# 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 LAX93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA048.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N821DR · Destroyed
  > 1) The loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s), and, 2) the pilot not maintaining airspeed above the power off stall speed while maneuvering to the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in this accident was the pilot not having…
- [NTSB ATL93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA025.md): Cessna 172 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N5952R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to evaluate the wind conditions and took off with a tailwind which resulted in the collision with a tree on the departure end of the runway. Factors were dark night and tailwind.
- [NTSB BFO93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N8431F · Substantial damage
  > A cracked no. 2 engine cylinder, and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the forced landing, due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A factor related to the accident was an improper weld repair on the…
- [NTSB MIA93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA039.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Dorado, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N1310M · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning decision by the pilot in command. Contributing to the accident was the partial blockage of the pitot static system and incorrect airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB LAX93LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA041.md): Litchford Falcon XP · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control for reasons related to the improper installation and functioning of the rudder control system, and, the pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall spin.
- [NTSB LAX93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N6060R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve on the number two cylinder and the pilot's inability to climb the aircraft above the trees surrounding the airport. A factor in the accident was the effects of the high density altitude on the…
- [NTSB FTW93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA037.md): Colgate, Henry A. FS21000 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N616R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA031.md): Cessna 172D · Marshall, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N2577U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N31634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the electric fuel boost pump. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the engine driven fuel pump during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA027.md): Cessna 172 · Aurora, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N5889A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, a switched off fuel selector and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA032.md): R.W. Sherman Turbulent · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N84766 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency decision to attempt to return to the departure area. Contributing to this accident was the undetermined loss of power, inadequate altitude, and failure to maintain the airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA015.md): Douglas DC-7CF · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · HI619 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the #4 engine for an undetermined reasons(s), and the inability of the airplane to remain airborne due to the overgross weight takeoff performed by the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the questionable airworthiness of the…
- [NTSB CHI93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA028.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · N72AW · Substantial damage
  > Other maintenance personnel's improper maintenance (installation).
- [NTSB CHI93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N16231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Saipan, Mauritius · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1992 · N5074J · Destroyed
  > The pilot not following wake turbulence (votex) avoidance procedures, which are detailed in FAA publications, resulting in the airplane encountering wake turbulence. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's inability to control the airplane after…
- [NTSB CHI93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA016.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N6345P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb out on a night flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA015.md): Beech K35 · Scott City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3074C · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the alternator and the pilot's inadvertent descent.
- [NTSB DEN93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA007.md): Marcy Kitfox IV · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N130T · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA009.md): Morrisey Shinn 2150A · Dallas, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N5131V · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include an improper fuel selector setting, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA017.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N3366J · Substantial damage
  > The water in the aircraft fuel as a result of the improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG01.md): King BOWERS-FLYBABY · Buffalo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N199 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to improper installation of the carburetor, by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB CHI93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA012.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N7858N · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the induction air system by a mouse nest.
- [NTSB ATL93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA014.md): Beech A23A · Cumming, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N3690Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the fuel boost pump when the engine malfunctioned during take off.
- [NTSB CHI93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA011.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saline, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1992 · N2945Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA012.md): Mooney M20J · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N201BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fueled the aircraft with jet fuel instead of avaition gasoline. Factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA019.md): Piper PA-28 · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N201MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot raised the flaps prematurely, resulting in an inadvertent stall at to low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB LAX93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA009.md): Cessna 210F · Buena Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N1840F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately detect water contamination in the airplane's fuel system during preflight.
- [NTSB NYC93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA010.md): Cessna 172F · Wash. Ct. House, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N8849U · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall after the pilot failed to attain flying speed due to a premature liftoff.
- [NTSB ATL93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA006.md): Piper PA-12 · Supply, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N72HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his inablilty to attain a proper climb rate during the takeoff. Factors were the runway conditions (soft, rough terrain, wet grass), the perimeter trees, and the tail wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA009.md): Cessna 175 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N6554E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA003.md): Mcilraith Steen Skybolt · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N2GM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA005.md): Beech C24R · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N6636Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed flare. A factor was the pilot's failure to properly secure the door prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA001.md): Beech F33A · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N4532S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area when a suitable forced landing area was available. A factor was: fuel starvation for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA002.md): Beech N35 · Burlington, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N885R · Destroyed
  > The failure of screws on the propeller hub during takeoff, the improper inflight decision by the pilot to return for landing, and the steep, excessive bank angle which resulted in a stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA001.md): Champion 7EC · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N4392C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in command's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a power loss due to ice in the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA001.md): Cessna 150G · Lincoln, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N6374S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA001.md): Cessna 182H · Englewood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N2088X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot in command which resulted in the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB FTW93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA001.md): Beech D18S · Brookston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N90460 · Substantial damage
  > Smoke trailing from the left engine for an undetermined reason(s). Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA235.md): Ercoupe 415-G · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N94424 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance capability of the aircraft. Factors were the rising terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI92LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA295.md): Funk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N1609N · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB ANC92LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA181.md): Cessna 185 · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N4891Q · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for wind during initial climb. A factor relating to accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX92LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA400.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N789E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to connect the elevator control during assembly and failure to perform an adequate aircraft preflight check. Contributing to the accident was the pilots distraction by performing other tasks during the assembly procedure.
- [NTSB BFO92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Glenville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N45657 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to follow the takeoff procedure which to led to a partial loss of power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB BFO92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA143.md): Grumman AA-1A · Bedford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N6445L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection which failed to reveal a deteriorated rudder cable which subsequently failed and caused loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI92FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA282.md): Cessna 152 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N4591P · Destroyed
  > Pilot did not maintain a proper airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude where the pilot could not perform a recovery.
- [NTSB ANC92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA176.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N513F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command preflight decision/planning in attempting takeoff without prudent and sufficient preparation to assess wind direction. A factor relating to the accident was: the trees in the clearway at the airstrip end.
- [NTSB SEA92LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA206.md): Cessna 172P · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N62036 · Destroyed
  > The premature lift off by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the soft, rough turf airstrip and the high obstructions at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA387.md): Cessna 172RG · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N519PU · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA173.md): Piper PA-12 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N2464M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadvertant power off stall entry resulting in the collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA170.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N1299C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the weather conditions for float plane operations and failed to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Factors contributing to the accident were: high gusty winds, the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, and…

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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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