# 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 ATL97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N8353P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI97MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97MA017.md): Gulfstream G-IV · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N23AC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll in a gusty crosswind, his failure to abort the takeoff, and failure of the copilot to adequately monitor and/or take sufficient remedial action to…
- [NTSB SEA97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA020.md): Karmy Rotorway Exec · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N728PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ATL97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA007.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1996 · N16413 · Substantial damage
  > The farmer's failure to maintain security of his livestock/animals.
- [NTSB FTW97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA012.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Idalou, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N4533H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun during takeoff and an encounter with cotton (crop) and rough/uneven terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive loading of the airplane for the existing conditions, the…
- [NTSB SEA97FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA003.md): Enstrom F-28C · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N574H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA003.md): Maule MX-7 · Mahopac, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6124Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a inflight collision with trees (sapplings). A factor related to the accident was: the quartering tailwind that was encountered during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA011.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N47AV · No damage
  > The ground crew member's failure keep clear from the gondola during take off. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure crew coordination during take off.
- [NTSB FTW97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA008.md): Cessna 172M · Tuttle, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N172JF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: tall grass along the edges of the runway, and the proximity of the fence, fence posts, and trees.
- [NTSB SEA96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA221.md): Cessna 172M · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1996 · N5459H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a premature lift-off and an encounter with the terrain during the aborted landing. Excessive extension of the wing flaps was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA001.md): Continental Copters EL Tomcat MK-5A · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1996 · N7MH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure a proper preflight and the groundcrew's failure to remove the tiedown. Factors were pilot and groundcrew fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA164.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N5343G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove all snow and ice from the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA345.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kearney, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1996 · N25920 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a reduction of engine power and subsequent collision with the terrain, during a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA342.md): Grumman F9F-2 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · NX72WP · Substantial damage
  > The overrun of the runway as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance because of an unreliable airspeed indication; reason for the unreliable airspeed indication was undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's perception of a…
- [NTSB LAX96LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA337.md): Cessna 152 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1996 · N5120H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with the runway lights inoperative, and his failure to maintain runway alignment during an aborted takeoff, after failure of the landing light. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, inoperative runway…
- [NTSB IAD96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA145.md): Dickmann Pitts S-1 · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1996 · N27DD · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during take off.
- [NTSB LAX96LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA332.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1996 · N4308F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain direction control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear, during an encountered with soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA96LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA228.md): Canadair T-33 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N99195 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to extend the wing flaps for takeoff, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight with the flaps retracted, which resulted in a stall/mush after lift-off.
- [NTSB FTW96LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA378.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Loreauville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1996 · N80750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopter. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW96LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA377.md): Pzl-Mielec MIG-17 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1996 · N1719 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive takeoff rotation which led to premature lift-off at a speed inadequate to maintain flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the MIG-17.
- [NTSB MIA96TA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA221.md): Bell OH-58A · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N160SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improper use of flight controls (cyclic a nd collective) on a takeoff to a hover, resulting in the helicopter rolling to the right, and the main rotor blade colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1879A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, and his selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB ANC96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA133.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N4393Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC96LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA169.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1996 · N2683A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA177.md): Cessna 152 · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N45949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off on a runway of insufficient length, and his failure to obtain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N7061R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX96LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA313.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N9130N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper weather evaluation. The uphill runway condition and weather associated with thunderstorm(s) were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA356.md): Bell 47 Soloy · Intracoastal, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N1169W · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control by unknown person(s).
- [NTSB ANC96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA127.md): Cessna 170B · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N3546C · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to provide sufficient takeoff distance from the edge of the departure lake and his premature liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW96LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA364.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N89032 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA349.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · W. Helena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N3095X · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver and his inadvertent driving of the vehicle onto the runway resulting in the pilot of the departing aircraft performing an evasive maneuver in an attempt to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB ATL96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA120.md): Great Lakes GL2T-1A-2 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N47L · Substantial damage
  > The locked rudder in a fully deflected position which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA193.md): Cessna A185E · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N185K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and possible dragging of the right brake.
- [NTSB IAD96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA133.md): Piper PA-31T · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N163SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff/ground run resulting in in-flight collision with a fence. Related factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision making, and the fog.
- [NTSB IAD96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N1439T · Substantial damage
  > the unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA206.md): Grumman 164A · Marks, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N665U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remain clear of the known high point on runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA338.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N92917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA117.md): Grumman G164 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8672H · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an overrun, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB FTW96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA333.md): Emroth-Emair MA-1B · Clayton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N9918M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA332.md): Ayres S2R-G5 · Start, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N20GH · Destroyed
  > a leak in the turbine scavenge pump oil supply line, due to chafing of its separated shield assembly, which resulted in an oil leak, oil starvation, and activation of the propeller feathering system.
- [NTSB CHI96LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA279.md): Schleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N11EK · Substantial damage
  > an evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW96LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA330.md): Schleicher KA6-CR · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N445M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the dust restricting his visibility and the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA268.md): Ultravia Aero Int'l Pelican · Winneconne, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1996 · CFPWZ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. The location of the tree was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA261.md): Cessna 188B · Cimarron, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N441Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to make a timely decision to abort the takeoff or dump the payload.
- [NTSB ANC96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA107.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N70018 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for departure and his selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors in the accident were soft, snow covered terrain and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA265.md): Grumman G-164A · Macksville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N4630 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to allow the airplane to achieve sufficient airspeed for takeoff, and the resultant loss of aircraft control. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough runway, and the mound of dirt at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA159.md): Aeronca 11AC · Alexandria, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N9232E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the commercial pilot to ensure that directional control was maintained during takeoff, which led to a ground swerve and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ANC96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA106.md): Cessna 182 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N2831F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA162.md): Conkey/Wapelhorst Lancair 235 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N235WC · Substantial damage
  > release of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA96LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA191.md): Fairchild Hiller FH1100 · Lutz, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N5061F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls (collective and cyclic), while conducting a ground run, resulting in a roll over.

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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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