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NTSB investigations, 1996

244 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')),
    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\") = 1996
    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 LAX97LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fullerton, CAFuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated…Dec 31, 1996 · N9003M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150D · Catawba Valley, VAthe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall after takeoff and collision with ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of inadequate terrain for takeoff, high vegetation…Dec 28, 1996 · N4523U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CTice ingestion into the engine from the carburetor air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing, off airport, on unprepared terrain.Dec 22, 1996 · N55228 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Dec 21, 1996 · N7246F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Birmingham, ALfailure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures and feather the malfunctioning engine, which led to a forced landing and subsequent collision with a chimney (residence) and the terrain. His lack of recent experience in make/model of aircraft was a related…Dec 16, 1996 · N872SD · DestroyedNTSB NYC97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baltimore, MDthe student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWiedemann KIT FOX · Montgomery, ALimproper installation of a throttle cable clamp by an unknown person, resulting in a loose throttle cable housing and an inability to control the throttle position; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during an approach for an emergency…Dec 15, 1996 · N19VX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain (water). A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.Dec 12, 1996 · N67694 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ardmore, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-3C · Boise, IDA fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night environmental conditions.Dec 10, 1996 · N75142 · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MIloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor.Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Columbia, PAThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and collision with trees during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was a tailwind condition.Nov 29, 1996 · N1892Z · DestroyedNTSB IAD97FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fort Washington, MDLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · DestroyedNTSB ANC97FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while maneuvering to reverse direction after takeoff, after encountering an undetermined anomaly. The undetermined anomaly was a related factor.Nov 26, 1996 · N4704B · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gulf Shores, ALInadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft engine, which allowed continued use of a deteriorated ignition harness and subsequent loss of engine power.Nov 20, 1996 · N2428J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA042Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Eagle, COThe pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions without proper certification. Factors were the meteorological conditions that existed --- low ceiling, low visibility, and falling snow --- and his use of contraindicated drugs.Nov 17, 1996 · N251B · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Williams, AZa foreign object in the oil system, which resulted in failure of the oil pump, oil starvation, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Nov 11, 1996 · N714VX · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Elk Grove, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor.Nov 7, 1996 · N30115 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVanatta KR-2 · Blackstone, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control (stall) and collision with the ground.Nov 6, 1996 · N85JV · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Gaithersburg, MDthe pilot's inadequate preflight, and his failure to detect an insufficent fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing after takeoff. Uneven terrain (drop-off in the emergency landing area) was a related factor.Nov 5, 1996 · N9926L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar YAK 52 · Fullerton, CAloss of engine power due to an undetermined internal carburetor malfunction. A factor relating to the accident was: the directions that were use for reassembly of the aircraft were written only in Russian.Nov 1, 1996 · N207YK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MSthe lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle.Oct 31, 1996 · N120JD · Minor damageNTSB LAX97LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310H · Show Low, AZwater/ice contamination in the fuel system and/or fuel filters due to failure of the maintenance facility that performed the annual inspection to identify and replace four cracked and deteriorated fuel filler cap O-rings. A factor in this accident was the…Oct 31, 1996 · N1039Q · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Creole, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence.Oct 31, 1996 · N2043B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeibert BD-5B · Phoenix, AZloss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction. A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area.Oct 30, 1996 · N169DS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97TA023Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 47G-3B-1 · Fillmore, UTinadequate procedure and inadequate monitoring by the pilot, the operator, and/or other personnel, which allowed one of three external cables to the seed bucket to become entangled with the right skid of the helicopter, resulting in an imbalance and loss of…Oct 29, 1996 · N3098G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13-2 · Smithville, TNloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), shortly after takeoff; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning in an attempt to maneuver back to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into…Oct 27, 1996 · N74306 · DestroyedNTSB MIA97FA013Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · St. Croixthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Oct 26, 1996 · N9818L · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · El Cajon, CAunfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability.Oct 26, 1996 · N71643 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Sheffield, MAThe pilot's abrupt control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with water.Oct 25, 1996 · N2571Z · DestroyedNTSB MIA97FA010Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Venice, FLinadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane during an oil change by the owner/pilot for his failure to secure the oil temperature probe securing nut. Also, inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner/pilot for his failure to operate the engine…Oct 22, 1996 · N5130F · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Lebanon, OHimproper aircraft handling by the tow pilot and/or the glider pilots, which allowed the tow plane and glider to get out of position with one another; and failure of the aircrews (in both aircraft) to ensure a timely release of the glider tow rope.Oct 20, 1996 · N9890T · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fruitland Park, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.Oct 19, 1996 · N5155E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Lexington, TNfailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after encountering excessive ground roll, and failure (or inability) of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: restricted…Oct 19, 1996 · N7102F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Eden, WIa partial loss of engine power due to improper adjustment of the fuel pump by an unqualified person (pilot-in-command) and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff. The pilot's…Oct 19, 1996 · N58RG · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320A · Longmont, COThe partial failure of the fuel control servo, causing an excessive flow/output of fuel to, and flooding of, the right engine.Oct 18, 1996 · N430N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurns Burn Experimental · Sitka, AKthe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and secure the cockpit door/canopy.Oct 18, 1996 · N239AH · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Venice, LAa loss of engine power due to frogs being ingested into the engine as a result of the pilots failure to perform a thorough preflight, and the pilot's improper touchdown technique.Oct 14, 1996 · N21497 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA010Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDellicker Starduster TOO SA300 · Eaton Rapids, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor was the ostentatious display.Oct 13, 1996 · N7691 · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarper W-8 Tailwind · Macclenny, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Oct 13, 1996 · N91323 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA013Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportKeith Vans RV-6A · Hurricane, UTthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (diphenhydramine) which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were: dark night lighting conditions; inoperative airport runway lights; the…Oct 12, 1996 · N16DK · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco QCF · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.Oct 12, 1996 · N11481 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ringgold, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions during takeoff.Oct 8, 1996 · N2286Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E · Santa Rita, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter.Oct 8, 1996 · N51582 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Jackpot, NVthe pilot's inadvertent disorientation in dark night time conditions and failure to maintain a proper climbing attitude.Oct 8, 1996 · N28172 · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ely, NVa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition.Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PAthe glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97FA003Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in an inability to outclimb rising/wooded terrain after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to ensure that the aircraft's gross weight was not exceed…Oct 5, 1996 · N6267R · DestroyedNTSB ANC97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Port Ashton, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.Oct 3, 1996 · N2821P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA001Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Jackson, MSthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an in flight collision with the runway. A factor in this accident was the pilot diverted his attention away from flying the airplane to fix his shoe lace.Oct 2, 1996 · N4178S · Substantial damage