# NTSB investigations, OK: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA275.md): Beech E18S · Guymon, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 2, 2026 · N210Q · Destroyed
  > On August 2, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time (CDT), a Beech E18S airplane, N210Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Guymon, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN26LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA246.md): Rotec Engineering Rally 3 · Hooker, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an engine seizure for undetermined reasons because the wreckage was disposed of before it could be examined.
- [NTSB CEN24LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA317.md): Vans RV8 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2024 · N184DC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation and ingestion of an air filter retaining bracket into the engine cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN24LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA158.md): Jacobson SE5A Replica · Luther, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2024 · N124BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA153.md): Beech B300 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2024 · N243MH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA057.md): Beech A23-24 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N6945Q · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation associated with an extensive before takeoff oil system leak, the source of which could not be identified due to postaccident fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN23LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA152.md): Vans RV6 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2023 · N48PS · Substantial damage
  > The engine electronic ignition system became disconnected, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA060.md): Beech F33A · Yukon, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2022 · N9142Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA303.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2022 · N270SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for unknown reasons during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA154.md): Cessna 150 · Wade, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N6714F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA055.md): Ray Earl D Flightstar Iisc · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2021 · N2772R · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons based on the information available.
- [NTSB CEN21LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA396.md): Monnett Moni · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N983JV · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA338.md): Aeronca 7AC · Harrah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N83365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without a carburetor heat control in atmospheric conditions conducive to the development of serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Tishomingo, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2021 · N439WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff on encountering a wind gust and his landing beyond the end of the runway that resulted in the airplane impacting a ditch collapsing the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN19FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA104.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Yukon, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 18, 2019 · N4MH · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s unairworthy thrust reverser (T/R) system due to inadequate maintenance that resulted in an asymmetric T/R deployment during an approach to the airport and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA345.md): Cessna T210 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N6958N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known electrical problem, which resulted in the loss of electrical power, problem with the landing gear extension system, and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA125.md): Cub Crafters PA18 150 · Beggs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2018 · N226JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the fuel selector was properly set before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA164.md): Mooney M20C · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N6870N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB GAA16CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA180.md): Lamb-Robin Bowers FLY Baby · Guthrie, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2016 · N359RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA258.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA174.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N917EM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to engine ice ingestion during initial climb after takeoff in dark night light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an installed engine air inlet cover while the helicopter was parked outside, exposed to…
- [NTSB CEN13FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA080.md): Cessna 208B · Bryans Corner, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2012 · N1324G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured compressor turbine blade due to fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB CEN12LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA368.md): Mooney M20F · Hooker, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2012 · N6455Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control after a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB CEN12LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA307.md): Dial David L Titan Tornado II · Checotah, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N158TX · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ostentatious display.
- [NTSB CEN10LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA440.md): Beech F35 · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N3858B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA276.md): Covell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N74RV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.
- [NTSB CEN09CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA563.md): Halbert James H Rans S-7 · Short, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N615JH · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA325.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N4892D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA230.md): Cessna 337C · Stillwater, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2009 · N373E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of dual engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA192.md): Champion 7FC · Thomas, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N7681E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 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 DFW08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA056.md): Aero Commander 500B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2008 · N712AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation and the pilot exceeding the design/stress limits of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's reported gyro problem, the dark night conditions, and prevailing instrument…
- [NTSB DFW08FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA015.md): Beech A36 · Glenpool, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N978TL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds.
- [NTSB DFW07CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA129.md): Grumman G-164A · Sayre, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N4673 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power on takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA173.md): Cessna 180K · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N1SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB DFW06CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA164.md): Cessna 172F · Marietta, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N8649U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA107.md): Piper PA-22 · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N945A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA053.md): Myers Kit Fox Series VI · Cleveland, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N982KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and sufficient airspeed while performing an abrupt pull-up manuever after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA04FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA165.md): Cessna T210L · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N2452S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the oil cap, which resulted in oil leakage on the windscreen, obstructing his vision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA081.md): Cessna 182A · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N30408 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA003.md): Stinson 108-1 · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N845 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA224.md): Cessna 172S · Marietta, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N431ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA096.md): Mooney M20A · Norman, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N8390E · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper clamp installation on the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW02IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02IA097.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Tulsa, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N960CA · No damage
  > The failure of the horizontal stabilizer control system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA198.md): Cessna 150 · Miami, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N10088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [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 FTW01FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA129.md): Cessna 150 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2001 · N5617E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the glider pilot to maintain aircraft control and his delay in releasing the towrope. A contributing factor was the glider's worn elevator trim friction, which resulted in its disengagement.
- [NTSB FTW01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N757GP · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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