# 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 ANC08CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA119.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2008 · N9950Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain sufficient flying speed during initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA191.md): Airframes Unlimited USA-1B · Surry, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N723JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX08LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA290.md): Airborne XT-912 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N227EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA291.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N208AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB MIA08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA183.md): Smith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II · Deatville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N8188F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.
- [NTSB SEA08GA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08GA194.md): Lockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N4235T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…
- [NTSB CHI08MA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08MA270.md): Convair CV-580 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N587X · Destroyed
  > The improper (reverse) rigging of the elevator trim cables by company maintenance personnel, and their subsequent failure to discover the misrigging during required post-maintenance checks. Contributing to the accident was the captain’s inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI08CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA287.md): Cessna 172M · Three Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N12809 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude to avoid the trees during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure the security of the entrance door before takeoff and the unintentional opening of the door.
- [NTSB SEA08LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA192.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N7482D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly the correct approach profile that resulted in the inadvertent pickup of a banner tow line with the airplane's main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA276.md): Cessna 150J · Spring Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N50753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the trees and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA178.md): Dehavilland DH82A · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N80660 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB SEA08LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA190.md): Lien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N9881T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.
- [NTSB NYC08CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA297.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N87376 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike which substantially damaged the propeller and required the engine to be secured. Contributing to the accident was the damaged propeller.
- [NTSB MIA08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA171.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N65436 · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel.
- [NTSB NYC08CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA294.md): Sacrey W Michael Zenair CH · Fincastle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N404BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent premature rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08MA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA277.md): Beech A100 · Moab, UT · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N601PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA274.md): Killgore Velocity · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N415MK · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the detachment of the engine supercharger drive belt. The detachment resulted from the owner/builder's inadequate installation of the supercharger system and belt-tensioning adjustment.
- [NTSB LAX08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA275.md): Piper PA-11 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N1106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing gusty wind conditions and likely windshear encounter and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB SEA08FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA269.md): Cessna TU206F · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N62DB · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.
- [NTSB LAX08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA276.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N8053G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and density altitude conditions and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB SEA08CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA180.md): Cessna 177 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N29304 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the high atmospheric temperature.
- [NTSB SEA08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA179.md): Cessna 177 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N3487T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…
- [NTSB DFW08CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA213.md): Aerotrike Spirit · Vinland Valley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N226MB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the sport aircraft on takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA207.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2008 · N8323R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08IA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA143.md): Raytheon C90A · Jasper, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N688LL · Minor damage
  > The impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB MIA08LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA164.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N94339 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA213.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Ida Grove, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N45029 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the turbocharger blower which resulted in the partial loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane and the embankment.
- [NTSB MIA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA162.md): North Wing Apache CLA · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N3880A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX08PA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08PA259.md): Sikorsky S-61N · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N612AZ · Destroyed
  > The following actions by Carson Helicopters: 1) the intentional understatement of the helicopter's empty weight, 2) the alteration of the power available chart to exaggerate the helicopter's lift capability, and 3) the practice of using unapproved…
- [NTSB LAX08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA260.md): Cessna 182D · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N800RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC08LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA270.md): Piper PA-12 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N7820H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel valve was on prior taxi and takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DEN08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA131.md): Flynn Van Munk · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N41832 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. The reason for the loss of aircraft control was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX08FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA256.md): Cessna 172K · Gearhart, OR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N828CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA097.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N40YR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a failure of the left engine's turbocharger as a result of the failure of a turbine shaft bearing. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC08WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA098.md): Beech 65-A90 · Pitt Meadows, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2008 · N17SA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI08FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA222.md): Piper PA-22 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N3671A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while taking off in gusting winds, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA219.md): Kolb Mark II · Chisholm, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N93614 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA321.md): Grimes Barry R Chinook Plus TWO · Magnolia Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N92095 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of the fuel pump.
- [NTSB MIA08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA150.md): Buckeye Breeze · New Market, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N3511N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to consider the aircraft's performance for the takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA129.md): Cessna 172 · Athens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N6257E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to undetermined reasons, which led to an uncontrolled descent and subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt the flight with a…
- [NTSB DFW08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA199.md): Grumman G-164A · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N519Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high temperature and tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX08FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA244.md): Cessna A185F · Shelton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N6320N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA242.md): Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N132S · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the tow release mechanism.
- [NTSB CHI08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA205.md): Howell FW2C80TR · Washington, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N92FW · Substantial damage
  > The low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC08LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA253.md): Carrithers Carl L VP1 · Starkville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N822CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by alcohol.
- [NTSB CHI08CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA226.md): American AA-1A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N9483L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX08GA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08GA239.md): Beech A200 · Salt Lake CIty, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N11 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear motor (worn components) resulting in the partial collapse of the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew not following emergency checklist procedures to attempt a manual gear extension.
- [NTSB LAX08CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA237.md): Cessna 172 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in known adverse wind conditions that lead to an encounter with a windshear, the resulting inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and a stall/mush into the terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases.md?page=57

## 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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