# NTSB investigations: Initial climb

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA138.md): Cessna 180 · Waynesburg, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N601RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA134.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Minford, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N33468 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure. A factor in the accident were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA250.md): Let L-23 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N923SB · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB CHI94LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA243.md): Inman Acro Sport 1 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N869M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to make a precautionary landing on the remaining runway. Factors in the accident were the blocked fuel injector and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Wymore, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N9140G · Destroyed
  > failure of the fuel injector pump due to improper assembly.
- [NTSB ANC94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA093.md): Cessna 150 · Melozzi Hot Sps, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N3947U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift off below the stall speed of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA252.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N70580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA244.md): Cessna 172RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N6086R · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were the airplane's maximum gross weight and climb capability were exceeded, and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N76090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the birds. The presence of the birds at the airport was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA249.md): Cessna 140 · Archer City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N2260V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination induced power loss. Factors were the improper refueling techniques used by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain onto which a forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB MIA94FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA181.md): Bellanca 14-9 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1994 · N25310 · Destroyed
  > The improper modification of the engine driven fuel pump mechanical arm by an unknown person, restricting the fuel systems ability to supply fuel to the engine at full power.
- [NTSB CHI94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA234.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Traverse, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1994 · N8255N · Destroyed
  > poor preflight planning and preparation by the pilot for not calculating the weight and balance of his airplane before departure. Factors associated with the accident were the airplane's weight and balance was exceeded, and the pilot's lack of recent…
- [NTSB NYC94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA131.md): Donovan DER Kricket 17K-1 · Brockport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N41MD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of a sticking valve in the carburetor due to dirt contamination.
- [NTSB LAX94FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA292.md): Cessna 414 · Taft, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N414RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the uphill slope of the runway, tailwind, high density altitude, and failure of the pilot to correctly configure the…
- [NTSB FTW94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-501 · Marianna, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N6073J · Destroyed
  > A premature liftoff. Factors were the tall, wet grass and a tail wind component.
- [NTSB ATL94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA143.md): Cessna 182F · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N3513U · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to water in the fuel system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor was the presence of trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA290.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4487X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an appropriate climb airspeed after lift-off which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. Factors in the accident were the high-density altitude condition, the pilot's selection of a runway with an uphill…
- [NTSB LAX94FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA289.md): Cessna 172M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N1259U · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff and his failure to retract the flaps prior to departure. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC94FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA128.md): Cessna K172R · Tremont City, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N1124V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA287.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6785W · Substantial damage
  > the pilots attempted takeoff with a strong and gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA230.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N7079R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning preparation by the improper loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA139.md): Taylorcraft 15A · Dobson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N70BL · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to remain clear of a runway in use.
- [NTSB NYC94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA122.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N800CE · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA229.md): Cessna 150 · Watersmeet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N6579G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA120.md): Freeman PRO-STAR II · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N43579 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA136.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N3381P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft pre-flight inspection, his failure to abort the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed that resulted in a stall. A factor was the inadequate aircraft inspection that did not identify the worn fuel cell caps.
- [NTSB LAX94LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA279.md): Frank M. Kopecky Quickie · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N8036W · Substantial damage
  > the failure or malfunction of the engine ignition system.
- [NTSB SEA94FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA174.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N3645A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, the runway condition (with areas of soft or uneven terrain and tall grass), and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA133.md): Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 · Raeford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N111FX · Destroyed
  > The improper inspection of the aircraft by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in an unsafetied and disconnected fuel control arm.
- [NTSB ATL94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA132.md): Cessna A188B · Tifton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9583G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist, resulting in an attempted takeoff with the elevator trim improperly set. A factor was the trees at the perimeter of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA94FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA168.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Arco, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N5919Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diversion of his attention of controlling the airplane which led to his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to assure that the cabin door was closed and locked.
- [NTSB FTW94LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA225.md): Piper PA-28-140 · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N1382T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB CHI94FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA222.md): Beech A36 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N107JT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to take off into known adverse weather and the subsequent stall. Factors were the thunderstorm, the tailwind, and the excessive airplane gross weight and aft center of gravity.
- [NTSB CHI94DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEV01.md): Hucke, Ronald L. PARSON-2P · Monmouth, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N589RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX94LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA273.md): Adams Thorpe T-18 · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N51079 · Substantial damage
  > A vapor lock induced engine failure due to inadequate thermal shielding of the fuel pump and lines. Soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA272.md): Piper PA-28-181 · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N4321N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb under high-density altitude weather conditions and a resultant inadvertent stall/spin. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability,…
- [NTSB ATL94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA130.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Autaugaville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N3659D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, in that he did not properly evaluate the condition of the runway prior to takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff when adequate acceleration was not observed. Factors were the high vegetation (grass) on the…
- [NTSB ATL94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA129.md): Cessna 152 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N67524 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the rudder, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA165.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N24201 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted operation which exceeded the performance capability of the airplane. Factors include his overconfidence in the aircraft's ability.
- [NTSB NYC94LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA104.md): Cessna 172P · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N5482K · Substantial damage
  > The premature retraction of the wing flaps by the pilot after takeoff, resulting in a loss of lift and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA219.md): Cameron V-77 · Littleton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N748CB · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the balloon's heater system (pilot light) for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA227.md): Cessna 441 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N815MC · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were unlatched nose cargo doors and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA216.md): Cessna 172B · Shiocton, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N7472X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain Vso during takeoff. Factors related to the accident was the disregard for performance data and trees.
- [NTSB LAX94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Schurz, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N733AA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inability to maintain an adequate airspeed in the takeoff initial climb due to an encounter with a windshear.
- [NTSB FTW94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA216.md): Grumman G-164A · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N526Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing and his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA215.md): Piper J4A · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N30342 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system starvation due to the pilot's failure to secure the engine fuel primer. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA267.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N5512N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI94FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA212.md): Beech A35 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N3042V · Destroyed
  > The jamming of the elevator control which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the pitch attitude of the airplane. The airplane encountered a stall-spin and impacted level terrain in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB SEA94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA170.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N3992P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA211.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N4222P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish the proper airspeed before beginning a turn after takeoff.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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