, ThailandThe AAIB of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of Thailand's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…Sep 19, 2017 · HS-LUJ · No damageNTSB DCA17WA199Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Caracas, VenezuelaThe DGAC of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…Sep 13, 2017 · YV-268TNTSB WPR17LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Ogden, UTThe airplane's inability to maintain an initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.Sep 12, 2017 · N9798L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA526Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Coolin, IDThe pilot's decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.Sep 10, 2017 · N5703A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon G36 · Benicia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which caused the airplane to exceed its critical angle of attack and led to an aerodynamic stall.Sep 9, 2017 · N7215J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChancey Gerry M RV-12 · Dunkirk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.Sep 6, 2017 · N1214J · Substantial damageNTSB ENG17IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 232 · Las Vegas, NVA No. 1 (left) engine undercowl fire caused by a fuel nozzle installation error during engine overhaul at Delta TechOps. A fuel nozzle b-nut was cross threaded, which allowed fuel to leak on hot engine case surfaces and subsequently ignite.Sep 6, 2017 · N686DA · No damageNTSB WPR17LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCobalt Aircraft Industries Co50 Valkyrie · Atwater, CAA loss of aileron effectiveness due to the airplane's design configuration, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the roll axis and led to a hard landing.Sep 5, 2017 · N523CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRudder Dwight K Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Raymond, MSA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Sep 5, 2017 · N16KR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17WA320Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Pontinia, ItalyOn September 3, 2017 about 1030 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182P, I-SCAP, impacted terrain during initial climb after takeoff, from Pegaso Club 2000 Airfield, Pontinia, Italy. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Five…Sep 3, 2017 · I-SCAP · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA190Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer EMB145 · Medellin, ColombiaThe government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a EMBRAER EMB145 airplane that occurred on August 31, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…Aug 31, 2017 · HK4535 · No damageNTSB CEN17FA334Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportVans RV-12 · Fishers, INThe pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain pitch control following the in-flight opening of the canopy during the initial climb resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain and ground fire.Aug 31, 2017 · N212ZF · DestroyedNTSB CEN17WA384Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDiamond DA20 · Sankt Veit, AustriaThe government of Austria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DIAMOND DA20 airplane that occurred on August 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Austria's investigation under the provisions…Aug 29, 2017 · D-EJFT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Fortuna, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 27, 2017 · N8695H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310I · Salt Lake City, UTA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Aug 24, 2017 · N8170M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHostein K/Hostein S Pietenpol · Albion, NYLoss of directional control due to a restriction of rudder movement.Aug 23, 2017 · N888MG · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA220Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 424ER · Zurich, SwitzerlandThe Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 424ER airplane that occurred on August 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's…Aug 23, 2017 · N68061 · No damageNTSB ERA17LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Palm Coast, FLA crack in the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in engine roughness, a fuel leak, a loss of engine power, and the subsequent in-flight fire.Aug 21, 2017 · N6833N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and because the amount…Aug 20, 2017 · N9431N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Quinton, VAThe flight instructor and commercial pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power.Aug 18, 2017 · N319TA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Gonzales, LAA partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance, including worn spark plugs and a leaking fuel hose fitting.Aug 17, 2017 · N48TZ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA277Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Canton, GAMaintenance personnel's failure to ensure the proper throttle linkage travel clearance after the installation of an exhaust system.Aug 15, 2017 · N2804T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKnapp Easy Raider · Rochester, INA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 14, 2017 · N6862K · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA176Incident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 332 · London, United KingdomThe Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 767 332 airplane that occurred on August 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government…Aug 13, 2017 · N1608 · No damageNTSB GAA17CA488Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCharles D Walker Walker Curtiss JN4D · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot’s exceedance of the biplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with trees.Aug 12, 2017 · N8262 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · West Jordan, UTThe pilot's failure to account for operation at high density altitude at or near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which led to degraded engine performance and prevented the airplane from achieving an adequate airspeed for a positive rate of climb,…Aug 11, 2017 · N33732 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · New Milford, CTThe flight instructor's failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during the initial climb.Aug 11, 2017 · N1727V · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA171Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Bacau, RomaniaThe Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Center of Romania has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…Aug 10, 2017 · YR-BAJ · No damageNTSB ERA17LA269Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRose Herbert D Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tower City, PAThe pilot's incapacitation due to fainting as a result of complications from a previously undiagnosed heart condition.Aug 9, 2017 · N709HR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA265Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Freedom · Green Township, NJThe pilot's improper preflight setup of the aircraft's foldable wing, during which he incorrectly attached a nylon strap loop pull handle, instead of the steel cable shackle at the end of the strap, to its mounting hook. The nylon strap failed in flight,…Aug 6, 2017 · N2854L · Substantial damage