NTSB investigations, VT

59 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, VT per year, 1964–2026: 59 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'VT' 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 ERA21LA330Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · North Springfield, VTThe check pilot's failure to account for the extended departure distance from the airport during a simulated tow rope break and recovery.Aug 15, 2021 · N2805H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Middlebury, VTThe pilot's improper decision to return to the airport following a partial or complete loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of…Dec 23, 2016 · N31202 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Newport, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment.Jun 7, 2014 · N5169T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA397Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VTThe improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding.Sep 1, 2013 · N31915 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA405Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlines Sportsman GS-2 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's improper flare during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.Aug 7, 2010 · N546SG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VTA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Sep 7, 2009 · N43KA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChevrier, Armand J-3K · Charlotte, VTA complete loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.Jul 7, 2006 · N43432 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC05LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPratt Ultravia Pelican-PL · Middlebury, VTA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 12, 2005 · N412JP · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 11CC · Charlotte, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jul 3, 2005 · N4337E · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR-58-058B · Brattleboro, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent descent into trees. A factor in the accident was the downdrafts.Apr 28, 2003 · N46183 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA012Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · South Hero, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition.Oct 18, 2001 · N8255B · DestroyedNTSB NYC01FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newfane, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · S. Burlington, VTThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform a precautionary landing, and his failure to maintain airspeed after he experienced a partial loss of power on one engine. A factor was the partial loss of power on one engine due to an induction air leak.Oct 12, 2000 · CFAWF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA221Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportValenza Volksplane VP-II · Westmore, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.Sep 6, 1999 · N8535B · DestroyedNTSB IAD99FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Warren, VTThe glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA126Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Highgate, VTThe pilot's failure to secure the cargo. A factor was the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations.Jun 23, 1997 · N8321Y · DestroyedNTSB NYC95LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mount Snow, VTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the airplane drifting into a snow bank and nosing over.Feb 14, 1995 · N757SG · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGeorge A Chaffee Kitfox II · Shelburne, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door, and an inadequate preflight inspection.Jul 24, 1992 · N376GC · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was a dark night and the lack of familiarity with the geographic area.May 21, 1992 · N2950K · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA008Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Townshend, VTThe pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.Oct 14, 1991 · N5014M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VTPremature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition.May 25, 1991 · N8433C · DestroyedNTSB NYC90FA061Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Williston, VTThe failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an…Jan 30, 1990 · N4688B · DestroyedNTSB NYC88FA202Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Post Mills, VTThe plt flew the acft to an arpt with two turf rwys. Rwy 5/23 was 2300' long & rwy 4/22 was 2600' long. After attending a meeting which ended at 1600 EDT, the plt elected to wait until later in the day to takeoff after the air had cooled. Subsequently, he…Aug 3, 1988 · N62541 · DestroyedNTSB NYC88LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Stowe, VTThe Cessna 210 took off and shortly thereafter experienced a loss of power. The pilot was unable to get the engine restarted and made an off-airport landing in a grove of trees. On-scene examination by the FAA showed that the fuel selector was on the left…Jan 17, 1988 · N94064 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Newport, VTShortly after takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 75' AGL. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing. An exam revealed the acft had a very loosely fitting fuel cap & water was found in the fuel lines & sumps. The…Oct 6, 1987 · N39857 · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · West Dover, VTShortly after liftoff, the aircraft encountered a tailwind and downdraft forcing the aircraft downward and subsequently impacted trees and collided with the ground.Jul 5, 1986 · N43792 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-23 · Charlotte, VTPilot stated that on takeoff roll it seemed longer than usual and about 1500 to 1600 feet of the runway before the aircraft began to rotate. The aircraft had climbed about 15 to 20 feet before coming to the end of the runway and over water. At about 30 feet…Jun 3, 1986 · N23983 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Lyndonville, VTAfter the pilot performed a run up and all appeared normal a ground run was commenced. About 700' down the runway trim was set to climb out at about 76IAS. However, the pilot stated that a bad downdraft was encountered. A check of the airspeed was ok. At 200…Feb 27, 1986 · N108DT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280C · S.Woodstock, VTThe helicopter experienced a loss of RPM on liftoff and received substantial damage when it collided with a chain link fence. The plt stated that on liftoff to aprx 50 ft AGL, the RPM dropped off to 2800 and a loss of climb resulted. The plt descended in an…Jun 9, 1985 · N5694Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FNC03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 47H-1 · Guilford, VTThe helicopter crashed after losing rotor RPM during a max performance takeoff from a confined area at a private landing area. The plt had added 10 gals of fuel and he was carrying a passenger. The plt said he ahd taken off from this area before with no…Apr 28, 1985 · N2827B · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FNC01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper J-3 · Rutland, VTWitnesses related that as the acft got airborne the wings wobbled and the acft descended out of control to impact. Local law enforcement officers found evidence that the acft struck trees before colliding with the terrain.Nov 25, 1984 · N19AN · DestroyedNTSB NYC83FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Burlington, VTAcft had been parked on ramp at syracuse for aprx 5 days with partially full tanks & exposed to rainy wx. According to the plt, there was no evidence of water during preflight. Plt taxied to another area where 40 gals of fuel was added. Flt from syracuse to…Sep 24, 1983 · CGOEL · DestroyedNTSB NYC83LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-23 · Shelburne, VTThe acft crashed into a ditch during an emergency landing after a power loss. The dual instructional flight was climbingat about 200 feet when the power dropped 700-800 RPM. The pilot applied carb heat switched fuel tanks and turned to avoid a housing area.…Jun 21, 1983 · N2389Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FNC32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · South Hero, VTJul 17, 1980 · N738EQ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FA105Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35C33A · Warren, VTSep 24, 1979 · N1984S · DestroyedNTSB NYC79FNC21Accident · Serious injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-5 · Burlington, VTMar 21, 1979 · N4501L · DestroyedNTSB NYC76FNC59Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177RG · Clarendon, VTJul 23, 1976 · N1167M · DestroyedNTSB NYC76DNC57Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Middlebury, VTJul 19, 1976 · N8529L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FNC46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Warren, VTApr 16, 1976 · N5264G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FNC30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8E · Milton, VTOct 25, 1975 · N1808B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FNC25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210H · Newport, VTOct 19, 1975 · N5982F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75DNC33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Middlebury, VTMay 22, 1975 · N8601L · DestroyedNTSB NYC75FNC20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172C · West Dover, VTDec 7, 1974 · N2024Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FNC15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS233 · Warren, VTOct 22, 1974 · N1228S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75AN008Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Manchester, VTJul 20, 1974 · N3804W · DestroyedNTSB NYC74FNC05Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Highgate, VTJul 8, 1973 · N93659 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73FNC74Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 150H · Ludlow, VTJun 4, 1973 · N22653 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73DNC39Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 206A · Mount Snow, VTNov 24, 1972 · N3527T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72FNC43Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Warren, VTMay 29, 1972 · N8012D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71FFA49Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · West Dover, VTFeb 14, 1971 · N5253L · Substantial damage