# 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 FTW95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA291.md): Quicksilver Mxlr II · Borger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff and failure to maintain flying speed. The soft, uneven terrain and tall grass were factors.
- [NTSB MIA95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA167.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Agricola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N2362N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance between the wing and the corn crop at the edge of the runway during the aborted takeoff from the grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA260.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mimbres, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N3032R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA203.md): Luscombe 8A · Hampshire, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N2086K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain liftoff speed. A factor in the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA197.md): Griner Bushby Mustang I · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N30878 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's allowing the airplane to inadvertently liftoff. A factor was a malfunction of the flight control system.
- [NTSB LAX95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA222.md): Spreuer Cozy · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N84CZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature rotation of the aircraft and failure to attain the proper liftoff airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA190.md): Cessna 150M · Bovey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N45200 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA116.md): Smith Monnett Moni · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N3257W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in impact with the ground while the airplane was in a stalled condition.
- [NTSB BFO95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA068.md): Cessna 180H · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N2728X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA183.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N5195L · Destroyed
  > the pilot operating the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor was the pilot not maintaining control of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA065.md): Aeronca 65-LB · Grand River, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N33719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for the takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA063.md): Beech F33A · Ft Washington, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N1775B · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX95LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA323.md): Cessna 172N · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N739NN · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt, which was necessitated by his failure to properly lean the fuel mixture. The pilot's limited experience in small piston engine airplanes was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA072.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N13205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident are the wet and uneven airstrip surface.
- [NTSB ATL95MA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95MA106.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N908VJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of Turk Hava Yollari maintenance and inspection personnel to perform a proper inspection of a 7th stage high compressor disc, thus allowing the detectable crack to grow to a length at which the disc ruptured, under normal operating conditions,…
- [NTSB ATL95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N4625P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95TA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95TA068.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N2400S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are the long and wet grass covering the unimproved takeoff area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA233.md): Schweizer G-164B · Collegeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N7501P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision by attempting to takeoff in an overweight condition from an 1,800 foot runway. Factors were the wet and soft condition of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA172.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Dawson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N4428P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.
- [NTSB ATL95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA102.md): Burchfield Rose Parakeet · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1995 · N2125 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight. Factors in the accident were the previous wing damage, and the obstruction of air flow over the aileron.
- [NTSB BFO95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA054.md): Cessna 172N · Head Waters, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N3065E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor planning/decision making in the attempted departure. Contributing factors are the wet, recently mowed grass airstrip, and the embankment/downhill grade encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA137.md): Cessna T210N · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N6167Y · Substantial damage
  > Binding (mechanical) of the right elevator with the right horizontal stabilizer after collision with a dog at the right horizontal stabilizer during rotation. The deformation of the stabilizer reduced the pilot-in-commmand's ability to operate the elevator.
- [NTSB FTW95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA221.md): Piper PA-18A-180 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N7808Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to the encounter with the dust devil.
- [NTSB ANC95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA059.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1995 · N1047F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to identify unsafe snow conditions at the site. A factor associated with the accident is the soft snow in the takeoff area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA216.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N450MC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right outboard tire for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA104.md): Beech 77 · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N3850J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N43786 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in his failure to attain adequate airspeed for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA187.md): Cessna 177RG · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N34938 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by exceeding the airplane certificated maximum allowable takeoff gross weight and failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The ditch was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA195.md): Mooney M20F · Frederick, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N9399V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in initiating an abort. Factors were a soft and wet air strip.
- [NTSB FTW95WA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95WA227.md): Cessna 550 · Soto Cano, Honduras · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 6, 1995 · N26496 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI95IA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA142.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC10-10 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N1811U · Minor damage
  > failure of the safety wire and/or safety wire lug arm on one of the stage one to two disk flange bolts due to an inadequate safetying method.
- [NTSB ATL95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA093.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N152AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use speed brakes during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA95FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA115.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N3995R · Destroyed
  > An undetermined fuel system problem that resulted in a fuel leak, an engine compartment fire, and a partial loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. An exhaust leak from the fracture of an…
- [NTSB CHI95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1995 · N5208D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA128.md): Cessna T337G · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N4KP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during an excessive takeoff roll. Factors were the loss of power on the number two engine which occurred for an undetermined reason, the pilot's disregard of the takeoff checklist, and the 25 degree flap setting.
- [NTSB NYC95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA089.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N188AV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA171.md): Champion 7GC · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N4842E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. A factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA169.md): Stembridge Spezio · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N3068 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was gusty winds.
- [NTSB BFO95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA046.md): Schweizer SC2-33A · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N5725S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tow rope during the initial climb. Related factors are the gusty wind conditions, the low altitude at which the failure occurred, the tailwind during the emergency landing roll, and the CFI's intentional ground loop due to the obstacle…
- [NTSB SEA95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA077.md): Hiller UH-12E · Timber, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N508HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight during which he failed to notice the main rotor shipping block had not been removed, and the resultant restricted movement of the flight control system.
- [NTSB FTW95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA157.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N6700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA075.md): Piper PA-22 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N8276C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA113.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N2598Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the attempted takeoff. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA039.md): Helio H700 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N4059H · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the right main gear retention/limit cable bracket bolts and installation of non-standard bolt hardware by other maintenance personnel. The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA073.md): Cessna 150M · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N9345U · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to complete the takeoff checklist which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the wing flaps extended.
- [NTSB CHI95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA115.md): Cessna 150 · Table Rock, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1995 · N5771G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind conditions and the berm which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB LAX95LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA146.md): Bell 206B · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N2223P · Destroyed
  > the loss of tail rotor control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA042.md): Cessna 172N · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N733RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct for torque/p factor. The presence of snowberms that narrowed the width of the runway and the pilot's lack of total experience were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA077.md): Cessna 150J · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N60949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing conditions.

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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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