# 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 FTW90DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Sommerset, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N7854 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance above crops at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA265.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N41455 · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: failue of the pilot to configure the aircraft's flaps for a soft field takeoff, his improper use of stabilator trim, high density altitude, soft runway, and trees near…
- [NTSB NYC90FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA169.md): David B. Robertson VARI-EZE · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N45DR · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to improper installation of a fuel line fitting and inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI90DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCG01.md): George R. Losey J6-KARATOO · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N89BD · Substantial damage
  > The propeller blade separation during initial climb, and the failure of the pilot in command to maintain flying speed during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD13.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Youngsville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1990 · N5984 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to touch down at the proper point on the landing surface. A contributing factor was the late initiation of the aborted landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA157.md): Boeing B75N1 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N4429N · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N1570J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's muffler during initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA07.md): Bensen B-8M · Hearne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N130MP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to excessive control inputs and his abrupt attempts to recover control of the aircraft prior to impact.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE08.md): Ronald D. Cothern Quickie · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N701RC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of an ignition lead, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG12.md): E.J. Novotny Steen Skybolt · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1990 · N78EJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90IA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA181.md): Bell 206A · Lake Ozark, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N206AT · Minor damage
  > Compression assembly blade and emergency floatation gear failure.
- [NTSB ANC90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA120.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Bettles, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N8508P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to attain airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX90LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA259.md): Cessna 421C · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N6089X · Substantial damage
  > The accident was eroded ignition spark plug electrodes and maintenance personnel neglecting to adjust spark plug electrodes and maintenance personnel neglecting to adjust spark plug gap. The rough terrain in which the aircraft landed was a factor in the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA119.md): Bell 206B · Goodnews Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N4796B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain. The wet & soft tundra was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA163.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N93666 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss caused by fuel exhaustion when the pilot took off with the fuel selector on the empty fuel tank.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG03.md): Grumman G164-A · Rondo, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N7802 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA175.md): Beech A23 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N8854M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA164.md): Piper PA-23 · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N44HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of qualifications, the improper use of flight controls, the second pilot's lack of qualifications, and his decision to simulate the engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA158.md): Cessna 182 · Liverpool, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N92839 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to detect contaminated fuel by draining the fuel system prior to takeoff resulting in engine failure and a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA164.md): Mooney M20F · Torrington, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N6456Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power due to a failed exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA186.md): Cessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N21LA · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA161.md): Cessna 150L · Hettinger, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N11580 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. Contributing factors were: the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the over maximum gross weight condition of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA116.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N1756A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during climbout which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI90DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER01.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N5330F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the gascolator drain being left open.
- [NTSB NYC90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA183.md): Cessna 310R · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N3463G · Substantial damage
  > An unavoidable collision with a deer while taking off which bent the drag brace and prevented it from locking. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions which reduced the pilots visibility to the illuminated area of the landing lights.
- [NTSB LAX90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA250.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pleasant Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N6763Z · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent spin after failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include inadequate preflight, and an improperly maintained lap belt.
- [NTSB MIA90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA150.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Christiansted · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1990 · N2284U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to evaluate weight, temperature, and power available prior to takeoff and then performing a left pedal turn after takeoff resulting in the helicopter desending even though full power was applied.
- [NTSB DEN90FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA155.md): Cessna 170 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1990 · N4068V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP07.md): Bell 47-G2 · Hatley, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1990 · N6768D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power due to sticking intake valves.
- [NTSB ATL90FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA141.md): Cessna 150G · Lanett, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N2947S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA90FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA125.md): Cessna T210K · Everett, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N9407M · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by not assuring that the rudder pedals were properly engaged. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with this make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA124.md): Piper J-2 · Concrete, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N19236 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decisions and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB ATL90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA140.md): Beech C24R · Brunswick, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N2249L · Substantial damage
  > Engine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unseen ditch with which the airplane collided.
- [NTSB ANC90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA111.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1990 · N3261A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed on initial climbout.
- [NTSB ANC90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA110.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N25759 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to understand the performance parameters of the airplane and his lack of total experience. A contributing factor to the accident was operating the airplane at a greater than allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB ANC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Gakona, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N4878A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA235.md): Cessna 177 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N2307Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control due to failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude, overweight airplane, and the pilot's alcohol level.
- [NTSB ANC90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA105.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N185KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures and directives (excessive flaps); failure to operate the airplane within the allowable gross weight limitations; improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain minimum safe flying speed,…
- [NTSB MKC90FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA142.md): Cessna T210M · Kiowa, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N1273M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA147.md): Cessna 150F · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N7048B · Substantial damage
  > Instructor pilots failure to assure that the flaps were in the proper position for takeoff resulting in reduced climb performance. This resulted in the forced landing, during which, the airplane collided with a power line, stalled, then crashed to the ground.
- [NTSB FTW90FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA126.md): Cessna C172 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N179FR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to follow published procedures when he elected to take-off with full flaps.
- [NTSB CHI90LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA164.md): Cessna 182P · Cornell, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N41RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulted in a loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA141.md): Beech BE-35 · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N67990 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane with an open door. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and the door opening at liftoff.
- [NTSB LAX90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA218.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N7966 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed causing the airplane to inadvertently enter into a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB LAX90DUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUA01.md): Homebuilt JP-350-1 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N350JP · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft collision with the ground after the pilot experienced a loss of engine thrust due to propeller overspeed condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper servicing of the propeller hub that allowed the overspeed to occur.
- [NTSB DEN90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA146.md): Grumman G-164A · Edgeley, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N6887Q · Substantial damage
  > A momentary power interruption during initial climb for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB SEA90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA113.md): Cessna 152 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N64845 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an inappropriate runway. The gusty tailwind and the pilot's lack of experience were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB MKC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA139.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N5203 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven blower assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA145.md): Grumman AA5B · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N28421 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff.
- [NTSB MIA90FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA145.md): Piper PA-31 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N18PA · Destroyed
  > A loss of power on both engines during takeoff as a result of inadequate maintenance. In addition, the pilot failed to abort the takeoff.

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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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