NTSB investigations, SC

193 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

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duckdb -csv -c "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')),
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    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\" = 'SC' 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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NTSB ATL01LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Florence, SCLoss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain.Nov 29, 2000 · N6YB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SCThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · DestroyedNTSB ATL00LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Ridgeland, SCThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff/initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.Nov 13, 1999 · N2570F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Seneca, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with trees.May 1, 1999 · N50943 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Lancaster, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice..Sep 24, 1998 · N8027D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98FA250Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 600 · N. Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were a fatigue crack in the exhaust pipe in the right engine, the aircraft weight and balance was exceeded,…Sep 20, 1998 · N17MT · DestroyedNTSB MIA98LA245Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWood Glasair SH2 · Holly Hill, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and his failure to perform a go-around. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing is a contributing factor.Sep 10, 1998 · N51AJ · DestroyedNTSB ATL98LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMbb Phoebus C · Perry, SCThe 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.Jul 3, 1998 · N2157 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Graniteville, SCfailure of the number three exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the obstructions (earthen embankment and fence) in the emergency (forced) landing area.Feb 20, 1998 · N3965K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRoebuck Rans S-10 Sakota · Columbia, SCthe airplane builder's improper routing of vinyl/plastic cooling/vent line(s) for the engine oil system, and improper materials supplied by the manufacturer, which led to overheating of the line(s) in the engine compartment and an in-flight fire.Nov 22, 1997 · N803DR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Columbia, SCThe improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and…Aug 2, 1997 · N3517J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · St Matthews, SCthe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind with gusty wind conditions.Mar 31, 1997 · N738NC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ASO · Ridgeland, SCFailure of the ignition system after takeoff, which resulted the loss of engine power.Nov 18, 1995 · N950E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Greer, SCoperation of the aircraft by the pilot with a known deficiency (failed mixture control linkage in the right engine), which resulted in loss of power in the right engine; and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after…Sep 28, 1995 · N4095A · DestroyedNTSB ATL95LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Summerville, SCThe disconnected carburetor mixture control linkage that resulted in a loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees.Jun 27, 1995 · N16345 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · York, SCThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 24, 1995 · N41105 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Greenville, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. A factor was his failure to reposition the elevator trim.May 29, 1995 · N31328 · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Varnville, SCWater contamination in the fuel that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane. A factor was the rough terrain at the landing site.Aug 10, 1994 · N6601X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Laurens, SCThe loss of engine power on one engine followed by failure of the propeller to feather or be feathered.Jun 4, 1994 · N70CB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMyers Avid Aircraft Flyer · Winnsboro, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed above the stall speed, during the forced landing. A factor was the undetermined engine malfunction.Apr 18, 1993 · N31187 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Darlington, SCThe improper servicing of the airplane with contaminated fuel by the owner pilot.Sep 14, 1992 · N5754X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23-B24R · Walterboro, SCThe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command. Factors were the soft runway, and the high density altitude which existed at the time of the attempted departure.Aug 11, 1992 · N6540R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Columbia, SCThe pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane for the intended flight, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing resulting in a stall/spin. A factor contributing to the…Jan 16, 1992 · N1976N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Summerton, SCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the airstrip. Factors in the accident were the quartering tailwind and the wet field conditions at the airstrip.Sep 13, 1991 · N4184L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91FA099Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Surf Side Beach, SCThe improper preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot, in that he failed to turn the aircraft fuel selector 'on' prior to starting the engine. A factor in the accident was the aircraft fuel selector valve leaking enough fuel to the engine in the…May 27, 1991 · N6634W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SCAn eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.Oct 26, 1990 · N6142D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Greenwood, SCThe pilot's improper emergency procedure by shutting down the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the number three intake valve in the right engine due to fatigue, and trees in the emergency…Aug 10, 1990 · N563W · DestroyedNTSB ATL90FA110Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hilton Head, SCThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system through inadvertant selection of the 'off' position of the fuel selector valve handle.May 8, 1990 · N9538J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · N Myrtle Beach, SCWater contamination of the airplane fuel supply, and the pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: swampy terrain at the emergency landing site.Aug 1, 1989 · N336AF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89FA182Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Ridgeland, SCImproper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command (PIC), which resulted in an inadvertent stall during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive gross weight and improper lift-off by the PIC, the pilot/passenger's improper crew…Jul 20, 1989 · N4254L · DestroyedNTSB ATL89DLG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportUpchurch Rotorway Executive · Lugoff, SCImproper evaluation of existing conditions during preflight inspection resulting in a dynamic rollover due to drag from an imbedded left skid.Mar 25, 1989 · N70289 · DestroyedNTSB ATL89LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hilton Head Is., SCThe plt reported that the airplane lost power shortly after takeoff. A forced ldg was subsequently made in a swamp near the arpt. The airplane nosed over during rollout. