Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S.

133 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

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Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S. per year, 1964–2026: 133 cases
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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.\"eventCountry\" <> 'USA'
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB ENG24LA014Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 787 · Singapore, SingaporeThe uncontained left engine failure was caused by the failure and liberation of the HPT stage 1 aft blade retainer as a result of a fatigue crack in the upper collet radius that originated from a surface connected cluster of Oxide/Carbonitride/Nitride/Carbide…May 14, 2024 · N27957 · Minor damageNTSB ENG22LA049IncidentClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier Global 7500 · Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaAn in-flight engine fire resulted from a fuel leak from fuel nozzle No. 18 pigtail-to-fuel manifold b-nut connection that contacted hot engine parts and ignited. Contributing to the manifold fuel leak was the misalignment between fuel manifold female ferrule…Mar 31, 2022 · 9H-VIG · Minor damageNTSB ERA19FA210Accident · 7 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAgusta AW139 · Big Grand Cay, BahamasThe pilots’ decision to takeoff over water in dark night conditions with no external visual reference, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent collision with the water. Also causal was the pilots’ failure to adequately monitor their…Jul 4, 2019 · N32CC · Substantial damageNTSB DCA19CA075Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 · Bluefields, NicaraguaAn inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.Feb 5, 2019 · N852NN · No damageNTSB ENG15IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 787-8 · London, United KingdomA shutdown of the displays due to the inability to operate through a rapid transient radiated electric field brought on by a near field lightning strike. Contributing to the loss of displays for the remainder of the flight was the lack of guidance to the crew…Oct 10, 2014 · N26906 · Minor damageNTSB WPR14LA309Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pago Pago, AntarcticaA loss of airplane control during the initial climb in gusting wind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the ocean.Jul 22, 2014 · N20TC · DestroyedNTSB ERA13LA380Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46R-350T · Cat Cay, BahamasThe pilot’s attempt to rotate the airplane before obtaining sufficient airspeed and his improper pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low…Aug 25, 2013 · N720JF · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13MA081Accident · 7 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 747-400 BCF · Bagram, AfghanistanNational Airlines' inadequate procedures for restraining special cargo loads, which resulted in the loadmaster's improper restraint of the cargo, which moved aft and damaged hydraulic systems Nos. 1 and 2 and horizontal stabilizer drive mechanism components,…Apr 29, 2013 · N949CA · DestroyedNTSB WPR11LA071Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767 · Pago Pago, AntarcticaThe airplane’s encounter with convectively-induced turbulence, which resulted in serious injury to one flight attendant.Dec 3, 2010 · N584HA · No damageNTSB ENG09IA004Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 · Bogota, ColombiaFailure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.Mar 26, 2009 · N526MD · Minor damageNTSB ENG08IA030IncidentIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B747 · Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaFailure of the low pressure turbine stage 3 disk due to a design that is vulnerable to high pressure turbine unbalance-induced synchronous vibration that cannot be detected in flight, and the subsequent uncontained engine failure.Jul 5, 2008 · HS-VAC · Minor damageNTSB LAX06FA258Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Saipan, SarkA loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel selector valve position selection and his failure to select a tank containing an adequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was the high…Aug 11, 2006 · N4509T · DestroyedNTSB SEA04IA175Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-200 · Richmond, BC, CanadaThe slat was impacted by birds after takeoff and subsequently the slat delaminated due to flight loads.Aug 27, 2004 · N526UA · Minor damageNTSB LAX97LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Tinian, Sarkthe pilot's improper takeoff abort. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation.May 27, 1997 · N4510X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA019Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Saipan, MauritiusThe pilot not following wake turbulence (votex) avoidance procedures, which are detailed in FAA publications, resulting in the airplane encountering wake turbulence. