# 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 FTW99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA186.md): Cessna A188B · Gheens, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N731AR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA111.md): Walentine RV4 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N9233A · Substantial damage
  > A foreign material/substance was ingested into the carburetor which resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB FTW99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA185.md): Cessna 150M · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N7660U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the carburetor heat control cable which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA104.md): Harry Tomlinson Coot A · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N700HT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance from power transmission lines.
- [NTSB DEN99FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA114.md): Cessna 182J · La Veta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N3334F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were low ceiling and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB LAX99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA243.md): Cessna 177RG · Quincy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N2175Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed for the existing wind conditions, and, his failure to abort the takeoff when it became apparent that the aircraft performance was not as anticipated. Factors in the accident were the tailwind and…
- [NTSB ANC99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA087.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N3676T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention in the cockpit, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA242.md): Beech 58 · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N971GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel system modifications resulting in inadequate fuel flow to the left engine during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the operation at an over gross weight condition with a CG more than 2 inches aft of the rear…
- [NTSB ATL99LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA104.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chuckey, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N9361J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA101.md): Cessna 172P · Auburn, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N531PC · Substantial damage
  > Total mechanical failure of the hydraulic tappet. A factor was an overdue major overhaul per manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB NYC99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA164.md): Piper PA-18-150 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N4494Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot tookoff with the fuel tank selector in an improper position (OFF), resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX99LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA240.md): Cessna 421B · Polacca, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N5943M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to determine the fuel supply in each fuel tank, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA177.md): Beech V35 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N5608S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of an abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL99FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA102.md): Beech BE-58 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N17915 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD99FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA051.md): Cessna 172P · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N62284 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper rotation speed and his subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the improper setting of the elevator trim.
- [NTSB NYC99FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA160.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dawson, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N29832 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB LAX99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA236.md): Miller Rotorway Exec 162F · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N112WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper valve adjustments and failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in a loose number 3 cylinder rocker arm and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX99IA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99IA230.md): Boeing DC-9-82 · San Diego, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N450AA · No damage
  > failure of the number three bearing. The resulting oil leak from the bearing led to coke/carbon buildup, which resulted in chafing of the turbine's low-pressure compressor drive shaft on the rear compressor seal tube and subsequent fracture of the drive shaft.
- [NTSB NYC99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA156.md): Cessna 185E · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N3385L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA222.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N26842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power.
- [NTSB LAX99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA220.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N4824D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB NYC99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA149.md): Cessna 172L · Millinocket, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1999 · N7897G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA140.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Jackson, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N2743E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the PIC to adequately supervise the SIC, and maintain a positive climb. Factors were the fog and dark night.
- [NTSB LAX99LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA217.md): Cessna 172 · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N6448B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and subsequent failure to maintain alignment with the road used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a construction sign during the initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA141.md): Prendergast Seawind · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N8190J · Substantial damage
  > The air-intake's inner liner separating from its outer liner, which blocked airflow to the fuel servo, resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the owner/builder's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA180.md): Cessna 421C · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N421LL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to shutdown the right engine and feather the propeller after a reported loss of power in the engine shortly after takeoff resulting in the airplane descending, colliding with trees and then the ground.
- [NTSB ANC99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N43373 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N7556R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the runway and the environment in which he intended to fly. Factors were high-density altitude and a dirt runway.
- [NTSB CHI99LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA182.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vincennes, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N6843J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the soft field takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate airspeed and the cable fence which was contacted.
- [NTSB FTW99LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA168.md): Cessna T188C · Panhandle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N9659J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as a result of the low compression in the number 5 cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA166.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N2806W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the whirl wind weather condition.
- [NTSB ANC99LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA075.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N2668P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts and turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA074.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N41078 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN99TA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99TA099.md): Cessna A185F · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N4211C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to see and avoid a ground obstruction. Factors were the throttle linkage becoming disconnected due to an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and a dirt berm.
- [NTSB NYC99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA136.md): American Eurocopter AS-350B · Ashcamp, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N35AG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB FTW99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA161.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N52401 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA210.md): Bellanca BL-14-13 · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N74476 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft due to the aileron control cables being crossed and reversed. The pilot's lack of a thorough pre-flight inspection and the pilot not referencing a manual during the repairs on the aircraft is also…
- [NTSB CHI99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA178.md): Robinson R-22 · Salem, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N9071T · Substantial damage
  > the engine quit due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CHI99FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N246MA · Destroyed
  > the altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. The exceeded aircraft performance was an additional cause. The unfavorable wind and trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA165.md): Schmidt Airshark II · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N911FM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow appropriate wake turbulence avoidance procedures, and wait an adequate amount of time prior to taking off behind a corporate jet.
- [NTSB IAD99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA048.md): Beech BE-35 · Boonville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N3191V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain takeoff speed and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA99FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA080.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N3189Z · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to maintain control of his aircraft during spoiler retraction, which led to the Piper pilot's inability to recover safe flying airspeed within the altitude constraints at the time of the event. Contributing factors were the failure…
- [NTSB CHI99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA172.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH82A · Maize, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N9393 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff as a result of wind shear. Factors associated with the accident were the variable, gusty wind conditions, and the tree which was contacted.
- [NTSB DEN99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA092.md): Hughes 269A · Parkman, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1999 · N7052L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by exceeding the helicopter's performance climb capability. Factors were the downdraft encountered during initial climb following takeoff, and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB IAD99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA046.md): Poskus Revelation · Latrobe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N2DF · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA089.md): Dehaan Challenger II · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N22FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft by not adequately correcting for torque/p-factor during initial climb following takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA154.md): Piper PA-30B · Mcalester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N7991Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane while attempting to avoid power lines. Factors were the loss of power on both the left and right engines as a result of water contamination in the fuel system, the pilot's inadequate preflight procedures, and the…
- [NTSB NYC99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA119.md): Howard DGA-15P · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N79M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB DEN99LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA085.md): Cessna 172L · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N172KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush immediately after takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's total lack of experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB IAD99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA044.md): Mayers SEA REY · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N100RZ · Destroyed
  > was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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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