NTSB investigations, 2009

173 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2009 per year, 1962–2026: 20,559 cases
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19634
1964505
1965555
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1967587
1968577
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1979502
1980505
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1983507
1984466
1985418
1986394
1987380
1988368
1989348
1990351
1991324
1992306
1993307
1994292
1995289
1996244
1997272
1998266
1999239
2000221
2001219
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2003227
2004210
2005204
2006180
2007202
2008212
2009173
2010162
2011177
2012193
2013122
2014130
2015165
2016141
2017149
2018155
2019146
2020112
2021166
2022161
2023163
2024143
2025134
2026106

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\") = 2009
    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 ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Santa Fe, NMAn engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke.Dec 25, 2009 · N8828A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CAA total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Dec 15, 2009 · N9547D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA074Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10WA081Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationCessna A-188B · Quevedo, EcuadorOn November 25, 2009, a Cessna A-188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEU, registered to and operated by Russagrif, impacted terrain in the Los Rios Provenance following a loss of engine power, immediately after takeoff. The pilot sustained serious injuries and…Nov 25, 2009 · HC-CEU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Durham, NCThe total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.Nov 25, 2009 · N2758D · DestroyedNTSB CEN10FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Kewanee, ILThe pilot's decision to initiate a visual night flight without recent night flight experience and his failure to maintain altitude during departure.Nov 23, 2009 · N1986M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MOA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 22, 2009 · N5521N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.Nov 17, 2009 · N8297P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Baxley, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.Nov 6, 2009 · N89ZC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FLA total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206 · High Island A-442AA total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module.Nov 1, 2009 · N272M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlanik L-13 · Middlefield, OHThe student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in the inadvertent stall of the glider.Nov 1, 2009 · N1142 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA039Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.Oct 30, 2009 · N811RJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA040Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Lawrenceville, GAThe pilot’s loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, as a result of spatial disorientation.Oct 30, 2009 · N308J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFuji LM1 · Athens, GAAn aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Oct 22, 2009 · N2121J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Summerville, SCFlight into terrain for undetermined reasons.Oct 21, 2009 · N62635 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Peoria, ILA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · DestroyedNTSB ERA10LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPalen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NYA loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.Oct 17, 2009 · N4929 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power.Oct 11, 2009 · N1536B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCruz SE5A Replica · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the ground.Oct 9, 2009 · N3944U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA006Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Gainesboro, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and night light conditions.Oct 5, 2009 · N95472 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA471Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Myrtle Creek, ORA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Sep 28, 2009 · N298CP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA544Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCelier Xenon RST · Mount Pleasant, SCThe gyroplane's inadequate climb performance for undetermined reasons.Sep 25, 2009 · N4462J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA545Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FLThe pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.Sep 25, 2009 · N69MX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA605Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Troy, MIA loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA463Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFrazier Tangent · Nampa, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane.Sep 24, 2009 · N72TZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA603Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Houma, LAThe pilot’s decision to take off into instrument meteorological conditions.Sep 24, 2009 · N96894 · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA451Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Hayward, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's checklist to ensure that the rudder trim control and right propeller control…Sep 16, 2009 · N726CB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA588Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · New London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Sep 15, 2009 · N6126B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA449Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-34 · Lake Elsinore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider after the tow line released during the initial climb.Sep 12, 2009 · N7656 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA432Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206B · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the intermittent failure of the stall warning system due to a contaminated switch.Sep 8, 2009 · N206ST · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA509Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VTA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Sep 7, 2009 · N43KA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA503Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Quincy, FLThe pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA573Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B36TC · Sullivan, MOA loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Sep 7, 2009 · N65873 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA563Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHalbert James H Rans S-7 · Short, OKA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 6, 2009 · N615JH · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA431Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 4, 2009 · N2482R · DestroyedNTSB ERA09LA516Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F.260 · Atlanta, GAA total loss of engine power due to a fuel system air leak as a result of a deteriorated O-ring seal in the fuel shut-off cock. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the suggested overhaul schedule for the fuel shut-off cock.Sep 4, 2009 · N517P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA572Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Bruce M Avid Flyer · Hitchcock, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 3, 2009 · N583AF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA498Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHahn R-W22 Tiger Moth Rep · Symrna, TNA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 1, 2009 · N318JT · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA427Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStone Kitfox Series 6 · May, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the takeoff initial climb.Aug 30, 2009 · N2070A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Wendover, UTThe failure of the pilot to attain and maintain an airspeed sufficient for normal landing gear retraction during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the airplane's manual override landing gear system, misidentifying that…Aug 27, 2009 · N4837T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA494Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA551Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeber Pelican · Searcy, ARA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.Aug 26, 2009 · N713DW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…Aug 25, 2009 · N6073V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WIA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.Aug 23, 2009 · N171WR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA546Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BCS-65 · Boulder, COA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing.Aug 21, 2009 · N8023Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA400Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Prescott, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 17, 2009 · N6304P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA395Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 12, 2009 · N86GW · Substantial damage