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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 LAX04LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Reno, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing a return to runway maneuver, which led to a stall and spin. Factors in the accident were: 1) the deteriorated condition of the glider towrope, which resulted in towrope failure…May 8, 2004 · N126PS · DestroyedNTSB DEN04CA068Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415G · Falcon, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the clear air turbulence encounter.May 5, 2004 · N94405 · DestroyedNTSB NYC04IA116Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO-328-100 · Allentown, PAThe opening of the main cabin door after takeoff, for undetermined reasons.May 3, 2004 · N441JS · No damageNTSB FTW04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Lake Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed for flight resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factors was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 2, 2004 · N60539 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Nanwalek, AKA loss of directional control for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the left wing colliding with the ground.May 2, 2004 · N35860 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bedford, MAThe mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine-driven fuel pump's return line B-nut fitting.Apr 28, 2004 · N3243P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.Apr 28, 2004 · N9919L · DestroyedNTSB CHI04CA108Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot not verifying the position of the fuel selector prior to the takeoff, resulting in the loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Factors to the accident were the power pole and the trees.Apr 22, 2004 · N82943 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · San Angelo, TXThe pilot's improper preflight performance planning, and his failure to establish a climb. Factors were the high density altitude and crosswind.Apr 21, 2004 · N5196J · DestroyedNTSB ATL04FA096Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.Apr 19, 2004 · N8157J · DestroyedNTSB DEN04FA064Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Boulder, COthe failed magneto and the lack of suitable terrain (lake) for a forced landing.Apr 18, 2004 · N105DP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichard A. Denisar RV-4 · Spring Hill, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to fuel contamination, that resulted in a forced landingApr 16, 2004 · N199RD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA105Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Hastings, MNThe pilot not verifying the fuel selector valve's position during the preflight leading to the fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during the flight's initial climb.Apr 16, 2004 · N185TY · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Copper Center, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb, and a subsequent encounter with snow-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the…Apr 16, 2004 · N3029M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA187Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201T · Concord, CAa loss of engine power due to improper maintenance repair procedures and use of improper parts.Apr 13, 2004 · N2920C · DestroyedNTSB FTW04CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Bogalusa, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 10, 2004 · N84623 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA182Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · San Martin, CAthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Apr 9, 2004 · N25645 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Marion, INThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision to ensure adequate takeoff performance by the improper use of flaps and failure to establish the aircraft was within weight and balance limitations.Apr 9, 2004 · N6160K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Aviation Div. Navion · Page, AZthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush in high density altitude conditions.Apr 8, 2004 · N91729 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Montague, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff climb, which led to a stall/mush. Factors to the accident were the uneven intersection of the two runways, and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway, and the premature…Apr 6, 2004 · N686H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Elko, NVthe pilot's improper mixture leaning technique and failure to attain an adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush.Apr 5, 2004 · N7923M · DestroyedNTSB ATL04FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Johns Island, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the loss of engine power in one engine due to pre-ignition/detonation.Apr 5, 2004 · N869CC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLouis Amato Buccaneer · Labelle, FLThe pilots improper preflight preparation resulting in loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to reverse direction to land resulting in an inadvert stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with…Apr 4, 2004 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB MIA04FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FLThe failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…Apr 4, 2004 · N14A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…Apr 4, 2004 · N4130D · DestroyedNTSB LAX04CA175Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · California City, CAthe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush condition and a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were strong tailwind conditions and a sudden wind shift.Apr 3, 2004 · N88BM · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA062Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDavenport RV-8F · College Place, WAA loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a turn at low altitude.Apr 1, 2004 · N284DM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Paso Robles, CAfuel system vapor lock due to the failure of the left exhaust stack clamp pin, which caused a separation of the exhaust stack from the muffler and the porting of hot exhaust gases onto the fuel lines.Mar 28, 2004 · N99KJ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW-20 · Yoder, KSThe pilot's failure to secure the elevator Louis L'Hotellier connector with a safety pin or wire as directed in several airworthiness directives and his inadequate preflight inspection of the sailplane, both of which resulted in the in-flight loss of elevator…Mar 28, 2004 · N232EM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Palouse, WAThe pilot's decision to takeoff downwind resulting in his inability to achieve a positive climb rate and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain and the tailwind condition.Mar 25, 2004 · N731YZ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snow drift during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow-covered and uneven terrain.Mar 22, 2004 · N2472F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Creswell, ORThe pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree.Mar 21, 2004 · N739HQ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Cameron Park, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power due to improperly secured magnetos.Mar 21, 2004 · N6374V · DestroyedNTSB FTW04IA104Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Midland, TXThe in-flight wing fire for undetermined reasons.Mar 19, 2004 · N414FB · Minor damageNTSB LAX04LA166Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Placerville, CAa loss of engine power due to an improperly sized and installed set of sealing gaskets in the gascolator, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 18, 2004 · N369BZ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Eden, GALoss of engine power due to improper installation by maintenance personnel which resulted in the mixture control cable becoming disconnected in-flight. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with trees.Mar 18, 2004 · N4GB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · DeLand, FLThe pilot's failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which precipitated a loss of engine power during initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.Mar 17, 2004 · N2080Z · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Monticello, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes.Mar 15, 2004 · N400DH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Selma, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The aircraft inadequate weight and balance was a contributing factor.Mar 13, 2004 · N6175L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Plain Dealing, LAA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 13, 2004 · N4359S · DestroyedNTSB LAX04CA153Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAyres S2R-600 · Calipatria, CAthe failure of ground personnel to refuel the airplane with the proper fuel grade/octane, resulting in the airplane's loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to detect the fuel problem during a preflight inspection.Mar 11, 2004 · N8520V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Frederick, MDTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 7, 2004 · N163GT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · W. Cameron 149A partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the emergency floats not being deployed.Mar 6, 2004 · N81SP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA081Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Claremore, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 22, 2004 · N30408 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · Ville Platte, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 19, 2004 · N3092H · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Casey, ILThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's failure to obtain a maintenance inspection by a qualified…Feb 15, 2004 · N4332P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Upland, CAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.Feb 13, 2004 · N5107K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in an engine power loss during takeoff-initial climb, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of carburetor icing conditions.Feb 9, 2004 · N71886 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Mena, ARThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during the forced landing which resulted in a collision with trees and transmission wires.Feb 8, 2004 · N234DD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nicholasville, KYA leak in the fuel system due to a loose fitting, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect/correct the security of the fitting.Jan 19, 2004 · N224LC · Destroyed