# 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 WPR09LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2009 · N5957U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA336.md): Thomas C. Piper Murphy Rebel · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N5PQ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. The underlying reason for the fuel starvation condition could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR09FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA326.md): Cessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N51172 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA329.md): Nalis Glastar · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N432P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA408.md): Cessna 150B · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N1124Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA510.md): Wohnoutka Steven M Team Z MAX · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N301SS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine thrust during initial climb due to the failure of the airplane's propeller as a result of preexisting damage.
- [NTSB CEN09CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA406.md): North American T-28B · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N28NB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA330.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N51459 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA324.md): Piper PA-30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N7657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional and lateral aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA406.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Imperatrize, Maranhao, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2009 · PT-RFU · Substantial damage
  > On July 3, 2009, at 2146 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, PT-RFU, registered to and operated by Heringer Taxi Aereo LTD, as a cargo flight,lost engine power on one engine after takeoff from Imperatriz, Maranhao Airport, Brazil. The pilot attempted to return to the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA382.md): Cessna 172H · Clifton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N1782F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR09LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA323.md): Republic RC-3 · Burley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N87487 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA479.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N63JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.
- [NTSB ERA09LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA371.md): Layson Stanley B Steen SKY Bolt · High Point, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N233VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA393.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N38171 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment/decision making in attempting the no-flap takeoff, his failure to comply with weight and balance limitations, and his failure to calculate the airplane's performance under exiting conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA309.md): Beech B95 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.
- [NTSB CEN09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA385.md): Schendl Mustang II · West Union, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N152AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA308.md): Mayo RV-6A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N413RV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA371.md): Buckeye Dream Mach · Marian, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N2526J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the utility pole and power lines.
- [NTSB WPR09CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA303.md): Cessna A188B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N731GE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA359.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 601XL S · Vaughn, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N2601 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA09FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA355.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9421K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…
- [NTSB ERA09WA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA353.md): Cessna 150 · Urmantany, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2009 · RA-0848G · Substantial damage
  > On June 15, 2009, at approximately 0605 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 150L, Russian registration RA-0848G, impacted terrain during a force landing shortly after takeoff. The accident location was approximately 1 kilometer east of Urmantany, in the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA352.md): Cessna U206F · Islesboro, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N33243 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA09LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA346.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N5202U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA345.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Scotia, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N3226R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for a short field takeoff, and his decision to not abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA286.md): Wermling KR-2 Rand Robinson · Anaconda, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N40908 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA347.md): Cessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N22075 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA343.md): Cessna 177 RG · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…
- [NTSB ANC09CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA056.md): Maule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N407X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA332.md): Teratorn Tierra · Cutchogue, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · Unregister · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt takeoff from unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA418.md): Cessna 550 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N73HH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a large bird during the airplane's initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA313.md): Pensinger Zodiac 601 · Greeneville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N250JP · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wind shear on initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA268.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2009 · N315X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA308.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2009 · N1669H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA303.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N73U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA306.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N49396 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of adequate airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA325.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N4892D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA334.md): Aerotrike Safari · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N8035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR09CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA256.md): Westerhout/Gagnier Escapade · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N29DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional/lateral control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA311.md): Thornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N39JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA302.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Gallup, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N94300 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC09GA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09GA040.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N7196H · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor transmission mount design, which resulted in an in-flight vibration/oscillation, and damage to the helicopter during an emergency descent and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of information from the manufacturer regarding…
- [NTSB WPR09CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA232.md): Atkins John RAF 2000 G · South Prairie, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N1435X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid a collision that resulted in an airspeed reduction and subsequent loss of lift provided by the rotor system. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout for other…
- [NTSB WPR09CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA231.md): Fuhrmann-Super Emeraude Stretched · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N11LF · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with turbulence after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA284.md): Cessna 421B · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N60HG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA253.md): Cessna 172N · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N172SV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA283.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N8080K · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
- [NTSB ERA09FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA283.md): Beech K35 · Lantana, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N111YR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ANC09LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA038.md): Cessna TU206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N629SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove visible frost from the wings during the preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident were conditions conducive to structural icing/frost.

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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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