NTSB investigations, 2016

141 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2016 per year, 1962–2026: 20,558 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\") = 2016
    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 ERA17LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Dunnellon, FLAn inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection that failed to detect and correct loose nuts on a single-drive dual magneto, which led to the subsequent separation of the magneto from the engine during initial climb and the total loss of engine power.Dec 30, 2016 · N6627U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA072Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 525 · Cleveland, OHControlled flight into terrain due to pilot spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue, mode confusion related to the status of the autopilot, and negative learning transfer due to flight guidance panel and attitude indicator…Dec 30, 2016 · N614SB · DestroyedNTSB WPR17FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPetrus David Wayne S90 · Fresno, CAThe pilot's abnormally steep takeoff climb followed by a loss of control and rapid descent to ground impact, for undetermined reasons.Dec 26, 2016 · N176PA · DestroyedNTSB ERA17FA072Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Middlebury, VTThe pilot's improper decision to return to the airport following a partial or complete loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of…Dec 23, 2016 · N31202 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG17WA007Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Toronto, CanadaOn Dec. 21, 2016, an ElAl Boeing 767-300ER, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofan engines, registration number 4X-EAM, while climbing through 13,000 ft. from Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto, Canada, experienced a loss of power of the right…Dec 21, 2016 · 4X-EAMNTSB WPR17FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Moab, UTThe pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation.Dec 12, 2016 · N772RT · DestroyedNTSB ERA17LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMathias Linda B Lightning · Franklin, VAA partial loss of engine power due to pre-ignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder piston and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Dec 10, 2016 · N59JL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Columbus, GAA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Nov 23, 2016 · N41565 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Nov 23, 2016 · N7392Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bethel, AKThe mechanic's failure to install a whistle slot in the engine breather tube, which resulted in a frozen tube, displacement of the crankshaft oil seal, a loss of oil, and smoke in the cockpit, which led to a forced landing.Nov 22, 2016 · N83641 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31T · Elko, NVA loss of engine power to the left engine for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the airplane.Nov 19, 2016 · N779MF · DestroyedNTSB ERA17FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCurtiss JN4 · Williamson, GAThe in-flight failure of the propeller due to excessive engine vibration loads and the use of an incorrectly-sized propeller, which resulted in a fatigue crack of the leading edge strip. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate repair of the propeller…Nov 17, 2016 · N1662 · DestroyedNTSB WPR17WA219Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Solomon, AustraliaOn November, 16, 2016, about 7:51, Australian western standard time, a Cessna 208B airplane, VH-LNH, landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome, Solomon, Western Australia, following an engine failure. The flight crew of 2 and 11 passengers were not injured. The…Nov 16, 2016 · VH-LNH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Port Allen, LAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris in the fuel selector valve restricting the fuel flow to the engine and led to a forced landing on rough terrain.Nov 13, 2016 · N329CT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R · Bethel, AKA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation, which resulted from an oil cooler leak at a fractured brazed seam.Nov 12, 2016 · N9084J · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA029Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 · Kagoshima, JapanThe Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 767, which occurred on November 10, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…Nov 10, 2016 · JA658J · No damageNTSB CEN17LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson L 5 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management before landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power during a subsequent go-around when the fuel became unported during the climbing turn.Nov 6, 2016 · N4252K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell OH 58C · Cameron, NCAn in-flight failure of a main rotor blade due to fatigue cracks. Contributing to the failure of the main rotor blade was the absence of guidance to the operator to inspect an area of the main rotor blade known to be susceptible to fatigue cracks and the…Nov 1, 2016 · N139RD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA198Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros 2 · Blountstown, FLThe noncertificated pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled aircraft without having received training in the aircraft type, which resulted in his loss of aircraft control shortly after takeoff.Oct 29, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ENG17IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A330 223 · Seattle, WAA No. 1 engine fire caused by a fuel manifold supply line high cycle fatigue crack which led to a fuel leak that subsequently ignited on hot engine case surfaces. The fatigue crack originated and progressed due to elevated fuel manifold assembly vibration…Oct 26, 2016 · N855NW · No damageNTSB ERA17WA051Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationEmbraer EMB711 · Espumoso, BrazilOn October 25, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time (1050 local time), an Embraer 711C, Brazilian registration PT-NQS, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Espumoso Airport (SSEZ),…Oct 25, 2016 · PT-NQS · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA015Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationLockheed Stalker · Avoca, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Lockheed Martin Stalker XE unmanned aircraft that occurred on October 25, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's…Oct 25, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17WA014Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationLockheed Stalker · Mount Disappointment, AustraliaThe Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Lockheed Martin Stalker XE unmanned aircraft that occurred on October 24, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB's…Oct 24, 2016 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan W Gross Arion Lighting · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff/initial climb due to his inexperience in the airplane make and model and