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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 DEN03FA099Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109K2 · Salt Lake City, UTFatigue of the tail rotor trunnion resulting in complete trunnion failure and subsequent tail rotor separation from the helicopter. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, low airspeed, excessive tail rotor loading, and the worn tail-rotor…Jun 8, 2003 · N123RX · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Ash Fork, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush condition. Factors were the loose and uneven dirt runway surface, the known tailwind with gusts, and high density altitude.Jun 7, 2003 · N6902E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03IA153Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Milwaukee, WIFailure of the aileron sprocket assembly at the sprocket-to-shaft braze joint. Contributing factors were the improper braze procedure used by the part manufacturer at the time of fabrication which resulted in an inferior quality joint and the inadequate…Jun 7, 2003 · N901SK · Minor damageNTSB CHI03FA150Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · West Chicago, ILThe abrupt pull-up initiated by the pilot during takeoff before airspeed was attained resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff and the crosswind.Jun 7, 2003 · N13474 · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Shiloh, NJThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to not jettison his load when he realized that he would not clear the trees. A factor was the pilot's inattention to his airspeed at liftoff and on climb.Jun 6, 2003 · N10291 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Sidnaw, MIThe improper short/soft field landing procedure by the pilot and his lack of recent experience in type of operation. Contributing factors were the short/soft field runway, the trees and his delay in aborting the takeoff.Jun 6, 2003 · N975SP · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen Avro-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.Jun 4, 2003 · N4929 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502A · Raywood, TXthe pilot's encounter with a stall/mush condition in the takeoff initial climb due to his inadequate preflight/pretakeoff procedures and failure to set the wing flaps to the proper takeoff configuration before beginning the takeoff ground roll.Jun 3, 2003 · N948BB · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Conroe, TXThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.Jun 1, 2003 · N9900V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03TA174Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182Q · So Lake Tahoe, CAa loss of pitch flight control authority due to the disconnection and separation of the elevator DOWN control cable turnbuckle. The separation of the turnbuckle was due to the severance of the safety wire by unknown persons at an unknown time.May 31, 2003 · N4892N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA176Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWinters Glasair SH-2 · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an abrupt, low altitude maneuver during the takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the subsequent uncontrolled descent.May 31, 2003 · N73VL · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDenis Cozy · Kailua-Kona, HIA clogged fuel filter, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.May 30, 2003 · N794WD · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's encounter with a wind shear just after liftoff.May 29, 2003 · N64TS · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Afton, WYthe pilot's failure to achieve an adequate climb rate, resulting in an inflight collision with the sign. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper mixture leaning procedure, the high density altitude, his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner,…May 26, 2003 · N2106L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03FA138Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Woodruff, WIThe pilot's failure to follow the before take-off checklist which led to an improper selection of the auxilliary fuel tanks for the takeoff leading to the subsequent fuel starvation of the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining minimum…May 25, 2003 · N36DR · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Fort Meade, FLThew failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after travelling past the estimated point of liftoff, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent with subsequent impact onto the…May 23, 2003 · N3921W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Bryan, TXThe presence of foreign material in the carburetor intake venturi, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing.May 23, 2003 · N9389X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Reno, NVa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 22, 2003 · N68567 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Ocean City, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 19, 2003 · N6989E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA154Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Paulden, AZthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed. The high density altitude condition was a factor.May 18, 2003 · N99TX · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Harbor Creek, PAThe pilot's improper preflight inspection, during which he failed to remove a flashlight from the tailboom strake. A factor was the pilot's attention be diverted by a mechanic during the preflight inspection.May 15, 2003 · N7YL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · New Russia, OHThe pilot's failure to verify the position of the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation. A factor was the failure of the fuel selector warning horn.May 15, 2003 · N208AD · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBill Darling Rans S9 · Green Cove Sprg, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 15, 2003 · N93WD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320-D · EL Paso, TXthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions, and the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions.May 15, 2003 · N4111T · DestroyedNTSB MIA03CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Baxterville, MSThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff at a low airspeed which resulted in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.May 13, 2003 · N82204 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrancis Giroux Moni-Motorglider 032 · Glens Falls, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the excessive taxi speed, and the inadvertent lift off.May 11, 2003 · N20909 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Houston, TXThe flight instructor's poor decision to initiate a simulated emergency without having a suitable area for a forced landing.May 10, 2003 · N711JJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Montgomery, NYThe inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line and loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions.May 5, 2003 · N55854 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ava, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.May 4, 2003 · N9834P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gordon, NEThe pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors to this accident were the rain, hail, and wind gusts.May 4, 2003 · N9682P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHomebuilt Unkown · Summerville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground.May 4, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA143Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-150 · Roanoke, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 3, 2003 · N9789D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Milledgeville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain.Apr 29, 2003 · N201EZ · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.Apr 28, 2003 · N46183 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Jackson, OHThe flight instructor's improper decision to turn back to the airport at an insufficient altitude after takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, during a simulated engine failure.Apr 26, 2003 · N523BL · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Colo. Springs, COthe stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude flight maneuver performed, the low airspeed, the…Apr 26, 2003 · N6884E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Rogersville, TNThe rupture of the carburetor float, which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with trees.Apr 25, 2003 · N43266 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Red Owl, SDThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during initial climb-out, resulting in the encountered stall.Apr 21, 2003 · N93564 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Taft, TXThe partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing.Apr 17, 2003 · N6078W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcCaa Minimax 1500R · Robbinsville, NJA partial loss of power for undertermined reason(s).Apr 14, 2003 · N20569 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03TA078Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SCThe improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command.Apr 14, 2003 · N19WL · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvia Stroitel AC-5M · Richland, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the failure of the propeller drive assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall.Apr 12, 2003 · N125MZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Holt, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.Apr 12, 2003 · N3831R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH-58A · Calipatria, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter, and an inadvertent dynamic rollover during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.Apr 4, 2003 · N38FA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Ranger, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Apr 4, 2003 · N93815 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · North Las Vegas, NVFuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard prior to departure.Mar 31, 2003 · N95DC · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Coalinga, CAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.Mar 31, 2003 · N7610R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Berlin, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to an unsecured cowling and loss of aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the unsecured cowling.Mar 27, 2003 · N8098Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Packwood, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll.Mar 24, 2003 · N4150L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's premature liftoff resulting in his failure to attain airspeed and achieve takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the runway light and taxiway sign.Mar 24, 2003 · N435P · Substantial damage