# 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 ANC81DAA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAA32.md): Cessna 170B · Ackerman Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1981 · N8259A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FPA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPA23.md): Piper PA-18 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1981 · N8799D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAA35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAA35.md): Piper PA-18 · Hodzona River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1981 · N54247 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81DFJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81DFJ24.md): Luscombe 8E · Nunda, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N2449K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81DLA36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLA36.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pnte Vdra Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N183WA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEI29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEI29.md): Piper PA-25 · Kansas, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N4769Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA116.md): Piper PA-38 · Cullman, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N2471B · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA115.md): Pitts S-1 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N123JC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81DAG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG79.md): Cessna 185 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N1089F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81FCG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCG56.md): Cessna 152 · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N48920 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FVG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVG66.md): Mooney M20E · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N5787Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FQG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG62.md): Piper PA-24 · Shallowater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1981 · N7695P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA055.md): Cessna 320D · Republic, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1981 · N111NT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81DID18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DID18.md): Piper PA-25 · Carrolton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1981 · N9558P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG20.md): Homebuilt KR-2 · Bottineau, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1981 · N27GS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FUG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG50.md): Mooney M20J · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 9, 1981 · N201QR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRG68](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG68.md): Cessna 188B · Tynan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1981 · N4950Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNE29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE29.md): Piper PA-28 · Berlin, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N8269N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DPD38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD38.md): Cessna 150F · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N8225S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKQ27.md): Cessna 188 · Shelby, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1981 · N731HJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FRG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRG63.md): Mooney M20E · Del Rio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N1331W · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI81DER66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER66.md): Aeronca 15AC · Lake Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1981 · N1331H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FNC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNC21.md): Cessna 150 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1981 · N3483V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FPJ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPJ37.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1981 · N3702X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTG18.md): Cessna 172 · Bowdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1981 · N7443A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG77](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG77.md): Piper PA-18 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1981 · N83508 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DXQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DXQ35.md): Piper PA-22 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1981 · N7308D · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FID17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FID17.md): Beech B60 · Danville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1981 · N1820M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC81DCJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCJ31.md): Gulf-Schwzr G-164B · Lamar, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1981 · N8107K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DRD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD40.md): Cessna 185F · Lake Arthur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1981 · N6320N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN81FTI17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTI17.md): Piper PA-18 · Buffalo, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1981 · N1334A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC43.md): Pitts S-1S · Romeo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1981 · N12AL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG74.md): Cessna 150F · Houston, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 31, 1981 · N7739F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DVG63](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DVG63.md): Cessna R172K · Chiles Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1981 · N1580V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81DQG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG60.md): Piper PA-28 · Texhoma, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1981 · N5792F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC81DAG72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG72.md): Piper PA-18 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1981 · N8078D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM28.md): Cessna 150 · Belle Vernon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N6451G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC81FGM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FGM27.md): Cessna 180 · Rockwood, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N2809A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DRD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRD42.md): Callair A-9B · Maringouin, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N7689V · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC81FHD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHD36.md): Morrisey 2150A · Port Republic, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1981 · N5133V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA093.md): Cessna 172N · Adrian, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1981 · N1967F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL81FLQ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLQ22.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Middletown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 26, 1981 · N62983 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FRJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRJ32.md): Grumman G-164B · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 25, 1981 · N8209K · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA134.md): Cessna R172E · Bishop, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1981 · N4208A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DRG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG59.md): Cessna 188 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1981 · N9034R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL81FKQ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FKQ26.md): Cessna A188B · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1981 · N4737Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ96](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ96.md): Cessna 210 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1981 · N9585T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ95](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ95.md): Navion A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1981 · N5110K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ94.md): Piper PA-24 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 23, 1981 · N9496P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA81FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA107.md): Piper J5A · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 22, 1981 · N41220 · Destroyed

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases.md?page=221

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases?page=220

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