# 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 CEN22FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA119.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Olathe, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 13, 2022 · N2445F · Destroyed
  > The unknown emergency that warranted a return to the airport and the airspeed decay which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA115.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2022 · N5145W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA22WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA073.md): Boeing 2X6C · Puerto Carreno, Colombia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 3, 2022 · HK5192
- [NTSB CEN22FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA111.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 31, 2022 · N227BD · Substantial damage
  > The reduction in fuel flow and subsequent partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB DCA22WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA167.md): Boeing 737-800 · Kigali, Rwanda · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 22, 2022 · ET-AQN · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB ANC22LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA013.md): Leach Michael Rans S7S · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2022 · N828S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane’s wings were free of contaminates before departure.
- [NTSB WPR22LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA076.md): Cessna 172H · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2022 · N8056L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to remove all water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the fuel caps, which allowed…
- [NTSB CEN22LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA091.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Presidio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2021 · N8591W · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to perform a preflight weight and balance calculation and his decision to operate the airplane beyond the allowable center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA095.md): Mooney M20J · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N3707H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door.
- [NTSB CEN22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA089.md): Lancair IV · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2021 · N994PT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA22WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA051.md): Boeing 737 · West Sumatera, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 13, 2021 · PK-LQR · No damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA072.md): American Legend AL18 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2021 · N1477D · Destroyed
  > An electrical fire for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA22WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA044.md): Bell 206 · Midrand, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 11, 2021 · ZS-HXZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA045.md): Cessna 172 · Trinidad, Bolivia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 10, 2021 · CP-3060 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA060.md): Cessna P210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N152BT · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA067.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N3865K · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA22FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA083.md): Cessna 182 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N5776B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2021 · N543AS · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA054.md): Beech V35 · Visalia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2021 · N7933M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA055.md): Ray Earl D Flightstar Iisc · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2021 · N2772R · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons based on the information available.
- [NTSB ERA22LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA070.md): Cessna 172N · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2021 · N8074E · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA22LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA067.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2021 · N2305T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA22WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA033.md): Cessna 152 · Vilar da Luz, Portugal · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 18, 2021 · CS-EDT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA040.md): Beech 23 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N8701M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the missing placard showing the usable fuel quantity.
- [NTSB WPR22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Stanley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N8509B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for the airplane to climb with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA22WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA029.md): Cessna P210N · Dornbirn, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 11, 2021 · N731MT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA052.md): Maule M-4-220C · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N51127 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR22FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA026.md): Ayres S-2R · Shafter, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 3, 2021 · N8960Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA22WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA023.md): Zenith 601 · Ciocanesti, Romania · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2021 · YR-7007 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA044.md): Cessna 172 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N3HQ · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA22WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA018.md): Aeronca 65C · Birchwood, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 21, 2021 · G-BTRG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA024.md): Mooney M20J · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2021 · N3933H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall/mush during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loading the airplane near its maximum allowable gross weight and near its aft cg…
- [NTSB ERA22LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA018.md): Z-Hi-Max 1400 · Benton, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2021 · N668CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control and encounter with an aerodynamic stall during a planned low-altitude turn toward the airport after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA014.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 13, 2021 · N9126P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to commence the flight in low IFR weather conditions, and making immediate turns after takeoff in IMC, resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA22WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA008.md): Cessna 172 · Yapu, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 10, 2021 · HK-5032 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA016.md): Rotoway International Executive 162F · Cape Town, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 9, 2021 · ZU-RDX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA009.md): Cessna P210 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 8, 2021 · N128EE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that his seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop, and the airplane’s aft…
- [NTSB GAA22WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA006.md): Piper PA28 · Panama City, Panama · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 5, 2021 · HP-1784 BL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA001.md): Beech S35 · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 3, 2021 · N876T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to fly toward rapidly rising, obscured mountainous terrain after departing under visual flight rules at night.
- [NTSB CEN22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA003.md): Boeing PT-17 · Winnie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N4106Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a road with obstacles in his flight path and his failure to maintain control of the airplane when encountering changing winds from approaching thunderstorms which resulted in the airplane impacting signal light cables.
- [NTSB ERA22LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA068.md): Cessna 172M · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2021 · N1401U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder.
- [NTSB ERA21FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA377.md): Beech C23 · Lansing, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N3342L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid trees and terrain after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane outside of…
- [NTSB CEN21LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA447.md): Morgan Sport Copter Vortex · Kingsland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2021 · N924WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention which resulted in an inadvertent descent and subsequent collision with a lake.
- [NTSB GAA21WA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA257.md): Piper PA28 · Llico, Chile · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 18, 2021 · CC-PDC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA229.md): Beech B200GT · Piracicaba, Brazil · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2021 · PS-CSM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA361.md): Beech C24R · Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2021 · N5246M · Substantial damage
  > Improperly installed fuel injection system components, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA415.md): Cessna 170B · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N2998D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA358.md): Beech 35-B33 · Baker, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N8983M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod bearing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA396.md): Monnett Moni · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N983JV · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA402.md): Murphy Renegade II · Sheridan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2021 · N490DJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a piston seizure.

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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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