NTSB investigations, MS

240 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

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Latest cases

Query with SQL
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\" = 'MS' 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 CEN24LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Helm, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jun 30, 2024 · N9185K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA262Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA23 · Ocean Springs, MSA total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.Jun 23, 2023 · N4307P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Indianola, MSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.May 18, 2023 · N63B · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA256Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Madison, MSThe failure of a muffler weld due to inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a fire.Jun 16, 2022 · N39880 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKitfox 57 Super Sport · Kosciusko, MSThe pilot's lifting off with the airplane at a high of angle of attack, which resulted in aerodynamic stall.Feb 28, 2020 · N92MH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Walls, MSThe improper fuel servicing of the airplane, which resulted in water contamination of the airplane's fuel supply and a subsequent loss of engine power.Jul 24, 2019 · N50634 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA174Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Diamondhead, MSThe student pilot's failure to retract the flaps following landing and the stall/mush that resulted during the subsequent full-flap takeoff and initial climb.Jun 22, 2018 · N7239Q · DestroyedNTSB ERA17LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRudder Dwight K Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Raymond, MSA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Sep 5, 2017 · N16KR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Aberdeen, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff in dark night conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Mar 28, 2017 · N643RJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Corinth, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an access door opening after takeoff, and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Dec 24, 2015 · N891CR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195A · Iuka, MSA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system found no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 26, 2015 · N195AP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Bay St Louis, MSA sudden fuel leak, which resulted in a postlanding fire; the origin of the leak could not be determined due to fire damage.Mar 30, 2014 · N11FS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarace Thomas Scott Kitfox II · Vicksburg, MSThe airplane’s low-level encounter with a downdraft that maximum engine power could not overcome.Mar 21, 2014 · N438TT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMerritt Leslie R Kelly D · Brandon, MSA total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 9, 2012 · N5172S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Jackson, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his failure to note the water in the fuel tank due to condensation, which subsequently shut down the engine in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…Nov 13, 2012 · N717RL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA588Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHenrie Raymond Zenith CH 701 Stol · Ashland, MSThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.Sep 29, 2012 · N234RH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar PA-60-601P · Philadelphia, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following loss of power to the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of left engine…Jan 16, 2012 · N700PS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Columbia, MSThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.Oct 23, 2011 · N89MH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA458Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310Q · Tupelo, MSThe pilot’s delayed reaction in performing the engine failure procedures and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper torquing of the B-nut…Aug 17, 2011 · N444YM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Holly Springs, MSThe pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during takeoff initial climb.Jun 27, 2011 · N759ZS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA196Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MSThe airplane's overweight condition due to the pilot's improper weight and balance calculation that resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain altitude.Mar 19, 2011 · N7330J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA120Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSteele Samuel D RV-4 · Picayune, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the airplane at takeoff.Jan 15, 2010 · N107SS · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA359Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Development CH 601XL S · Vaughn, MSThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning.Jun 20, 2009 · N2601 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MSA total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Jun 14, 2009 · N5202U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarrithers Carl L VP1 · Starkville, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by alcohol.Jul 22, 2008 · N822CB · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Oxford, MSThe pilots inadvertent stall during takeoff. A contributing factor was his failure to calculate the aircraft gross weight prior to the flight.Oct 7, 2007 · N5260J · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Newton, MSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Sep 7, 2006 · N330PL · DestroyedNTSB DFW06FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Petal, MSThe pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.Jul 19, 2006 · N738KE · DestroyedNTSB DFW06FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Raymond, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions.Dec 1, 2005 · N7315Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA05FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Natchez, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in complex…Jul 30, 2005 · N6555U · DestroyedNTSB MIA05LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportC.W. Smith Rans S6 Coyote II · Louisville, MSGalling of the front piston and cylinder of the Rotax 503 2-stroke engine, consistent with the engine running hot and lean for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.May 21, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04FA007Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Olive Branch, MSThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the…Oct 21, 2003 · N75510 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech Be-35-33 · Raymond, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.Jun 24, 2003 · N929TP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ocean Springs, MSA loss of engine power due to starvation as a result of the pilot's continued operation of an airplane with known deficiencies.Jun 16, 2003 · N8378W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (water contamination of the fuel) resulting in loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and damage to airframe during the subsequent forced landing.Jun 10, 2003 · N4658J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Baxterville, MSThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff at a low airspeed which resulted in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain.May 13, 2003 · N82204 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Leesburg, MSThe pilot's improper use of flaps, resulting in the degradation of climb performance and collision with the ground.Feb 12, 2003 · N22593 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Hernando, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain wing tip clearance during an attempted takeoff that resulted in the collision with the ground.May 23, 2002 · N2925B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA100Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTaber Lancair Super ES · Hattiesburg, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground.May 16, 2002 · N600MT · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Gulfport, MSThe failure of the pilot to use the checklist resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) The inoperative landing gear warning system, 2) Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to assure that the…Oct 17, 2001 · N943V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Poplarville, MSa loss of engine power due to a cracked number 2 cylinder which resulted in a forced landing, subsequent impact with the runway, departure from the runway down an embankment, soft terrain and nose over.Mar 13, 2001 · N5076 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCamillo Annaloro C A Spcl Quicks · Lucedale, MSThe failure of the pilot to secure a fabric panel during preflight inspection resulting in the panel separating from the aircraft during climb after takeoff, passing through the propeller and damaging wing flap fabric, loss of engine power due to wing flap…Oct 22, 2000 · N302CA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while making a forced landing following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the aircraft impacting hard on the runway, bouncing into the air, and colliding with powerlines off the…Mar 21, 2000 · N6684J · DestroyedNTSB ATL00LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Bay Springs, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a loss of control and stall. A factor was a stuck exhaust valve.Oct 29, 1999 · N6444F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Houston, MSThe pilot's failure to switch the magneto switch to the both position before attempting a takeoff that resulted in the loss of engine power and resulted in the subsequent collision with trees.Sep 6, 1999 · N9785T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99FA081Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Vicksburg, MSThe pilot's failure to obtain and maintain flying speed that resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the collision with trees. A factor is the dark night.May 8, 1999 · N5900P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL99LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MSA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.Dec 5, 1998 · N9772N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G164B · Newton, MSThe erosion of the compressor impeller and the unsecured fuel control unit resulted in the loss of engine power during the initial climb.Aug 16, 1998 · N7502A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98TA011Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Wiggins, MSLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and the aircraft nosing over during landing roll.Oct 12, 1997 · N945SM · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Jackson, MSA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a blockage of the induction system by a piece of gasket material.Oct 3, 1997 · N3434S · Substantial damage