# 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 FTW90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA021.md): Cameron N-105 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N2055K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's misjudgement/compensation for the wind change and his delayed response in initiating a climb in order to clear the tower.
- [NTSB LAX90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA012.md): Culver VEE · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1989 · N3036K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for a positive rate of climb.
- [NTSB NYC90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA019.md): Luscombe 8A · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N1160K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve proper lift-off speed.
- [NTSB BFO90FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA003.md): Cessna 177 · Mchenry, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N30036 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate takeoff airspeed as a result of an improper flap setting. Contributing factors were a takeoff with a tailwind, an upsloping runway, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Friendsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N4428E · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA018.md): Maule M-5 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N6224M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure clearance from the surrounding brush.
- [NTSB NYC90DNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE01.md): North American T-28B · New Braintree, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N504GH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose gear, which failed to retract with the main landing gear after takeoff; the gear was observed to be misaligned, and collapsed during the aircraft's touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK02.md): Eickmeier Pitts Special/S1C · Van Buren, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N4JE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW90DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRG01.md): Funk, D.D. B85C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N77707 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The unfavorable/gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA019.md): Beech B35 · Clare, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N8805A · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight by the pilot by not assuring that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MKC90FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA017.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Elkader, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N36163 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway marker at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA016.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Friona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N7632S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver during initial climb out with inadequate altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP01.md): Wychen Challenger II · Warrens, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N91269 · Substantial damage
  > A broken cranskshaft which resulted in the loss of power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA016.md): Lake LA-4 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N1212L · Substantial damage
  > Binding and subsequent failure of the #1 exhaust valve. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (swampy) terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DEN90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA009.md): Cessna 172H · Del Norte, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N1639F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA013.md): Cessna 414 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N5820H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right propeller unfeathering accumulator hose due to improper installation and chaffing, and the pilot's operation of the airplane beyond its engine out performance capability. Factors were inadequate company maintenance, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA013.md): Piper PA-12 · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N765WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during a tight closed pattern turn to final. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions, which included fog and reduced visibility.
- [NTSB MKC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Yates Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N53264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong direction to attempt a takeoff which resulted in the inability to climb sufficiently to aviod trees.
- [NTSB DEN90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA008.md): Thunder and Colt Clown · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · GGWIZ · Substantial damage
  > Structural failure of the balloon envelope as a result of the manufacturer's quality control oversight.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM01.md): Cessna 150E · Grayling, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N3905U · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK01.md): Luscombe 8A · Findlay, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N45895 · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following engine failure due to fuel starvation, resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were a corroded fuel system & carburetor, improper maintenance/rebuild, operation with known deficiencies in…
- [NTSB LAX90FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA008.md): Beech F33A · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N67536 · Destroyed
  > The inflight separation of one propeller blade due to a fatigue fracture of undetermined origin, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an attempt to return to the runway. A factor in the accident was the oil covered windsheild,…
- [NTSB MIA90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N5252E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and fuel starvation, due to his improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB FTW90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA005.md): Cessna 208 · Uncertain, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N208W · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command, and failure of the aircrew to maintain runway alignment and clearance from the high obstructions (trees) beside the runway. Related factors were: weather conditions, dark night, lack of runway edge lights,…
- [NTSB NYC90DNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA01.md): Smeesters RV-4 · North Andover, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N671RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the resultant forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA004.md): Cessna A152 · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N49876 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for the cross wind during the takeoff initial climb. This led to a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with the windsock standard.
- [NTSB CHI90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA002.md): Cessna T182 · Sodus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N7369H · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper angle of climb, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA001.md): Cessna 208 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N9382F · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were: the surrounding terrain, unfavorable wind, downdraft, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area, and his self induced pressure.
- [NTSB NYC90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA001.md): Cessna 172P · Bingham, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N89219 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure that the airplane was capable of outclimbing the surrounding terrain under the existing wind and airplane weight conditions, resulting in an intentional stall into the terrain. Contributing factor(s) was:…
- [NTSB MKC90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA002.md): Beech 35 · Mountain View, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N3106V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Premature retraction of the landing gear by the pilot was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA001.md): Alon Aircoupe · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · CGODM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of performance data which resulted in the inability to gain sufficient airspeed for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC89DNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DNE03.md): Hancock MINI-MAX II · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N2079A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of flight time in the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC89FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA201.md): Piper PA-22-150 · St. Charles, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N7844D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during a night takeoff. Contributing factor(s) was: an out-of-c.g airplane, takeoff with only one magneto operating; and the limited vision of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN89LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA226.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N8607K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the alfalfa crop.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM10.md): Fletcher SONERAI-2L · Interlochen, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N76DJ · Destroyed
  > Loose cylinder due to improper maintenance by the pilot/owner, which resulted in overheating and failure of the aluminum cylinder head. The presence of trees was considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB ANC89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA178.md): Cessna 185 · Shotgun Hills, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N9706H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the existing weather conditions and to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in both personal ability and the ability of the aircraft along with the downdraft…
- [NTSB NYC89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA217.md): Grumman AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N9825U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation, due to the pilot's failure to assure the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with adequate fuel for landing, and his failure to follow the proper emergency procedure after the tank emptied.
- [NTSB ATL89LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA218.md): Piper PA-22-160 · China Grove, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N9400D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's loss of control during the final approach in that he failed to establish a proper glidepath. The airplane landed short of the runway. During the attempted go-around his improper use of rudder and aileron, following the application of full power,…
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ11.md): Grumman G-164 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N8790H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC89LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA173.md): Piper PA-18 · Near Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the throttle control, and lack of appropriate remedial action by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA176.md): Cessna 150M · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N704TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the aircraft due to the lack of recurrent training and recent experience which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a resultant stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's over-confidence in his ability to attempt flight…
- [NTSB DEN89FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA219.md): Cessna 182 · Concord, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N92651 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA174.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N5163G · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC89LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA216.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Andreas, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N46216 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC89DHM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DHM06.md): Maxair XP-503 Drifter · Warwick, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N13WR · Destroyed
  > Failure of an engine piston wrist pin bearing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA313.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N3929F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the existing wind condition and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors that related to the accident were: the gusty & cross-winds and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA185.md): Cessna C172R · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N23666 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff as a result of a diversion of attention due to a possible engine problem.
- [NTSB ATL89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Semmes, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N83732 · Substantial damage
  > Improper replacement of the fuel cap gasket by the pilot, which resulted in a blocked fuel cap vent and fuel starvation. Trees in the emergency landing area contributed to aircraft damage.
- [NTSB LAX89FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA314.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1989 · N70PE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the right propeller hub due to metal fatigue which resulted in catastrophic separation of the propeller. Contributing to the accident was damage done to the aircraft airframe in flight by the separating propeller making the aircraft uncontrollable.
- [NTSB LAX89FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA311.md): Cessna 152 · Buena Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1989 · N25776 · Destroyed
  > An inadequate performed preflight inspection by the dual student and the inadequate supervision of the dual student by the instructor pilot. Contaminated fuel was a factor in the accident.

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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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