# 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 OAK74AP047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP047.md): Cessna 310C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1974 · N1BT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEG20.md): Cessna 140 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1974 · N72331 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPA19.md): Piper PA-32 · Garland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 27, 1974 · N3775W · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74FAA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74FAA32.md): Cessna 140 · Delta Jnctn, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1974 · N2934N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FET17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FET17.md): Cessna 172A · Vandalia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 23, 1974 · N7478T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA39.md): Piper PA-28 · Marthas Vyrd, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1974 · N5510U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM081.md): Piper PA-22 · Eustis, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1974 · N4457A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74FYG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74FYG27.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tekoa, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1974 · N97675 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVA48.md): Stearman A75 · Visalia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1974 · N53089 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEE61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEE61.md): Piper PA-28 · Tonica, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1974 · N15533 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEC33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEC33.md): Piper PA-28 · Marine City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 16, 1974 · N6037W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FXQ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FXQ26.md): Stitts SA-3B · Fallon, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1974 · N21JL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM079.md): Bell 47G-2 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1974 · N4775S · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74FUM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUM22.md): Callair A-9B · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1974 · N7659V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DTK13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DTK13.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1974 · N6592V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPD37.md): Piper PA-28 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1974 · N3649K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG32.md): Piper PA-25 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1974 · N4676Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74AL061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL061.md): Cessna 150L · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 12, 1974 · N1564Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP043.md): Ryan Navion · Columbia, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 9, 1974 · N8785H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FKG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG56.md): Starduster II · Brooks, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1974 · N2498 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKT57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKT57.md): Cessna 150 · Gamboa, St. Pierre & Miquelon · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1974 · N60106 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74FCG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCG23.md): Aero Comdr 680 · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1974 · N6830S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74AC074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC074.md): Beech 56TC · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 6, 1974 · N5465U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74AI051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI051.md): Cessna 170B · Glencoe, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 5, 1974 · N2412D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FKT59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKT59.md): Benson B8M · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 1, 1974 · N1EW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74DEP32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEP32.md): Beech N35 · Medford, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 26, 1974 · N1297Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUM20.md): Piper PA-22 · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1974 · N1837P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUA16.md): Piper PA-24 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 21, 1974 · N6512P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74DTK11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74DTK11.md): Piper PA-28 · Stickney, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1974 · N1753T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN071.md): Cessna 177 · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1974 · N29484 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DRJ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DRJ27.md): Mooney M20C · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1974 · N7898V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEM41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEM41.md): Piper PA-24 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1974 · N7805P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74AK050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK050.md): Piper PA-22 · Maitland, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 16, 1974 · N7133D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74FKG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74FKG51.md): Cessna 150B · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1974 · N1122Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74FUA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74FUA17.md): Turner Scout · Huntgtn Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1974 · N7266 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74AUJ41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AUJ41.md): Beech S35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1974 · N5605K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FRA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FRA30.md): Cessna 150L · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1974 · N17027 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEI29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEI29.md): Cessna 150L · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1974 · N11148 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM069.md): Cessna 310P · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1974 · N5875M · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHIMJAC070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHIMJAC070.md): Cessna 337C · Kokomo, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1974 · N2622S · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC74AK048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74AK048.md): Beech F33A · Gettysburg, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1974 · N6DH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74FVG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVG30.md): Piper J-3 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1974 · N20210 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FFA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FFA21.md): Beech A23-19 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1974 · N3636Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DUG42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG42.md): Bensen B8M · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 10, 1974 · N4341 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74DLT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DLT04.md): Cessna 150 · Corinth, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 9, 1974 · N5260Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FNE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNE15.md): Piper J3C-65 · Windsor, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1974 · N87926 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP038.md): Cessna 140 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 5, 1974 · N72299 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74DEE50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEE50.md): Piper PA-23 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1974 · N4430P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPG46.md): Stearman PT-17 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1974 · N6904 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG88](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG88.md): Stinson 108 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1974 · N97326 · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases.md?page=302

## 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=301

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