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NTSB investigations, 2006

180 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\") = 2006
    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 SEA07LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Blaine, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain.Dec 22, 2006 · N7124D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA037Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCavalier F51D Mustang · Rexburg, IDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 21, 2006 · N251RM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClopton Aero Aerocomp Compair 7SL · Merritt Island, FLThe airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance prior to final aircraft delivery, which resulted in fuel filter blockage and engine fuel starvation.Dec 21, 2006 · N286JL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Montgomery, NYImproper maintenance performed on the airplane by maintenance personnel, and the failure of the mechanic with an inspection authorization (IA) to verify the maintenance work performed, which resulted in a reverse elevator trim system, and subsequent loss of…Dec 14, 2006 · N8FH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier BD-100-1A10 · Waukegan, ILThe bird strike during initial climb after takeoff from the departure airport.Dec 11, 2006 · N523FX · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHigher Class Super Hornet · Chandler, AZA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Dec 10, 2006 · N45YB · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Humnoke, ARThe loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 6, 2006 · N7054H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTennyson Howard Baslee DR-1 · Macon, GAThe pilot/owner's improper design change which resulted in a blocked carburetor inlet and a loss of engine power.Nov 24, 2006 · N8092L · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Baytown, TXThe failure of the main landing gear to fully extend for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a gear-up landing.Nov 22, 2006 · N7499E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Big Bear Lake, CAFailure of the turbine wheel shaft in the left turbocharger during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to attain and maintain safe single engine airspeed that led to a loss of control.Nov 14, 2006 · N642BD · DestroyedNTSB LAX07LA032Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKolb MK III · Paulden, AZfailure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin.Nov 13, 2006 · N2031S · DestroyedNTSB NYC07LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Williamsburg, VAThe pilot's improper decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. Contributing was the gusty wind conditions.Nov 12, 2006 · N9430K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion B · Riverside, CAA leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation on takeoff due to air leakage into the fuel system. A contributing factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection performed by other maintenance personnel.Nov 12, 2006 · N5348K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA028Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStrategie Ballloon Amazon · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to identify grass clippings in the balloon envelope during a preflight inspection, which resulted in the balloon catching fire in flight.Nov 5, 2006 · PPXKY · 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 DFW07LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 30, 2006 · N2591W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMoyes Dragonfly · Brentwood, CAthe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.Oct 28, 2006 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB LAX07LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFish Vans RV-6 · Turlock, CAa partial loss of engine power due to the broken piston rings in the no. 4 cylinder. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.Oct 28, 2006 · N1198N · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA014Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ethel, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.Oct 27, 2006 · N2590F · DestroyedNTSB LAX07LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Chino, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to blocked fuel vent lines that resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command (CFI).Oct 23, 2006 · N1022J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Lake Isabel, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent hard landing. A contributing factor was the partial loss of engine…Oct 21, 2006 · N6471V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210E · Friday Harbor, WAAn in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff.Oct 21, 2006 · N4942U · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylor Zodiac 601 · San Antonio, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 21, 2006 · N143DT · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · New Bern, NCLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground.Oct 21, 2006 · N9176R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Linden, ALThe pilot's attempt to takeoff downwind resulting in the airplane not clearing trees at the end of the runway.Oct 13, 2006 · N8504T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCullough J-2 · Indian Trail, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions and his improper landing flare during an emergency landing after takeoff resulting in a hard landing.Oct 12, 2006 · N4362G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188B · Belhaven, NCThe pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Oct 11, 2006 · N91181 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with tree covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather…Oct 9, 2006 · N996PK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Upland, CADisconnection of the throttle control linkage due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.Oct 8, 2006 · N821SH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA003Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUlfeldt Kitfox IV-1200 · Gridley, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver that led to a stall spin. The reason for the power loss was not ascertained.Oct 6, 2006 · N134U · DestroyedNTSB DFW07CA001Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion Citabria · Slidell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle.Oct 6, 2006 · N6379N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Stockbridge, GAThe pilot's attempted takeoff over the allowable takeoff gross weight of the airplane and his failure to maintain airspeed during climb after takeoff.Oct 6, 2006 · N2320Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA07LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOneil Oneil Glassair II-S · Richland, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Trees were a factor during the landing roll.Oct 1, 2006 · N204BL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Trenton, FLA partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the…Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06FA129Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Alabaster, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering toward an emergency landing area following the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground, and a fence. A…Sep 23, 2006 · N8148R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Auburn, CAthe fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.Sep 20, 2006 · N5577Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA224Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarlick OH-58A · East Bridgewate, MAThe completion center's installation of the incorrect (shorter) release cable, and the ground crewmember's improper movement under the flight path during a bin transfer.Sep 19, 2006 · N802JB · No damageNTSB DEN06LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Live Oak, FLa loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.Sep 11, 2006 · N3818M · DestroyedNTSB DEN06CA123Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportParsons JN4-D Jenny Replica · Crossville, TNA loss of control in flight due to a disconnected rudder control cable. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to control the roll.Sep 9, 2006 · N5309 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Newton, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Sep 7, 2006 · N330PL · DestroyedNTSB LAX06CA286Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAgeton MXL Sport II · Marana, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 6, 2006 · N503RX · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06LA135Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.Sep 3, 2006 · N71927 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06FA283Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Prescott, AZA loss of power in the rear engine for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to promptly and correctly configure the airplane for single engine flight, and to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush.Sep 2, 2006 · N1893M · DestroyedNTSB LAX06CA282Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Auburn, CAthe pilot's failure to comply with weight and balance limitations and failure to attain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and loss of control.Sep 2, 2006 · N4813T · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06FA205Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE95 A-55 · McGregor, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and loss of control of the airplane.Sep 2, 2006 · N181Y · DestroyedNTSB ANC06CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a windshear.Sep 1, 2006 · N1858A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA169Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright Travel Air C-4000 · Elmira, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed (Vs) while turning to avoid trees along the side of the runway during the initial climbout after takeoff. Factors include, a variable wind that became a tailwind, and trees growing near the side of…Aug 27, 2006 · N6298 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFrisby CH801 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were wind gusts, and trees bordering the airstrip.Aug 27, 2006 · N801ZA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA118Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportScheibe Flugzeugbau SF-24A Motorspatz · Wichita, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the low airspeed and the inadvertent stall and spin.Aug 25, 2006 · N41FA · DestroyedNTSB SEA06LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Auburn, WAThe failure of the landing gear's normal retraction/extension assembly due to an overload condition.Aug 19, 2006 · N6249P · Substantial damage