# 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 FTW98LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA342.md): Enstrom F-28F · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N8619M · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an oil leak in the turbocharger system. Factors were high vegetation and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA301.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N8693H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA216.md): Cessna 172F · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N7884U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA294.md): Piper 20 · Andover, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N127X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees which the airplane contacted and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.
- [NTSB MIA98LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA218.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N7631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper sink rate during an emergency landing resulting in impact with trees and subsequent stall and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA087.md): Cessna 172N · Lebanon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N733LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in inadequate obstacle (car) clearance during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor is the pilot's decision to perform a tailwind landing.
- [NTSB CHI98FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA286.md): Monocoupe 70 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · NC6740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA250.md): Cessna 177 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N177JH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a partially closed fuel shutoff valve as a result of improper maintenance installation.
- [NTSB MIA98LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA210.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N80JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain obstacle (hangar)clearance.
- [NTSB MIA98LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA206.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N8258E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to a hydraulic valve lifter failure.
- [NTSB CHI98LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA277.md): Marchetti Avenger Gryo Plane · Mentone, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N2223A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of familiarity with the gyroplane's performance, and his improper in-flight decision to reduce engine power to idle which aggravated the gyroplane's nose down pitch and exceeded the gyroplane's back stick authority.
- [NTSB CHI98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA255.md): Cessna 172N · New Lenox, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N4813D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA205.md): Cessna 310Q · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N8135Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB IAD98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA083.md): Maule M-5-235C · Newburg, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N5643V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the long, wet, unmowed grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA270.md): Cessna 175 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N7199M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N206F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff prior to reaching the end of the lake. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB IAD98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA082.md): Miehl Team HI-MAX-1700R · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N3546V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain proper airspeed and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA266.md): Cessna R182 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N9142C · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel system line fitting.
- [NTSB NYC98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA146.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rockland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N5755F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA239.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N2148Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA080.md): Aeronca 7FC · Somesville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N7694E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and decision, which fail to consider the effect of takeoff in the direction of the sunlight, which resulted in the pilot encountering sunglare and the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW98FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA325.md): Commander 114TC · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N61174 · Destroyed
  > A brittle fracture of the clamp that joins the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger. The pipe separated and hot exhaust gases escaped into the engine compartment. The engine lost power due to the high heat vaporizing fuel in the fuel line. Factors were inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA257.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N54R · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadequate pre-flight planning. Factors in this accident were the airplane's weight and balance limitations had been exceeded by the pilot and an improper top overhaul of the engine's cylinder by the mechanic.
- [NTSB ANC98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA102.md): Piper PA-18 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N8162C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. A factor associated with the accident is the rough and uneven terrain at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ANC98LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N1793J · Destroyed
  > The fracture of the flap handle position locking pin, which resulted in an uncommanded raising of the flaps during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's decision to takeoff with a suspected problem in the flap system.
- [NTSB ANC98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA100.md): Piper PA-14 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N5133H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight procedure of failing to ensure his seat was engaged, which resulted in the seat slipping aft during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA98LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA202.md): Air Tractor 502 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N9184R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed. A tailwind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB IAD98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA079.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N60019 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA143.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Bedford, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N27616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in which he failed to secure the oil filler cap, and his misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway.
- [NTSB CHI98LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA250.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Dyersville, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N5101W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadvertently allowing the airplane to enter a stall. A factor was the undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA98LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA121.md): Cessna 172L · Lapwai, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N2885Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning or preparation from unsuitable terrain. Factors include an embedded railroad tie in the takeoff path, and high vegetation..
- [NTSB SEA98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA132.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Chico Hot Sprgs, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N28299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude, rising terrain and a fence post.
- [NTSB SEA98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA131.md): Cessna 170B · Hailey, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N3018A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow procedures by the improper use of the flaps, high density altitude conditions, crosswind conditions and the tree.
- [NTSB ANC98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA094.md): Meeuwsen Wagabond · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N36GM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA128.md): Hughes 369D · Raymond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N5063G · No damage
  > The use of the improper long-line cable by the ground crew, and its subsequent separation from the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA125.md): Rockwell S-2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N4996X · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the throttle linkage which resulted in the loss of power. Factors include worn throttle linkage parts and the furrows in the plowed field which was the available field for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA124.md): Hiller UH-12E · Eltopia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N5360V · Destroyed
  > Fatigue of the control rotor blade spar and failure of the maintenance inspector to follow the procedures set forth in the airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB FTW98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA303.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N6898Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to return to the airport. Factors were the open baggage compartment door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.
- [NTSB FTW98LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA300.md): Beech H35 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N5554D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper position of the fuel selector. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA222.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N592SP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA221.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Llano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N6686 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to attach the aileron quick disconnect fitting during assembly of the glider and his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA301.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Twin II · Refugio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N103GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow procedures in securing the rear canopy, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight.
- [NTSB NYC98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA141.md): Champion 7GCG · Neavitt, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N9985Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA091.md): Piper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N42760 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing and nose over. A factor affecting the severity of the damage was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA220.md): Bushby Mustang II · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7LP · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate inspection of the flight control system during the condition inspection by the check pilot/mechanic.
- [NTSB FTW98LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA295.md): Cessna 172E · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7780U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather which resulted in an encounter with a microburst. Contributing was the airplane's climb capability exceeded by the microburst, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA294.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N1656J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impeded climb performance for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA090.md): Mbb Phoebus C · Perry, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N2157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff, leading to an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in a high performance glider.
- [NTSB SEA98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA116.md): Cessna A150M · Langley, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8153V · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained. The pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft, improper use of carburetor heat and exceeding the gross weight of the airplane were factors.
- [NTSB SEA98LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA115.md): Tracy Avid Mark IV · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N4353D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.

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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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