# 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 MKC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA141.md): Beech B-60 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N725DJ · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that there was no suitable terrain in which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA144.md): Cessna 210L · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N732BL · Minor damage
  > Incorrect placement of the retaining ring in the left main landing gear door actuator by the mechanic resulting in the loss of hydraulic fluid. This prevented the gear from extending resulting in the gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG07.md): Spark/Acroduster SA/750 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N10WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain a speed above a stall after experiencing a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's miscalculation of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB SEA90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA111.md): Callair A-3 · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N2911V · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with meteorological conditions that exceeded the aircraft's ability to climb or maintain level flight. The high density altitude and lack of suitable terrain were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB DEN90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA141.md): Beech 23 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N2310J · Substantial damage
  > Permature liftoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA140.md): Piper J-3 · Clarksville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N38348 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB LAX90LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA227.md): Robinson R22A · Pinon Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N84378 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during an attempted takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG10.md): Childs 360 · Davis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N360GC · Destroyed
  > An engine failure due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot failed to properly secure the stopper to the fuel tank.
- [NTSB DEN90DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTG02.md): Eugene N. Rausch RV-4 · Erie, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N319ER · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA108.md): Cessna A188B · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4855R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA159.md): Cessna 172H · Brookville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N715HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain positive control of the aircraft while encountering gusty, shifty winds and windshear during the initial climbout after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA094.md): Cessna 170B · Port Chalmers, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N2556C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly calculate the airplane's takeoff performance and the effect of the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA093.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4431Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in an off airport landing in a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA102.md): Mooney M20C · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N8165E · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection in which maintenance personnel left an object in the area of the carburetor which resulted in an air flow blockage.
- [NTSB FTW90FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N6767W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB DEN90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA136.md): Cessna 170A · Salina, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N9086A · Substantial damage
  > Power loss as a result of water contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident were: an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and rough terrain encountered during the ground run, following the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK06.md): Cessna 175 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N7296M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly prelfight the airplane which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA131.md): Cessna 172 · Augusta, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N2898U · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot, his decision to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of proper certification…
- [NTSB DEN90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA137.md): Ercoupe 415C · Truth/Consequen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N94351 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA155.md): Cessna 150 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N6583T · Destroyed
  > A loose fuel line caused by improper installation by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA06.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Rosebud, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N4843Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was: premature rotation.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP05.md): Cirrus Klappmeier Cirrus VF-30 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N888EK · Destroyed
  > Manufacturer's inadequate equipment design to prevent a fuel leak which resulted in an in-flight fire. A factor related to the accident was the lack of an unsuitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA128.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marcellus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N1323T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed after takeoff. A contributing factor was the the upslope gradient of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC90FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA088.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N43949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed.
- [NTSB SEA90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA095.md): Grace Long EZ · La Grande, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9175Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA150.md): Champion 7EC · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9836Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's lack of experience in the airplane is a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FHD01.md): Mason Hummel Bird · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N51L · Destroyed
  > Failure of the rudder attach bolt, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent to the ground.
- [NTSB MKC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA121.md): Aeronca 7AC · Deer River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N83555 · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained and stall/spin encountered by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB DEN90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA130.md): Cessna 182N · Condon, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N8961G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA086.md): Piper PA-32 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N4257T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an emergency landing following an engine power loss. The loss of engine power was due to an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to…
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ08.md): De Havilland Venom 112 MK4 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N902DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature rotation and the subsequent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA116.md): Enstrom F28C · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N51729 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a sprag clutch in the rotor-drive mechanism, at an altitude and position that precluded or limited the possibility of a successful outcome.
- [NTSB CHI90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA154.md): Cessna 207 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N73067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor preflight planning and his failure to attain proper climb rate during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA131.md): Champion Aeronca 7CCM · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N75064 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to directional control on takeoff initial climb, and failure to maintain a visual lookout for obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD10.md): Grumman G-164B · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N6693Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged wind information. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind, the trees and the levee.
- [NTSB DEN90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA123.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N4720A · Substantial damage
  > The accident to be improper installation of aileron control system by maintenance personnel, and failure to perform an aircraft preflight by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB DEN90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N9375T · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall experienced during the attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA124.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Barre, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N3836H · Substantial damage
  > The premature commanded tow release by the towplane pilot over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA205.md): Cessna 152 II · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N49796 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate visual outlook which resulted in an inflight encounter with wake turbulence produced by a hovering helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ06.md): Stits SA-3A Playboy · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N434K · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA121.md): Hughes 369HS · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N436DS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for an unknown cause. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA125.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Montevallo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N34431 · Substantial damage
  > The inattentiveness of the glider pilot to the aborted takeoff of the tow plane, which resulted in his delayed action in attempting to execute a forced landing. These actions resulted in an inadvertent stall and the aircraft collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA112.md): Mooney M-20F · Aledo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N6873V · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, in as much as the performance data was not used by the pilot in command. Factors were the high density altitude, inadequate airspeed, and premature liftoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA116.md): Rollins-Bowers FLY Baby 1A · Bemidji, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N3204 · Substantial damage
  > The wing attachment bolts were not installed resulting in inflight wing separation.
- [NTSB CHI90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA139.md): Beech B-55 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N8390N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's execution of a turn shortly after takeoff resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot in command's execution of a turn back to the airport resulting in fuel starvation of the second engine which resulted in a…
- [NTSB NYC90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA116.md): Stinson 108-1 · Athens, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N77WC · Substantial damage
  > Inflight loss of control due to loss of airspeed and subsequent stall when the pilot's seat back failed and the pilot hung onto the control wheel, resulting in an excessive nose high attitude.
- [NTSB NYC90LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA113.md): Aeronca 7AC · Rumford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N85173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a steep turn to avoid the shore line and inadvertently stalled. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots decision to takeoff with a canoe strapped to one of the floats and his lack of experience in carrying a canoe on the floats.
- [NTSB SEA90FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA086.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N4907W · Destroyed
  > Poor preflight planning premature lift-off on takeoff by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA03.md): Bataller Kitfox · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N989GB · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA110.md): Adams A60S · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N9811N · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The unfavorable wind and obstacles were related factors.

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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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