# 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 NYC92IA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA129.md): Boeing 767-231ER · Jamica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N602TW · Minor damage
  > The failure of the fifth stage low pressure turbine vanes due to fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX92LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA264.md): Danny W. Sadek S-12 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N512 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and the inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the pilots limited total experience.
- [NTSB SEA92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA138.md): Navion H · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N2550T · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to the collapse of the induction air ducting, inadequate maintenance, and improper approval of the modification.
- [NTSB CHI92DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DER01.md): Goehring Quickie · So. St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N533C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA263.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N601DE · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's failure to achieve an adequate rate of climb because of degraded aerodynamic performance and the pilot's intentional operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB CHI92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA186.md): Cessna 177 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N2888X · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall on takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA131.md): Stinson 108-3 · Corbett, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N6470M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the float attach fitting, and the separation of the floats from the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA061.md): Stinson 108-1 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N9151K · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA92MA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA040.md): Cessna 402C · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N2715X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedure (engine failure after takeoff) and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were failure (disengagement) of the…
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ03.md): Cessna A188B · Meade, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N4813R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his exceeding the aircraft's takeoff capability.
- [NTSB ANC92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA095.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N23CF · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to total oil loss. Contributing to the accident were the separation of the oil filter adapter from the oil pump due to improper maintenance procedures and non adherence to recommended directives by company maintenance personnel, and the…
- [NTSB SEA92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA129.md): William Bovard Glasair · Woodland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N107WB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate airspeed. Factors to the accident were: a tailwind takeoff and poor preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA180.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Catherine, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N2363K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with this accident were unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot and airplane clearance over the fence not attained by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA127.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2839R · Substantial damage
  > A stall/mush encountered due to poor pre-flight planning/preparation. Factors to the accident were: high density altitude and gross weight exceeded.
- [NTSB LAX92FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2516D · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Colby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N19317 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed exhaust valve in the number one cylinder of the engine assembly.
- [NTSB NYC92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA114.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Elkton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N2326K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper climb attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Factors in this accident were: the airplane weight and balance was exceeded, the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane, and his lack of recent…
- [NTSB FTW92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA156.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rector, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N15424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG03.md): Mclaughlin KIT FOX Model 2 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N626KF · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA179.md): Cessna 210B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N9545X · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel pump high end discharge adjustment. A related factor is improper maintenance/annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE02.md): Vandenbos/Thorp T-18 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N4PV · Destroyed
  > Shorting of condensers on both magnetos. A factor was inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane by other maintneance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA136.md): Cessna 177 · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N3413T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his improper use of the mixture control, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees near the departure end of the runway. The proximity of trees was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA057.md): Cessna 172P · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N65513 · Destroyed
  > Airplane climb capability exceeded and an inadvertent pilot induced stall. Factors were: weight and balance exceeded, high density altitude, and improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB MIA92GA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA134.md): Cessna U206-F · Live Oak, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N8117Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/mechanic resulting in an engine failure on takeoff over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn back to the runway, and…
- [NTSB CHI92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA165.md): Cessna 140 · Howard, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N2776N · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command and a loss of engine power from contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB NYC92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA102.md): Grumman 164A · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N48399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of takeoff power which resulted in a lengthened takeoff roll, and his subsequent steep turn to avoid an obstacle causing the airplane to stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA237.md): Bell 222 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N5007L · Destroyed
  > The pilot decision to takeoff and fly with a known deficiency in one of the helicopter's engines.
- [NTSB DEN92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA055.md): Takemoto KR-2 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N3LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB SEA92LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA221.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Spangle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N4685R · Substantial damage
  > Altitude was not attained. A factor to the accident was: load jettison was not possible.
- [NTSB FTW92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA149.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N70494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate climb speed which resulted in a stall & subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the crosswind and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA234.md): Jacanin Great Lakes · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1992 · N4045 · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in the full 'on' setting. A factor in the accident was the design of the fuel selector valve and the location of the temporary radio installation which limited the pilot's view…
- [NTSB CHI92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA162.md): Commander C3C · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1992 · N136E · Substantial damage
  > The jammed (kinked) choke plate control cable, which resulted in reduced power and collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA085.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Suckling Hills, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N3550T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA096.md): Cessna 140A · Vincentown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N2939C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a collision with wires during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA229.md): Robinson R-22B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N2301C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a sudden and strong tail wind component during a critical phase of flight which was beyond the capability of the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the confined nature of the helipad with high obstacles and power lines.
- [NTSB CHI92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA161.md): Cessna 177B · Almont, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N13860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff while physically impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK02.md): Weatherly 201C · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N1290W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the propeller control during takeoff and initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD05.md): Rutter 532 Commander · Washburn, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N211CL · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gryocopter during initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA144.md): Grumman G-164B · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N6808Q · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which the ensuing forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB LAX92LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA222.md): Cessna 182K · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N2867R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting flight with a known deficiency with the airplane engine's ability to produce power. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX92FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA220.md): Beech S-35 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N5874S · Destroyed
  > 1) Improper preflight planning, 2) the pilots selection of the wrong runway for departure which put the aircraft immediately in an area of restricted visibility and fog after liftoff, 3) the pilots intentional flight into instrument conditions, and 4) his…
- [NTSB LAX92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA219.md): Grumman G-164C · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N6596K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal procedures by selecting the wrong runway. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's premature lift off and the existing tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA141.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Graford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N9742E · Substantial damage
  > Loose jam nut on throttle cable. Factors were inadequate annual inspection and unsuitable terrain and water.
- [NTSB DEN92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA054.md): Cessna T210H · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N57AB · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to low fuel pump pressure and a chafed upper deck reference line. A factor was: the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to a partially extended main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA118.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · N28CL · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of flight spoilers by the pilot and his failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in loss of control during takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of an irrigation sprinkler that was impacted by the aircraft…
- [NTSB MIA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA125.md): Cessna 175 · Yulee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N7044M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA076.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N7869H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's intentional ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA213.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N3170A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA212.md): Cessna 150 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N191P · Destroyed
  > A failure of the student pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight inspection to remove contaminated fuel; a failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the fuel…
- [NTSB FTW92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA138.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N7354Z · Substantial damage
  > The power loss due to the failed exhaust stack resultant from inadequate maintenance inspection. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.

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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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