NTSB investigations, 1995

289 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 1995 per year, 1962–2026: 20,557 cases
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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 (
      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\") = 1995
    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 ANC96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tanana, AKThe icing of the induction/intake screen and the pilot's improper planning/decision by electing to takeoff into suspended snow and ice crystals.Dec 30, 1995 · N4762B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12 · Winner, SDthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's diversion of his attention to a perceived engine problem.Dec 29, 1995 · N39244 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNicholson Sonerai II · Ramona, CAan interruption of fuel flow to the engine due to a misrouted fuel vent line.Dec 28, 1995 · N68676 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers MY-200A · Madill, OKthe deterioration of the fuel supply line resulting in line blockage, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 27, 1995 · N484C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson ST-108-2 · Lake Dallas, TXthe failure of the #6 connecting rod assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing which resulted in a water landing.Dec 27, 1995 · N135C · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA080Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Compton, CAa push rod failed from fatigue as a result of longitudinal stress corrosion cracking.Dec 26, 1995 · N6110Q · DestroyedNTSB ANC96LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Nome, AKThe pilot exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane and improperly utilizing the airplane's elevator trim by selecting full nose up trim.Dec 18, 1995 · N340K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Hot Springs, SDan unauthorized modification of the air induction system by the pilot.Dec 17, 1995 · N12010 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Kremmling, COa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MIa stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.Dec 16, 1995 · N88TK · DestroyedNTSB LAX96LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Palm Springs, CAthe pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor.Dec 13, 1995 · N73601 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chimacum, WAthe pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors.Dec 12, 1995 · N5366M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Erie, COinadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was…Dec 12, 1995 · N9376X · DestroyedNTSB FTW96IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dfw Airport, TXfatigue failure of a first stage, high pressure, turbine blade.Dec 12, 1995 · N930VV · No damageNTSB ANC96LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence.Dec 12, 1995 · N4589M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96IA036Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-240 · Jamaica, NYfailure of the number two engine fan mid shaft, due a fatigue fracture caused by a previous bearing failure, and failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect the cracks during subsequent inspections.Dec 7, 1995 · APBAK · Minor damageNTSB ATL96FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 402A · Avon Park, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate and direction of flight following takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles. The reason for the loss of control and subsequent unusual attitude ground impact was not determined.Dec 5, 1995 · N402RL · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA044Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHerring Sport FAN · Newton, KSa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the presence of traffic requiring the pilot to perform an evasive maneuver.Dec 1, 1995 · N95SF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Santa Fe, NMLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Nov 29, 1995 · N8130V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Leakey, TXimproper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent roll-over during a forced landing on hilly terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: downsloping terrain…Nov 27, 1995 · N8312F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Nora Springs, IAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in loss of airspeed and a stall/mush as he was maneuvering to avoid obstructions off the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition, high…Nov 25, 1995 · N6094R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA023Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHardesty/Hays Quickie Q2 · Puyallup, WAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his improper decision to attempt a 180-degree turn back toward the runway during the forced landing.Nov 24, 1995 · N4416Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX96FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flight conditions, inadequate transition/upgrade training, and the dark night light condition.Nov 23, 1995 · N5138Q · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKrugler Sonerai II · Belleville, MIa loss of aircraft control due to the owner/builder's improper loading of the aircraft.Nov 22, 1995 · N36AL · DestroyedNTSB ATL96LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Durham, NCThe aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.Nov 20, 1995 · N5057Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco ASO · Ridgeland, SCFailure of the ignition system after takeoff, which resulted the loss of engine power.Nov 18, 1995 · N950E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA024Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12 · Plant City, FLfailure of the non-certificated pilot (unqualified person) to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.Nov 13, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Berryville, ARThe pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight and remove the control locks.Nov 13, 1995 · N3299C · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E55 · Manassas, VAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, when the left engine lost power shortly after liftoff. Related factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist procedure, and his failure to ensure that the fuel selector was in the proper…Nov 13, 1995 · N36SV · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLynch Starduster SA-300 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.Nov 11, 1995 · N39339 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCooke KR-2 · Watsonville, CApartial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.Nov 7, 1995 · N57CC · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Stanley, IDthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstacles at the end of the takeoff area. His failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles was a factor.Nov 6, 1995 · N52095 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TXInadequate preflight by the pilot, and improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Darkness was a related factor.Nov 4, 1995 · N9504J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33 · Lone Rock, WIa partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during his attempt to land the airplane back on the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision not to land in the suitable fields…Nov 4, 1995 · N9559Y · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · New Carlisle, OHinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel starvation. The soft terrain encountered during the forced landing was a…Nov 3, 1995 · N7089F · DestroyedNTSB ANC96LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Toksook Bay, AKThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision, improper use of the flaps, and inadequate removal of snow/frost from the wings of the airplane. An upsloping runway and snow conditions were factors in the accident.Nov 3, 1995 · N88BC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96IA022Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3B7 · Portland, MEa bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in failure of several fan blades in the right engine and a partial loss of engine power.Nov 2, 1995 · N373US · Minor damageNTSB LAX96LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta F.260D · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot inadvertently allowed the ferry tank fuel selector to be in (or to be moved to) a partially open position before or during takeoff, which allowed air to enter the fuel system lines and result in fuel starvation. The location of the valve in the…Nov 2, 1995 · N404FD · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio HT-295 · Llano, TXThe pilot's encounter with a downdraft and his inability to outclimb rising terrain. Factors were the rising terrain and high winds.Nov 1, 1995 · N68889 · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBischoff VAN RV-6 · Monticello, NYthe pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 31, 1995 · N9234B · DestroyedNTSB ATL96FA010Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Isbela Segunda, PRthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall. A factor was the mechanic's failure to properly maintain the forward baggage door locking mechanism.Oct 31, 1995 · N250HP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Reklaw, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 29, 1995 · N3152A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3C · Rochester, INfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.Oct 29, 1995 · N88037 · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Oconomowoc, WIa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing.Oct 25, 1995 · N4555C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell 112A · Meridianville, ALLoss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance during the 100-hour annual. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 18, 1995 · N1455J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Wilkes-Barre, PAthe instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Contributing factors were the instructor's inexperience and the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.Oct 16, 1995 · N3773L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNord Stampe SV4C · Cottage Grove, ORA propeller blade separation due to inadequate material. The lack of a suitable area for the forced landing was a factor.Oct 15, 1995 · N51SV · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Picayune, MSa worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.Oct 15, 1995 · N71590 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Dixon, CAfuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet.Oct 14, 1995 · N1782V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Hana, HIthe loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection of the fuel system which permitted air to enter the engine fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation landing.Oct 12, 1995 · N9205F · Substantial damage