# 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 CHI08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA136.md): Schleicher AS-K13 · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2008 · N24BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure his handheld radio prior to takeoff, which resulted in a restriction of the flight control stick and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the stall/mush flight condition encountered after the glider…
- [NTSB SEA08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA127.md): Thorp T-18 · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N8613A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the lack of a suitable landing area and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in response to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA136.md): Piper PA-36 · Thomas, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N2368Y · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected throttle linkage resulting in the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the muddy forced landing site.
- [NTSB CHI08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA127.md): Cessna 140 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2008 · N89307 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at the time of the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA137.md): Grumman G-164 · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N703Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to flight.
- [NTSB ANC08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA063.md): Shaffstall Kolb Firestar II · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N40737 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA061.md): Champion 7ECA · Soldotna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N9650S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the rudder gust lock prior to the flight.
- [NTSB DEN08CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA089.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · De Witt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N6671K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the canopy in flight, and his diverted attention resulting in the airplane impacting the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the excessively worn canopy latch.
- [NTSB SEA08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA122.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-4M · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N747JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to connect the left aileron control rod during assembly.
- [NTSB LAX08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA125.md): Grumman AA-5A · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N9720U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff to clear trees during the initial climb. Contributing factors were the soft and rough nature of the short runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA126.md): Cessna 172M · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N20406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the vegetation during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA174.md): Beech A35 · Americus, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA127.md): Thompson Howard Pazmany PL-2 · Wagner, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N19HT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA116.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2008 · N402SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff uphill with full fuel and fuel chemical load. A factor was the pilot's failure to calculate performance data.
- [NTSB NYC08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N333KQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA122.md): Carlton M. Cadwell Lancair IV-P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N25CL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during climb out resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ENG08IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA022.md): Boeing 747 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N704CK · Minor damage
  > An engine fire in the No. 3 engine due to the failure of, and subsequent flammable fluid leak from, one of three fuel or hydraulic lines located in the engine's accessory raceway that ignited when the fluid came in contact with the hot engine cases.…
- [NTSB MIA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA090.md): Emory B. Wood Phantom X1 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N2692P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA079.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Reserve, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N6260J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his…
- [NTSB LAX08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA109.md): Piper PA-23-160 · San Dimas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N4080P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in the left engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the power loss.
- [NTSB MIA08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA089.md): Dayon Lancair Legacy · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N1177M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the canopy during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA052.md): Piper J5A · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N38149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA109.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N3228N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB DEN08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA072.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B16 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N483BA · Substantial damage
  > the impact with a bird during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB NYC08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA154.md): American AA-1A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N7UX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach.
- [NTSB MIA08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA087.md): American Grumman AA 1B · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N15FA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA101.md): Jihlavan KP 5 ASA · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2008 · N31KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) during an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection, and the airplane's canopy coming partially open shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB ENG08WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08WA048.md): Airbus A321-231 · Lahore, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2008 · AP-BRJ · Minor damage
  > The accident is being investigated by the Pakistani Civil Aviation Authority. Further information pertaining to this incident may be obtained from: Headquarters, Civil Aviation Authority Terminal-1, JIAP Karachi-75200 Pakistan Tel.: (92) 21 924 8720 E-mail:…
- [NTSB SEA08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA099.md): Beechcraft 35-C33A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N4833J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper preflight and failure to select a tank containing fuel before takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA150.md): Hatle Rans S-12 · Rincon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N6189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA083.md): Douglas D. Turner Vans RV8 · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N130X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA086.md): Cessna 402 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N4010Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear torque link assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA148.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2008 · N465TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA083.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N8148K · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA082.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N63D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall mush, and, the subsequent failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance during the takeoff initial climb.…
- [NTSB DFW08CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA085.md): Cessna 206 · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N1386V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA094.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3942H · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel system due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to adequately drain the water from the fuel system.
- [NTSB CHI08CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA092.md): Cessna 210N · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N4943U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully down and locked prior to landing.…
- [NTSB LAX08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA078.md): Jenkins RV-7A · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N742MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N19521 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA138.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N141SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising…
- [NTSB ANC08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA043.md): Stinson 108 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2008 · N6827M · Substantial damage
  > The reversal of the aileron control cables by maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA090.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N765DC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the nose wheel fork assembly attachment stud/bolt during takeoff initial climb, and the collapse of the nose gear during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08MA076.md): Cessna 500 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N113SH · Destroyed
  > Airplane wing-structure damage sustained during impact with one or more large birds (American white pelicans), which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC08LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N985W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX08FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA068.md): Mooney M20C · Riverside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2008 · N591BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA107.md): Christer Vans RV9-A · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2008 · N159AS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA057.md): Beech A45 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2008 · N34KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a discharged battery, which resulted in a total electrical failure during takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the pilot's inability to verify the landing gear position, and the impact with the runway…
- [NTSB DFW08LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA068.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2008 · N9047W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel system was purged of water prior to flight. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the lack of shoulder restraints.
- [NTSB DFW08LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA065.md): Cessna TR182 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N2225T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the turbocharger exhaust stack, which resulted in a loss of engine power.

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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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