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146 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\") = 2019
    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 ERA20WA061Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-32-301T · Vereda Cuzama, ColombiaThe government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA-32-301T airplane that occurred on December 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…Dec 30, 2019 · HK2629 · 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 ERA20LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Fletcher, NCA failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power.Dec 28, 2019 · N27GB · DestroyedNTSB CEN20MA044Accident · 5 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Lafayette, LAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb in instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 28, 2019 · N42CV · DestroyedNTSB CEN20WA126Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 152 · San Salvador, El SalvadorOn December 27, 2019, about 0730 local time, a Cessna 152 airplane, YS-162PE, impacted terrain near San Salvador, El Salvador, and was destroyed. The two occupants were not injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the…Dec 27, 2019 · YS-162PE · DestroyedNTSB ERA20CA058Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Gainesville, FLThe airplane's impact by a bird during the initial climb.Dec 21, 2019 · N6300W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA032Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 208 · Victoria, TXThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative attitude indicator and horizontal situation indicator on the pilot’s side of the cockpit, and the pilot’s failure to reference the flight instruments…Dec 10, 2019 · N4602B · DestroyedNTSB ERA20LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH-650 · Willow Springs, MOImproper maintenance practices on the fuel system causing fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Dec 8, 2019 · N914AR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA022Accident · 9 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC12 · Chamberlain, SDThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent, low-altitude aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper loading of the airplane, which resulted in reduced static longitudinal stability and his…Nov 30, 2019 · N56KJ · DestroyedNTSB WPR20FA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Jackpot, NVThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.Nov 23, 2019 · N310PD · DestroyedNTSB ERA20LA044Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech E35 · Okeechobee, FLThe separation of the throttle control cable from the carburetor throttle control lever resulting in the near total loss of engine power. Contributing to the separation of the throttle cable was the lack of proper securing hardware by unknown maintenance…Nov 23, 2019 · N3315C · DestroyedNTSB CEN20FA019Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRaytheon A36 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s loss of control shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Nov 20, 2019 · N88855 · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Red Rock, AZA total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of carburetor heat.Nov 13, 2019 · N704QJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Goodnews Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to monitor the airplane instruments during a night visual flight rules departure in dark light conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane’s descent into water.Nov 11, 2019 · N7721C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Nov 9, 2019 · N7703J · Substantial damageNTSB DCA20IA014Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportEmbraer ERJ170 · Atlanta, GAThe captain’s use of his pitch trim switch, which had been placarded inoperative but not deactivated, resulting in the airplane pitching up when the captain was trying to trim down. The trim commands were reversed due to maintenance personnel’s incorrect…Nov 7, 2019 · N117HQ · No damageNTSB ERA20FA022Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 58 · Ocala, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an acute medical event and/or his use of impairing medications.Oct 31, 2019 · N959CM · DestroyedNTSB DCA20WA011Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Johannesburg, South AfricaThe CAA of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on October 31, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…Oct 31, 2019 · D2-TBK · No damageNTSB ERA20FA021Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28R · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum pump and its associated instruments.Oct 30, 2019 · N56258 · DestroyedNTSB DCA20CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Boise, IDa bird strike during climb out.Oct 29, 2019 · N402QX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Grand Bay, ALA loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat before initiating the takeoff.Oct 27, 2019 · N7009H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA137Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Pretoria, South AfricaThe government of South African Civil Aviation Authority has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on October 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South…Oct 25, 2019 · ZT-RAL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20WA077Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 310 · La Piedad, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 310 airplane that occurred on October 20, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…Oct 20, 2019 · XB-SIG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · Stockton, CAA total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 18, 2019 · N11379 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG20WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBAE AVRO146RJ · Cape Town, South AfricaOn October 9, 2019, a South African Airlink British Aerospace Avro 146-RJ85, registered in South Africa as ZS-TCP, experienced a No. 3 engine fire warning on departure from Cape Town International Aerodrome, Cape Town, South Africa. The airplane is equipped…Oct 9, 2019 · ZS-TCP · No damageNTSB ERA20LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon Hawker · Fort Myers, FLMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the nose landing gear assembly, which resulted in separation of the