NTSB investigations, 1984

466 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')),
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    current_codes AS (
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        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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
    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 DEN85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L3 · Jackson, WYPlt had landed on prepared area (snow packed down by heli ski guide) to embark ski passengers. On departure plt lifted to hover, turned to desired hdg and initiated forward transition. As acft passed boundry of packed snow, rotor wash picked up soft loose…Dec 31, 1984 · N3898Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85FA090Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Galveston, TXA recently certificated private pilot with no known instrument training was given a 'VFR not recommended' weather briefing for a return trip on a pleasure flight. Weather conditions were predicted to, and did, deteriorate rapidly. He took off and turned on…Dec 30, 1984 · N2823Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Sausalito, CAWx conds were sky obscured, visibility less than 1/16 of a mile in fog. Plt arrived at heliport, went directly to acft and started engine. Another heliport plt went to acft and advised mishap plt against departure due to low visibility. Mishap plt replied he…Dec 28, 1984 · N51755 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Houma, LAThe plt departed into known bad wx with low ceilings and poor visibility. Very shortly after takeoff the plt elected to return to the arpt. During a descending right turn the plt broke out of IMC at a very low altitude. He pulledcollective but still landed…Dec 28, 1984 · N1075Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Troy, MIThe acft collided with trees during the initial takeoff climb from rwy 27 at oakland-Troy airport, Troy,MI, while on a corporate flt. Investigation revealed that approx 3 to 5 inches of snow had fallen at the arpt during the day & the snow had not been…Dec 27, 1984 · N115EA · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA084Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Temecula, CAThe acft experienced a total power loss of the rt eng during takeoff from rancho calif airport & crashed about one half mi northwest. The plt reported that the acft would not climb, nor would it maintain altitude at about 40 ft AGL. He stated that when he…Dec 25, 1984 · N5209A · DestroyedNTSB ANC85FA031Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Girdwood, AKThe plt reported a loss of elevator control during the takeoff climb portion of a touch-&-go landing. Examination of the wreckage disclosed a broken turnbuckle that was still attached to the upper end of the elevator horn.Dec 24, 1984 · N6767B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85FA048Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Billings, MTOn dec 23, 1984, a non instrument rated pvt plt crashed into the ground near the arpt at Billings, MT killing all three occupants onboard. Wx conditions at the time were indefinite ceiling 100 ft sky obscured, 1/2 vis with snow and fog. Theplt received prior…Dec 23, 1984 · N2024M · DestroyedNTSB ATL85FKG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, ALAccording to the pax very shortly after takeoff the acft 'stall light' illuminated as the acft flew over trees aft the end of the rwy. One pax reported that the acft climbed slightly before it dropped to the ground left wing and nose first. Exam of the eng…Dec 23, 1984 · N7988N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Rochester, NYPrior to tkf the plt was informed of wind shear as centerfield winds as 270 deg at 25 KTS gust to 46 KTS & nw boundary winds as 280 deg at 13 KTS. During tkf the plt reported an opened door & requested to return to land. The acft turned left and descended to…Dec 22, 1984 · N8064Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeedhopper Super Nova II · Lakeside, CAThe ultralight acft lost power on takeoff & stalled into the ground. According to the builder/plt the capillary type fuel pump had failed to function properly on the takeoff climb causing fuel starvation. He failed to recover from a nose high attitude in time…Dec 22, 1984 · N4673D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Hollywood, FLThe eng lost pwer at aprx 400 ft AGL in a left climbing turn after takeoff from rwy 09L. The plt continued the left turn in an effort to land on rwy 18L. Easterly winds caused the acft to overshoot and land on grass on the west side of the arpt. During the…Dec 21, 1984 · N22061 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA078Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5B · Corona, CADuring maint of the eng, & just before the annual inspection was signed off, someone partially loosened & then attempted to tighten the bolt securing the crankshaft gear to the crankshaft. The old lockplate was not replaced & was not properly secured about…Dec 20, 1984 · N74463 · DestroyedNTSB FTW85FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35 · Waco, TXNo evidence of preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was noted during wreckage examination. The FAA operations inspector who was on board at the time of the accident stated there were no aircraft problems involved. The PIC, who wasin the process of…Dec 20, 1984 · N95TC · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA076Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe acft tookoff from an arpt whose rwys had been closed for snow removal. A NOTAM had been filed with the fresno fss by the Mammoth lake arpt mgr at 0900 hrs for taxi and rwy snow removal. The plt was aware of the NOTAM because the mgr and a lineman both…Dec 17, 1984 · N601FP · DestroyedNTSB ANC85LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Point Hope, AKThe acft crashed during