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that the throttle cable outer casing had become…Oct 30, 1988 · N1275U · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA197Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 0-58B · Newberry, SCThe pilot related that he had been flying around the local area making landings at various airports for about 1 1/2 hours. He returned to the departure airport and made a full stop landing. His 12 year old son requested that he make another takeoff and…Jun 21, 1988 · N47190 · DestroyedNTSB ATL88LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Myrtle Beach, SCThe plt was practicing touch and go ldgs on rwy 23 when he lost control of the airplane just after takeoff when it encountered a gust of wind. The rt wing contacted the terrain adjacent to the runway and the airplane flipped over.May 19, 1988 · N39932 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Greenwood, SCThe plt reported that the engine RPM began to drop. Shortly after he took off from an open field. He opened the throttle further in an attempt to regain RPM but the engine did not respond. The helicopter subsequently crashed onto a bldg roof as the plt…May 2, 1988 · N58197 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Barnwell, SCDuring initial climb after takeoff right side of the engine cowling unfastened and began fluttering violently. The instructor assumed control of acft & made a forced landing straight ahead into a cultivated field. The acft nosed up sustaining substantial…Apr 16, 1988 · N4233E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88FA125Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Summerville, SCMar 27, 1988 · N410JQ · DestroyedNTSB ATL88FA059Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Hilton Head Isl, SCAcft depted coastal arpt at night with 400 ft partial obscuration in patchy fog. Ground witnesses who heard acft depicted a circling flt path to the right after takeoff. Eng, prop & turbo teardowns demonstrated both engs were operating at high power & no…Dec 11, 1987 · N777RC · DestroyedNTSB ATL87LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Winnsboro, SCThe acft hit a ditch during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. The acft had received annual inspection during which no contamination of the fuel system was found. The acft was parked outside, in the rain, to await the owner's pickup. The fuel…Mar 26, 1987 · N6990V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Columbia, SCThe student plt was unable to recall anything about the acdt. A plt/a&p observing the t.o. stated that the acft lifted off and climbed to 50-60 ft. when a flock of black birds flew up into the path of the acft. The acft pitchedup, yawed slightly, turned about…Jan 13, 1987 · N757XP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FMG09Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportGray Drifter XP · Orangeburg, SCThe homebuilt acft crashed shortly after takeoff. Witnesses reported hearing a loss of power during initial climb. The acft then entered an abrupt right turn and descended to ground impact. Post accident bench test of the engine failed to disclose any…Aug 9, 1986 · N4817N · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-103A · Little River, SCThe plt reported that the glider was violently rolled into a 90 left bank by strong crosswinds at about 250 ft AGL, while it was being towed aloft. The plt's cockpit canopy came open, and the plt attempted to close and secure it. The canopy came open again…Jun 26, 1986 · N302BG · DestroyedNTSB ATL86LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Columbia, SCWhile on crosswind following takeoff the engine lost total power after climbing to 500 feet AGL. The pilot initiated a turn toward a field and collided with trees on the approach end of the field. Post-crash examination of the aircraft revealed that the…Feb 9, 1986 · N3773F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · No.Myrtle Bch, SCAfter a banner pickup the plt was instructed by company group and crew to release the banner due to a fouled pickup. The banner was released during a steep climb out altitude. As the banner was released the plt lost directional control of the acft & crashed…May 1, 1985 · N5292G · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Columbia, SCThe plt stated that during takeoff the right main gear struck a large dog which ran onto the rwy. The takeoff was continued & the plt circled the arpt for 2 hrs to burn off excess fuel before performing a ldg with the nose gear & the left main ldg gear…Apr 20, 1985 · N8047P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Saluda, SCThe plt attempted a takeoff with the carb heat in the 'on' position. According to the plt, during initial climb the acft lost power and he was unable to maintain altitude. The plt made a forced landing in a pasture about 1 mi. From the airport.Apr 19, 1985 · N1819V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Hilton Head, SCAcft stalled & crashed from an altitude of about 300 ft. witnesses stated that the acft entered a steep clumb angle upon lift off and climbed to about 300 ft. then the acft nosed over & fell to the ground.Feb 17, 1985 · N5636B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA227Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · John'S Island, SCDuring a solo flt, the student flew to a local arpt to practice takeoffs & landings. After his last landing (on rwy 9), he elected to make a x-wind takeoff on rwy 21. During the takeoff, the acft began drifting left at about lift-off speed. The student…Jul 20, 1984 · N5110F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA213Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Summerville, SCA witness observed the aircraft as the pilot attempted a downwind takeoff. The takeoff roll was longer than normal. The aircraft was observed to become airborne about 2000 ft down the rwy. The aircraft never established a positive rate of climb but the nose…Jun 30, 1984 · N3JR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84FA061Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Columbia, SCThe acft collided with a wall during a downwind forced landing. The engine had quit at 200 ft after takeoff. The plt turned right with the gear up. He landed on a football field and bounced down a track field into a fence and wall. When the engine was…Dec 4, 1983 · N9491X · Destroyed