# 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 CHI90DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP04.md): Goss KR-2 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N777BG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while flying it with a laterally imbalanced condition. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of flying experience, and his lack of familiarity with this aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA116.md): Cessna 172RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N6498R · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's improper procedures during takeoff. Factors were premature liftoff and inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB ATL90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA121.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3261H · Substantial damage
  > Control interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N9288D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA076.md): Cessna 185 · Uganik Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N1095F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdrafts and gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA116.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N9657D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA114.md): Cessna 152 · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N714UE · Substantial damage
  > Cfi's failure to ensure that the student pilot maintained sufficient airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the downdraft experienced at low altitude after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM03.md): Cessna T188 · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N9441J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for landing was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK05.md): Cessna 172 · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N6195E · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA081.md): Hughes 369D · Kelso, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N8306F · No damage
  > Failure of the pilot to keep the external load clear of obstacles (trees). Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot and ground crewman to follow safety procedures, and the proximity of the trees.
- [NTSB ATL90FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA115.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N5661F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to operate the aircraft within the center of gravity limitations of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA184.md): Cessna 185F · Terra Bella, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N1211F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning and preparation was poor. Contributing to this accident was the high vegetation field.
- [NTSB DEN90FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA109.md): Cessna 210L · Telluride, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N2403S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's ffailure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall. Factor was wind shear reported off departure end of rwy.
- [NTSB ANC90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA070.md): Piper PA-22 · Caribou Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N4363A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90DUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUM02.md): Cunningham Prescott Pusher · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N58PP · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to mechanical failure of he internal components to the engine.
- [NTSB MIA90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA120.md): Enstrom F-28A · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N9056 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the input drive gear of the tail rotor gear box for undetermined reasons because the drive gear was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB LAX90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA170.md): Bell 206B · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N75SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and improper climb.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD08.md): Schweizer G-164B · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N6733Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather information. A related factor to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA171.md): Hughes 369E · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N5217N · Substantial damage
  > Failure by company maintenance to perform a mandatory compressor section inspection that resulted in the undetected erosion of the compressor vanes and engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate main rotor…
- [NTSB MIA90FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA118.md): Cessna 172K · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1990 · N7268G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failue to conduct proper preflight preparations, resulting in a takeoff at 175 pounds over maximum allowable gross weight, with full flaps extended, and on the improper runway for wind conditions which resulted in the airplane being unable to…
- [NTSB ATL90FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA110.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N9538J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system through inadvertant selection of the 'off' position of the fuel selector valve handle.
- [NTSB SEA90FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA072.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N2359L · Destroyed
  > Severe downdrafts/windshear which exceeded the airplane's performance capabilities.
- [NTSB LAX90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA166.md): Cessna 172M · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N1495V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight, improper raising of the flaps after becoming airborne, and failure to maintain adequate flying speed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA165.md): Mooney M20 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N300MD · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination introduced into the airplane fuel system when the airplane was washed. Contributing to the accident was an 18 knot tailwind during landing roll which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG08.md): Schweizer G-164-B · Richvale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N6689K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during takeoff resulting in the aircraft descending into terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA106.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N2468G · Destroyed
  > A fuel exhaustion induced power loss during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA90RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90RA025.md): Douglas DC-6B · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 27 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 1990 · N84BL
- [NTSB MKC90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA100.md): Piper PA-28-151 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N3986X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB NYC90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA098.md): Aeronca 7AC · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N112AW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control input and the instructior's inadequate response. The student's interference with the flight controls as the instructor attempted recovery was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA104.md): Ryan Navion A · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N4442K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's attempted takeoff with conditions in excess of the airplane's performance capabilities. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and the uphill runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA096.md): Cessna 172A · Mt. Pleasant, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N7616T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff, a premature lift-off, and an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB DEN90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA102.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N7620V · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The adverse wind conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA156.md): Beech A23-19 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N5664S · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA111.md): Hiller UH-12B · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N5306V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB NYC90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA091.md): Cessna O337F · Brant, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1990 · N1814M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and failure to obtain airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA090.md): Enstrom 280 · Thornton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N493H · Substantial damage
  > Failure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff from a confined area. Factors include gusty winds and high obstructions.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE05.md): Dan T. Zelazo Avid/Speedwing · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N396DZ · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of a fuel line by the p. lot/manufacturer which resulted in separation of a fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB BFO90FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA036.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ona, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N5886U · Destroyed
  > The improperly set stabilator trim and the improperly loaded aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA102.md): Cessna 170 · Johnson City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N3980V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW90FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA097.md): Beech 58 · Dallas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N770X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pumps for take, and his failure to maintain airspeed above the minimum single engine control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA04.md): Grumman 164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N5295 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number 8 cylinder.
- [NTSB MKC90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA090.md): Grumman G-164B · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N8139K · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, due to improper ground servicing of the aircraft, and an improper preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA90FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA107.md): Cessna 177B · North Captiva, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N30962 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MKC90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA094.md): Bennett KR-1 · Blytheville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N31123 · Substantial damage
  > Improper handling of the aircraft during a high speed taxi.
- [NTSB ANC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA062.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N4109E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the nose baggage door.
- [NTSB DEN90FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA092.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wendover, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N6401P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factor(s) was: the lack of surface reference while taking off over a sparsely populated area under dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG03.md): Corben BABY-ACE · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N1034C · Substantial damage
  > An improper fuel system (installed by the home builder), and continued operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MKC90FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA082.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bois D'Arc, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N6KG · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, darkness, low…
- [NTSB SEA90FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA066.md): Mooney M20K · Carson City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N231NB · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MKC90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DCQ01.md): Daniels BD-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N31481 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin resulting in collision with terrain.

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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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