# 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 FTW92DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRA04.md): Evans VP-1 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N73VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the forced landing. A factor was the engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA234.md): Grumman AA5 · Pinecreek, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · CGRRE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a proper climb rate.
- [NTSB FTW92LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N6614P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a fractured number three cylinder exhaust push rod assembly.
- [NTSB LAX92LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA335.md): Ercoupe 415C · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N99585 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform any preflight planning or preparation and selected the wrong runway. Factors relating to this accident was the existing tailwind, high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN92FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA081.md): Cessna 402A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N4504Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to feather the failed engine propeller. A factor was: power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA328.md): Cessna 172P · Burbank, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N53485 · Substantial damage
  > The binding and over temperature of an exhaust valve due to the lack of compliance with factory service instructions and bulletins regarding valve sticking by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW92LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA199.md): Hughes 369HS · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N501FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotation. Factors were the tailwind and the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA225.md): Aeronca 7AC · Whitman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N84228 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel and low magneto output.
- [NTSB CHI92FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA218.md): Bull KR-2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N86QT · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight due to pilot incapacitation as a result of a heart attack.
- [NTSB NYC92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA137.md): Donald L. Betchan KR-II · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N983DB · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the flight controls by the prospective buyer, and the failure of the owner/operator to adequately supervise the prospective buyer. Factors related to the accident were the lack of experience in type of airplane for the prospective buyer, and…
- [NTSB FTW92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA198.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N8747P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA196.md): Cessna 150F · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N6650F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of carburetor heat during takeoff. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA220.md): Beech V35B · Northwood, ND · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N8BL · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot in command during initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX92LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA323.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ravendale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N8078H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The short length of the runway was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DCA92MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA044.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N11002 · Destroyed
  > Design deficiencies in the stall warning system that permitted a defect to go undetected, the failure of twa's maintenance program to correct a repetitive malfunction of the stall warning system, and inadequate crew coordination between the captain and first…
- [NTSB BFO92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA119.md): Cessna 150F · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N1073P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of compression in the no. 4 cylinder due to a valve stuck in the open position, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA148.md): Cessna 188 · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N4495Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and the collision with trees during climbout. Factors were the soft and wet terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA168.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N55625 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot in command's inability to execute corrective action during the noseover. A factor contributing to the accident was the berm.
- [NTSB BFO92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA120.md): Cessna 172M · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N76MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX92LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA342.md): Cessna 172 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2781E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the checklist to assure that the trim tab was in the proper position and failure to follow normal procedures and directives. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience, misreading of the trim…
- [NTSB MIA92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA153.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N2135R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly instruct the passenger on aircraft controls prior to takeoff, resulting in the passenger inadvertently releasing the tow cable as the glider was being towed through 150 feet.
- [NTSB FTW92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA191.md): Piper PA-28-140 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N1546J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall.
- [NTSB CHI92FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA211.md): Stinson 108-3 · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N948C · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning, and exceeding the performance capability of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB SEA92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA161.md): Cessna 172I · Donnelly, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N27JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff while using improper obstacle takeoff procedures. Factors include excessive flap extension.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG10.md): Rockwell S2R-R3S · Minturn, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N8441V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA115.md): George A Chaffee Kitfox II · Shelburne, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N376GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door, and an inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB BFO92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA111.md): Cessna 172 · Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N12921 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to outclimb obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX92LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA310.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sierraville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N85778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. The contaminated fuel system and the rough terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW92LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA185.md): Beech D55 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N2TY · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical binding of the yoke after liftoff.
- [NTSB ATL92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA141.md): Rockwell S-2R · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N8541V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a crack in the number three cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA306.md): Cessna 172P · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N5247K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway; poorly planned approach; failure to attain the proper touch down point; and delay in executing the go-around. Contributing to this accident was the existing tailwind and crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX92FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA305.md): Cessna 175A · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N8048T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning and decision to operate the airplane over the maximum certified gross weight at a high density altitude airport which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB FTW92LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA181.md): Cessna 120 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N89970 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA301.md): Robinson R-22 · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N83556 · Destroyed
  > The cfi's poor in-flight decision to proceed over the trees instead of the previously performed right circling turns and both pilots inadequate visual look-out. Contributing to this accident were the trees that partially obstructed the view of the power line…
- [NTSB ANC92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA163.md): Piper PA-20 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N7096K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delayed aborted takeoff. Contributing was the pilot's failure to use the airplane performance data.
- [NTSB LAX92LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA297.md): Krug Lincoln Sportplane · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1992 · N377JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder inadequate propeller component resulting in an inadequate climb performance. Contributing to this accident was the airplane's inability to climb.
- [NTSB DEN92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA073.md): Cessna 150 · Ft. Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N66315 · Substantial damage
  > Improper rate of descent and lack of flare while conducting a forced landing. Factors were: partial power loss due to stuck exhaust valves caused by engine overheat from improper leaning.
- [NTSB ANC92FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA106.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N20086 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate security of the cargo which shifted rearward during the takeoff roll. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the over gross weight condition, and the improper alteration of the tie down rings by the overhauling maintenance facility.
- [NTSB BFO92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA099.md): Piper PA28-161 · Brentwood, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N31683 · Destroyed
  > A delay by the pilot in aborting the landing which resulted in failure to clear the obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA136.md): Cessna 172P · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N9768T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft as a result of his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA104.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Molly Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N3997Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his terrain clearance when planning his takeoff. Factors include high vegetation at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG08.md): Grumman G-164A · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N48495 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a failed cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ06.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Scott City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N9635P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain sufficent airspeed for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO92FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA095.md): Aeronca 7EC · Slatington, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N7578B · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM03.md): Johansen Kitfox · Gowen, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N820FL · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the ignition system spark plugs and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA101.md): Mooney Rans S-7 Courier · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N48PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action, and an inadvertent stall. Factors include wind gusts and a wind shear.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD07.md): Bernard W. Resnik ACRO-SPECIAL · Earlham, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N79WA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of total engine power when a failed flapper valve in the air box blocked the flow of air through the carburetor throat.
- [NTSB MIA92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA144.md): Dofka, Martin F. KR-2 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N9667N · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall by the pilot while attempting to return to the airport following loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power due to a sticking exhaust valve, and failure of the pilot to assure all ignition leads were connected…
- [NTSB DEN92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA065.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Leadville, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N109RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain directional control. Factors included: the pilot allowing the airplane to lift off prematurely, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB FTW92DRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRA02.md): Jimi Youngblood Rans Coyote II · Bryan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N12CY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane.

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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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