Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_229917_2 ( fatalities VARCHAR, brief_description VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many fatalities were there in the crash described as crashed at take-off due to engine failure?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT fatalities FROM table_229917_2 WHERE brief_description = "Crashed at take-off due to engine failure"