NTSB investigations, VA

285 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\" = 'VA' 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 ANC26LA066Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Petersburg, VAOn June 29, 2026, about 1945 eastern daylight time (EDT), a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA40 NG airplane, N602RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Petersburg, Virginia. The flight instructor sustained serious injuries,…Jun 29, 2026 · N602RF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA201Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSky Ranger SKY Ranger 1 · Front Royal, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in him taking off with the fuel selector in the OFF position, and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 9, 2026 · N8092S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA203Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSeamax Aircraft Ltda Seamax M-22 · Dahlgren Center, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a known…May 17, 2025 · N154RL · Substantial damageNTSB OPS25LA032IncidentClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAirbus A319-114 · Arlington, VAOn March 28, 2025, about 1516 eastern daylight time (EDT), DRAGO61, a flight of four US Air Force Northrop T38s, enroute to conduct an aerial flyby at Arlington National Cemetery, and Delta (DAL) Air Lines flight 2983 (DAL2983), an Airbus 319-114, N342NB,…Mar 28, 2025 · N342NB · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN25FA124Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Danville, VAOn March 15, 2025, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, N331ES, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Danville, Virginia. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Mar 15, 2025 · N331ES · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lynchburg, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 29, 2024 · N734SY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24FA219Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportM-Squared Breese 2 · Culpeper, VAOn May 17, 2024, about 1430 eastern daylight time, an M-Squared Aircraft Inc. Breese 2 airplane, N99VY, was involved in an accident near the Culpeper Regional Airport (CJR), Culpeper, Virginia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was…May 17, 2024 · N99VY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA094Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Dulles, VAThe pilot-in-command’s approach to the critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in a vibration the flight crew improperly identified as an engine issue and resulted in the subsequent off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was…Jan 19, 2024 · N1983X · Minor damageNTSB ERA24LA061Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Manassas, VAAn in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.Nov 29, 2023 · N999VC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff while distracted by primary flight display anomaly and terrain alerts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, which…Oct 12, 2023 · N253BC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177 · Franklin, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb following an aborted precautionary landing. Contributing to the outcome were the inoperative runway lights, which reduced the likelihood that the pilot could successfully land the…Dec 26, 2022 · N177D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA008Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Newport News, VAThe flight instructor’s failure to monitor the student pilot on takeoff and her delayed remedial action to stop him from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a low altitude aerodynamic stall from which she was unable to recover.Oct 6, 2022 · N97883 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA052Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.Nov 7, 2021 · N51127 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21FA148Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C23 · Purcellville, VAThe pilot's improper decision to depart from the short turf runway with a tailwind.Mar 4, 2021 · N67013 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7FC · Moneta, VAThe fight instructor’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was in the correct position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.Oct 14, 2020 · N7532E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Clover, VAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff at night without adequate runway lighting.Apr 7, 2019 · N4047H · DestroyedNTSB ERA19FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado 1 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the airplane's exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.Nov 4, 2018 · N38FD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · New Market, VAA loss of engine power on takeoff due to restricted air flow to the engine.Oct 25, 2018 · N68DW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lynchburg, VAThe stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch.Oct 18, 2018 · N924MM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172D · Quinton, VAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Jun 16, 2018 · N2777U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the subsequent takeoff.Mar 13, 2018 · N5646V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDriggers Quillan E Titan Tornado · Mechanicsville, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.Nov 29, 2017 · N50F · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VAThe tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in…Oct 7, 2017 · N90866 · DestroyedNTSB ERA18LA003Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFreeman Heritage Collection SE5A · Virginia Beach, VAA partial loss of engine power due to an interruption of the normal fuel/air mixture to the engine.Oct 3, 2017 · N685SE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA280Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Quinton, VAThe flight instructor and commercial pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power.Aug 18, 2017 · N319TA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMathias Linda B Lightning · Franklin, VAA partial loss of engine power due to pre-ignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder piston and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Dec 10, 2016 · N59JL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA288Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 B55 (T42A) · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot(s) failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.Aug 12, 2016 · N128VB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBobbi Boucher DUO Deuce · Stafford, VAThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Jun 6, 2016 · N808DD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA300Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hot Springs, VAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection.Aug 8, 2015 · N7506S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot's early rotation of the airplane and his failure to attain a positive climb rate during takeoff with the airplane near its aft center of gravity limit from a runway with little margin for error.Jul 23, 2015 · N91418 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA212Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportGates Lear Jet 35 · Newport News, VAThe flight crew’s inadequate preflight inspection of the nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nosewheel not being aligned during retraction and the subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose…May 12, 2015 · N80PG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Orange, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Mar 29, 2015 · N32396 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Norfolk, VAThe engine’s failure to regain full power after a simulated engine failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.Jan 6, 2015 · N2102P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA302Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBailey Robert Moyes Dragonfly · Melfa, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain roll control during the initial takeoff and his decision to take off with only partial power applied.Jun 16, 2014 · N286A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12FA583Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.Sep 29, 2012 · N66246 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAnatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.Nov 25, 2011 · N816BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA011Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRivers William J KR-2 · Wytheville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make and model.Oct 6, 2011 · N7026G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA377Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Ridgeway, VAThe pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.Jul 5, 2011 · N9416U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA240Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground.Apr 12, 2011 · N3547C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLet L 33 Solo · New Castle, VAPilot incapacitation shortly after takeoff for unknown reasons.Apr 10, 2011 · N286BA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA222Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReplogle Lancair 360 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of the wrong fuel tank at takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the total…Apr 3, 2011 · N164T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA377Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Waynesboro, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the short-field takeoff procedures published in the Pilot's Operating Handbook.Jul 24, 2010 · N3480E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 · Roanoke, VAA malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.Mar 30, 2010 · N6913Z · DestroyedNTSB ERA10FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Louisa, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.Mar 4, 2010 · N9305T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA452Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaxair Drifter · Bumpass, VAThe accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.Aug 9, 2009 · N160HA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VAA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Jun 13, 2009 · N22075 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA043Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMiller J Kirtley RV-6 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.Nov 7, 2008 · N8LK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA191Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirframes Unlimited USA-1B · Surry, VAThe pilot's improper handling of the powered parachute during takeoff/initial climb.Sep 7, 2008 · N723JH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSacrey W Michael Zenair CH · Fincastle, VAThe pilot's inadvertent premature rotation during takeoff.Aug 22, 2008 · N404BB · Substantial damage