# NTSB investigations, RI: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA20LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA325.md): Ercoupe F 1 · West Kingston, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N3000G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to conduct a proper preflight inspection and ensure the fuel was uncontaminated, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12IA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA459.md): Socata TB10 · Pawtucket, RI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N189TB · No damage
  > The in-flight separation of the propeller blade tip due to a fatigue fracture.
- [NTSB NYC08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA237.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N9888K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to initiate a go-around during a high approach, and his inadequate remedial action during an attempted touch-and-go.
- [NTSB NYC06FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA169.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N5012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight decision making and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during departure. Contributing, were low ceilings, rain, and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB NYC04CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA129.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Greene, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N7132L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper decision to depart with the flaps set to 10 degrees, and his failure to obtain proper airspeed, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA033.md): Cessna 180 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2003 · N34AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Piper pilot's improper decision to continue a landing on an occupied runway, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the departing Cessna. Factors related to the accident were the departing Cessna pilot's inattentive radio communications, and the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA081.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2001 · N2542A · Substantial damage
  > The loose fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB NYC99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA220.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N4830S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn.
- [NTSB NYC99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA211.md): Aeromot AMT-300 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N111TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff
- [NTSB IAD97FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA117.md): Cessna 182E · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N3286Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA139.md): Cessna 172A · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N5647A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA039.md): Cessna 182 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1991 · N92181 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to remove all the water from the fuel system prior to takeoff which resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB NYC91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA201.md): Piper J3-C65 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N30837 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor was the pilot misjudging the clearance over a fence during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA047.md): Beech V35B · W Kingston, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N6741V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while attempting to close the passenger's door during takeoff. The unsecured passenger door was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC88LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA077.md): Cessna 150 · Westerly, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1988 · N3210J · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he experienced a power loss at 350 ft AGL after takeoff. He turned back toward the airport but had insufficient altitude. He elected to land off-airport at an industrial site with the stall warning horn sounding. During landing roll, the…
- [NTSB NYC87LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA222.md): Robinson R22 · Burrville, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1987 · N2285Z · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft lost engine power shortly after takeoff at an altitude of about 200 feet. Pilot attempted to autorotate back to the lake but during a turn to avoid collision with a boat, the helicopter crashed into the water. The reason for the engine power loss was…
- [NTSB NYC87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1987 · N79041 · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that drg takeoff, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft crashed into an area of brush on level terrain about 1/2 mi off the departure end of the rwy. The operator rprtd that in a conversation with the plt, the plt indicated that he had…
- [NTSB NYC86LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA172.md): Piper PA-32 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1986 · N5533J · Substantial damage
  > The eng lost partial power on the initial climb-out as the plt was taking off from rwy 28. He initiated a left turn back to the arpt, but the eng lost all power. Subsequently, the acft was landed in an area of brush & small trees near the west end of the…
- [NTSB NYC81FNA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNA18.md): Rand KR-2 · N Kingstown, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 12, 1981 · N29SL · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FNA46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FNA46.md): Cessna 170 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N4417V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC78FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA069.md): Piper PA-32 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N5254S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DNA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DNA23.md): Cessna 150 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1977 · N8388G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FNA45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FNA45.md): Baby Ace D1 · Green, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 8, 1975 · N4184A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74FNA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA23.md): Butterworth Teenie · W.Kingston, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1973 · N50GB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74FNA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FNA11.md): Piper PA-12 · Greene, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 24, 1973 · N4029H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNA18.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Jamestown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1972 · N4159X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FNA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNA26.md): Piper PA-28 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1972 · N7259J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN061.md): Cessna 310D · Warwick, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1970 · N6769T · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70A0020.md): Beech E35 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 6, 1969 · N8818A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC70D0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0016.md): Cessna 150G · Coventry, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 30, 1969 · N3688J · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68F0266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0266.md): Piper PA-22 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1967 · N2768P · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0049.md): Hughes 269A · Lincoln, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1966 · N8799F · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC65A0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65A0150.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 19, 1965 · N58041 · Destroyed

## 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" = 'RI' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases?state=RI

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