# 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 ATL94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA015.md): Luscombe 8F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N822B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ATL94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA014.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 Soloy · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N3078G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Factors were the lack of a filter on the refueling pump which would preclude water passage, and the high trees.
- [NTSB FTW94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N6776W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA026.md): Bird RAF-2000 · Redmond, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N70334 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's exceeding the proper climb rate. A factor contibuting to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make/model.
- [NTSB CHI94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA031.md): Beech B36TC · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N8006R · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in an interuption of fuel to the engine.
- [NTSB FTW94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA022.md): Bell 206L-3 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N5370V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to remove a tie down rope. A factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB LAX94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA030.md): Beech 200 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1993 · N191FL · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the right main landing gear actuator by maintenance personnel, and the operator's failure to assure that the airplane manufacturer's mandatory service bulletin requiring modification of the gear motor circuit protection was…
- [NTSB FTW94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA019.md): Bell 206B · High Island 467 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1993 · N22841 · Substantial damage
  > Were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to remove all of the aircraft tie-downs.
- [NTSB NYC94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA020.md): Cessna 182H · Griswold, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N2111W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees. A factor related to the accident were the adverse winds.
- [NTSB LAX94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA015.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N94981 · Destroyed
  > a failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall while maneuvering the airplane. Contamination of the fuel in the carburetor that produced a partial power loss was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA018.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N4147Q · Destroyed
  > the instrument rated commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain/obstructions during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the weather conditions (fog) and the pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of climb.
- [NTSB FTW94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA010.md): Emmert Tierra II · Yukon, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N246RE · Substantial damage
  > Was an inadvertent stall. A factor was the gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA006.md): Cessna T210F · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N6773R · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA005.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N9317J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. The high density altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA003.md): Cessna T188C · Rogersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N42402 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during take off.
- [NTSB ANC94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA003.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kenney Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N9230E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Factors in the accident were the weather and low light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N81648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning/preparation. A factor was rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA002.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N82231 · Destroyed
  > The Pilot's improper preflight procedures in that the frost removal was not adequately performed resulting in aerodynamic stall of flight surfaces on takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA003.md): Cessna 180H · Denton, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N9002M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were unfavorable winds and the pilot in command's inadquate compensation (premature crosswind turn) for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA001.md): Cessna O-2A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N5151A · Substantial damage
  > was the partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to partial clogging of the engine's fuel injectors. Blockage of the fuel injectors was due to inadequate maintenance of the fuel system by contract maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX93LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA373.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N430FL · Substantial damage
  > was fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the mechanic's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA274.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N2360B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors were high density altitude and the over gross weight condition of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA275.md): Kelm Zenair CH-701 · South Bend, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1993 · N27DK · Substantial damage
  > The engine power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of available runway onto which the forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB SEA93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA208.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N200X · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include a fence, an animal, and a ditch in the landing roll path.
- [NTSB ATL93FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA162.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Boone, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N5586P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, his failure to retract the landing gear after departure, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA370.md): Beech A-36 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N7246Z · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action; the dual student's premature liftoff and improper use of the flight controls. The high vegetation and soft terrain were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA364.md): Mcinroy DER Jager DIX · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N16RM · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to lean the aircraft's fuel mixture for the airport's density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA186.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N6721L · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot failed to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA358.md): Luscombe 8E · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N2485K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA367.md): Mooney M20C · Crivitz, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N6752N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation caused by foreign matter in the fuel tank strainer.
- [NTSB FTW93LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA261.md): Culver V · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N44680 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall when the pilot lowered the landing gear. A factor was a leaking o-ring in the propeller governor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA366.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N823PJ · Substantial damage
  > the loose fuel selector handle/valve which resulted in an inability to properly switch fuel tanks.
- [NTSB ATL93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA158.md): Beech A-23-19 · Resaca, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N4763J · Substantial damage
  > Not determined.
- [NTSB ANC93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA174.md): Cessna 206 · Swikshak Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N9707Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain a proper climb rate.
- [NTSB LAX93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA349.md): Culver LFA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N41729 · Substantial damage
  > the airport management's failure to provide notice of the banner operation and to close the runway. An additional cause was the banner operator's failure to ensure that the runway on which he placed his banner equipment was closed.
- [NTSB ATL93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roxboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N410SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the time of the takeoff. Factors were the wind gusts and windshear existing at the airport.
- [NTSB SEA93LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA195.md): Cessna A188B · Ringling, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1993 · N731ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA166.md): Wilson KIT FOX Model 4 · Bowdoinham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N193CW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC93FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA172.md): Interstate S-1B2 Arctic Tern · Talkeetna River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N64AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper preflight planning. Factors in the accident were: the rough/uneven takeoff location, the excess weight of the airplane, the inadequate design of the add-on tank by the manufacturer affecting the weight and balance, and the…
- [NTSB MIA93FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA190.md): Beech 35 · Frisco, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N88V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the near total loss of engine power due to separation of one of the two counterweights for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA192.md): Westholm Vans RV-6 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N16JL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC in his failure to close the fuel drain valve. A factor relating to the accident was the fence post located in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA191.md): Piper PA-30 · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N7148Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the forced landing were: high density altitude and rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA343.md): Cessna TU206G · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N9454G · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft either prior to departure or enroute.
- [NTSB BFO93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA159.md): Cessna 206 · Inlet, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N2147F · Substantial damage
  > the blocked header tank fuel port which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident were the high obstructions in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL93FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N6312W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the aircraft stabilator during the takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertant stall. A factor was the high obstructions (trees) located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA256.md): Jones Dominator · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N44VJ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA149.md): American AA-1 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N5765L · Substantial damage
  > Fouled spark plugs on the number 2 and 3 cylinders, and a lack of compression on the number 1 and 4 cylinders, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB CHI93LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA350.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Clay Center, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N5942D · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a soft runway with high grass and the airplane's failure to attain a climb once airborne.
- [NTSB BFO93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA153.md): Mooney M20J · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N7666P · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Related factors were: inadequate maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA187.md): Mooney M20J · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N191ER · Substantial damage
  > Contamination/blockage of the fuel injection control system.

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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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