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's inability to control the airplane after…Oct 28, 1992 · N5074J · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA110Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Ayase, JapanDuring an instructional flight, just after take-off the instructor was heard to transmit over the radio 'request emergency landing.' At an altitude of approximately 15O feet AGL the aircraft was observed to pitch up then nosed down in a shallow left turn. The…Feb 7, 1987 · N6797G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85IA168Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-200B · Mexico City, MexicoDuring the initial climb after takeoff a 27 foot tall light pole was struck by the right main landing gear 1,677 feet from the end of the rwy. Acft gross weight dictated a 5 deg flap takeoff and company performance data authorized departure on either rwy 5R…Mar 29, 1985 · N701AA · Minor damageNTSB MIA79DA104Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 500 · Treasure Cay, Burkina FasoMay 17, 1979 · N3836C · DestroyedNTSB OAK79DJA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Pago Pago, AntarcticaDec 19, 1978 · N30581 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK78X0120Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 152 · Tres Herms, St. Pierre & MiquelonMay 19, 1978 · N24723 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78RA012Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna 310Q · Freeport, Burkina FasoNov 5, 1977 · N555RM · DestroyedNTSB NYC77IA041Incident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 747 · London, United KingdomMar 24, 1977 · N747PA · No damageNTSB UNK77X0101Accident · 5 fatalClosedPiper PA-31T · Shannon Arpt, EINov 12, 1976 · HB-LHT · DestroyedNTSB LAX75O0028Accident · Serious injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Bahia De L.A., MexicoJun 14, 1975 · N9512K · DestroyedNTSB OAK75DJY05Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Clark Afb, RPMay 24, 1975 · N1682Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75ORG67Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion A · San Jose, MexicoApr 6, 1975 · N91798 · DestroyedNTSB FTW75OPD48Accident · 2 fatalClosedLockheed 18 · Vera Cruz, MexicoMar 31, 1975 · N35L · DestroyedNTSB MIA75RM074Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-B55 · Wlkrs Cay, Burkina FasoMar 29, 1975 · N88MW · DestroyedNTSB UNK74X0116Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Virgin Gorda, U.S. Virgin IslandsJul 26, 1974 · N765WC · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75DIA12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310J · Mexico City, MexicoJul 19, 1974 · N3055L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC750TG04Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA-5 · Perrault Fls, CanadaJul 2, 1974 · N9515L · Substantial damageNTSB UNK74X0113Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bimini, Burkina FasoJun 30, 1974 · N203X · DestroyedNTSB SEA740YC57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182H · Tsacha Lk, CanadaJun 1, 1974 · N2022X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74ORG87Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · San Carlos, MexicoMay 24, 1974 · N7131C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA740KT81Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Marsh Hbr, Burkina FasoMay 1, 1974 · N4416P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA74DKT57Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Gamboa, St. Pierre & MiquelonMar 9, 1974 · N60106 · DestroyedNTSB DCA74RZ002Accident · 78 fatalClosedBoeing 707 · Papeete, FPJul 22, 1973 · N417PA · DestroyedNTSB MIA74RM002Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-23 · Nassau, Burkina FasoJul 9, 1973 · N43BB · DestroyedNTSB UNK73X0115Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Falmouth, JamaicaJun 21, 1973 · N5927F · Substantial damageNTSB UNK73X0114Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDouglas DC3 · Tamnrsset, Antigua & BarbudaJun 17, 1973 · N7119 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73OL012Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · San Luis, MexicoApr 5, 1973 · N19874 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73OKT71Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 65 · West End, Burkina FasoMar 7, 1973 · N956B · Substantial damageNTSB UNK72X0116Accident · 1 fatalClosedLockheed 18 · Clarendon, JamaicaSep 11, 1972 · N1040E · DestroyedNTSB LAX73DUJ28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Sn Frn Bajaca, MexicoSep 3, 1972 · N9302G · DestroyedNTSB MIA73OKT13Accident · No injuriesClosedHelio Acft H-295 · S.Salvador, Burkina FasoAug 9, 1972 · N7899 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73DJY02Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 204 · Can Tho, VMJul 24, 1972 · N1304X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72DUK11Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech 35 · San Carlos, MexicoJun 15, 1972 · N570D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73OL011Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 100 · Villa Ahumada, MexicoJun 9, 1972 · N3875X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72DRG78Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · S.Luis Potosi, MexicoApr 10, 1972 · N5352T · Substantial damageNTSB BAH72ATC25Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 207 · San Salvdor, Burkina FasoMar 4, 1972 · N1607U · Destroyed