# 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 NYC93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Wyantskill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N714WF · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inexperience is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N1698J · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA192.md): Bell 206L-3 · West Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N911MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and low ceiling
- [NTSB LAX93LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA261.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N277SP · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the light tower and associated electrical power cables. Factors in the accident were; 1) pilot fatigue due to an excessively long duty day, and 2) glare from the lights which affected the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA134.md): Romig FR-1 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N876FR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's not selecting the fuel boost pump and high vegetation.
- [NTSB ATL93IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93IA113.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N467AA · Minor damage
  > Leakage of the number 7 fuel nozzle, which resulted in an in flight engine fire.
- [NTSB ANC93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA094.md): Stinson 108-2 · Dry Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N318C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N8322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees located near the departure end of the runway. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire runway for the takeoff, and the trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA190.md): Rockwell S-2R · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N4955X · Substantial damage
  > The engine power loss for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA209.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB SEA93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA130.md): Beech H35 · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N368B · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance/replacement of a fuel hose and the blocked fuel vapor return system. A factor relating to the accident was the cattle guard fence posts beside the road.
- [NTSB FTW93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA189.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N3098W · Substantial damage
  > Proper rotation speed not attained by the pilot
- [NTSB CHI93LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA205.md): Cessna 172P · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N55404 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four cylinder and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA252.md): Cessna 210L · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N29133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the landing gear and flaps at a critical time in the takeoff initial climb and his failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition. A factor in the accident was the high…
- [NTSB CHI93DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCG01.md): Emory W. Greer, JR. VARI-EZE · Olathe, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N222EG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to secure a fuel cap during the preflight inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are the unsecured fuel cap and the foreign object…
- [NTSB MIA93FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA141.md): Cessna 150J · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N60366 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB CHI93LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA206.md): Claude E. Merrin Zenair Stol CH-701 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N701CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control. The pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in aircraft type was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA109.md): Cessna 170 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N1619D · Substantial damage
  > Poor maintenance practices during the rebuilding of the aircraft which allowed the fuel system to become contaminated and resulted in the subsequent fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW93LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA186.md): Beech 95-A55 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N8606M · Substantial damage
  > Power loss to the right engine due to the magneto grounding leads being loose and an inadequate annual inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93GA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93GA204.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fort Madison, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N301U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were door not secured, checklist not followed, diverted attention of the pilot-in-command, and emergency procedure not followed.
- [NTSB MIA93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA140.md): Mooney M20E · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N1305W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper flare during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA108.md): Cessna 421B · Attalla, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N699DT · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left engine turbocharger due to rotor shaft seizure, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Canyon Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N6446B · Substantial damage
  > The movement of the pilot's seat aft which resulted in his loss of control, his inability to regain control, and the ensuing inadvertent stall. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA106.md): Henry J. Camacho Seahawk · Orange, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N5857X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive rotation and failure to obtain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the pilot's inexperience in the type aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA181.md): Drlik Falcon XC · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N687RD · Substantial damage
  > The extraneous and uncommanded roll and yaw deviations caused by inadequate airplane design which precluded the pilot from taking corrective action and led to the ensuing hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI93FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA193.md): Beech E18S · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N51FG · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight preparation, false indication (on/off) of attitude indicator, and attitude indicator switched off. Factors were fog, low ceiling, the pilot-in-command's improper use of the attitude indicator, and his lack of total…
- [NTSB BFO93GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93GA102.md): Beech B24R · Manassas, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N824V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was that the pilot's attention was diverted by the open door.
- [NTSB DEN93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA067.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N7129L · Substantial damage
  > Spatial disorientation which prevented the pilot from maintaining control. A factor was: low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA191.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kewanee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N8236C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident is the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC93FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA081.md): Cessna A185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N70020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command exceeding the maximum authorized gross takeoff weight of the airplane and his failure to compensate for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA177.md): Weatherly 620B · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N2002E · Substantial damage
  > Severe propeller and airframe vibration for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA104.md): Hatz CB-1 · Stedman, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N4426V · Substantial damage
  > The improper positioning of the main fuel tank drain, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. A factor were trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA240.md): Cessna 150D · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's premature lift-off and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA098.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N9830W · Substantial damage
  > Was a power loss due to fuel contamination, after the pilot refueled from cans and did not filter the fuel according to recommendations.
- [NTSB ATL93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA098.md): Grumman AA5B · Cummings, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N74092 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from the formation of carburetor ice during the ground operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA074.md): Cessna 170 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N1260D · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate handling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB DEN93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA064.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus II · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N173 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to follow procedures and directives when operating the flaps.
- [NTSB MIA93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA136.md): Beech A23-24 · Laurel, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N5783V · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured center bellows seal in the fuel servo and/or a plugged fuel injector due to contamination (rust) from the fuel servo. Factors related to the accident were: improper servicing of the aircraft, and people and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA170.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N5272Y · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Brandenburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N60347 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed prior to liftoff, leading to an inadvertent stall and loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident include the pilot's improper use of flaps and his failure to follow the published procedures for a…
- [NTSB SEA93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA121.md): Piper PA-30 · Afton, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N7569Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA129.md): Beech F33A · Oxford, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3144H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8589K · Destroyed
  > The premature liftoff by the PIC and his failure to attain proper rate of climb. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty crosswind weather conditions, the failure of the PIC to use all available runway, and transmission wires.
- [NTSB ANC93LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA066.md): Cessna 180H · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N8237V · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands improper compensation for the wind condition. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB SEA93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA109.md): Rainey Aero Phaeton · Mead, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N54BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently entering a stall condition. A factor contributing to the accident was gusts.
- [NTSB SEA93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA108.md): Grove GR-2 · Buckley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N84GR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature liftoff. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the high vegetation beside the runway were factors.
- [NTSB DEN93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA062.md): Schleicher ASH 25 E · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N555AB · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB BFO93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N16224 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots to properly clear the engine during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N10011 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB BFO93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA085.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paintsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N6001U · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the unfavorable wind condition and the proximity of the hill to the runway.

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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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