# 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 FTW96FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA030.md): Beech 95-B95 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N9943R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by failing to remove the flight control lock and failing to check the flight controls before takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA96FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA013.md): Boeing 747-121 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the No. 4 engine fifth stage turbine hub due to a cyclic stress rupture for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontained failure of the engine.
- [NTSB NYC96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA015.md): Cessna 172RG · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N9412B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA014.md): Cessna 172M · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N73357 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N25478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA004.md): Louks Pulsar XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N912XL · Substantial damage
  > Premature rotation by the pilot during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, while attempting to accelerate in ground effect after lift-off.
- [NTSB ATL96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA003.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N6674Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA004.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N85636 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB ATL96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA002.md): Socata TB-9 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N152ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt. A factor was the stripped throttle knob threads.
- [NTSB FTW96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA002.md): Beech A36 · Cotulla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N7247W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's improper use of the aircraft performance data.
- [NTSB CHI95LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA338.md): Helio U-10D · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N2706J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N3203Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a tree and barn.
- [NTSB BFO95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA099.md): Deangelo Kitfox Speedster · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N122DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft while carrying a passenger.
- [NTSB CHI95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA331.md): Piper PA-28 · Poseyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N39999 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor judgement in making a night takeoff on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were the hay bale, the night conditions and the unlit runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA329.md): Aeronca 7EC · Hudson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N4666E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a touch-and-go on a short airstrip.
- [NTSB MIA95FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA226.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N309MA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff, and his inadvertent entry in a descending spiral, which he failed to correct. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot becoming spatially disoriented during the initial…
- [NTSB CHI95LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA341.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N169GA · Substantial damage
  > the Pilot-in-Command's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to assure that proper airspeed, rate of climb, and clearance from trees were obtained/maintained.
- [NTSB CHI95LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA322.md): Benham F8L Falco · Augusta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N11HM · Destroyed
  > a sudden shift in wind direction which resulted in diminished airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA168.md): Air Tractor 502B · Minter City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N60237 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane and the high outside air temperature, which would have reduced the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA168.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kivalina, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N7562K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA387.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5949P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB CHI95LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA318.md): Maule M-5 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5669P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ANC95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA164.md): Cessna 180A · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N94259 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA386.md): Cessna 172N · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N4918G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to use all the available runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA166.md): Cessna 170 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N8233E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and failure to take appropriate remedial action. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA161.md): Maule M-7 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA324.md): Welles Kitfox Speedster · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N912JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA95FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA199.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N700TD · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA322.md): Floyd Lancair 200 SE · Georgetown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N92RF · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N5293D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure the airplane would maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the river bank during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA202.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N62SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was the sudden change in wind direction.
- [NTSB SEA95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N9675W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a dirt road.
- [NTSB LAX95LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA312.md): Robinson R-22 · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N8373J · Substantial damage
  > the student's improper use of the cyclic control; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight; and the flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance distance in selection of a practice slope landing area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA368.md): Bell 206L-1 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N2070Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the low side of the turbine governor. A factor the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA204.md): Cessna 152 · Orson, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N6391M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a pile of dirt and shrubs. The upsloping terrain (for takeoff) was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA213.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N89694 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA193.md): Hall Kitfox 1 · Pompeys Pillar, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N87TJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. High density altitude, unavailabilty of aircraft takeoff performance data, and the short rough takeoff area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA362.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N3169U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N2110E · Substantial damage
  > was the the second pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and the flight instructor/pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight instructor/second pilot. A related factor was the flight instructor/second pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB ANC95LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA146.md): Cessna 180 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N9407C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB MIA95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA209.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N1496T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to allow the student to land long and not use all the available runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI95LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA287.md): Beech 65-B80 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N8347N · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the landing gear wheel bearing and separation of the landing gear outer wheel-half and tire from the aircraft after which directional control of the aircraft by the pilot was not possible.
- [NTSB FTW95LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA354.md): Beech C24R · Mineola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N2007C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to obtain the required aircraft performance data for the flight. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA164.md): Cessna 188B · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N731VX · Substantial damage
  > the loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB FTW95IA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA348.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Lubbock, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N309SW · Minor damage
  > installation of an incorrect bearing in the number three main wheel by the wheel assembly supplier, which led to subsequent failure of the wheel bearing and separation of the wheel during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA280.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N381AV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA158.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N44784 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB ANC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA142.md): Aeronca 15AC · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N1484H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. High vegetation and upsloping terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA139.md): Maule MA-4 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N4741T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to attain sufficient airspeed to sustain a climb before hitting trees. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.

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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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