# 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 LAX90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1990 · N76918 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to unporting of the fuel pick up in the fuel tank selected for the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA092.md): Ercoupe 415CD · Hereford, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N3504H · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were maximum gross weight exceeded by the pilot, the pilot's impairment due to drugs, and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA084.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N363CC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust system and subsequent melting/shorting of the magneto p-leads.
- [NTSB DEN90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N5628U · Substantial damage
  > An unexplained loss of engine power. A factor was the rough unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA091.md): Luscombe 8-A · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · N1410K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane while maneuvering after a partial power loss during initial climb and a partially blocked exhaust system which had been inadequately maintained.
- [NTSB FTW90DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQA01.md): Air Command 532 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control and rotor RPM. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of instruction and experience in rotorcraft.
- [NTSB MKC90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA081.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hornersville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N1015A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of an engine cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA01.md): Grumman G-164B · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N48372 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA086.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N2048T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the tow rope and the pilot's failure to establish an appropriate descent rate as he returned to land. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the unsuitable terrain for landing beyond the runway end.
- [NTSB DEN90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA083.md): Peterson KIT FOX Model 1 · Highwood, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N87BS · Substantial damage
  > A premature lift-off by the pilot, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC90DNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE02.md): Walter Hudson Mustang 2 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N29WH · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence from a preceding airplane. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff close behind the preceeding airplane.
- [NTSB BFO90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA033.md): Cessna 170B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N2521C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the airplane would clear the fence after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA090.md): Alon A-2 · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N37BH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power because of carburetor icing conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX90DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUM01.md): Freeman H Easton Falcon XP · Glamis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N542AA · Destroyed
  > The pilots loss of control while attempting to return to the airstrip after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL90FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA089.md): Hiller UH-12D · Soddy-Daisy, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N94496 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue induced failure of the collective pitch push rod (adjustable) during flight, and the failure of the pilot to provide routine maintenance. The pilot's lack of expereince and his failure to obtain required training and certification were factors in the…
- [NTSB ATL90LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA086.md): Piper PA-32 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1990 · N5524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to properly select a tank with sufficient fuel prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA044.md): Cessna 180J · Lake Nikabuno, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1990 · N52104 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA087.md): Mooney M-20L · Augusta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N1024Z · Minor damage
  > The reported performance problem during climbout was undetermined. The pilot's decision to land with the landing gear retracted contributed to the minor damage sustained.
- [NTSB SEA90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA053.md): Cessna 172N · Juneau, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N1220F · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the initial climb and did not adequately correct the situation prior to colliding with an object.
- [NTSB MKC90DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DPG01.md): Volksplane WE-1 · Wooster, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N3938 · Destroyed
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's maximum performance takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA092.md): Talmadge Scott Longez · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N83TS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the carburetor throttle cable housing.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV02.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Sullivan, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N6340Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a turn at low altitude, resulting in ground collision. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injury was his failure to use the installed shoulder harness.
- [NTSB ATL90FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA081.md): Cessna 172N · Montezuma, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N734JE · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Sulatna Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N4659C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately assess the existing snow conditions and surrounding terrain (preflight planning) prior to takeoff. Contributing factors were: the lighting conditions, the pilot's over confidence in the airplane's performance capabilities and…
- [NTSB NYC90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA077.md): Cessna 177 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N29578 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA115.md): Piper PA-18 · Sonoma Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1990 · N3765Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inability to maintain aircraft control during a critical phase of flight after experienceing a shift in wind.
- [NTSB MIA90GA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90GA088.md): Cessna 172P · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N9899L · Destroyed
  > Pilots failure to maintain airspeed (vs), which resulted in an inflight loss of control (stall/spin), and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA117.md): Cessna T210L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N94302 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the airplane checklist and properly configure the airplane for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor preflight preparation and the failure of the pilot to compute the aircraft weight before takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA079.md): Beech 76 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N330AC · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: loss of engine power in the right engine due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA071.md): Cessna 402B · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N3128K · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of the malfunction of the down lock assembly and failure of the torque tube bracket assembly.
- [NTSB ATL90FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA073.md): MBB BO-105S · Benton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1990 · N105SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate visual lookout. The incorrect wire survey given by the highway patrol personnel was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA078.md): Grumman G-164A · Mattson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N5416 · Substantial damage
  > The no. 6 cylinder which cracked across the top from one spark plug hole to the other, resulting in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA078.md): Cessna T50-A17 · Brackettville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N578EK · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure caused by a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot's misjudging his obstacle clearance which resulted in a wire strike while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the uncommanded deployment of carburetor heat on both engines, an…
- [NTSB FTW90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA077.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Fabens, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N5354P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a takeoff with less than full power resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to lean the mixture to compensate for the high density altitude, and the gross improper,…
- [NTSB ATL90FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA071.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Creola, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N991DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that proper maintenance and inspection of the aircraft were completed before flight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA074.md): Cessna 177B · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N34873 · Substantial damage
  > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to a delaminated ceet duct between the air intake screen and carburetor air box.
- [NTSB LAX90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA109.md): Cameron O-105 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N364CB · Destroyed
  > Improper modification of the balloon's fuel/heater system by the owner/operator and failure of the fuel line connection, which resulted in a fuel system leak and gondola (basket) fire.
- [NTSB MIA90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA075.md): Zimmerman Varieze · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1990 · N16CS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA046.md): Cessna 182K · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N2813R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB MIA90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA074.md): Cessna 210-M · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1990 · N525CW · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power caused by crankshaft failure, due to fatigue cracking of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB SEA90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA044.md): Ransome Pitts Special S-1C · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N3T · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA064.md): Cessna 170A · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N9130A · Substantial damage
  > Improper operation of the engine during preflight preparation, which resulted in overheating of the engine and damage to internal components.
- [NTSB DEN90FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA066.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N3554P · Destroyed
  > The improper identification of parts in the Piper PA-31-350 service manual pertaining to the aileron cables. This discrepancy resulted in the improper installation of the aileron cables on the right aileron bellcrank by a mechanic during the reconstruction of…
- [NTSB BFO90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA029.md): Cessna 150M · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N63506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
- [NTSB BFO90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA026.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1990 · N8521W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of fixed base operator (FBO) personnel to assure that the fuel tank was free of water, and failure of the pilot to insure that the aircraft was properly preflighted. Soft/marshy terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA062.md): Cessna 120 · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N90093 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DEN90FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA055.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N64MD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: fatigue failure of a coupling shaft in the #1 engine, which resulted in loss of power in that engine.
- [NTSB LAX90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA085.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1990 · N8620N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of ice from the fuselage, wings, and horizontal stabilizer prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA061.md): Cessna 208B · Williston, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N4688B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an…
- [NTSB NYC90FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA060.md): Cessna 208B · Schuyler Falls, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N854FE · Destroyed
  > Loss of control inflight after the airplane stalled during climbout. The stall resulted from a loss of lift due to a contaminated wing surface. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to de-ice the aircraft prior to departure.

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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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