# 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 BFO93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA140.md): Cessna 170B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N2971D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintaining too steep of an angle of climb and an inadequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent loss of control in flight resulting in a collision with the runway. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of…
- [NTSB SEA93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA166.md): Cessna 188A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N5646J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was a fence in the flt path.
- [NTSB CHI93LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA289.md): Champion 402 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N9981Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust stack assembly.
- [NTSB CHI93LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA286.md): Beech B19 · Birmingham, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N1976W · Substantial damage
  > An improper grade of fuel was loaded into the airplane by the owner/operator of the rental airplane, improper planning and/or decision by the pilot, and subsequent vapor lock in the fuel system of the airplane (fuel system - other), which resulted in fuel…
- [NTSB CHI93LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA278.md): Piper PA-22-150 · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N6723B · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA299.md): Cessna 152 · Oceano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N6331M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudging the landing flare altitude and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors relating to this accident are the student pilot's lack of total experience and failure to raise the flaps.
- [NTSB ANC93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA127.md): Beech D18S · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N2053D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision. A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine.
- [NTSB ANC93LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA126.md): Cessna 207 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N9993M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to see and avoid the truck.
- [NTSB NYC93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA138.md): Robinson R22 · Warsaw, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N9021Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB DEN93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA085.md): Let L-13 · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N48069 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the tow plane pilot to warn the glider pilot that he was releasing the tow line. A factor was: an inadvertent stall by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA279.md): Cessna 150M · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N66155 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature lift-off.
- [NTSB CHI93LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA275.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N95478 · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the rear landing light gasket into the air induction path.
- [NTSB CHI93IA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA312.md): British Aerospace 146-300A · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N611AW · Minor damage
  > was a crack in the fuel system fuel flow distribution manifold which resulted from an inadequate design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB BFO93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA133.md): Beatty Glasair SH-2 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N522EB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by not assuring the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB ANC93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N472GF · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination and the pilot in command's improper preflight planning/decision. A factor was the pilot's inadequate airspeed with which to make a normal landing following the engine power loss.
- [NTSB CHI93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA264.md): Bellanca DW-1 · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N8815W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident is the soft field landing site.
- [NTSB ANC93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA121.md): Cessna 206G · Kelly River Bar, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N756AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA156.md): Stark Rand KR-2 · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N2AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the improperly modified magneto and loss of control in flight by the PIC while maneuvering to return to the airport.
- [NTSB DEN93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA080.md): Glasflugel Standard Libell · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1993 · N4362 · Substantial damage
  > Improper rigging of the spoiler system by maintenance personnel, which caused an uncommanded spoiler deployment and prevented spoiler retraction by the pilot. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing
- [NTSB MIA93FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA155.md): Beech 95-A55 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N2200Q · Destroyed
  > An explosion and fire from undetermined fuel and ignition sources in the left wing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA123.md): Rolando Rans S-10 · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N217ER · Destroyed
  > The excessive maneuver attempted by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control in flight and an inadvertent spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX93LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA289.md): Raven S-60A · La Jolla, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N2809D · No damage
  > the failure of the injured ground crewman to release his hold on the basket in a timely manner when instructed by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX93FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA287.md): Cessna 402C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N818AN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to assure that the nose baggage compartment door was secured.
- [NTSB LAX93LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA286.md): Stephens VP2 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N31349 · Substantial damage
  > the grounding of the magneto coil to the magneto case due to a crack in the coil sheath.
- [NTSB CHI93LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA261.md): Beech F33A · Kahoka, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N18RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff. The soft runway condition was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA214.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N8522V · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's takeoff performance being exceeded by the PIC. A factor was the pilot's inability to safely reject the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N1ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factor was the soft condition of the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA282.md): Piper PA-34-200 · La Verne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N1392T · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to obtain/maintain best the single-engine rate-of-climb airspeed, and his failure to ensure that the landing gear was retracted. A factor related to the accident was contamination in the fuel system, which blocked fuel flow…
- [NTSB FTW93FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA207.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N95851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane as a result of physical impairment.
- [NTSB CHI93LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA244.md): Piper PA-28-160 · California, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N5638W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX93LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA280.md): Cessna 172N · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N3090E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTK01.md): Crowser Avid MK 3.75 · Philip, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N42CJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Mayville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N1990P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select the proper runway for takeoff, and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. A factor related to the accident was a prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA149.md): Grumman AA-1B · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N8962L · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift off by the pilot during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA105.md): Adolfson Starduster SA300 · Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N10JA · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during initial climbout due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of engine power, leading to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA111.md): Champion 7ECA · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N9597S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's attempt to takeoff with insufficient airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot in command's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land and takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA245.md): Piper PA-18 · Felton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1841A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing to the accident were a cracked carburetor float, fuel starvation, and the failure to perform an annual inspection.
- [NTSB BFO93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA103.md): Cessna 180K · Webster, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N2880K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his failure to assure proper weight and balance of the aircraft for takeoff, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A possible factor related to the…
- [NTSB ANC93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA107.md): Cessna 185 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N93018 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to use all of the available runway (waterway). A factor in the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB NYC93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA135.md): Beech C23 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N66347 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a collapsed air duct and a consequent blockage of induction air, which resulted in a forced landing and an on ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB CHI93LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA239.md): Aeronca AC7B · Kearney, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N1032E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the aircraft exceeding maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB NYC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA129.md): Piper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damage
  > A manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA237.md): Daniel Squire HI-MAX · Omro, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N200D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident is the downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE02.md): Douglas B-26B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8036E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the piston assembly in the number ten cylinder of the right engine. A factor associated with the accident was the inoperative propeller feathering system for the right engine.
- [NTSB MIA93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA147.md): Piper PA-38 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N25459 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the aircraft being ditched.
- [NTSB CHI93FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA225.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Elwell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N7779P · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA117.md): Temco GC-1B · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N3255K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the trees located at the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA196.md): Cessna A188B · Edgard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N9772G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff under conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW93LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA195.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1993 · N116RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane beyond its takeoff performance limitations and inadvertent stall. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1993 · N7591J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined loss of power and the lack of suitable terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.

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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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