# 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 CEN24LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA242.md): Cessna 310R · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N5080J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left engine induction coupling during takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power and an uncommanded left yaw/roll due to asymmetrical thrust and increased drag, from which the pilot had insufficient altitude to recover…
- [NTSB CEN24FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA240.md): Cessna 414A · McKinney, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2024 · N414BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a loss of left engine power with usable runway remaining and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency procedures and maintain air minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of control.…
- [NTSB ANC24LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA055.md): Gippsland GA-8 · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2024 · N13AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB WPR24LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA214.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N6793K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed recognition of the extent of the airplane’s increased takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience operating the airplane at a high gross weight.
- [NTSB DCA24LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA219.md): Boeing 737-79P · Portland, ME · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N7861J · No damage
  > The flight crew’s inadequate review of preflight information and the flight dispatcher’s noncompliance with company guidance requiring the placement of a flight lock, which resulted in the flight’s departure from a closed runway. Contributing to the incident…
- [NTSB GAA24WA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA195.md): Textron 208 · Bailey Town, Bahamas · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 23, 2024 · N384TA
- [NTSB CEN24LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA236.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2024 · N87AQ · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate adjustment of fuel flow, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA209.md): Cessna 180 · Chamberlain Guard Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2024 · N4722B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a rodent hole and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA24WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA199.md): Cessna 182 · Torres, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2024 · PT-DYF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA235.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2024 · N32426 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ANC24LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA054.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2024 · N55WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during initial climb.
- [NTSB DCA24WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA218.md): ATR ATR72 · Seville, Spain · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 19, 2024 · CN-COE · 2 aircraft · No damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA211.md): Boeing 747-400F · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Occurrence · Class 3 · Foreign · Jun 16, 2024 · N406KZ · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA235.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Apartado, Colombia · Accident · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 14, 2024 · HK5380
- [NTSB WPR24LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA199.md): Cessna A185E · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N2768J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR24LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA186.md): Grumman/Schweizer G-164D · Richvale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N6736K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a tailwind and their failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA254.md): North American Navion · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N91173 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff as a result of fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC24LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA046.md): Cessna 206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N8795Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA180.md): Republic RC-3 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2024 · N87583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR24LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA175.md): Dennis T Kirby/Michael B Kirby Murphy Rebel · Edgewood, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2024 · N79ZT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the aileron and flap control systems, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA24WA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA201.md): Boeing 777FZB · Narita, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Jun 4, 2024 · N714SA
- [NTSB ANC24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA043.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2024 · N9651M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper short-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA243.md): Eide Turner T-40A · Middleburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2024 · N4DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during climb out, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA24LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA236.md): Robinson R44 · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2024 · N220SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to take off from sloping terrain.
- [NTSB GAA24WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA206.md): Hawker Beechcraft C90 · Biggin Hill, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 1, 2024 · D-IMEP · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA239.md): Cessna 150 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N6198K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 cylinder rocker shaft bosses from fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB ERA24LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA238.md): Aeronca 11AC · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N9418E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC24LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA040.md): Cessna 180H · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N91224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA234.md): Cessna 150 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2024 · N8536G · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA044.md): Jordan Harry James Sportsman 2+2 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2024 · N1314K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA233.md): Piper PA32RT · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2024 · N313RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB OPS24FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS24FA031.md): Airbus Industrie A319-132 · Arlington, VA · Incident · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 29, 2024 · N812AW · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > On May 29, 2024, at about 1021 eastern daylight time (EDT), American Airlines (AAL) flight 2134 (AAL2134), an Airbus Industries A319-132, and N250AA a Hawker Beechcraft Corporation B300C were involved in a runway incursion that resulted in a loss of…
- [NTSB GAA24WA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA208.md): Cessna F152 · Maribor, Slovenia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2024 · S5-DMI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC24FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA038.md): Schweizer G-164B · Richvale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2024 · N3629Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a trailer located on the edge of the runway during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the location of the trailer on the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA24FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA221.md): Radley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S · Cleveland, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 20, 2024 · N960B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of…
- [NTSB WPR24LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA191.md): Cessna 172S · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2024 · N17304 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC24LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA035.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2024 · N9998D · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing was the student pilot’s application of brakes during the takeoff roll and the failure of both pilots to maintain a positive transfer of controls.
- [NTSB ENG24WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA019.md): Boeing 737-852 · Merida, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 16, 2024 · N825AM · No damage
- [NTSB ENG24WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA016.md): Boeing 747 · Sulawesi, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · May 15, 2024 · ER-BOS · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA192.md): Cessna 170 · Sealy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2024 · N74887 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.
- [NTSB CEN24LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA184.md): Piper PA-22 · Enderlin, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2024 · N669A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly inspect and sump the fuel system before the flight and the maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the contamination of…
- [NTSB CEN24LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA194.md): Lanni Charles T Skyranger II · Breaux Bridge, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2024 · N122LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart with the airplane over maximum gross weight, which reduced the climb performance and resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA152.md): Cessna 182H · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2024 · N2388X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR24LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA148.md): Kjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2024 · N605GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA145.md): Cessna 195 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2024 · N2193C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA24WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA182.md): Boeing 737 · Dakar, Senegal · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · May 9, 2024 · 6V-AJE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA143.md): Thatcher CX4 · Rowley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N440BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA24WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA170.md): Cessna 172 · Novosibirsk, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 30, 2024 · RA-2038G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA177.md): Zenith CH-750 · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N750EE · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain clearance from a fence during a takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB ERA24LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA197.md): Beech F35 · McAlpin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2024 · N3880B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to abort the takeoff at the predetermined decision point.

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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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