NTSB investigations, 2024

143 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2024 per year, 1962–2026: 20,559 cases
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2011177
2012193
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2015165
2016141
2017149
2018155
2019146
2020112
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2024143
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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\") = 2024
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB GAA25WA049Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRockwell International 112TCA · Fife, United KingdomDec 23, 2024 · N4698W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25FA082Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 172 · Cintrona, PRMaintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the airplane, which resulted in inflight the failure of the right aileron carry through cable due to wear, reduced effectiveness of the airplane’s ailerons, and a subsequent loss of control.Dec 20, 2024 · N22088 · DestroyedNTSB DCA25WA089Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737-832 · Belize City, BelizeDec 19, 2024 · N3772H · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ANC25FA010Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 208B · Honolulu, HIOn December 17, 2024, about 1515 Hawaii-Aleutian Standard time, a turbine-powered Cessna 208B airplane, N689KA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Honolulu, Hawaii. The two pilots onboard were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as…Dec 18, 2024 · N689KA · DestroyedNTSB ERA25FA071Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMagni Builder M-16 · Foley, ALThe sport pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during initial climb, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.Dec 9, 2024 · N271BP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25FA056Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportZenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, ILThe pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.Dec 8, 2024 · N9853M · DestroyedNTSB CEN25LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · Brenham, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstructed induction system from a mud dauber nest.Dec 1, 2024 · N6242L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA062Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAlexander S Rolinski BOT Journey · Ocean Isle Beach, NCMaintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate a buildup of oxides in one of the engine’s carburetors, which resulted in the seizure of the carburetor’s piston slide and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.Nov 27, 2024 · N814B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA048Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · Fullerton, CAThe loss of engine power during departure for reasons that could not be determined.Nov 25, 2024 · N9245V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Chattanooga, TNA partial loss of engine power due to a fouled spark plug in engine’s the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around following an unsuccessful landing approach in IMC, which…Nov 19, 2024 · N951JA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Manvel, TXA loss of left engine power during the initial climb due to restricted fuel flow as a result of a binding fuel control cable.Nov 15, 2024 · N4143P · Substantial damageNTSB DCA25WA087IncidentClass 5 · ForeignSikorsky S-92A · Hammerfest, NorwayNov 4, 2024 · LN-ONYNTSB ERA25LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAnderson Kitfox 4 · New Castle, PAA partial loss of engine power due to a split fuel line that resulted in a fuel leak and reduced fuel supply to the aft carburetor.Nov 2, 2024 · N620GA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · St. George, UTA partial loss of power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.Oct 28, 2024 · N27WF · DestroyedNTSB DCA25WA024Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 747 · Incheon, South KoreaOct 28, 2024 · AZG129 · Minor damageNTSB CEN25LA029Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters Carbon CUB · Ogallala, NEThe improper installation of the elevator control cable hardware, which resulted in the separation of the elevator control cable and a loss of pitch control in flight.Oct 27, 2024 · N257ST · DestroyedNTSB ENG25WA022IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Karachi, PakistanOct 25, 2024 · AP-BNA · Minor damageNTSB CEN25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Denton, TXThe partial loss of engine power during the initial climb and the pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing with a tailwind.Oct 21, 2024 · N62394 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRyan Navion A · Belleville, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.Oct 19, 2024 · N2341 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Zodiac 601 HDS · Altoona, PAThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated gascolator gasket. Contributing was the failure of the mechanic to replace the gasket during the most recent condition inspection.Oct 17, 2024 · N511JG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Newnan, GAThe pilot’s inadequate use of carburetor heat during the engine run-up, which resulted in a partial loss of power due to carburetor icing during takeoff.Oct 16, 2024 · N41370 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA25WA246Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ190 · Brisbane, AustraliaOct 10, 2024 · VH-UYBNTSB WPR25FA007Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 95-B55 · Avalon, CAOn October 8, 2024, at 2005 Pacific daylight time, a Beech 95-B55, N73WA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Avalon, California. The pilot, two pilot rated passengers, and two student pilot passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was…Oct 9, 2024 · N73WA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TXA loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.Oct 8, 2024 · N2490H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Richmond, TXThe partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.Oct 8, 2024 · N9151V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute SKY Rascal · Peculiar, MOThe failure of the pilot to use appropriate engine power during descent in turbulent air which resulted in a loss of control.Oct 6, 2024 · N2565Q · Minor damageNTSB ERA25LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Merritt Island, FLA worn fuel selector valve, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Oct 5, 2024 · N207AB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing E75 · Sanger, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control.Oct 4, 2024 · N1612M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24FA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AKA loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations.Sep 24, 2024 · N8255Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA392Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · LaGrange, GAImproper manufacture of a cylinder exhaust valve guide by the engine manufacturer, which resulted in a stuck exhaust valve and a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.Sep 23, 2024 · N4298V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA292Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBell 206 · Arroyo Agua, Dominican RepublicSep 21, 2024 · N206BH · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA363Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Sep 21, 2024 · N16KR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA388Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Spartanburg, SCMaintenance personnel’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the assembly of the engine with an obstructed oil passage, a subsequent lack of lubrication to the front main bearing, and a total loss of engine power.Sep 20, 2024 · N7037G · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24WA311IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Hurghada, EgyptSep 19, 2024 · UR-SQO · No damageNTSB ERA24LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Boston, MAThe failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from completing normally. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to fully activate the emergency landing…Sep 17, 2024 · N18VV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA384Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · DeLand, FLThe parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.Sep 17, 2024 · N19703 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG24WA034IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · Atyrau, KazakhstanSep 16, 2024 · EI-KGH · No damageNTSB WPR24LA307Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Basin, MTThe pilot’s decision to continue performing a high-performance takeoff in a full throttle and low-rotor-rpm condition, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.Sep 15, 2024 · N233WT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24FA092Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJon Bergstedt JP Flyer · Wasilla, AKThe installation of an improperly sized fuel line that did not allow for adequate fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.Sep 14, 2024 · N1202Y · DestroyedNTSB CEN24FA353Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHawker Beechcraft G36 · Lafayette, LAOn September 12, 2024, about 1137 central daylight time, a Hawker Beechcraft G36 airplane, N643RS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lafayette, Louisiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Sep 12, 2024 · N643RS · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA350Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Englewood, COA partial loss of engine power due to fuel-oil contamination of the fuel injection servo.Sep 11, 2024 · N20747 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG24WA033IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A321 · La Paz, MexicoSep 8, 2024 · XA-VUB · No damageNTSB ENG24WA032IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A350 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR ChinaSep 2, 2024 · B-LXI · Minor damageNTSB CEN24LA337Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · East Troy, WIThe pilot/mechanic’s improper torquing of the fuel hose fitting while replacing the fuel pump, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic’s…Sep 2, 2024 · N32435 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Lynchburg, VAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 29, 2024 · N734SY · Substantial damageNTSB GAA24WA267Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Poblacion, ChileAug 22, 2024 · CC-AIF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA284Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportLockwood AIR CAM · Minden, NVOn August 20, 2024, about 0819 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lockwood Air Cam, N2412Y, was substantially damaged when in was involved in an accident at the Minden-Tahoe Airport, Minden, Nevada. The pilot was fatally injured, and the…Aug 20, 2024 · N2412Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA280Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Island Park, IDA loss of lateral control during takeoff due to an accumulation of water in the right wing.Aug 19, 2024 · N9166T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Grants, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 15, 2024 · N272JT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Guthrie, OKA loss of engine power due to the separation and ingestion of an air filter retaining bracket into the engine cylinder.Aug 15, 2024 · N184DC · Substantial damage