# 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 MKC74FER57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FER57.md): Sisler-Home SF2 · Faribault, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N5549 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74FUJ69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUJ69.md): Amer Avco AA1-B · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N8873L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74AI068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI068.md): Beech B35 · Williamston, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N8726A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74DAH21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAH21.md): Piper PA-18A · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N2496P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DCA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DCA30.md): Piper PA-28 · Kahoka, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1974 · N6404R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DTI24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DTI24.md): Luscombe 8A · Wise River, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1974 · N45831 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPM27.md): Cessna 188B · Dustin, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1974 · N9541G · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74FIG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FIG29.md): Piper PA-28 · Whitemarsh, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1974 · N51175 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DRA44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRA44.md): Callair A-9 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1974 · N9663Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FTC37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTC37.md): Erco 415-C · Casper, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1974 · N2803H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKG83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG83.md): Cessna 140 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1974 · N2172N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVG66](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG66.md): Piper PA-24 · Davis, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1974 · N6714P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74DHA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DHA32.md): Cessna 150 · Pattenburg, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1974 · N11258 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DLD97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLD97.md): Teenie TWO · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1974 · N28363 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVA71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVA71.md): Piper PA-24 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1974 · N7698P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPA28.md): Sailplane HP14 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1974 · N9159 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC46.md): Champion 7ECA · N.Canada Plant, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 8, 1974 · N5139G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74DYE46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYE46.md): Cessna 180H · Granite Fall, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1974 · N2788X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DER54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER54.md): Bellanca 17-31 · New Germany, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1974 · N170EE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN101.md): Globe GC-1B · Advance, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 4, 1974 · N80965 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FET21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FET21.md): Grumman G-164 · Sodus, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1974 · N646Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74FEP48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEP48.md): Piper PA-32 · Friendship, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1974 · N4191R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEC48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC48.md): Piper PA-28 · Belleville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1974 · N5404W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74DLD92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLD92.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N8263U · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74FTM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FTM20.md): Piper PA-31 · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N17AM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEA43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA43.md): Phillips PA1067 · Sheridan, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N3017 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74FEA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA42.md): Beech A23-A · Pendleton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1974 · N7939L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA740YC57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA740YC57.md): Cessna 182H · Tsacha Lk, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1974 · N2022X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DER51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DER51.md): Cessna 150J · Esko, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1974 · N50793 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74FKQ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKQ22.md): Cessna 172B · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1974 · N8148X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRG92](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRG92.md): Grumman G-164 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1974 · N461RF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74AF088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF088.md): Cessna 150G · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 1, 1974 · N2958S · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74AD056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74AD056.md): Cessna 402B · Logan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 31, 1974 · N69391 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP064.md): Beech A24R · Lincoln, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 30, 1974 · N9778L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCA28.md): Piper PA-25 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 30, 1974 · N4918Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74DLJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLJ45.md): Piper PA-28 · White Lake, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1974 · N4350J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC095.md): Piper PA-23 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1974 · N1711R · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FRD41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRD41.md): Grumman G-164A · Gueydan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1974 · N939X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEM62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEM62.md): EL Tomcat I · Belding, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1974 · N73872 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DYE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DYE45.md): Kasper 100 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1974 · N88818 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCD36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCD36.md): Cessna 140 · Logan, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1974 · N89184 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74DLA45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLA45.md): Cessna 188 · Trenton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1974 · N8275G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA74AS045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS045.md): Globe GC-1B · Metaline Fls, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N80951 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP063.md): Piper PA-22 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N2756P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74FNE26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNE26.md): Piper PA-22 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N2934Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUQ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUQ38.md): Cessna 172 · Snta Brbara, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N46135 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DQG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DQG60.md): Navion A · Briscoe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N2254 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEV53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEV53.md): Mooney M20C · Watseka, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N9251M · Minor damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVD35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVD35.md): Globe GC-1B · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1974 · N80843 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FGM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FGM33.md): Cessna 150K · Ohiopyle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1974 · N5714G · Destroyed

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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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