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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 ANC05CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.Sep 6, 2005 · N1907A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb from a remote airstrip, which resulted in the airplane descending to the ground and colliding with soft terrain beyond the end…Sep 2, 2005 · N4991F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA250Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield FP-65 · Sedalia, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the inadvertent stall/spin resulting in an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain.Sep 1, 2005 · N37855 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Ogden, UTthe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factor's include the flight instructor's improper pre-flight planning and decision in accepting the intersection departure, and the flight…Aug 31, 2005 · N9069E · DestroyedNTSB CHI05TA251Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · New Ulm, MNThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.Aug 31, 2005 · N505NR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Opa Locka, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 31, 2005 · N5213M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Davenport, NDThe pilot failed to gain suffient altitude during takeoff in order to clear the corn crop at the end of the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the corn crop.Aug 29, 2005 · N3024U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Hector, MNThe pilot's failure to achieve adequate airspeed on takeoff which resulted in the airplane entering a stall/mush when it flew out of ground effect while crossing a large drainage ditch on takeoff.Aug 29, 2005 · N4550N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with a creek. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift.Aug 29, 2005 · N4714F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTichacek N-3 Pup · Mead, WAThe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Aug 20, 2005 · N7702X · DestroyedNTSB SEA05LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2A · Helena, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement.Aug 20, 2005 · N5467F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Freeport, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.Aug 20, 2005 · N90914 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05IA222Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Winnie, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the second-stage turbine wheel as a result of low cycle fatigue.Aug 19, 2005 · N4545W · Minor damageNTSB DFW05CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman G164B · Alexandria, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.Aug 16, 2005 · N6903K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA144Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMBB BK 117 B-1 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot in-flight decision to land in a unsuitable landing area during a precautionary landing. A factor was the loss of power on the number two engine.Aug 14, 2005 · N117US · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 13, 2005 · N9163A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Vero Beach, FLThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in the in-flight collision with trees during an emergency descent.Aug 13, 2005 · N2219S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Marshalltown, IAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing.Aug 12, 2005 · N9632 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chickaloon, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a emergency landing/collision with terrain.Aug 9, 2005 · N717DR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA165Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Chiloquin, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and a loss of control during a pull-up maneuver. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/spin, which resulted in the subsequent collision with terrain.Aug 7, 2005 · N627DM · DestroyedNTSB IAD05LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportO'Connor Air Command Elite · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's improper flare following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for unknown reasons.Aug 7, 2005 · N2416P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSheel Vans RV-8 · Fort Collins, COthe pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and descending into the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to refuel the airplane, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 7, 2005 · N5754S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA05LA146Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGustafson Easy Eagle · Milton, FLA loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.Aug 6, 2005 · N707DG · DestroyedNTSB IAD05LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · East Moriches, NYThe improper installation of the right magneto harness to the magneto housing by unidentified maintenance personnel, which resulted in arcing, significant wear, and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to attain…Aug 6, 2005 · N2422G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-D35 · Decatur, ALThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing.Aug 6, 2005 · N3468B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA138Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C24R · Lumberton, NCThe pilot's improper/inadequate evaluation of the weather, which resulted into flight into a thunderstorm.Aug 6, 2005 · N67076 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05FA212Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Wheeling, ILThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to execute a go-around without raising the landing gear and raising the flaps to the full UP position, resulting in low airspeed and the airplane stalling. Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's…Aug 5, 2005 · N421KC · DestroyedNTSB DFW05CA201Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff and the subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment and the lack of suitable terrain for the…Aug 4, 2005 · N15BA · DestroyedNTSB MIA05FA140Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Key West, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the dark, night flight over water, resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the water. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's…Jul 31, 2005 · N65982 · DestroyedNTSB MIA05FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Natchez, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in complex…Jul 30, 2005 · N6555U · DestroyedNTSB CHI05CA204Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilson Acrolite 1T · Oshkosh, WIThe partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed carburetor fuel metering jet. Factors to the accident included the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, the contamination of the fuel system from degraded automobile-style fuel lines,…Jul 29, 2005 · C-IAVT · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Junction, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.Jul 27, 2005 · N1029J · DestroyedNTSB ANC05LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS-350BA · Juneau, AKA loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to the separation of the engine power turbine shaft, the failure of which was due to a disconnected adjacent leaf spring, which resulted in an emergency landing after takeoff and subsequent hard landing.Jul 25, 2005 · N57958 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Chatham, VAThe pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was properly engaged, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 24, 2005 · N3818P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05FA114Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · West Jordan, UTthe pilot's improper preflight planning, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and the stall resulting in the loss of control and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather…Jul 24, 2005 · N31TE · DestroyedNTSB ANC05CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJeska Murphy Rebel · Kivalina, AKThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with a ditch. A factor contributing to the accident was the ditch.Jul 23, 2005 · N7478T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Globe, AZThe fatigue failure of the compressor turbine stator vane, the liberation of vane material into the compressor turbine, and the total loss of engine power. Also causal was the operator's failure to inspect the compressor turbine vane during fuel nozzle checks.Jul 22, 2005 · N717BT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05GA243Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 680 FL · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's excessive selection of flaps prior to takeoff, which resulted in a failure to obtain/maintain an appropriate climb airspeed, and an inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was a high density…Jul 22, 2005 · N7UP · DestroyedNTSB NYC05LA121Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRatliff Hummel Bird · Pittsville, MDA loss of control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.Jul 19, 2005 · N707TR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05FA189Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Aurora, MOThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. A factor to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane over its certified maximum gross weight.Jul 18, 2005 · N7868Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sequim, WAThe temporary loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the takeoff initial climb.Jul 14, 2005 · N3119T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPratt Ultravia Pelican-PL · Middlebury, VTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 12, 2005 · N412JP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OHA loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees.Jul 10, 2005 · N9233J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Tarkio, MOA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Jul 9, 2005 · N10607 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL Warzawa-Okecie 104 Wilga 80 · Platinum, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff initial climb from a remote beach, which resulted in a ditching and subsequent nose over.Jul 4, 2005 · N2245T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSweeney Preceptor Ultra Pup · Chitina, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and his premature lift-off resulting in a stall due to inadequate airspeed. The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff was a contributing factor.Jul 4, 2005 · N106TB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Kamaih, IDFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, resulting in a loss of engine power, and collision with terrain.Jul 3, 2005 · N1735P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Charlotte, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 3, 2005 · N4337E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA222Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuiksilver MX LII Sport · Palmdale, CAan in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.Jul 2, 2005 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB ANC05LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent uncontrolled descent into a lake. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.Jul 2, 2005 · N88110 · Substantial damage