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213 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MD' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND 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 ERA26LA312Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA24 · Fort Washington, MDAug 21, 2026 · N6969P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA240Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Westminster, MDThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Jun 5, 2026 · N5081Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA313Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Churchville, MDThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control that the pilot did not recover from.Jul 25, 2023 · N34PT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Annapolis, MDA reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 26, 2022 · N1867H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA044Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Stevensville, MDAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.Oct 31, 2021 · N3HQ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA5 · College Park, MDThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering a climbing turn in instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 29, 2019 · N26455 · DestroyedNTSB ERA19LA232Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV7 · Ocean City, MDThe disconnection of the propeller governor control arm from the propeller governor due to a missing attachment bolt, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff when the governor control vibrated to a high pitch, low rpm setting.Jul 19, 2019 · N849GS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Churchville, MDThe pilots' decision to take off from a wet, upsloping turf runway with a quartering tailwind and elevated density altitude conditions, which degraded takeoff and climb performance and resulted in the glider flight instructor's decision to discontinue the…Aug 5, 2018 · N2832H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA181Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35B33 · Berlin, MDThe failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power during takeoff.Jun 29, 2018 · N9745Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.Jun 25, 2017 · N50130 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA100Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Friendly, MDA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Feb 6, 2017 · N21HD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA319Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Chestertown, MDLoss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 3 cylinder head, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with ground equipment.Sep 18, 2016 · N75EP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Fort Meade, MDA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Nov 22, 2015 · N5512Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA404Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gaithersburg, MDThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the fuel supply and fuel vent systems.Aug 23, 2014 · N9095J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA325Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Laurel, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff and his decision to operate the unairworthy airplane.Jul 18, 2013 · N2333Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA555Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitcairn PA-4 · Rawlings, MDA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel outlet in the fuel tank that was blocked by peeled debris from a previously approved fuel tank sealer.Sep 9, 2012 · N3261 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA458Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Laytonsville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was correctly positioned, which resulted in an interruption of fuel to the engine and a loss of engine power during the takeoff, which necessitated a turn away from the trees at the end of the runway…Jul 16, 2012 · N8771M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA413Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMoyes Dragonfly · Ridgely, MDAn in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.Jul 23, 2011 · N402HA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA401Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSlingsby Capstan Type 49B · Hollywood, MDThe glider pilot’s improper response to the “check spoilers” signal from the tow pilot. Contributing to the accident was the glider pilot’s failure to confirm that the spoilers were closed and locked before takeoff, and the glider copilot’s improper crew…Jul 15, 2011 · N7475 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA399Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Stevensville, MDA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Jun 30, 2011 · N2888R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA467Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Churchville, MDThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valve was in the "ON" position during his preflight inspection, resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff.Sep 1, 2010 · N2156K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA448Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKociemba Robert H T-Bird II · Keymar, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Aug 8, 2009 · N90458 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA187Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDoyle-Michael Sonerai-II · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the electronic ignition system.Mar 6, 2009 · N28MD · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA075Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDean Patrick G Genesis · Laurel, MDThe reason for this occurrence was undetermined.Jan 5, 2008 · N969PZ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA107Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcNicholas S-12 · Cambridge, MDThe non certificated pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to taxi and takeoff.Aug 25, 2007 · N8157Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · McHenry, MDThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb.Nov 2, 2006 · N7953F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRenquist Starduster SA300 · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Jan 20, 2006 · N1923S · Substantial damageNTSB 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 NYC04LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-20 · Frederick, MDTotal loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Mar 7, 2004 · N163GT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Leonardtown, MDA loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the fuel cap not being secured to the tank.Aug 2, 2003 · N33EM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA192Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A · Burtonsville, MDThe failure of the tailrotor gearbox for undetermined reasons.Sep 15, 2002 · N336SP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Odenton, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 25, 2001 · N52266 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Friendly, MDA baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment.Jul 5, 2001 · N6647M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mitchellville, MDA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 24, 2000 · N58833 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Hagerstown, MDThe pilot's failure to remove the gust lock from the control column before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff.Nov 17, 2000 · N79054 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrooms Titan Tornado · Libertytown, MDAn engine seizure due to improper reconditioning of piston/cylinder after a previous seizure. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, to which, the forced landing was made.Aug 20, 2000 · N61246 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWarrington Surrel Guppy · Churchville, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in this accident were an open canopy and a decrease in engine power.Jul 16, 2000 · N4425W · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKurzenburger Stuka JU-87 · Urbana, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain aircraft control after takeoff.May 26, 2000 · N87DK · DestroyedNTSB IAD99LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Friendly, MDThe pilot's misjudgment of speed during the landing approach. The inoperative airspeed indicator was a contributing factor.Sep 21, 1999 · N63325 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD99FA051Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Gaithersburg, MDwas the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper setting of the elevator trim.Jun 28, 1999 · N62284 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99FA160Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Dawson, MDwas the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.Jun 26, 1999 · N29832 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA141Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCG · Neavitt, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Jul 4, 1998 · N9985Y · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Fort Washington, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.May 17, 1998 · N4537R · DestroyedNTSB NYC98LA109Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeberry Marquart MA-5 · Westminster, MDFailure of a fuel line fitting which led to an engine failure and fire. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.May 15, 1998 · N83MC · DestroyedNTSB NYC97FA118Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Edgewater, MDThe pilot's excessive maneuver at a low altitude, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Jun 15, 1997 · N93908 · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Baltimore, MDthe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which failed to detect water in the fuel, and resulted in a power loss after departure due to fuel contamination.May 27, 1997 · N6927W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Nanjemoy, MDthe pilot's inadequate compensate for the wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition and proximity of trees were related factors.Feb 19, 1997 · N2558 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baltimore, MDthe student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fort Washington, MDLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Gaithersburg, MDthe pilot's inadequate preflight, and his failure to detect an insufficent fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing after takeoff. Uneven terrain (drop-off in the emergency landing area) was a related factor.Nov 5, 1996 · N9926L · Substantial damage