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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 WPR12CA284Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210-5 · West Glacier, MTThe pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff.Jul 2, 2012 · N8450Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA443Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PAThe pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.Jul 2, 2012 · N182EV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTecnam P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the blockage of the carburetor’s main jet by deteriorated float material. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel.Jun 30, 2012 · N308TA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA423Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Dalton, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined because of fire and impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed feathering of the right propeller…Jun 30, 2012 · N33CG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA425Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lakewood, NJThe loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine and engine systems or during postaccident operational testing of the engine.Jun 29, 2012 · N449FL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA407Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFields Mike Hawk SSC · Evansville, INThe operation of an airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and the pilot's loss of control during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.Jun 29, 2012 · N163F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA280Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during the initial climb and an aerodynamic stall/spin.Jun 28, 2012 · N63WY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA277Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRehn Kitfox IV · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempt to return to the runway immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was foreign debris in the right-hand carburetor bowl, which precipitated a loss…Jun 27, 2012 · N645GR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA412Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Gold Hill, NCAn inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.Jun 25, 2012 · N2528N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA404Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDestiny 2000 · Shelbyville, INThe operation of the aircraft by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to plan for the high density altitude and to maintain control of the aircraft.Jun 24, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA274Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Veneta, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.Jun 23, 2012 · N5781A · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A320 · Las Vegas, NVthe failure of the right main landing gear door retraction flexible hydraulic line in the Green hydraulic system, which led to prolonged operation of the power transfer unit and subsequent overheating and loss of pressure in the Yellow hydraulic system,…Jun 17, 2012 · N552JB · No damageNTSB ERA12LA397Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Biddeford, MEA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.Jun 15, 2012 · N3812V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Erie, COThe student pilot’s improper performance of a soft field takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the situation.Jun 14, 2012 · N617EV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA368Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Hooker, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures, which resulted in an…Jun 12, 2012 · N6455Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Santa Teresa, NMThe sudden decrease in headwind during takeoff in a gusty wind and near a passing train, which resulted in a loss of lift and main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter near its maximum performance…Jun 10, 2012 · N744JS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.Jun 9, 2012 · N5211Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA348Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MIThe pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.Jun 6, 2012 · N3431A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA241Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWestcott Prowler Jaguar · Salinas, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control during takeoff due to an incapacitating cardiac event.Jun 1, 2012 · N125CW · DestroyedNTSB WPR12LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Twentynine Palms, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 29, 2012 · N2435K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Santa Ynez, CAA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, his failure to properly diagnose the loss of engine power, and his failure to follow the appropriate emergency…May 27, 2012 · N8234M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA230Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · St. George, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aggressive pitch-up maneuver, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from alcohol consumption and an…May 26, 2012 · N953SP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA357Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Howard, SDA fractured fabricated aluminum oil line, which resulted in oil exhaustion followed by a forced landing.May 23, 2012 · N8421V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Works Aero Lite 103 · Lincolnton, NCThe loss of engine power due to fuel flow interruption, which resulted from a stuck carburetor bowl needle.May 21, 2012 · N2355L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA308Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJackson TOP DOG · Apple Valley, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the anomalies revealed during the postaccident examination would not have necessarily precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…May 19, 2012 · N214AB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Destin, FLThe partial loss of engine power due to a stuck (open) exhaust valve in the No. 5 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s directives concerning cooling of the engine after flight.May 19, 2012 · N444WT · Substantial damageNTSB DCA12WA085Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Riga, LatviaOn May 19, 2012, at approximately 0819 locat time, a Boeing 737-500 operated by AirBaltic was climbing after departure from Riga International Airport, and was cleared by ATC to climb to FL230. At the same time, an Airbus 320, operated by Aeroflot perfromed a…May 19, 2012 · YL-BBN · No damageNTSB CEN12LA309Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuicksilver Sprint II · Lebanon, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft, attributed to the relative movement between the crankshaft and flywheel assembly.May 19, 2012 · N3521A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA307Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDial David L Titan Tornado II · Checotah, OKThe noncertificated pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ostentatious display.May 19, 2012 · N158TX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA341Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Shirley, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during the takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.May 17, 2012 · N297SC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Hillsboro, ORThe flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm.May 13, 2012 · N61482 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Sterling, AKThe pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 13, 2012 · N615SD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 3NM · Pope Valley, CAA loss of power in one engine during takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing in a vineyard. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence.May 12, 2012 · N9540 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA327Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Sterling, PAThe pilot’s decision to take off on an uphill slope without utilizing the entire available runway, and his failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he wasn’t going to liftoff in time to clear the trees at the end of the runway.May 10, 2012 · N9154K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA326Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGutierrez Pablino Hummel Bird · DeFuniak Springs, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to the airplane’s exceedence of its maximum gross weight and center of gravity’s most rearward limit and his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…May 9, 2012 · N9001N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Williston, FLLoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing, which included a successful postaccident engine run.May 5, 2012 · N442G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA319Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Honesdale, PAThe pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating…May 5, 2012 · N34539 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA312Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShoup Ronald R RV-6A · Milton, FLA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Apr 30, 2012 · N819RS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA034Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Apr 30, 2012 · N8976D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12WA268Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationRobinson · Wuppertal-Langerfeld, GermanyOn April 28, 2012, at 1650 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, D-HARV, impacted terrain near Wuppertal-Langerfeld, Germany. The pilot and 3 passengers sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. The…Apr 28, 2012 · D-HARV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Cloverdale, CAThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation.Apr 27, 2012 · N80SV · Substantial damageNTSB OPS12IA535Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLas Vegas, NVFederal Aviation Administration procedures that do not ensure separation in the event of a go-around during simultaneous independent runway operations on runways that do not physically intersect but whose flight paths intersect.Apr 27, 2012 · No damageNTSB ERA12LA305Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1B · Sylacauga, ALThe pilot's attempt to take off with the carburetor heat in the hot position, which limited the airplane’s performance, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Apr 27, 2012 · N388AS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Albuquerque, NMThe partial loss of engine power due to an intake valve that was stuck in the open position.Apr 26, 2012 · N4830M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC11-100 · Monmouth, ORA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Apr 22, 2012 · N499CC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBumford-Royer Christen Eagle II · Pearland, TXA loose B nut on the fuel inlet line due to maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the nut at an unknown time, which resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.Apr 22, 2012 · N80BH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot did not control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the pre-takeoff checklist.Apr 22, 2012 · N7911F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA166Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20B · Rosamond, CAA loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank prior to departure.Apr 15, 2012 · N74518 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA285Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilloughby Pete A Streak Shadow · Salem, WVA total loss of engine power due to a piston seizure that resulted from a fuel system restriction and poorly secured fuel lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer procedures and his use of…Apr 15, 2012 · N2828W · Substantial damage