# 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 CHI94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA210.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Peshtigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N26690 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the tall grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB BFO94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA113.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N40051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA210.md): Hiller UH-12L4 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N90453 · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power due to a leak in the main fuel line which occurred as a result of an electrical short which burned a hole in the fuel line. Factors were a failure by the pilot to perform recommended maintenance and the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB CHI94DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTK02.md): Ayres S2R · Letcher, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N3102E · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine driven fuel pump and shaft.
- [NTSB LAX94LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA260.md): Mooney M20J · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1994 · N201NK · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power from a malfunctioning magneto due to a loose oil seal in an overhauled magneto.
- [NTSB FTW94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1994 · N112JM · Substantial damage
  > A supercharger impeller bearing failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA203.md): Piper PA-18 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N81TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's inadvertant stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the elevator trim position.
- [NTSB ATL94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA123.md): Marvin E. Eubanks VP-1 · New Bern, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N5163R · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA259.md): Mascari Discovery S-12 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N999 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the muffler assembly due to preexisting cracking in the oxidized area of the weld, with subsequent damage and separation of the propeller and reduction gear box. A related factor was the excessive taxispeed which resulted in the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA205.md): Cessna 172 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N737YW · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the airplane resulting in a foreign object in the induction system.
- [NTSB CHI94LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA201.md): Aeronca 15AC · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5114Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for unknown reasons. A factor related tot he accident were the trees encountered.
- [NTSB BFO94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA105.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N2346J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the helicopter was outside the height-velocity envelope (for a successful autorotation), when loss of directional control occurred.
- [NTSB FTW94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA200.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Pioneer, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1994 · N10112 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA257.md): Cessna 421C · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N421AG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to raise the flaps and maintain altitude were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA256.md): Fouga CM 170 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N344FM · Destroyed
  > A loss of power to both engines due to fuel contamination and, the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent emergency, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were: 1) the manufacturer's…
- [NTSB MIA94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Pine Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1994 · N888HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain takeoff performance data pertinent to the present conditions, his attempted excessive climb rate for conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed while in a climb after takeoff. This resulted in the inadvertent…
- [NTSB CHI94DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DET01.md): Arthur Alan Blind FOX III Speedster · Watervliet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N61AB · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA246.md): McCulloch J-2 · Willits, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N22GR · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA095.md): Cessna 172 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N5522R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA118.md): Monnett Moni · Ashville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N112MX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the thunderstorm off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO94FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA091.md): Mooney M20J · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N4393H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that failed to remove the pitot tube cover which led to loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA065.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wassila-Cheri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N96330 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice collecting in the carburetor throat and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended water taxi.
- [NTSB SEA94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA140.md): Piper PA-18 · Culbertson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4509Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence near the point of takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA113.md): Beech E18S · Laurens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N70CB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on one engine followed by failure of the propeller to feather or be feathered.
- [NTSB LAX94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA234.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N32532 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly align the airplane's flightpath over the runway during initial climb. A contributing factor was the student pilot's total lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB BFO94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA084.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N9041P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply with an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor is the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB BFO94FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA086.md): Cessna 150F · Bloomingburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N7972F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed. This led to a stall during the initial takeoff and climb at an altitude that did not permit a recovery. A factor related to the accident was the presence of sunglare during the takeoff, which…
- [NTSB MIA94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA153.md): Maxair MU532 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot-in-command resulting in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA099.md): Aeronca 7AC · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N33P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB LAX94FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA232.md): Beech A-36 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N4323W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance change of the airplane, and the lack of proper training/transition in the modified airplane. Contributing to the accident was inadequate substantiation process and insufficient review by the FAA; the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA183.md): Cessna 150L · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N11286 · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the carburetor's induction air opening by a plastic bag.
- [NTSB LAX94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA229.md): Beech 95-B55 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1994 · N814U · Substantial damage
  > 1) the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selectors prior to takeoff, 2) the resultant fuel starvation failure of the left engine in the takeoff initial climb, and 3) the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N9691W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not using all available runway, premature lift off, and a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lodi, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N55835 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted from a inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the crosswind, the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB SEA94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA143.md): Wray KR-2 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N786RW · Substantial damage
  > An improperly functioning fuel boost pump.
- [NTSB FTW94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA184.md): Lockheed P-38 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N38LL · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced loss of power due to improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA061.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N6174D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an exhaust valve. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA176.md): Praker Thorp T18C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N86BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to prevent an inadvertent stall and his inability to recover due to a restriction in the movement of the stabilator for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the owner/builder and the pilot to accomplish a control rigging…
- [NTSB FTW94FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA168.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wingate, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N8895W · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment. Factors were the wind, and the pilot's improper corrections.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG01.md): Davis TRI-Q 200 · Joplin, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N800Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot intentionally operating an airplane with known deficiencies, his lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB FTW94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA175.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Del Rio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N14773 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced power loss due to an exhaust system leak resulting in an electrical system inflight fire in the area of the fuel pump. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA144.md): Bell 206B · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N72Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number five bearing, shaft, or thomas coupling for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's delayed response in conducting the emergency procedure by not reducing the throttle to idle position, and…
- [NTSB FTW94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA162.md): Rockwell 112A · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N1349J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA159.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · De Witt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N448AT · Substantial damage
  > A stall/mush into terrain after the pilot inadvertently raised the flaps.
- [NTSB SEA94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA117.md): Schweizer G-164B · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N8214S · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall/mush after takeoff. The over-weight loading of the aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA156.md): Cessna 150F · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N6872F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a binding carburetor heat door.
- [NTSB CHI94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anthony, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1994 · N7313F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed prior to liftoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in type of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA147.md): Hiller UH-12B · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper autorotation touchdown, which rsulted in the hard landing. A factor was the power loss due to water contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB FTW94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA145.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N9682 · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to one magneto being weak and the other magneto arcing inside its case. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA147.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1994 · N91966 · Substantial damage
  > a fatigue failure of a compressor blade which resulted in a catostrophic engine failure.

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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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