NTSB investigations, MO

405 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')),
    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\" = 'MO' 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 DCA27LA013Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBombardier CL-600-2D24 · St. Louis, MOOct 17, 2026 · N574NN · No damageNTSB CEN26FA224Accident · 12 fatalClass 2 · FieldPreliminary reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Butler, MOOn June 14, 2026, about 1125 central daylight time, a Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL airplane, N221BN, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Butler, Missouri. The pilot and 11 passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as…Jun 14, 2026 · N221BN · DestroyedNTSB CEN26LA180Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust JA-30 · Hartville, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line after takeoff.Apr 26, 2026 · N422T · DestroyedNTSB CEN25LA252Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Cedarcreek, MOThe student pilot’s failure to attain a proper airspeed and climb attitude during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot’s lack of…Jul 13, 2025 · N3181V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA232Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBell 206B · Edgerton, MOOn July 1, 2025, at 0845 central daylight time, a Bell 206B, N17626, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Edgerton, Missouri. The commercial pilot was uninjured. The helicopter was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…Jul 1, 2025 · N16726 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute SKY Rascal · Peculiar, MOThe failure of the pilot to use appropriate engine power during descent in turbulent air which resulted in a loss of control.Oct 6, 2024 · N2565Q · Minor damageNTSB CEN24LA281Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT-400 · Mansfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 20, 2024 · N919PS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA077Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Washington, MOFuel starvation and a total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vapor return path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin, which likely increased the severity of the ground impact.Dec 30, 2023 · N678MJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA394Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Liberty, MOThe flight instructor’s improper decision to take off without adequate airspeed which resulted in degraded performance and a collision with trees.Aug 24, 2022 · N1815J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA336Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Osage Beach, MOAn in-flight fire and subsequent loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff. The source of the in-flight fire or the reason for the loss of airplane control could not be determined based on the available information.Aug 16, 2020 · N949CG · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA320Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna A188 · Memphis, MOThe pilot did not remove the rudder gust lock during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a tree.Jul 31, 2020 · N90834 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA203Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMagni Magni M 16 · Cape Girardeau, MOThe student pilot’s decision to take off with inadequate runway remaining, and his subsequent failure to attain proper airspeed, which resulted in the gyroplane’s descent into terrain.May 29, 2020 · N316MG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA050Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH-650 · Willow Springs, MOImproper maintenance practices on the fuel system causing fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Dec 8, 2019 · N914AR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA256Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kennett, MOThe pilot’s inadvertent activation of the fuel pump control rocker switch, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with an entangled headset cord.Sep 7, 2018 · N131TX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Pomona, MOThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.Aug 6, 2018 · N76524 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJames Donald Baker Zenith · Bolivar, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff.May 22, 2018 · N622DP · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA171Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohn Goodman Air Camper · Oronogo, MOA detached throttle cable support block, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle and the subsequent stall while maneuvering for an emergency landing.Mar 21, 2017 · N23RT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended.Oct 22, 2016 · N20087 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's unstable approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.Sep 19, 2016 · N52265 · DestroyedNTSB CEN15FA267Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Huggins, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Jun 12, 2015 · N3193W · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Joplin, MOThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an operational test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 1, 2014 · N468CM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb in gusty wind conditions.Sep 1, 2013 · N407EV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA496Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Kansas City, MOThe pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a momentary loss of engine power with usable runway remaining. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's premature retraction of the landing gear, the loss of engine power due to fuel system…Aug 18, 2013 · N9201R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA456Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a positive climb rate during the initial climb in night instrument meteorological conditions.Aug 3, 2013 · N225CD · DestroyedNTSB CEN12LA636Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJDT Mini-Max 1500R · Cameron, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.Sep 16, 2012 · N3533D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA630Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHalderman, Floyd G. RV-6A · Eldon, MOThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Sep 11, 2012 · N464EH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12IA592Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3101 · Kansas City, MOThe flight crew’s failure to ensure that the cargo door was properly fastened before departure.Aug 29, 2012 · N695MA · Minor damageNTSB CEN12LA642Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeropro CZ A240 · Greenfield, MOThe pilot's failure to attain a proper takeoff speed or pitch attitude during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane settling on the runway and impacting trees.Aug 19, 2012 · N812S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MODebris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Oct 8, 2011 · N27492 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJohnston William Alfred JR Kolb Mark III · Versailles, MOA loss of engine power due to adjustments and modifications that the pilot made to the engine and airplane.Oct 5, 2011 · N9144E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLoehr Thomas H Zenith Stol CH701 · Eldon, MOA loss of engine thrust during takeoff due to the failure of the engine-to-propeller drive belts as a result of improper belt tension. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper preflight inspection.Mar 22, 2010 · N144AC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 22, 2009 · N5521N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA573Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Sullivan, MOA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Sep 7, 2009 · N65873 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Grain Valley, MOThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation (mechanical). Contributing to the accident was the forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Feb 17, 2009 · N7942D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltra Flight Challenger · Waldron, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, the inoperative flight instruments and the pilot's failure to abort…Jan 21, 2009 · N805FA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA025Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolmes William E Predator · Branson, MOThe 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.Oct 6, 2008 · N868S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 · FlyingBar Ranch, MOThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were the gusting tailwind and operating the airplane near maximum gross weight.May 24, 2008 · N108KX · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Chesterfield, MOMaintenance personnel failed to comply with an Airworthiness Directive which resulted in the total failure of the starter adapter gear teeth and the crankshaft gear teeth and the pilot failed to follow the published emergency procedures. Contributing to the…May 23, 2007 · N4082L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MOThe loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.Jun 24, 2006 · N2890K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA250Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield FP-65 · Sedalia, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and the inadvertent stall/spin resulting in an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain.Sep 1, 2005 · N37855 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05FA189Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Aurora, MOThe pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude. A factor to the accident was the pilot operating the airplane over its certified maximum gross weight.Jul 18, 2005 · N7868Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American P-51D · Tarkio, MOA loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Jul 9, 2005 · N10607 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Lamar, MOThe pilot not maintaining directional control, not performing an aborted takeoff and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind. Factors to the accident include the crosswind, the hangar and the building.Oct 28, 2003 · N8858D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03IA257Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 650 · Chesterfield, MOA partial failure of the rudder control lock fairlead which jammed the rudder cable during takeoff.Aug 9, 2003 · N122EJ · No damageNTSB CHI03LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Holt, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.Apr 12, 2003 · N3831R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Callao, MOA loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch.Mar 8, 2003 · N275SW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02TA239Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHughes 369A · Springfield, MOOverload failure of the tail rotor transmission housing (gearbox) for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to adequately control the aircraft.Aug 7, 2002 · N98MP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA113Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Marthasville, MOThe inadequate supervision and the stall encountered by the certified flight instructor.Apr 23, 2002 · N5388R · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Sikeston, MOThe loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination, water. A factor relating to the accident was the trees.Aug 16, 2001 · N27JS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportReitz Mohawk 1 · Camdenton, MOThe pilot not performing an aborted takeoff and the inadvertent stall he encountered on his inadvertent initial climb. Factors were his inadvertent lift-off, the reported inadequate rudder control, his inadvertent flight with known deficiencies, and the…Jul 14, 2001 · N109WR · Destroyed