# 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 DFW08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA196.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N57601 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA201.md): Grumman G-164D · Esmond, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N996QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in advancing the throttle during the takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the leaking hopper, the pilot continuing to operate the airplane with the known…
- [NTSB DFW08FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA190.md): Piper PA-22 · Kemp, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N9980D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA162.md): Sport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N1856P · Substantial damage
  > The lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.
- [NTSB MIA08FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA144.md): Beech A-36 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N36CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB MIA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA142.md): J. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N27ED · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA191.md): Drochak Aventura II · Flushing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N621CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA212.md): Cessna 150F · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N8647G · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel system contamination by a foreign substance. Contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA134.md): Douglas A. Pohl Lancair IV-P · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N488SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA133.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N8499V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.
- [NTSB ENG08IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA030.md): Boeing B747 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · HS-VAC · Minor damage
  > Failure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA237.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N9888K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around during a high approach, and his inadequate remedial action during an attempted touch-and-go.
- [NTSB CHI08LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA189.md): Roof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N386PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA183.md): Challenger II · Williamsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N23764 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the residence.
- [NTSB NYC08LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA235.md): Lanier James A Talon XP · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N1974L · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA188.md): Bell 47G-3B · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damage
  > The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA231.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jasper, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N727BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control in flight. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the…
- [NTSB LAX08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA205.md): La Moutte Trike · Weizer, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW08FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA170.md): Cessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA127.md): Lima Sky Raider I · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2008 · N2642F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX08CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA173.md): Beech A36 · Ryegate, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2008 · N824C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the ground roll acceleration profile was determined to be insufficient for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the shifting wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA226.md): Piper J3C-65 · Ganesvoort, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2008 · N4084J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA223.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N8776N · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot becoming spatially disorientated after inadvertently entering instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA187.md): Cessna R172K · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N758DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off airport landing and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA169.md): Morrison E-Racer · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N345JM · Destroyed
  > An undetermined failure in the high-pressure fuel system, and the subsequent loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted visibility due to the smoke in the cockpit, failure of the aileron control during…
- [NTSB DEN08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA105.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N3166H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the total failure of the number 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI08LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA166.md): Helton Lark 95 · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N86657 · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of spark plugs during the annual inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA162.md): Cessna 150L · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N5471Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA213.md): Marrin Pitts S-1 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N347MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance practices during the construction of the airplane, which resulted in…
- [NTSB LAX08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA179.md): Cessna 172S · Beaver, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N233GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA117.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N35702 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB DEN08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA102.md): Cessna 150G · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N4691R · Substantial damage
  > The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.
- [NTSB ANC08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA074.md): Lake L-4 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N13RZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA202.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N230ME · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the engine exhaust system as a result of an internal failure of the muffler.
- [NTSB CHI08FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA150.md): Socata TBM 700 (850) · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N849MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a preexisting tailwind and failure to abort takeoff. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the failure to properly restrain (FAA-required) the child passenger.
- [NTSB SEA08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA140.md): Hutton KR-2 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N4GJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's modification of the induction system, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to a landing area following the power loss.
- [NTSB NYC08CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA194.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N1457E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA152.md): Rotorway 162F · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N771SS · Destroyed
  > failure of the main rotor drive belt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA093.md): Kitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N108KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB SEA08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA135.md): Beech 1900C · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N195GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA095.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-3 · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N7640E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the incorrect and improper installation of throttle and mixture cables by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC08FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA189.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2008 · N9555U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA150.md): Cortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2008 · N8072S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA145.md): Babcock KR-2 · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2008 · N4276Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the carburetor's mixture needle backing out.
- [NTSB NYC08LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA185.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Lewisburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N26975 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting to return to the airport resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA134.md): Hawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N1813T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA087.md): Cessna 172H · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2008 · N3870R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines.
- [NTSB SEA08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA129.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N361KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight procedures and failure to check the spoiler control position, which resulted in the inadvertent deployment of the spoilers during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's misinterpretation of the tow pilot's instructions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases.md?page=58

## 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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