his refusal to obtain training in the airplane.Oct 22, 2016 · N235SC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended.Oct 22, 2016 · N20087 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZenith CH-750 · Morristown, MNA total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the loss of engine power were the corrosion of the spark plugs and the spacing of the electrode gaps.Oct 20, 2016 · N8681 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Stockbridge, GAA partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Oct 16, 2016 · N7948F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17WA030Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 500 · Kelowna, CanadaOn October 14, 2016, a Cessna C500 (Citation) departed Kelowna Airport (CYLW) at 0510 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) for a flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport (CYBW), with a pilot and three passengers aboard. Shortly after departure, the aircraft…Oct 14, 2016 · C-GTNG · DestroyedNTSB WPR17LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Waimea, HIImpact of the lift cable after it exited the helicopter during liftoff with the main rotor (MR) blades, which resulted in the separation of an MR blade tip and the vertical vibration of the helicopter.Oct 4, 2016 · N311VT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker DR-1 · Fulshear, TXA partial loss of engine power due to the improper assembly of the mechanical fuel pump.Oct 3, 2016 · N83WR · Substantial damageNTSB ENG16RA041Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBAE AVRO146RJ · Malmo, SwedenThe Swedish Accident Investigation Authority has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Avro 146-RJ100 which occurred on September 29, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Swedish…Sep 29, 2016 · SE-DSP · No damageNTSB ERA16LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTatkovsky James G Safari · Andover, NHThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during initial climb.Sep 27, 2016 · N330JT · DestroyedNTSB GAA16CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 205 · Ellington, CTThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb after an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 26, 2016 · N8433Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA325Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pittstown, NJThe pilot's improper landing touchdown attitude, which resulted in a propeller strike, and his inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and led to an aerodynamic stall during…Sep 25, 2016 · N526AM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16WA384Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206 · Lake Kuashkuapishiu, CanadaOn September 25, 2016, a Cessna U206F airplane, C-FWBQ, collided with terrain after departing from Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Quebec. The pilot was seriously injured and two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control…Sep 25, 2016 · C-FWBQ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA394Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-108 · Pearland, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information following a thorough postaccident examination.Sep 24, 2016 · N4920Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot's unstable approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted go-around.Sep 19, 2016 · N52265 · DestroyedNTSB ERA16LA319Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Chestertown, MDLoss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 3 cylinder head, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with ground equipment.Sep 18, 2016 · N75EP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16WA317Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA28 · Flanders, ColombiaOn September 15, 2016, about 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-140; Colombian registration, HK1328G, operated by Aeroandes Flight Training School, and a Cessna 152; Columbian registration, HK2092G, operated by Acahel Flight Training School…Sep 15, 2016 · HK1328G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA178Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NVThe pilot's decision to depart with the airplane loaded above its maximum gross weight and at or just beyond its aft center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to…Sep 12, 2016 · N821ET · DestroyedNTSB CEN16LA366Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Greenville, MIThe pilot's premature turn during the takeoff climb and subsequent turn to avoid trees, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.Sep 11, 2016 · N3286Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16CA383Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20D · Brodhead, WIThe pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb due to an excessively nose-high attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff in accordance with the Before Takeoff checklist.Sep 11, 2016 · N6919U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC16LA062Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb and turn after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.Sep 9, 2016 · N91AK · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16WA237Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 · Naivasha, Nakuru County, KenyaThe Kenya Air Accident Investigation Department (AAID) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on September 08, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAID's investigation under…Sep 8, 2016 · 5Y-CKK · DestroyedNTSB CEN16LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk Aero II · Holland, MIThe improper installation of quick release connectors in the fuel lines, which was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions and allowed air to be introduced into the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.…Sep 3, 2016 · N4513S · DestroyedNTSB WPR16LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 500N · Honolulu, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the helicopter rescue net’s contact with a utility pole and serious injury to an occupant who fell from the rescue net. Contributing to the accident was the…Sep 2, 2016 · N5232G · No damageNTSB CEN16LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild M 62A-3 · Madison, OHThe pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and his improper use of flaps during takeoff, which degraded the airplane's climb performance and resulted in a collision with trees.Aug 30, 2016 · N47164 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA339Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans Coyote S 4 · Clarksville, TXThe total loss of engine power due to a deteriorated and disconnected fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent hard, off-field landing.Aug 27, 2016 · N8024J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16WA298Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · ForeignCessna 550 · Charallave, VenezuelaAug 16, 2016 · YV3051 · DestroyedNTSB CEN16LA320Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Des Moines, IAThe two separations in the induction system due to improper installation and/or maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.Aug 13, 2016 · N314BF · Destroyed