# NTSB investigations, 2009: 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 ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…
- [NTSB CEN10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA083.md): Beech B35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N8828A · Substantial damage
  > An engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke.
- [NTSB WPR10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2009 · N9547D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA081.md): Cessna A-188B · Quevedo, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 25, 2009 · HC-CEU · Substantial damage
  > On November 25, 2009, a Cessna A-188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEU, registered to and operated by Russagrif, impacted terrain in the Los Rios Provenance following a loss of engine power, immediately after takeoff. The pilot sustained serious injuries and…
- [NTSB ERA10LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N2758D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA057.md): Cessna 182P · Kewanee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2009 · N1986M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate a visual night flight without recent night flight experience and his failure to maintain altitude during departure.
- [NTSB CEN10CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA060.md): Boeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N5521N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA073.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.
- [NTSB CEN10LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA052.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2009 · N8297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.
- [NTSB ERA10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA053.md): Hughes 369 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N89ZC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.
- [NTSB ERA10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA050.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA036.md): Bell 206 · High Island A-442A · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N272M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module.
- [NTSB CEN10LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA035.md): Blanik L-13 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N1142 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in the inadvertent stall of the glider.
- [NTSB WPR10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA039.md): Sauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N811RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA10FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA040.md): Cessna 310J · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N308J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, as a result of spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA026.md): Fuji LM1 · Athens, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N2121J · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Summerville, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N62635 · Substantial damage
  > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.
- [NTSB ERA10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA021.md): Palen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N4929 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA012.md): Luscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N1536B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA010.md): Cruz SE5A Replica · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N3944U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA10CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gainesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N95472 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and night light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA471.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N298CP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA544.md): Celier Xenon RST · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4462J · Substantial damage
  > The gyroplane's inadequate climb performance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA545.md): Kermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N69MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA463.md): Frazier Tangent · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N72TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09FA603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA603.md): Cessna 182Q · Houma, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N96894 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA451.md): Raytheon B200 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N726CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's checklist to ensure that the rudder trim control and right propeller control…
- [NTSB CEN09CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA588.md): Powrachute Airwolf · New London, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N6126B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR09LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA449.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N7656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider after the tow line released during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA432.md): Cessna P206B · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N206ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the intermittent failure of the stall warning system due to a contaminated switch.
- [NTSB ERA09LA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA509.md): Hebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N43KA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB CEN09LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA573.md): Beech B36TC · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N65873 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [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 WPR09LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA431.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N2482R · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA516.md): Siai-Marchetti F.260 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N517P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel system air leak as a result of a deteriorated O-ring seal in the fuel shut-off cock. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the suggested overhaul schedule for the fuel shut-off cock.
- [NTSB CEN09LA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA572.md): Wright Bruce M Avid Flyer · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N583AF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA498.md): Hahn R-W22 Tiger Moth Rep · Symrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N318JT · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA427.md): Stone Kitfox Series 6 · May, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N2070A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA417.md): Piper PA28R · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N4837T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain an airspeed sufficient for normal landing gear retraction during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the airplane's manual override landing gear system, misidentifying that…
- [NTSB ERA09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA494.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA551.md): Weber Pelican · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N713DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB ANC09LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA088.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6073V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB CEN09CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA537.md): Rewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N171WR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN09LA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA546.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N8023Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA400.md): Piper PA-24 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N6304P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA395.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N86GW · Substantial damage
  > 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2009
  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?year=2009

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