# 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 LAX93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA139.md): Acro Sport Acro Sport · Lake Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N98GS · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot misjudged the landing/flare altitude. Contributing to this accident was the loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA093.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N714AT · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall. A factor was the tailwind
- [NTSB BFO93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA042.md): Asselyn Xenair CH701 · Durham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N942PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control after lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and proximity of the power line.
- [NTSB BFO93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA036.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boonville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N1554P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for wind conditions and encountered a stall. The windshear was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA075.md): Cessna 150E · Blountstown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N3064J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot resulting in failure to avoid the powerline.
- [NTSB BFO93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA035.md): Cessna 150M · Xenia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N63369 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA034.md): Cessna 180F · Brewer, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N4607U · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA039.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1993 · N37BC · Substantial damage
  > The fuel system selector valve being placed in the off position due to the improper installation of the fuel selector placard by an unqualified person. The snow covered forced landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA131.md): Schicora Osprey 2 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · N186S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot flying to attain adequate airspeed for lift off and the resulting inadvertent stall mush condition during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC93FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA034.md): Cessna 402C · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N4182G · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not removing the ice from the plane's airfoil surfaces before takeoff. The weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL93FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA058.md): Cessna 402B · Geneva, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1993 · N69402 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA120.md): Bell 47G · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1993 · N1185W · Substantial damage
  > The clutch slippage and failure of the pilot to jettison the load.
- [NTSB CHI93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1993 · N6640A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the airplane first touched down on the clear area adjacent to the departure runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA134.md): Beech D35 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N2908B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to this accident were weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA114.md): Eagle DW-1 · Rachael, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N8805D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot poor preflight planning and preparation. The road sign was a factor relating to this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA112.md): Cessna 414 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N711LT · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot not to follow instrument flight rule procedures during instrument meteorological conditions and poor preflight planning which resulted in operation of the airplane over the maximum gross weight and reduced performance. Factors in the…
- [NTSB LAX93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA111.md): Cobb Intl Exec 90 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1993 · N89678 · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control which resulted in the fatigue of the valve stem. The soft terrain contributed to this accident.
- [NTSB NYC93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA062.md): Piper PA-28-151 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N32307 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in the river.
- [NTSB FTW93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA078.md): Rans S-7 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N4312C · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by pilot. Turbulence due to strong, gusty winds was a factor
- [NTSB SEA93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA059.md): Cessna A185F · Inglewood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N5391R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, the pilot in command's inadequate preflight, and his failure to flare on landing. A factor contributing to the accident was fog.
- [NTSB SEA93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA057.md): Cessna 180E · Riggins, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1993 · N8691X · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning by the pilot and his failure to attain proper airspeed for takeoff from a short strip in tailwind weather conditions. A factor relating to the accident was the tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA103.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N2144P · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination and a partially obstructed carburetor venturi, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX93FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA097.md): Beech A35 · Tulare, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1993 · N595B · Destroyed
  > The installation of an unapproved wing tip fuel tank system; an inadequate annual inspection which did not note, or correct, the unapproved fuel system addition; a wing tank fuel selector valve installation without adequate placards to show position or…
- [NTSB MIA93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA051.md): Cessna 140 · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N89968 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA052.md): Beech 23 · Mebane, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N3523R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB BFO93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poestenkill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N7804W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA068.md): Cessna 150J · Porter, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N5563G · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published checklist and the improper flap setting
- [NTSB BFO93LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA020.md): Dornier DO-228-202 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1993 · N245RP · Substantial damage
  > Incorrect installation of the seals in the nose gear assembly, which prevented the nose gear from locking in the down position.
- [NTSB BFO93FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA018.md): Cessna 182P · Stow, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1993 · N52785 · Destroyed
  > An inadequate preflight by the pilot, which allowed water contamination in the fuel and subsequent loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA047.md): Cessna 182A · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N8024T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-at-control's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor which contributed to the accident was weather conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL93FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA046.md): Beech A23 · Ft. Bragg, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N5774V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the loss of control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brilliant, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N8205N · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was overconfident in his ability. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA083.md): Rotorway Executive · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N43385 · Destroyed
  > An engine compartment fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA047.md): Aero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N2783Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA076.md): Curtiss JN-4D · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5001 · Substantial damage
  > The shearing of the number 8 cylinder rocker arm support pedestal/coolant housing retaining bolts. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine coolant.
- [NTSB FTW93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N4578R · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper fuel tank selection. A factor the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA033.md): Maule M-5-180C · Moultrie, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N1TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in flight loss of control (stall) and subsequent in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA072.md): Cessna 180K · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N61798 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's owners (including the pilot) poor maintenance and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was the deteriorated overwing fuel caps seals and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA055.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N8806J · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to select the fuel tank with the most fuel.
- [NTSB MIA93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA029.md): Highcraft Buccaneer II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the engine-driven fuel pump on takeoff initial climb. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA044.md): Beech 18T · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1992 · N706M · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the elevator by company maintenance personnel and the lack of proper inspections by a company certified mechanic/inspector and the FAA certified mechanic with inspector authorization. A factor in this accident was an…
- [NTSB LAX93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA065.md): Cessna 185F · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N4742E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that obstructions were hidden in the grass of the landing area chosen by the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N1954P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a short in the voltage regulator, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to make the forced landing on.
- [NTSB FTW93IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA048.md): Embraer EMB-120RT · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N16729 · No damage
  > The assigned mechanic's failure to reinstall the attachment screws and the quality inspector's inadequate inspection of the completed work. A factor was the complacency of the maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA026.md): Grumman AA-1 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N5915L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with shifting winds on the takeoff roll, that caused the airplane to overrun the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot in command to perform an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA045.md): Beech 77 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1992 · N6761E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA031.md): Beech S35 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N8634Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with objects/terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow, dark night conditions, trees, improper preflight planning and self induced pressure.
- [NTSB ATL93FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA030.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pike Road, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N7622S · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning and preparation of the pilot in command in that he operated…
- [NTSB LAX93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA054.md): Piper PA-24 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight inspection and his failure to maintain flying speed during the forced landing. Conributing to this accident was the inadvertent stall, the preceding sand/dust storm, the engine assembly low compression due to sand in the intake and…
- [NTSB ATL93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA029.md): Champion 7AC · Troy, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1992 · N1115E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to attain a proper climb rate, and the inadvertent stalling of the aircraft while attempting to avoid high obstructions (trees). Factors were the rough, uneven runway conditions, the high obstructions,…

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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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