NTSB investigations, 1990

351 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1990 per year, 1962–2026: 20,557 cases
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19634
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1988368
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1990351
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1992306
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1997272
1998266
1999239
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2005204
2006180
2007202
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2009173
2010162
2011177
2012193
2013122
2014130
2015165
2016141
2017149
2018155
2019146
2020112
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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\") = 1990
    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 SEA91FA038Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Estacada, ORA power loss due to carburetor ice, and missing muffler cones as a result of inadequate maintenance inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.Dec 31, 1990 · N7288E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Sierra Vista, AZLoss of engine power due to carburetor ice from improper use of the carburetor heat control.Dec 28, 1990 · N5968W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Olla, LAThe collapsed carburetor float and restricted movement of the fuel metering needle. Factors were the darknight, the unsuitable terrain, and the operator's maintenance personnel failure to inspect (repair) the engine.Dec 16, 1990 · N8460Q · DestroyedNTSB DEN91LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1B · Roswell, NMLow cylinder compression and fouled spark plug.Dec 15, 1990 · N1638R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Austin, MNThe pilot-in-command (student)'s failure to properly evaluate and compensate for gusty wind condiitons and to maintain directional of the aircraft during initial climb. Contributing was the student pilot's lack of total experience and wind gusts.Dec 13, 1990 · N1489U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Jacksonville, FLFailure to maintain aircraft control after intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions.Dec 12, 1990 · N5780R · DestroyedNTSB LAX91FA052Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-100 · Perris Valley, CAA loss of power on the left engine due to a fatigue failure of a compressor turbine blade leading to further compressor blade damage; a worn power turbine governor throttle cam assembly which led to loss of power on the right engine; and inadequate…Dec 9, 1990 · N121PM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DC-65 · Boerne, TXThe pilot's inability to climb over obstacles due to encountering a downdraft which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the downdraft.Dec 9, 1990 · N61080 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Amarillo, TXAn underpowered takeoff attempt due to incorrectly set magnetos. Contributing was the transmission lines.Dec 7, 1990 · N3956U · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Big Bear City, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and his incorrect use of full flaps. Factors related to the high density altitude condition and to the pilot's abrupt airplane handling techniques.Dec 4, 1990 · N12943 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Columbus, OHThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were: a downwind landing, and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 1, 1990 · N60026 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Niota, ILFuel consumption calculations misjudged by the PIC. Contributing factors were a tailwind landing and no suitable terrain.Nov 29, 1990 · N50098 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MAThe partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while maneuvering to avoid a flock of birds, resulting in an in flight collision with trees. Factor(s) included: attention diverted.Nov 25, 1990 · N25053 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Clifton, TXInadvertent stall. Factors were: tailwind, wrong runway selected, and failure to raise flaps.Nov 25, 1990 · N23467 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · 40 W Of Clear, AKThe non-instrument rated pilot-in-command's loss of control while attempting to operate under visual flight rule while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the whiteout condition created by the vast expanse of white lake…Nov 25, 1990 · N4030V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA036Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Cheswold, DEA loss of control in flight, by a non-instrument rated pilot in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident were: his decision to fly after he received weather briefings which inlcuded 'VFR flight not recommended'.Nov 23, 1990 · N7400J · DestroyedNTSB DEN91LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sherman, TXA pilot induced inadvertent stall.Nov 23, 1990 · N8660W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Bremerton, WAThe pilot did not maintain altitude.Nov 19, 1990 · N7584U · DestroyedNTSB NYC91DNE01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCraig A. Gordon Teenie TWO · Oxford, CTThe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the power loss and improper maintenance on the engine.Nov 16, 1990 · N199MG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Brigham City, UTThe pilot did not maintain a proper climb rate.Nov 15, 1990 · N5030A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fort Pierce, FLImproper preflight decision of the instructor pilot to allow the student to takeoff from the soft grass runway and his failure to abort the takeoff.Nov 13, 1990 · N25109 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Pacoima, CAAn engine failure for undetermined reasons.Nov 10, 1990 · N759ED · DestroyedNTSB BFO91DID01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAeronca Champion 7BCM · Suffolk, VAA loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. The low compression was a result of exhaust valve leakage and inadequate maintenance and inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.Nov 8, 1990 · N7702B · DestroyedNTSB MIA91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Patillas, PRThe accident was failure of the non certificated pilot to lower the flaps to the correct position for takeoff and failure to abort the takeoff due to insufficient acceleration.Nov 4, 1990 · N4023V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91DNC02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMarier Early Bird Jenny · Concord, NHThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.Nov 3, 1990 · N7165Y · DestroyedNTSB ATL91IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 412 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires prior to the collision. Factors in the incident were the failure of the ground personnel to adequately inspect the landing zone, the presence of high intensity lights at the lz, and the dark lighting conditions.Nov 3, 1990 · N412UT · Minor damageNTSB FTW91DPD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRans S-9 · Iowa Park, TXThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a blocked fuel filter in the fuel system.Nov 2, 1990 · N89KJ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Flint, MIThe pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tank system. Factor(s) were: water contamination in the fuel.Oct 31, 1990 · N4325N · DestroyedNTSB BFO91FA008Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Elkton, MDLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and an inflight collision with the terrain.Oct 30, 1990 · N4321M · DestroyedNTSB BFO91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ridgely, MDThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 27, 1990 · N1555F · DestroyedNTSB ATL91LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Summerville, SCAn eroded exhaust stack which allowed hot gases to impinge upon the firewall, and ignite cabin insulation.Oct 26, 1990 · N6142D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mobile, AZA fuel flow interruption due to a fuel system seal fragment becoming lodged in the fuel control unit and the manufacturer's inadequate quality control procedures.Oct 24, 1990 · N1568A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDaniel S. Taylor Sonerai II LS · Prattville, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were undetermined loss of engine power and lack of experience in type.Oct 21, 1990 · N148DT · DestroyedNTSB LAX91DUJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJoe L. Harr SE-5A · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel supply to the engine shortly after takeoff.Oct 20, 1990 · N4565 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO91LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Amelia, VAThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his intere uphill runway and tailwind.Oct 20, 1990 · N4167J · DestroyedNTSB LAX91DUM02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAyres S2RT-T34 · El Centro, CACollision with a ground object after the pilot successfully made a night time emergency landing after experiencing an engine power interruption for undetermined reasons.Oct 17, 1990 · N4001M · DestroyedNTSB LAX91DUJ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportJoseph W. Hillbrand Sonerai IIL · Maricopa, AZAn engine failure due to improper fuel.Oct 17, 1990 · N119JH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportE TN Plts Starduster Starduster II · Knoxville, TNPilot's inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which totally or partially restricted fuel flow to the engine.Oct 17, 1990 · N19SR · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPorterfield Porterfield FP65 · Moravia, NYPower loss after takeoff due to a partially clogged fuel line between the fuel tank and the gascolator. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain under the airplane when power loss occurred.Oct 16, 1990 · N37859 · DestroyedNTSB MIA91FA011Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Everglades City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and his spatial disorientation during a night takeoff over water.Oct 16, 1990 · N143FT · DestroyedNTSB ANC91LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Madison Creek, AKThe pilot's premature lift off at an inadequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the unplowed snow on the runway.Oct 15, 1990 · N6601U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91DHA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJames Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PAThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.Oct 14, 1990 · N2224N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Independence, CAThe pilot's failure to attain an altitude adequate to avoid colliding with ojbects during takeoff.Oct 13, 1990 · N789D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91DUM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was an engine power loss for undetermined reasons.Oct 11, 1990 · N6147J · DestroyedNTSB DEN91DTM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHistorical A-001 · Durango, COEngine failure due to carburetor ice. A factor in the accident was the lack of carburetor heat equipment installed in the aircraft.Oct 7, 1990 · N839 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco RNF · Lampasas, TXThe failure of a cylinder intake valve spring.Oct 6, 1990 · N11270 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Ashland, KSThe pilot-in-command's exceeding the proper climb rate of the aircraft, and his not maintaining control of the aircraft to prevent a stall.Oct 6, 1990 · N45606 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DER01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 206 · South St. Paul, MNThe inadvertent deployment of the drag parachute. Related factors are the pilot's improper remedial action, habit interference, and the reduced aircraft controllability.Oct 4, 1990 · N35889 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91GA001Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Anadarko, OKFailure of the pilot to maintain proper visual lookout prior to and during departure.Oct 1, 1990 · N381F · Substantial damage