takeoff while on a schedule air taxi flt. The plt & 5 passengers escaped serious injury. Investigation revealed the takeoff was attempted with suface winds reported as quartering directly across the takeoff rwy from 30 to more than 40…Dec 17, 1984 · N735QP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Oceano, CAThe plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in…Dec 16, 1984 · N137TW · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Boulder, COThe acft made an off-arpt forced landing after the engine lost power during takeoff. The flt instructor and the plt receiving instruction had flown this acft for an earlier session of training during the morning. After a break and briefing the acft was…Dec 15, 1984 · N79349 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA067Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Lakeport, CAAt aprx 150 ft AGL the acft's lost pwr & plt made a tail first hard landing off side of rwy. Acft skidded 60 ft before stopping when it hit a fence. Fuel selector was found in 'aux' position. Plt said he took off on left tank and was moving selector to rt…Dec 12, 1984 · N430WM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Creswell, ORAt alt of aprx 100 ft AGL engine quit. Witness stated acft turned to the right then to the left before nosing down into the ground. Inspection revealed ice crystals on the left wing where the fuel tank ruptured and fuel was leaking. Witness stated ice…Dec 6, 1984 · N1424Y · Substantial damageNTSB DCA85AA004Accident · 13 fatalFinal reportEmbraer EMB-110P1 · Jacksonville, FLProvincetown-boston airlines flt 1039, an Embraer EMB-110P1, was cleared to takeoff on rwy 31 at 1812 EST. Drg the initial climb nr the departure end of the rwy, the capt routinely acknowledged an instrn to contact dep control (ctl). Shortly thereafter, the…Dec 6, 1984 · N96PB · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Champaign, ILN2910F, nosed over in a field after engine failure during initial climb on a biannual flight review. When the acft was examined following the acc, a two inch icicle was found in the bottom of the rt fuel tank located at the fuel line connection. The fuel from…Dec 4, 1984 · N2910F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Waterville, WAUpon arrival at the dest arpt the plt elected to perform a touch & go landing in order to evaluate rwy braking action. During climb out after the touch & go at about 100 ft AGL and 100 to 105 KTS the acft yawed to the right as the nose picthed up. Despite…Dec 2, 1984 · N14DC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Bastrop, LAPlt stated that on preflight a small amount of water was drained from each wing tank. Also, the main fuel strainer was drained and fuel tanks were topped off (17 gals added). At about 500 ft AGL on initial climb, the engine quit and restart attempts were…Dec 1, 1984 · N7327M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Opa Locka, FLThe plt said that the acft went into an uncommanded uncontrolled abrupt left turn after takeoff. The acft collided with the ground and slid off the north side of the rwy. Post crash inspection showed nothing to suggest pre-crash flt controlmalfunction. This…Nov 28, 1984 · CCCLR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85FA061Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Seminole, OKExperiencing a power loss on the right engine on takeoff from a touch & go landing. The pilot was forced to land off the runway. The aircraft rolled into a gully sustaining substantial damage. The malfunction could not be reproduced during subsequent…Nov 28, 1984 · N628SV · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA059Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sanderson, TXDue to grass and mud on portions of the 3,600 ft long turf strip the pilot attempted the takeoff on the last 700 to 800 ft of the rwy. The pilot rotated at the strips end to avoid colliding with a fence but was unable to maintain the climb. In the area of…Nov 26, 1984 · N52811 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-III · Mancos, COThe acft settled during an emer lndg after the plt said the engine failed. Investigation revealed the acft received minor maintenance on the day of the accident, consisting of changing the pitch chain links on the main rotor blades. Theplt made a written…Nov 26, 1984 · N5018L · Substantial damageNTSB 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 CHI85FA054Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Waukegan, ILThe acft collided with the terrain during a forced landing following a loss of power during takeoff. Investigation revealed that two days previously a loss of power had occured during a test flt which was virtually identical to the power loss experienced…Nov 23, 1984 · N53134 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Basile, LAThe acft experienced a nose gear collapse during a forced landing following a loss of power shortly after takeoff. Plt stated the power loss occurred at an alt of 400 ft AGL. The forced landing was made in a soft plowed field. Post accident exam of the acft…Nov 22, 1984 · N1857X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA056Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Chambers Island, WIThe plt reported that during takeoff upon reaching an alt of 8-10 ft AGL a down draft was encountered and the acft contacted the rwy on the rt landing gear which was in the transient position. He reported he was able to remain airborne but the rate of climb…Nov 22, 1984 · N21596 · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Luray Caverns, VAThe acft was landed on a inadequate field during a simulated forced landing that became a real emergency because the fltinstructor cut the mixture to off. The CFI took over the landing at the last part of the approach and told the student to restart the…Nov 17, 1984 · N9360J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 231 · Abilene, TXAccording to the plt, at about 