# 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 SEA01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA153.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N82AS · Substantial damage
  > The premature release of the towline and the pilot's improper selection of a landing area following the release. Factors include improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB MIA01FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA223.md): Beech A23 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N8869M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall an subsequent in-flight collision with trees then the ground during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB FTW01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA185.md): Beech A-36TC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N1852Z · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff downwind.
- [NTSB LAX01LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA282.md): Cessna 172-A · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N7198T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to water contamination forced the pilot to land in an unsuitable area resulting in collision with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA218.md): Cessna 182R · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N2405E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent.
- [NTSB CHI01LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA283.md): Cessna 177RG · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N27JS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination, water. A factor relating to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB NYC01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Gasport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N6153H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper climb airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB CHI01LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA271.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N9106V · Substantial damage
  > the rich fuel mixture and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the high output of the fuel pump and the low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA142.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N44JH · Destroyed
  > the right main tire blowing out in flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA210.md): Mooney M20C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N78933 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI01LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA264.md): Beech 23 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N2367J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following the aircraft fuel management procedures. Factors were the fuel starvation, the low altitude, the manufacturers service instruction not complied with, and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI01LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA262.md): Grice Avid Flyer · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N312GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the excessive adjustment that the pilot made to the propeller's pitch prior to the flight.
- [NTSB LAX01FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA270.md): Beech B36TC · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N1109T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in an attempted takeoff uphill in a prevailing tailwind toward rising terrain and high obstacles. Also causal was the pilot's loading of the airplane above maximum gross weight and his failure to…
- [NTSB CHI01LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA258.md): Cessna A185F · Crane Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N2904Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertant control interference by the passenger's knee leading to the pilot's directional control of the floatplane not being possible.
- [NTSB DEN01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA138.md): Cessna 182H · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N8549S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA204.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N6816Q · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff resulting in the airplane descending, colliding with the ground, and nosing over.
- [NTSB FTW01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA175.md): Piper PA-28 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N525Z · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA145.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N3479W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure resulting in a stall. Trees were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC01LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA188.md): Cessna 172P · Odenton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N52266 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01IA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01IA262.md): Mdhi 520N · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N953SD · Minor damage
  > the excitation of the first bending mode natural frequency of the aft tube assembly that is installed through the rotating NOTAR fan drive system. Contributing factors to the incident included the operator's maintenance practice of hand-sanding the pitch…
- [NTSB CHI01LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA238.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N67067 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot which resulted in the encountered settling with power flight condition during the initial climb. Factors to the accident were the reported variable winds during the takeoff and the corn crop.
- [NTSB ANC01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA117.md): Cessna 207 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N9973M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA168.md): Schnitz FIIC-2 Goshawk · Marion, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N393Y · Destroyed
  > the loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA228.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tracy, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N23475 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's premature lift-off of the airplane during the initial takeoff, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, and the fences.
- [NTSB CHI01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA234.md): Cessna 177 · Benton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N235LA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA088.md): W. E. Simmons Max Air Drifter ARV 582 · Collington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N102WS · Substantial damage
  > The internal seizing of the engine assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb out.
- [NTSB MIA01FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA192.md): Beech BE-35-F35 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N5058S · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a forced landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was…
- [NTSB FTW01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA167.md): Cessna 152 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N50SX · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA127.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6276W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA233.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chenoa, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N27AP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during his turn with an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel starvation on initial climbout and the improper in-flight decision he made to continue the turn. Factors were the fuel starvation and the incorrect…
- [NTSB LAX01LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA251.md): Cessna 172M · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N20466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the approved procedures for the aircraft when he attempted to takeoff at high density altitude with the wing flaps fully extended.
- [NTSB CHI01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA216.md): Stemme S10-VT · Antigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N502SC · Destroyed
  > The cause of the loss of engine power and in-flight fire was undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI01LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA212.md): Reitz Mohawk 1 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N109WR · Destroyed
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff and the inadvertent stall he encountered on his inadvertent initial climb. Factors were his inadvertent lift-off, the reported inadequate rudder control, his inadvertent flight with known deficiencies, and the…
- [NTSB ATL01IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01IA083.md): Boeing B-727-100 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2001 · N189FE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the #3 engine starter turbine.
- [NTSB NYC01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA166.md): Cessna 402C · Boston, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2001 · N760EA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to waive the wake turbulence hold time, and his subsequent loss of control when wake vortex turbulence was encountered.
- [NTSB CHI01LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA200.md): Cessna 175 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2001 · N103DL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight preparation that did not include calculating the density altitude and the pilot not maintaining clearance from the second row of trees on initial climb. Factors include those trees and the high density altitude present at the time of…
- [NTSB ATL01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA077.md): Kenneth West ARV 582 · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N3395H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by a subsequent inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB NYC01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA164.md): Stinson 108-3 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N6647M · Substantial damage
  > A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB SEA01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA124.md): Piper PA-22 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N3251Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA229.md): Smith FW-190 · Reedley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N376FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA191.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N3656B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain on takeoff. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA156.md): Piper J3F-65 · Findlay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N40782 · Substantial damage
  > Two chafed ignition switch leads, which resulted in a failure of the ignition system and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N6881B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA123.md): Breiter Aerosport Quail · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N47075 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall velocity (Vs) during his attempt to stretch a reduced power forced landing glide. Factors include fuel starvation, a partial loss of power due to fuel contamination, and the pilots inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ANC01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA077.md): Grumman G-164 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N364Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA155.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N249SF · Substantial damage
  > the excessive pull up by the passenger along with the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision leading to a loss of control during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC01GA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01GA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N7050 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the incorrect fuel tank, subsequent fuel starvation, and inadvertent stall during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate transition training, and insufficient training standards of the operator/management.
- [NTSB FTW01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA152.md): Mottier RV-6 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N149 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA175.md): Bucker-Jungmann Aero Z-131 · Rupert, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N4842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI01LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA190.md): Terminella Glasair II RG · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N96L · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. A factor to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the kit manufacture's recommended maximum gross weight.

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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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