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20,559 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

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Query with SQL
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 DEN00LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Belen, NMA loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression from an open exhaust valve, and the pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture.Mar 12, 2000 · N4069Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22B · San Diego, CAThe pilot's selection of an inadequate takeoff area which precluded his ability to remain in ground effect until entering translational lift and resulted in his failure to maintain main rotor rpm.Mar 11, 2000 · N7078B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00FA126Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CAthe loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, inadequate performance of the pre-takeoff checklist, and failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned prior to takeoff. Also…Mar 11, 2000 · N95996 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow OH-58A · Calipatria, CAThe pilot's inadequate checklist procedure prior to departure, which did not verify the fuel selector was in the proper position for flight, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed for an autorotative landing.Mar 8, 2000 · N39FA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon Ercoupe · Osceola, IAfuel starvation due to an undetermined blockage in the fuel line from the header tank to the gascolator. Factors relating to this accident were the blocked fuel line and the rough terrain.Mar 5, 2000 · N6560Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCohen VAN'S RV-6 · Camarillo, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the terrain and a runway light.Feb 21, 2000 · N264JC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 500C · Pohnpei (Pacific Ocean)The pilot reported that he and the observer were planning to conduct tuna spotting operations. This was to be the first flight of the day. After takeoff, about 100 to 150 feet above sea level, the helicopter began an uncommanded right turn, followed by an…Feb 18, 2000 · N437DS · DestroyedNTSB DCA00MA026Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDouglas DC-8-71F · Rancho Cordova, CAA loss of pitch control resulting from the disconnection of the right elevator control tab. The disconnection was caused by the failure to properly secure and inspect the attachment bolt.Feb 17, 2000 · N8079U · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Ukiah, CAfailure of the pilot to comply with the checklists in the Owner's Handbook, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Feb 16, 2000 · N1452T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chamblee, GAThe S76 helicopter pilot's failure to follow ATC landing sequence clearance, which resulted in the PA-28's encounter with the helicopters wake turbulence. A factor was the air traffic controllers clearance procedure.Feb 15, 2000 · N8447Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Alton Bay, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.Feb 5, 2000 · N6577P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall. Factors were the missing alternator belt and the resultant total electrical system failure, and the pilot's attention being diverted.Feb 5, 2000 · N639V · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Statesboro, GAThe partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing.Jan 27, 2000 · N11567 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lincolnton, GAThe pilot's failure to remove ice from the wings prior to takeoff resulting in the aircraft not climbing after takeoff and colliding with a tree.Jan 25, 2000 · N2469E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LAThe loss of engine power due to a crack in the #6 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 25, 2000 · N91968 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during climb due to degradation of the airplane's aerodynamic performance.Jan 24, 2000 · N251BD · DestroyedNTSB LAX00LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyers Q-2 · Compton, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Jan 21, 2000 · N813S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Warsaw, INthe misjudged unsafe/hazardous condition by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the precautionary landing being performed by the pilot and the snow covered runway. Additional factors were the dark night, the snowing weather condition, the airport…Jan 20, 2000 · N9457B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological…Jan 19, 2000 · N6445B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Fillmore, UTThe pilot's improper use of elevator trim, resulting in his failure to obtain sufficient takeoff airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall/mush. A Factor was his failure to follow the preflight checklist.Jan 13, 2000 · N9500R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Bradford, PAThe pilot's inadequate ice/frost removal from the aircraft.Jan 11, 2000 · N9103N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TXA jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects.Jan 10, 2000 · N48634 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Harpswell, MEwas the improper decision of the pilot to depart at night, from an unlighted runway with no visual references to obstructions on the sides of the runway. Factors were the dark night conditions, and the lack of runway side lights.Jan 9, 2000 · N8463X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Brighton, COThe pilot's not following preflight procedures, the starvation of fuel to the engine, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 31, 1999 · N9225D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPrice Glasair 1-RG · Ruidoso, NMThe failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight, and the subsequent partial power loss as a result of water contamination in the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 30, 1999 · N1190D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Sinton, TXThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 27, 1999 · N7290S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Gualala, CAThe student pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush and a collision with the ground.Dec 26, 1999 · N45886 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to flight, and an inadvertent stall/mush.Dec 24, 1999 · N1864 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Hermiston, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors include a dark night, low ceilings and mist.Dec 23, 1999 · N8129R · DestroyedNTSB NYC00LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Port Clinton, OHLoss of engine power caused by ice crystal blockage of the fuel system.Dec 22, 1999 · N1545M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · DestroyedNTSB ATL00FA016Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Geneva, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.Dec 17, 1999 · N2215U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA030Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot initiating lift off at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight and retracting the landing gear prematurely resulting in a stall mush. A factor was the pilot incorrectly setting the elevator trim.Dec 16, 1999 · N919RD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Greenwood, DEthe failure of the pilot to use full power for takeoff, which resulted in not obtaining a positive rate of climb and the inadvertent collision with trees. A factor was the fog.Dec 15, 1999 · N450M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Wales, MEFuel exhaustion due to a blocked fuel feed line.Dec 12, 1999 · N5279Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRogers RAF 2000 · Franklin, NYwas the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to inadequate rotor rpm.Dec 12, 1999 · N78ME · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Reading, PAThe failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.Dec 11, 1999 · N6715U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310N · Danville, ILAircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight…Dec 10, 1999 · N5038Q · DestroyedNTSB MIA00LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-5 · St. Elmo, ALThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in the in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for a forced landing in a field after the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel.Dec 8, 1999 · N5864L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00IA023Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-232 · Salt Lake City, UTTotal failure of the main landing gear retract actuator due to stress corrosion caused by the use of a faulty sealant by company maintenance personnel that allowed moisture to enter the joint. A factor was the use of an improper fillet seal.Dec 6, 1999 · N111DN · Minor damageNTSB ANC00LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to remove snow and airframe ice from the airplane.Dec 6, 1999 · N5187B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain, and a tree.Dec 5, 1999 · N3719T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Surprise, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff from a short and unimproved dirt road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition and impact with the ground.Nov 29, 1999 · N48WT · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Afton, WYFailure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to takeoff, causing an inadvertent stall/spin on initial climbout. Factors included exceeding the aircraft's certificated gross weight, and fog conditions.Nov 28, 1999 · N1132A · DestroyedNTSB ANC00LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Juneau, AKAn inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were the instructor pilot's excessive angle of climb, and gusty wind conditions.Nov 21, 1999 · N5730G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA034Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley Hunter T MK 7 · Mesa, AZThe fatigue failure and separation the stage 3 compressor blades due to corrosion pitting of the blade retention lug bores. A factor in the accident was the failure of the various post military surplus operators of this engine to incorporate the…Nov 17, 1999 · N576NL · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Dillingham, AKFailure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to flight, and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush.Nov 16, 1999 · N9933M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7-235C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's intentional takeoff into known adverse weather. Factors associated with this accident are crosswinds, gusts, and downdrafts.Nov 15, 1999 · N5657A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.Nov 13, 1999 · N2570F · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnkenbruck SEA Hawk · Somerset, PAThe pilot's improper preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to contaminated fuel, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the loss of power. A factor in the accident was fuel contamination.Nov 12, 1999 · N101WR · Substantial damage