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NTSB investigations, 2003

227 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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2003
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX04FA078Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · North Las Vegas, NVAn in-flight collision with terrain for an undetermined reason while the pilot was maneuvering to return for a landing during an unknown emergency.Dec 25, 2003 · N364JR · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Wahiawa, HIThe pilot's failure to properly secure the external sling load, which allowed the load to shift, and subsequently strike and remove the tail rotor.Dec 18, 2003 · N1113L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 206H · Sanford, NCThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff initial climb due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and the ground. Factors were the dark night, fog, and low ceilings.Dec 17, 2003 · N9562L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Corona, CAThe student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation.Dec 15, 2003 · N61303 · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA068Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Watsonville, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.Dec 15, 2003 · N1595M · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA040Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHackney Vans RV-6A · Carthage, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall,Dec 14, 2003 · N528DH · DestroyedNTSB ATL04LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a collision with terrain and obstacles following a loss of right engine power.Dec 13, 2003 · N230SW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportIniziative Industriali Italian Sky Arrow 650 TC · Placerville, CAthe pilot's failure to fully remove an accumulation of ice and frost on the wings, which led to an inadvertent stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the flaps for takeoff.Dec 8, 2003 · N14XL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Reading, PAThe pilot's improper decision to not apply de-icing fluid to the wings prior to takeoff, which resulted in snow/ice contamination on the of the wings, a stall mush, and a forced landing in an open field.Dec 6, 2003 · N700QD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a…Dec 5, 2003 · N2459L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBarness Pulsar I · Bardstown, KYThe pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.Dec 3, 2003 · N97JW · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TXThe loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · DestroyedNTSB LAX04TA052Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 B3 · Yuma, AZThe malfunction of the rotor drive system due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the uncoupling of the drive shaft during takeoff-initial climb. A factor associated with the accident is the undertorqued drive system bolts.Nov 25, 2003 · N846BP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 55 · Griffin, GAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to follow the engine failure after liftoff emergency procedure to feather the left engine propeller resulting in a loss of control during climbout, and the subsequent collision with a commercial building. A…Nov 21, 2003 · N4482S · DestroyedNTSB NYC04FA036Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Somerset, KYA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine.Nov 20, 2003 · N748CH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDassault-Breguet Falcon 50 · Windsor Locks, CTAn in-flight fire, originating from electrical arcing, which subsequently created a hole in an oxygen line.Nov 18, 2003 · N14CG · Minor damageNTSB CHI04LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes TH-55A · West Lafayette, INThe fractured cluster fitting resulting in a loss of directional control during initial climb and the improper repair of cluster fitting by unknown personnel. The night conditions were a contributing factor.Nov 18, 2003 · N9240D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Visalia, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 17, 2003 · N52AM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Westerly, RIThe Piper pilot's improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot's inattentive radio communications, and the…Nov 16, 2003 · N34AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · San Angelo, TXThe pilot's improper weather evaluation and the wrong runway selection. A contributing factor was the tailwind.Nov 12, 2003 · N1361E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04FA029Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportLearjet 24D · Belleville, ILThe total loss of power to the right engine and the partial loss of power to the left engine after the airplane encountered a flock of birds during initial climb out, resulting in impeded ram induction airflow.Nov 12, 2003 · N77JL · DestroyedNTSB NYC04CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Philippi, WVThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway of insufficient length. Factors in the accident were the turf runway and tailwind condition.Nov 9, 2003 · N738UL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Franklin, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Nov 1, 2003 · N3264Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A23 · Salem, NJThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff after his failure to obtain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind conditions, and the wet turf runway.Nov 1, 2003 · N8772M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Williams, AZa loss of engine power in the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane. Also causal was his failure to feather the right propeller and to maintain directional control of the…Oct 30, 2003 · N8322N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThocker Vans RV-4 · Liberty, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight loss of control, inadvertent stall, and collision with the runway.Oct 30, 2003 · N44NW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lamar, MOThe pilot not maintaining directional control, not performing an aborted takeoff and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors to the accident include the crosswind, the hangar and the building.Oct 28, 2003 · N8858D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarnett-Robert Barnett J4B · Prineville, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of pilot certification.Oct 27, 2003 · N9565A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · San Martin, CAThe absence of compression in two of the airplane's four cylinders, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to maintain the engine in an airworthy condition, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent forced landing.Oct 22, 2003 · N5968L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA013Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLoranger Emeraude CP301A · Brookville, OHThe pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with insufficient fuel for the flight, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A…Oct 21, 2003 · N29GL · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the…Oct 21, 2003 · N75510 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal, was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to secure the right side of the engine cowling prior to departure.Oct 20, 2003 · N9338W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA021Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGodwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.Oct 20, 2003 · N797RP · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOostdik M-18-X · Pana, ILThe pilot's attention was diverted to a person on the ground which resulted in his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees . A contributing factor to the accident were trees.Oct 18, 2003 · N53TW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican General AA-1 · Bartow, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Also causal was the pilot's improper maintenance.Oct 8, 2003 · N5668L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Florence, INThe pilot prematurely lifted off during the takeoff with inadequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling. Factors associated with the accident were there unsuitable/rough terrain that the pilot used for takeoff.Oct 8, 2003 · N71027 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Ridegway, VAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 7, 2003 · N2370N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Randolph, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing factors were the wind gusts and crosswind conditions.Oct 7, 2003 · N3348R · DestroyedNTSB FTW04LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Pauls Valley, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 5, 2003 · N845 · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Rafael, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 3, 2003 · N183DB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWood Avid Magnum · Kooskia, IDThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which led to a loss of control.Sep 30, 2003 · N1214W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.Sep 29, 2003 · N3853N · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Talladega, ALThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions were favorable for carburetor icing.Sep 29, 2003 · N2342T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a runway light fixture.Sep 29, 2003 · N2914M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA232Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Beaumont, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 26, 2003 · N43376 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaBarge Titan Tornado I · Charlton, MAA seizure of the forward piston during the initial climb.Sep 24, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA291Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Lone Pine, CAthe pilot's inadequate assembly of the glider and improper preflight inspection, which resulted in an inadvertent deployment of the spoilers. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. His diverted attention to the control problems…Sep 19, 2003 · N71DA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · McGrath, AKFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector to a nearly empty fuel tank prior to takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.Sep 19, 2003 · N5657A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions,…Sep 17, 2003 · N18PX · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA197Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Greenville, METhe pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.Sep 14, 2003 · N755FA · Substantial damage