# 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 IAD79DIA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79DIA13.md): Piper J-3 · Naylor, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1979 · N1500N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79FAA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FAA16.md): Cessna 150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1979 · N23225 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRG40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRG40.md): Grumman G-164A · Raymondville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1979 · N4598 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEM22.md): Piper PA-22 · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1979 · N7429D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA094.md): Douglas DC-3 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 12, 1979 · N427W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DA087.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1979 · N16710 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DXQ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DXQ19.md): Cessna 170B · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1979 · N2515D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79FER48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FER48.md): Cessna 177 · Longville, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1979 · N34471 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FLA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FLA28.md): Bede BD-5A · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1979 · N87921 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRG39.md): Cessna 310 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1979 · N99017 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYM39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYM39.md): Piper PA-22 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N8540C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79DNC29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79DNC29.md): Piper J-3 · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N23150 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ35.md): Erco 415-C · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N87063 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA059-202531.md): Cessna 177 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N29482 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ79-201207.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N2035T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPG51.md): Piper PA-36 · Tupelo, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N59673 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FEV23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEV23.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · Taylorville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N5998L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEC30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEC30.md): Eiriavion PIK-20 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1979 · N3019M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FRD40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRD40.md): Grumman G-164A · Elton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1979 · N8699H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHM20.md): Aeronca 7AC · Stormville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1979 · N3281E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DPG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPG46.md): Na Rockwell S2R · Fairoaks, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1979 · N8541V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79DEP50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79DEP50.md): Cessna 172H · Boulder Jct, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1979 · N80921 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79FVM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVM26.md): Piper PA-28 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1979 · N5965F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FCA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCA16.md): Grumman AA-5B · Owensville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1979 · N28467 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FTA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FTA15.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1979 · N5493H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DCQ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DCQ26.md): Piper PA-28 · Hope, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1979 · N7006C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA092.md): Piper PA-22 · Redlick, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 5, 1979 · N9560D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA051.md): Beech 24R · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 4, 1979 · N6561R · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FYK14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYK14.md): Piper PA-28R · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N6998N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FUG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUG44.md): Piper PA-23 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N3407P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FEC28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FEC28.md): Piper J3L · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1979 · N26769 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK79DVG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVG48.md): Cessna 182 · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1979 · N9153M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK79DVA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79DVA37.md): Aero Comdr S2C · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1979 · N8851Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79FKT70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKT70.md): Mooney M20E · Pompano, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1979 · N6873U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DRG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DRG38.md): Cessna 152 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1979 · N48857 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79FCG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79FCG46.md): Piper PA-28 · Maryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1979 · N43445 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA042-201202.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1979 · N39877 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FKW12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FKW12.md): Mooney M-20E · Oak Ridge, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 28, 1979 · N1254X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG53.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1979 · N4471B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA082.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Morris, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1979 · N1077E · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN79FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA042-135391.md): Piper PA-28 · Moab, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1979 · N7098R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA050.md): Rockwell 112A · Huntley, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1979 · N1454J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC79DER42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER42.md): Piper PA-36 · Sabin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 26, 1979 · N3958E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FA089.md): Lockheed PV-1 · Dania, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 26, 1979 · N1514S · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA79DLD71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79DLD71.md): Cessna 188B · Bushnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N6679G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA79AA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA017.md): Douglas DC-10 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 271 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N110AA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79AA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79AA053.md): Dehavnd Can DHC-4A · Bullen Point, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1979 · N581PA · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FUQ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUQ31.md): Schweizer SGS134 · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1979 · N7605 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FYP22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FYP22.md): Cessna 150F · Mead, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1979 · N3092X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FHA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FHA14.md): Piper PA-28 · Berwick, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 22, 1979 · N8730N · Destroyed

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases.md?page=245

## 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=244

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