NTSB investigations, 1989

348 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1989 per year, 1962–2026: 20,559 cases
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2016141
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
    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 LAX90FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Santa Rosa, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight of the aircraft to be exceeded, and the tailwind.Dec 29, 1989 · N1604L · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AKImproper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, which resulted in loss of aircraft control during takeoff, and subsequent impact with the water. The weather conditions were contributing factors.Dec 28, 1989 · N67691 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90FA043Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTundermann Venne Q-2 · Zephyrhills, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 27, 1989 · N1UQ · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Stephenville, TXImproper planning/decision by the pilot.Dec 27, 1989 · N1691N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA034Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Firestone, COPremature liftoff by the pilot which resulted in insufficient airspeed.Dec 26, 1989 · N9570T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AKFailure of the non-certificated Pilot to remove ice/frost from the wing(s) prior to flight. His lack of training and qualification were probable contributing factors.Dec 22, 1989 · N8569D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DEE04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172RG · Romeoville, ILDual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and remedial action not attained by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was: a snow bank adjacent the runway.Dec 18, 1989 · N9562B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Lynch, NEAirspeed was not maintained by the pilot resulting in a stall/spin.Dec 17, 1989 · N6874H · DestroyedNTSB MKC90LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 80 · Cape Girardeau, MOAn inoperative landing gear extension system due to failure of an electric motor and a misplaced emergency crank handle.Dec 13, 1989 · N525GT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90FA040Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Linden, MIThe failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight.Dec 9, 1989 · N1326U · DestroyedNTSB ATL90LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco HRE · Alexander City, ALAn engine failure due to separation of the magneto as a result of a broken mounting stud. The mounting stud most likely failed due to vibrations induced by an inadequately balanced crankshaft.Dec 6, 1989 · N31654 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Colorado Spgs, COThe pilot in command attempted a takeoff with the fuel mixture full rich, with a high density altitude, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.Dec 3, 1989 · N6251E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-437 · Hayward, CAEngine failure due to water in fuel that was not discovered by the pilot during his preflight inspection of the fuel system.Dec 2, 1989 · N3350W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Orlando, FLLoss of aircraft control during takeoff for an unknown reason which resulted in a collision with the ground.Dec 1, 1989 · N6079H · DestroyedNTSB CHI90DEP02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRotec Panther 2+ · Holmen, WIInadvertent partial deployment of the emergency ballistic recovery parachute resulting in a loss of engine thrust and aerodynamic control of the aircraft.Dec 1, 1989 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA316B · Park City, UTFailure of the pilot to make a vertical takeoff, while departing with a cable attached, and his failure to insure the cable remained clear of the trailer. The trailer (vehicle) was a contributing factor.Nov 28, 1989 · N62268 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · New Bern, NCThe failure of the instructor pilot to ensure that the engine fuel selector valves were properly positioned prior to takeoff, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during takeoff.Nov 26, 1989 · N4359P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dunkirk, NYPilot in command failed to maintain airspeed during a forced landing resulting in a stall and hard landing after a engine power failure due to carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot.Nov 25, 1989 · N4930B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Shawnee, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn after takeoff, which resulted in a stall. The obstructions (trees) were a factor.Nov 25, 1989 · N2553F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90FA032Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Arlington, TXThe pilot-in-command's loss of control in flight because of spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night.Nov 24, 1989 · N1026W · DestroyedNTSB DEN90DTE02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBruce Mckinney VARI-EZE · Aspen, COThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor to the accident was: the mountainous terrain.Nov 24, 1989 · N4985Z · DestroyedNTSB DEN90DTE01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLanier Thorp T-18 · Colorado City, COLoss of engine power with carbon fouling of the spark plugs, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Nov 24, 1989 · N18FL · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Allen, LAFuel system contamination due to inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane.Nov 20, 1989 · N13055 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Vancouver, WAThe pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning, pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument qualifications. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling, fog and the pilot's lack of recent experience.Nov 19, 1989 · N8289P · DestroyedNTSB SEA90LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415D · Vancouver, WAThe pilot's inadvertant leaning of the fuel mixture to near idle cutoff, causing the engine to quit.Nov 18, 1989 · N3354H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90FA027Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Pembroke Pines, FLInadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, which resulted in failure to detect water and contamination (residue) in the fuel. Contributing factors were: failure of the plt to feather the…Nov 15, 1989 · N15LH · DestroyedNTSB DEN90LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Bryce Canyon, UTThe pilot's failure to attain adequate climb speed. Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight planning in that the pilot did not adequately consider the high density altitude effect on the airplane's climb performance.Nov 13, 1989 · CGPGA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hillsboro, ORFuel contamination and the pilots lack of peflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.Nov 12, 1989 · N8470W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pine Bluff, ARAn inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of power.Nov 11, 1989 · N95177 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38-112 · Chandler, AZThe pilot failed to properly use the checklist and the fuel selector valve was improperly selected to the empty tank.Nov 8, 1989 · N25644 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Ellinwood, KSThe partial failure of the engine for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft dirt.Nov 7, 1989 · N3158Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Chino, CALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Nov 7, 1989 · N2506A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Birchwood, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Related factors were: dark night, snow covered runway, inadequate snow removal from the runway by personnel (who were responsible for snow removal), and the snowbank (berm).Nov 7, 1989 · N714MS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Kenai, AKFailure of the engine bearing, which resulted in a subsequent total loss of power. Contributing factors were: dark night and rough/uneven terrain.Nov 7, 1989 · N64276 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Marietta, OKThe pilot's use of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and rising terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.Nov 5, 1989 · N536SF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Gadsden, ALFailure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid the other aircraft.Nov 5, 1989 · N3804F · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron N-105 · Bryan, TXPilot's misjudgement/compensation for the wind change and his delayed response in initiating a climb in order to clear the tower.Nov 4, 1989 · N2055K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCulver VEE · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for a positive rate of climb.Oct 31, 1989 · N3036K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Windham, CTThe pilot's failure to achieve proper lift-off speed.Oct 29, 1989 · N1160K · Substantial damageNTSB BFO90FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Mchenry, MDThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate takeoff airspeed as a result of an improper flap setting. Contributing factors were a takeoff with a tailwind, an upsloping runway, and high density altitude.Oct 29, 1989 · N30036 · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Friendsville, PAThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the aircraft.Oct 28, 1989 · N4428E · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Plattsburgh, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure clearance from the surrounding brush.Oct 28, 1989 · N6224M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90DNE01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American T-28B · New Braintree, MAThe failure of the nose gear, which failed to retract with the main landing gear after takeoff; the gear was observed to be misaligned, and collapsed during the aircraft's touchdown.Oct 28, 1989 · N504GH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DEK02Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEickmeier Pitts Special/S1C · Van Buren, OHA total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Oct 27, 1989 · N4JE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90DRG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFunk, D.D. B85C · San Antonio, TXFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The unfavorable/gusty wind condition was a related factor.Oct 26, 1989 · N77707 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Clare, MIImproper preflight by the pilot by not assuring that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.Oct 26, 1989 · N8805A · DestroyedNTSB MKC90FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Elkader, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway marker at the departure end of the runway.Oct 24, 1989 · N36163 · DestroyedNTSB FTW90LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Friona, TXThe pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver during initial climb out with inadequate altitude for recovery.Oct 22, 1989 · N7632S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90DEP01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWychen Challenger II · Warrens, WIA broken cranskshaft which resulted in the loss of power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 22, 1989 · N91269 · Substantial damage