actuator arm and the failure of a nose landing gear to lock in place.Oct 8, 2019 · N86MN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B36 · Ranger, TXA lack of climb performance after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 6, 2019 · N36LS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Moore, UTThe pilot’s improper preflight inspection and detection of a pinch point in the steering line, which resulted in a loss of control in flight and impact with terrain.Oct 5, 2019 · N582UT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenair Zenith CH 701 · Garden Ridge, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Oct 5, 2019 · N701BJ · Substantial damageNTSB ENG19WA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ190 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaThe Junta de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación Civil (JIAAC) República ARGENTINA has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Embraer ERJ190, which occurred on September 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist…Sep 29, 2019 · LV-CIG · Minor damageNTSB ANC19TA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4Final reportStinson 108 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a short field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Sep 26, 2019 · N6533M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.Sep 23, 2019 · N7071B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA262Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177 · Torrance, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the aircraft's critical angle of attack while turning during climb out, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 19, 2019 · N2323Y · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA555Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Toklat, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 15, 2019 · N6837E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19WA595Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCozy Mark IV · Rio Verda, GO, BrazilThe government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a COZY Mark IV airplane that occurred on September 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the…Sep 13, 2019 · PR-ZQA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA317Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Boca Raton, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to take off without fully troubleshooting the partial loss of engine power that occurred during the previous flight.Sep 11, 2019 · N2890T · DestroyedNTSB CEN19LA311Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Grassy Butte, NDA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's failure to conduct a preflight inspection.Sep 10, 2019 · N5347T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA252Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C24 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s operation of the airplane over its maximum gross weight and outside of center of gravity limits at a high-density altitude, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering and subsequent aerodynamic…Sep 8, 2019 · N24030 · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 210 · Marathon, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water.Sep 8, 2019 · N9436X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA306Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPietenpol Sky Scout · Kingsbury, TXThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.Sep 7, 2019 · N1932G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA297Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Independence Charter Township, MIThe reduction in climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of performance.Sep 2, 2019 · N98278 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19WA215Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Cape Town, South AfricaThe government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 31, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the…Aug 31, 2019 · ZS-ZWU · No damageNTSB CEN19LA295Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Olney, TXA loss of thrust control due to a propeller surge event, which resulted in a forced landing shortly after takeoff.Aug 29, 2019 · N8517Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLockheed C130 · Santa Barbara, CAThe failure of the No. 3 bleed air duct due to corrosion, which resulted in numerous system failures and the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 26, 2019 · N119TG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19WA532Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 182 · Warintza, Morona Santiago, EcuadorThe government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 182 airplane that occurred on August 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the provisions…Aug 23, 2019 · HC-CJN · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA256Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMoriarty Marvin Aventura II · Minneola, FLThe pilot’s improper modifications to the airplane’s engine, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the airport…Aug 23, 2019 · N9143M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA506Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrob G103 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the glider tow rope, which lodged in the glider's rudder and resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the glider's aft canopy.Aug 22, 2019 · N901BG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA276Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportShirley Carl Sportcopter Vortex · Viroqua, WIThe noncertificated pilot's loss of control of the gyrocopter after a total loss of engine power due to seizure of the crankshaft bearings. Contributing to the accident were the insufficient maintenance of the engine and the pilot's lack of gyrocopter flight…Aug 19, 2019 · N634SC · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA250Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 95B55 · Wilmington, DEThe pilots’ failure to place the left fuel selector into the proper position, which resulted in a total loss of the left engine’s power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was their failure to properly secure the left engine and their failure to maintain…Aug 18, 2019 · N678DM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19WA270Accident · 3 fatalClass 5 · ForeignEmbraer EMB710 · Itaituba, BrazilAug 11, 2019 · PT-NKK · Destroyed