15 ft AGL, simultaneous with gear retraction, the cabin door popped open and the nose of the airplane 'tucked.' The plt attempted to control the nose attitude but as the propeller began striking the runway surface, power was…Nov 14, 1984 · N231JN · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185C · Williston, NDThe acft collided with a bridge during an aborted takeoff after failing to get airborne. The plt aborted the takeoff butthe acft failed to stop in time to avoid a collision with a railroad bridge abutment made of concrete. The plt stated that the acft had…Nov 8, 1984 · N5831T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Algona, IAAt about 100 ft AGL after takeoff, eng lost pwr. Plt attempted to circle to land on closest runway but eng was developing insufficient pwr to maintain altitude in turn. Acft touched down 150 ft short of threshold. Plt did not level wings prior to touchdown.…Nov 7, 1984 · N4312Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Ocala, FLThe acft started its ground run and upon encountering a dip in the rwy, the acft became airborne. The engines lost power shortly thereafter and the acft collided that a fence and hay bales. The acft owner stated that the plt (a prospective buyer of the acft)…Nov 6, 1984 · N1703H · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Pillager, MNThe plt took off uphill on a grass rwy that was dew covered. The field was aprx 1600 ft long bordered by 50-75 ft trees. The plt stated that during takeoff roll the acft lights were flickering. He said that the acft was airborne aprx 300 ft before reaching…Nov 6, 1984 · N45574 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Lakeside, ORThe acft collided with power lines during a takeoff from a remote logging camp. The plt reported hearing a loud bang during takeoff. He said that the acft pitched right and nosed down. 'The acft spun to the right without power. The acft came to rest…Nov 5, 1984 · N123ET · DestroyedNTSB NYC85FFJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportStevens MONNETT-MONI · Endicott, NYThe acft collided with the terrain in an uncontrolled descent following a partial loss of power during a takeoff climb. The plt stated the RPM dropped from 5200 to 4600 at which time he attempted to lean the mixture. A severe vibration developed and not…Nov 3, 1984 · N234NS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWells KR-2 · Delaware, OHAccording to the plt, he made a normal takeoff in his home built acft & started to climb on a flt path that went over a warehouse. He reported that he encountered a thermal & severe turbulence which were created by the warehouse. He stated that this caused…Nov 3, 1984 · N4486V · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA018Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Laconia, NHAccording to the plt, shortly after takeoff the acft began to pitch up, decelerate, and roll right. He reduced power and lowered the nose in an unsuccessfull attempt to regain control. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported.Nov 2, 1984 · N32809 · DestroyedNTSB ANC85LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-250 · Anchorage, AKThe plt stated during two telephone interviews that he hit trees during takeoff and then continued his two hour flt to to the homer arpt. The left wing was damaged and both left and right sides of the horizontal stabilizer were crushed andbent up about 19…Nov 1, 1984 · N5450E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hinton, OKDuring takeoff on an instructional flt with a CFI aboard, the acft struck a grain wagon. The CFI stated that on takeoff, the student lifted off prematurely and the acft struck the parked vehicle. The CFI took no corrective action.Oct 27, 1984 · N55303 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwift GC-1A · Fraser, MIAccording to the plt, he took off on rwy 18 & was climbing thru about 250 ft AGL when the eng lost power & he made a forced landing. However, a co-owner, who was on board, stated that the plt had retarded the throttle, then the acft stopped stopped climbing,…Oct 27, 1984 · N74A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFour Seasons Aviations American Aerolight · Springville, ALAt aprx 150 ft the plt heard a noise and observed a fire involving the rear portion of the acft. The plastic fuel tank ruptured and burning fuel was sucked aft through the pusher prop. The ballistic parachute was deployed and opened as the acft hit a 60 ft…Oct 27, 1984 · N953AA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MNOn initial climb from takeoff, the plt noted the engine cowling was loose and vibratring. Plt initiated a shallow turn back for landing but preoccupation with the cowling caused him to allow the acft to enter a steep bank. During the plt's attempts to reduce…Oct 23, 1984 · N9844T · DestroyedNTSB ATL85LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222 · Pascagoula, MSThe acft sustained substantial damage while taking off from a barge during a FAR 135 medevac flt. Investigation revealedthat the barge was pitching due to rough seas. As the acft lifted, the rear of the acft was struck by the landing platform as it pitched…Oct 20, 1984 · N38929 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC85LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKAccording to a state police report, the plt assaulted his wife, then loaded his two children into the acft and flew to a refueling area. He refueled the acft, then tookoff & crashed aprx 1 mile north of the departure rwy. A witness reported that after the…Oct 20, 1984 · N4313Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrosetti Glasair - TD · Ypsilanti, MIThe acft had just returned from a flt. Engine run-up and pre-flt checks were normal. On initial climb, eng lost pwr to extent continued flight was not possible. Plt executed forced landing in an open field. Inspection revealed a bird feather lodged against…Oct 16, 1984 · N278BC · Substantial damage