Initial Climb phase incidents
8,258 voluntary NASA ASRS incident reports during the “Initial Climb” phase.
8,258Total reports
39Years with data
Reports by year
Recent report synopses
- 2026-02 C172 Flight Instructor and student reported a NMAC during departure climb resulted in taking evasive action.
- 2026-02 Cessna 172 pilot reported an NMAC while in the traffic pattern. Pilot continued flight.
- 2026-02 Super King Air 200 pilot reported experiencing a loss of pressurization during their climb; resulting in the pilot losing orientation and directional control and flying towards terrain. The pilot regained orientation and control of the aircraft and proceeded to their destination.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.