# NTSB investigations: Takeoff

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ANC98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA107.md): Cessna 206G · Yakutat, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N121W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift.
- [NTSB ANC98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA106.md): Cessna 185 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N5892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA199.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N704FE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA98FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA200.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N7578L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to fuel contamination and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain single engine flying speed (VMC).
- [NTSB ANC98LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA095.md): Piper PA-22 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N1724P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable runway terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were uneven/rutted terrain, and high vegetation along the runway edge.
- [NTSB CHI98LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA243.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Minto, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N9185C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were wet and soft runway conditions, and a ditch and the end of the overrun area.
- [NTSB ATL98LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA095.md): Cessna 150M · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N9363U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain flying speed, and the delayed decision to abort the take-off, leading to a loss of control in flight, and the subsequent collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB SEA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA126.md): Piper PA-22 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N2646A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Factors include rough terrain and hidden obstructions.
- [NTSB ATL98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA094.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N739ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW98LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA293.md): Cessna T188C · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N3963J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA100.md): Aerofab Lake LA-4-250 · Wise, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N1401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper turn during the takeoff that resulted in dragging the sponson. A factor was the rough water caused by the boat wake.
- [NTSB ANC98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA088.md): Champion 7GCB · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N9809Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area. Contributing factors were the stream crossing the airstrip and the embankment.
- [NTSB ANC98LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N5994Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA222.md): Grumman-Schweizer 164B · Hatton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N48532 · Substantial damage
  > the delayed abort by the pilot, the overweight condition of the airplane, and the pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet condition of the airstrip, the hopper dump valve not working, and the road…
- [NTSB CHI98LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA221.md): Cessna T310R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N5255C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a lack of directional control of the aircraft. Factors to the accident were the two airport signs and the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC98TA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA083.md): Piper PA-18 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. The presence of a crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA131.md): Narrin-Whittman W-8 Tailwind · Germanstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N2713C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating an abort after the wind shifted from a headwind to a tailwind during the takeoff roll. A factor was the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB SEA98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N6556J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a crosswind gust during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC98LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA130.md): Cessna 172R · Milford, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N7437A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to intentionally fly below wires, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the soft grass airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA077.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N3684Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct engine/propeller torque and P factor, and the subsequent loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the narrow, confined, takeoff area, and bordering high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA102.md): Cessna TR182 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6386T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action after his dual student attempted a soft field takeoff with inadequate airspeed and premature lift off.
- [NTSB LAX98LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA203.md): Cessna 177B · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N34416 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of rudder controls on a short field takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA203.md): Piper PA28-151 · Jefferson, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N6771F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft and his failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI98LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA202.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Risco, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N36576 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's abrupt application of the brakes. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, and the soft field.
- [NTSB ANC98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA074.md): Cessna A185F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N185DG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracking. A factor associated with this accident is the inadequate inspection procedure specified by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB ANC98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA071.md): Cessna 172 · Angoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N171Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA126.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N6977P · Substantial damage
  > a delayed decision by the pilot to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun. A factor was false reading from the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB CHI98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA195.md): Cessna 172E · Demotte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N3933S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that failed to ensure takeoff could be attained. Other related factors were the aborted takeoff, grass, and a dirt bank.
- [NTSB LAX98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA193.md): Saab-Scania 91B · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N6370L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor is the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA191.md): Beech 23 · Excelsior Spr, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N2302Q · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and exceeding the maximum gross weight for the aircraft. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB MIA98LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA178.md): Air Tractor 502 · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N1502U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the flaps for takeoff. A factor was his diverted attention to the loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA252.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Coy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N943QC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the left main tire, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA187.md): Cessna 421 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N541N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.
- [NTSB FTW98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA249.md): Grumman G-164A · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). The obstructions (trees & dirt bank) were related factors.
- [NTSB IAD98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA062.md): Piper PA-28 · Minden, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N15913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A related factor was the rough/uneven runway.
- [NTSB ANC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA056.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his premature liftoff, resulting in a collision with a runway light fixture. Factors in the accident were wet runway conditions, and a rough and uneven runway surface with potholes.
- [NTSB FTW98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N3711P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB NYC98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA108.md): Cessna 175B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N7SB · Destroyed
  > The engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for carburetor icing at reduced power, and the unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA151.md): Dassault DA-20 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N617GA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inability to rotate during takeoff due to restricted movement of the elevator controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98IA158.md): North American NA265-65 · Palm Springs, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N651MK · Minor damage
  > the fatigue failure and uncontained separation of the high pressure impeller in the No. 2 engine during the takeoff roll. While the impeller showed evidence of a subsurface fatigue origin, the percipient cause of the separation was not definitively determined.
- [NTSB SEA98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA072.md): Stinson 108-1 · Toledo, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8659K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA155.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N4BN · Destroyed
  > the left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8994V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's disorientation that led him to believe he was on the active runway. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB ANC98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA044.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1998 · N4319Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the inadvertent activation of the parking brake.
- [NTSB FTW98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1998 · N25525 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the rudder controls, which resulted in loss of directional control, a ground swerve, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA105.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1998 · N4506Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll; and/or his failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient space available to do so without hitting trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA142.md): Cessna 172RG · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N9303D · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall of the airplane and inadequate supervision of the student by the CFI-PIC while performing a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA141.md): Cessna 172M · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N13834 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the sign which the airplane contacted and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB MIA98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Lumber Bridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N63582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway.
- [NTSB ATL98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA064.md): Dennis L. Long Pitts S-2A · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N60DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff. A factor was the reported crosswind condition.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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