# 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 CHI80FEP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP08.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1979 · N14703 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FGM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGM09.md): Cessna 140 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N90035 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA025.md): Mooney M20J · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N201UN · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD80FIA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FIA03.md): Cessna 182F · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1979 · N3139U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FA016.md): Piper PA-23 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 14, 1979 · N3242P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FTE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE12.md): Delta Dyke · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 13, 1979 · N99DD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FKG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKG14.md): Aeronca 11AC · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 12, 1979 · N9552E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FKT08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKT08.md): Cessna 177RG · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1979 · N2010Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FLT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FLT03.md): Cessna 172 · Collierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1979 · N1184U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FAD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FAD02.md): Interstate S1B2 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1979 · N56AT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUA04.md): Cessna 175 · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1979 · N7355M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD80FKM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80FKM05.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1979 · N930C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA12.md): Cessna 152 · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1979 · N49190 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FGT04.md): Cessna 172RG · Camp Hill, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1979 · N6286R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DER15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DER15.md): Aeronca 11AC · Sacred Heart, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1979 · N86113 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA017.md): Piper PA-24 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1979 · N9095P · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FTE11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE11.md): Piper PA-18 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1979 · N82065 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80DAG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG19.md): Piper PA-18 · Lachbuna Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1979 · N2854D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ13.md): Piper PA-28 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1979 · N1773T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FTE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FTE10.md): Cessna 182 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1979 · N97640 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FTK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FTK05.md): Grumman AA-5A · Eureka, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1979 · N26289 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCD07.md): Beech C35 · Somers, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 30, 1979 · N8976A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA017.md): Cessna 180 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1979 · N2694Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVD04.md): Cessna 188 · Courtland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1979 · N4722Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEP07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEP07.md): Cessna 152 · Madison, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1979 · N714WL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FCG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG03.md): Piper PA-25 · Salisbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1979 · N4546Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80FYP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FYP05.md): Cessna 150E · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1979 · N4098U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYA03.md): Hiller Acft UH-12E · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1979 · N571H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DRA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRA10.md): Cessna 172K · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1979 · N79573 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80FPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FPJ04.md): Cessna 172K · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1979 · N84907 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80DCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCJ03.md): Navion B · Norfolk, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1979 · N5177K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA014.md): Scottish TP SR2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1979 · N9965F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80DLD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80DLD16.md): Cessna 210 · Ft.Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1979 · N2188S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEK05.md): Cessna 170A · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1979 · N9032A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNE02.md): Lake LA-4 · Griswold, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1979 · N1164L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA80AA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA80AA021.md): Martin 404 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1979 · N40438 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG07.md): Beech D18S · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1979 · N8611A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA80FKA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FKA01.md): Cessna 188 · Sabana, PR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1979 · N53374 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUQ03.md): Rand KR-2 · Mojave, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 11, 1979 · N56WP · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FRG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRG08.md): Piper PA-28R · Jonestown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1979 · N6239C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80DYE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYE06.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Vashon Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1979 · N1478J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC80FNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FNA04.md): Cessna 182P · Marlboro, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1979 · N5639J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUG06.md): Cessna 411 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1979 · N4927T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN80FQA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FQA07.md): Cessna 182 · Dexter, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 4, 1979 · N2462X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA80FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA008.md): Piper PA-31 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Nov 2, 1979 · N66893 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA07.md): Cessna 182 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1979 · N2797Q · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW80FRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FRA06.md): Piper PA-28 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 2, 1979 · N4587R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA009.md): Cessna T337C · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 31, 1979 · N2555S · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN80FQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FQG01.md): Cessna 150L · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 31, 1979 · N6908G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC80FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FA002.md): Piper PA-22 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 28, 1979 · N3425A · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases.md?page=239

## 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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