# NTSB investigations, 2008: 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 ERA09LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA109.md): Michel Paul John Murphy Rebel · Live Oak, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N616PM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA108.md): Beech E18S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N7765N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right propeller to go to the feathered position for undetermined reasons following a total loss of right engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA09FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA100.md): Beech C23 · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N2109W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA101.md): Steven G Goonen Searey · Polkland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N628MS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA060.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N6182J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA096.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N38558 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA095.md): Beech C23 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2008 · N60410 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the mixture control cable housing attachment.
- [NTSB ERA09WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA085.md): Maule M7 · Cobra River, Manaus, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2008 · PT-ONN · Substantial damage
  > On December 7, 2008, about 1115 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-7-235, Brazilian registration PT-ONN, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees while departing from the Taruma River, Manaus, Brazil. The floatplane subsequently came to rest in the…
- [NTSB WPR09LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA052.md): Adkins Ridge Runner II · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2008 · N825PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/mush during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane and the improper adjustment of the propeller pitch.
- [NTSB ERA09LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA072.md): Leroy Lakey Corben ACE · Cherryville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N13LL · Substantial damage
  > A throttle control malfunction during initial climb, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA047.md): Nickel RV-6 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N6TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA075.md): Bell 206 · Vetas, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 2008 · HK4361 · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA075.md): Hauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N4JU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA039.md): Brantly B-2B · Camas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2008 · N2274U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and airspeed, which precluded making a safe autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA055.md): American General Acft AG5B · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N1191W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09IA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA057.md): Cessna T210N · Lubbock, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2008 · N6267Y · Minor damage
  > An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N8485R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09WA042.md): Piper PA31-350 · Bathurst, Australia, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2008 · VH-OPC · Substantial damage
  > On November 7, 2008, approximately 0930 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350, Australian registration VH-OPC, shortly after take-off, collided with terrain about three nautical miles north of the Bathurst Airport, New South Wales, Australia.…
- [NTSB ERA09LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA043.md): Miller J Kirtley RV-6 · Martinsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · N8LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA044.md): Quicksilver II Mxlii · Knoxville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2008 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The reason for this occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB CEN09RA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA052.md): Beech 200 · Punta Chivato, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2008 · N200JL · Destroyed
  > On November 3, 2008 at approximately 1800 pacific standard time (PST) a twin-engine turbo prop, Beechcraft BE200, N200JL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Punta Chivato Airstrip, located near Punto Chivato, Baja California…
- [NTSB WPR09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA025.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N44848 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.
- [NTSB ANC09LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA007.md): Piper PA-32R · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N1392H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA022.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concrete, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N97946 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
- [NTSB WPR09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA021.md): Cessna 172A · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N7822T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA016.md): Heisler Lancair Legacy · Parowan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N151HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to secure the canopy prior to takeoff, resulting in his inability to control the aircraft during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from prescription medications and possible obstructive sleep apnea.
- [NTSB WPR09LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA013.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2008 · N3BT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight engine fire due to the fatigue fracture of an exhaust pipe that resulted from a failure of the pipe's slip joint.
- [NTSB ERA09WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA028.md): Hawker-Beechcraft 100 · Bauru, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 12, 2008 · N525ZS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA09LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N734BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was a fuel tank cap that did not seal properly.
- [NTSB ERA09LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA013.md): Sabre Tukan · Mohawk, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N75604 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to a lack of flight experience or instruction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the recent use of marijuana and a prescription painkiller.
- [NTSB ERA09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA014.md): Piper J3C-50 · Epping, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N23267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA015.md): Cessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN09FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA010.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N4257C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CEN09WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA016.md): Cessna 421 · Oaxaca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2008 · XB-KWG · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land. Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…
- [NTSB CEN09CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA025.md): Holmes William E Predator · Branson, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N868S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the wing's failure to open all cells for undetermined reasons and the trees near the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA003.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N75331 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA301.md): Cessna 172S · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N2190W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the takeoff checklist and verify the proper flap setting before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA001.md): Bezinque Alisport-Silent · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N373DB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the electric fuel boost pump which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA08LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA204.md): Cessna 150 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4477U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB DFW08CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA239.md): Gier Travis H Aventura II · Montgomery, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N92TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC08FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA324.md): Cessna 402 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N770CA · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC08LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA130.md): Maule M-5-210C · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N289X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the non-certificated pilot's inadvertent selection of the mixture control instead of the carburetor heat and his lack of training/qualification.
- [NTSB ANC08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA127.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N305MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an external load lift. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of situational awareness.
- [NTSB MIA08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA201.md): Cox Clyde H Fshr Aero Vsns Clbty · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2008 · N716HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX08WA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA302.md): Bell 407T · Talbot Bay, Australia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2008 · VH-NSH · Substantial damage
  > None
- [NTSB SEA08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA208.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2008 · N926EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB SEA08LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA207.md): Simpson Amphibious Trike · Lake Chelan, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N440LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the float-equipped, weight-shift airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA322.md): Nagel SAL 2/3 P51 · Schenectady, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N51WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA197.md): Berrie Kolb Mark III · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N350RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was water contamination of the fuel.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350/cases.md?year=2008&page=2

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008
  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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