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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 FTW01LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Houston, TXthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Jun 23, 2001 · N4834N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Winnsboro, TXthe loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.Jun 21, 2001 · N73004 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Paris, TXthe loss of engine power for an undertermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 19, 2001 · N8209Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Newport, ARthe loss of control during takeoff initial climb as a result of encountering wake turbulence due to the pilot's failure to recognize the hazard and delay the takeoff.Jun 19, 2001 · N6082B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Eldridge, IAThe inadequate autorotation and disregarded wind information by the pilot. Factors were the gusting tailwind and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 19, 2001 · N612B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Denham Springs, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.Jun 18, 2001 · N2898S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Munster, INEngine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.Jun 17, 2001 · N6557G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newfane, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth · Allamuchy, NJThe loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an exhaust valve stuck in the open position.Jun 16, 2001 · N4797 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Key West, FLThe improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in fatigue crack in the crankshaft, and crankshaft failure. A finding in the investigation was fretting of both…Jun 14, 2001 · N2117S · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GAThe failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain..Jun 11, 2001 · N43466 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Milltown, WIThe stall/mush encountered by the pilot during that takeoff. Factors were the pilot's excessive lowering of the flaps during the takeoff and the trees.Jun 10, 2001 · N5919T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Eastsound, WAFailure of the engine driven fuel pump due to a worn snap ring which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Failure to comply with Service Bulletin inspection instructions, and collision with trees were factors.Jun 9, 2001 · N7362B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Springdale, ARthe loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.Jun 9, 2001 · N2963V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPackwood Packwood 1 · Pierce City, MOan engine failure during initial climbout and the fence struck during the runway overrun.Jun 9, 2001 · N2402F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman A-75 · Marissa, ILThe pilot's manuever to avoid obstructions and his failure to abort takeoff. The pilot's failure to establish adequate climb, and the transmission wire are contributing factors.Jun 8, 2001 · N4558N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTorno Micro Mong · Petersburg, MIAircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power, the overtemperature of the piston, the hole in the top of the number-one piston, and the encountered stall.Jun 8, 2001 · N426RT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Nashua, NHThe CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Jun 7, 2001 · N6863H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA155Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kill Devil Hill, NCThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing and subsequent on-ground collision with a sand dune with a resulting nose over. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the…Jun 7, 2001 · N1670U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA138Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterplane Sky Boy · Sayre, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb airspeed.Jun 5, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01FA199Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CAthe student pilot's selection of a takeoff runway conducive to a tailwind weather condition and his failure to maintain airspeed and his inadvertent stall during takeoff initial climb. Factors in the accident were the partial loss engine power resulting from…Jun 4, 2001 · N5413S · DestroyedNTSB ANC01LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNoorduyn UC-64A · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and turbulence.Jun 4, 2001 · N225BL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01FA198Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Tulare, CAThe student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.Jun 3, 2001 · N10531 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA061Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStampe ET Renard SV-4 · Rhinebeck, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.Jun 2, 2001 · N25SV · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.Jun 1, 2001 · N3708T · DestroyedNTSB MIA01LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FLThe loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to compressor turbine blade separation.May 31, 2001 · N6067A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Greensboro, NCthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees.May 30, 2001 · N1669G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRussell Heyn Rans S-6 · Swainsboro, GAthe failure of the pilot to properly compensate for a crosswind and for gusty conditions during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inflight loss of control and collision with the ground.May 30, 2001 · N448CH · DestroyedNTSB FTW01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Victoria, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in an unsecured seat which slipped aft on takeoff.May 30, 2001 · N201EX · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Augusta, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall at low a altitude.May 28, 2001 · N2564M · DestroyedNTSB NYC01LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Fairfield, KYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.May 28, 2001 · N9660F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerth Amboy Bird CK · Casco Twp., MIThe engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing.May 28, 2001 · N726N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA149Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGeertz Zenith CH 200 · Kankakee, ILThe loss of control on initial climbout for undetermined reasons.May 27, 2001 · N77VZ · DestroyedNTSB FTW01FA129Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Pryor, OKthe failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA01LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Sunriver, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb. Trees were a factor.May 23, 2001 · N7815D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA125Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGideon Wittman Tailwind W8 · Manvel, TXthe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, for an undetermined reason.May 22, 2001 · N3GJ · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Gaylord, MIthe pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent…May 22, 2001 · N23AM · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which included verifying the position of the fuel selector handle, which subsequently led to fuel starvation and a forced landing.May 18, 2001 · N8524Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01FA139Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · St Cloud, MNthe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of right engine power during initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for an undetermined reason, the pilot not complying with flight manual emergency procedures, and the trees.May 17, 2001 · N633K · DestroyedNTSB ANC01LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Stebbins, AKA jammed control yoke during landing, an entangled wiring harness, and inadequate maintenance by company personnel. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inability to flare the airplane during landing, due to the mechanical malfunction.May 15, 2001 · N756DJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Monson, METhe pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb due to fuel contamination.May 10, 2001 · N4737E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01LA052Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Maryville, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in the in-flight collision with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a grass strip.May 9, 2001 · N6614S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE77 · Riverside, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain appropriate airspeed and to configure the airplane for climb-out.May 8, 2001 · N3865D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01IA108Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Greeley, COjamming of the nose landing gear actuator due to improper painting procedures by other maintenance personnel which resulted in a wheels up landing.May 8, 2001 · N725MC · Minor damageNTSB LAX01LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Napa, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.May 6, 2001 · N8710P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA131Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMadsen Lancair 320 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff and the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in accident airplane.May 6, 2001 · N316M · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Sonoma, CAFailure of the pilot to properly flush out the fuel system after the header tank became submerged in water, which precipitated a loss of engine power and forced landing in a soft open dirt area.May 5, 2001 · N838KC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCartercopters Cartercopter · Olney, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributory factors were the pilot's lack of experience with the aircraft and the soft terrain.Apr 29, 2001 · N121CC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPerlick Avid Commuter · Crawford, TXthe loss of engine power on takeoff initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of an air blocked fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Apr 28, 2001 · N142LP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoykin B J B8M · Clarksville, ARthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loose control stick on takeoff, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable.Apr 27, 2001 · N36BJ · Substantial damage