# 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 WPR11LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA289.md): Lemond FLY Fisher · West Glacier, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N397JL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR11LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA287.md): Cessna 177RG · St Johns, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N2725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA286.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Circle, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2011 · N2362D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA359.md): Navion Navion B · Red Oak, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N75394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel tank selector handle to the off position, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA292.md): Cessna 320F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N6160Q · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the gear jamming and not fully retracting after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA278.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N1515P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA349.md): Cessna T210N · Armonk, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N210KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced power setting. Contributing to the accident was the improper timing of the magneto(s) that resulted in a…
- [NTSB ERA11FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA348.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N1803T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB CEN11CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA406.md): Piper J3C-65 · Shepard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2011 · N3504K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control after encountering windshear and turbulence on takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA342.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N8476B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA383.md): Boeing B-17G · Oswego, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2011 · N390TH · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate repair of the fuel tank that allowed the fuel leak to continue, ultimately resulting in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CEN11LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA484.md): Schweizer G-164B · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2011 · N3629C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA336.md): Marks Ca III Kitfox II · Scarborough, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N915PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA391.md): Beech F33A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N70TP · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA375.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N50052 · Substantial damage
  > The degraded engine performance due to low compression on the cylinder and delayed ignition timing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA374.md): Malkin Roy K Searey · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N242RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance due to the improper servicing and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA11LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA325.md): Clamar Floats CA-4 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N434JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination could not be performed before the airplane was disassembled.
- [NTSB WPR11LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA253.md): Cessna A188B · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2011 · N9496G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC11CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA040.md): Cessna 140 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N89424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA346.md): Hansen IB C Cassutt III M · Erie, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N420FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a cardiac event.
- [NTSB CEN11LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA348.md): Piper J3C · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N55754 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN11CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA360.md): Lammers Sjef J Apache · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N566RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during take-off in a cross wind, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA033.md): Piper PA-12 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N7690H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in a departure with the fuel selector in the "off" position, a subsequent loss of engine power, and an off-airport emergency landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA339.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N4278T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the governor limit switch was properly set, which resulted in reduced engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA223.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2011 · N282SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall at low altitude and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance from over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB ERA11LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA297.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mobile Block 114CC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N266P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the helicopter with a left, quartering headwind, resulting in conditions conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ERA11LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA289.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N7317W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA324.md): Woodward Harold L Ravin 500 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N913RA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight smoke event on takeoff and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA316.md): Norris Dominator · Blue Springs, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N103EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB ERA11FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA274.md): Beech E18S · Miami Gardens, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2011 · N18R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper response to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and his failure to ensure that the airplane was airworthy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate engine maintenance by the operator's maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA11CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA279.md): Franke Harry C Avid Flyer B · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2011 · N145HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to hold full power for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA310.md): Jurmu Stol CH701 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2011 · N701MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB WPR11LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA209.md): Cessna 182B · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N8435T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA207.md): Davison RV-7A · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N59TD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA304.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Parker, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N143FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive and unsafe maneuvering during gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall-spin.
- [NTSB ERA11WA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA265.md): Embraer EMB-810C · Manaus, Brazil · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 2011 · PT-EFS · Destroyed
  > On April 21, 2011, about 1850 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-810C, Brazilian registration PT-EFS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Eduardo Gomes Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil. The two flight crewmembers and five…
- [NTSB WPR11LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA201.md): Cessna 172S · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2011 · N1835U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go arrival during his first flight to a high elevation airport, which resulted in an improper mixture adjustment and a partial loss of engine power for the takeoff and attempted climbout.
- [NTSB WPR11CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA196.md): Cessna T188C · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2011 · N4562J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions at takeoff and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA240.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N3547C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA205.md): Bennett Midjet Mustang I · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N611JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the overload separation of the left brake master cylinder from the left rudder pedal assembly.
- [NTSB ERA11LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA234.md): Let L 33 Solo · New Castle, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N286BA · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB DCA11IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11IA040.md): Airbus A320 · New Orleans, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N409UA · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to properly recognize and manage the abnormal condition, resulting in it escalating to an in-flight emergency.
- [NTSB WPR11FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA184.md): North American Navion A · Alameda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N91472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA222.md): Replogle Lancair 360 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N164T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of the wrong fuel tank at takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total…
- [NTSB CEN11LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA262.md): Piper PA-30 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N7849Y · Substantial damage
  > The left engine's intermittent loss of power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB WPR11LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA180.md): William Wright Avid Flyer · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2011 · N613HH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal a specific anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC11LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA022.md): Boeing 737-301 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2011 · N360WA · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate preflight inspection, resulting in in-flight structural damage to the airplane's fuselage from an unsecured pallet jack that was located in the airplane's empty cargo hold.
- [NTSB ERA11LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA228.md): Hrosik Gene Aventura II · Crescent City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N5842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA213.md): Holst Lawrence E VP-1 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N770VP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an over-lean carburetor setting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper adjustment of the engine's carburetor during construction.
- [NTSB ERA11LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N7330J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's overweight condition due to the pilot's improper weight and balance calculation that resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain altitude.

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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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