# 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 FTW95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA140.md): Beecher Polliwagen PW-1 · New Waverly, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N192EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were his failure to obtain engine performance data, the resulting improper red line marking on the tachometer, and the improper adjustment of the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA073.md): Beech 23 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N9305S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and snowbank beside the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA102.md): Cessna 150 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N60564 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain that the airplane encountered.
- [NTSB FTW95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA137.md): Cessna 140 · Fentress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N76981 · Substantial damage
  > The sudden movement of an animal into the path of the aircraft during takeoff roll. Factors were the inability of the pilot to establish a visual lookout down the runway due to the runway's 'crowned' midpoint.
- [NTSB NYC95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA072.md): Cessna 120 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1995 · N77467 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB BFO95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA031.md): Robinson R-22B · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N2346P · Substantial damage
  > the helicopter pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA060.md): Cessna 182P · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N6236F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a takeoff with the control wheel lock installed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA099.md): Cessna 152 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1995 · N4598B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the snow covered ground which contributed to the airplane nosing over as it departed the runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA061.md): Cessna 172M · West Seneca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N13229 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision to attempt a takeoff on a narrow icy runway with crosswind conditions, which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane, impact with a snow bank, and a nose over.
- [NTSB DCA95MA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA020.md): Douglas DC-8-63 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 17, 1995 · N782AL · Destroyed
  > (1) The loss of directional control by the pilot in command during the takeoff roll, and his decision to continue the takeoff and initiate a rotation below the computed rotation airspeed, resulting in a premature liftoff, further loss of control and collision…
- [NTSB LAX95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA115.md): Skov-Papworth Q2 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N2103 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. The pilot's lack of recent experience is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA110.md): Cessna 172M · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1995 · N9512H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment after aborting a takeoff and improper use of the brakes during the abort.
- [NTSB FTW95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA110.md): Cessna 172M · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1995 · N80893 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation.
- [NTSB LAX95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA097.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1995 · N8643V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to attain takeoff speed and maintain directional control from a grass airstrip and his improper preflight of the runway for obstructions.
- [NTSB ATL95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA047.md): Brandt Rutan Longeze · Marietta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N103JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed abort of the ground run which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with the ravine.
- [NTSB LAX95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA090.md): Beech F33A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1995 · N6635C · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's poor short field takeoff procedure and excessive nose rotation resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor is the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA104.md): Cessna 172H · Mountain View, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1995 · N2610L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff, his failure to use all available runway, and delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA078.md): Boeing 747-238B · Belleville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1995 · N706CK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately secure the cargo pallets, and the failure of the flightcrew to detect the deficiency during their preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA044.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N9201P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to inadequate supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command when the dual student improperly adjusted the fuel selector position.
- [NTSB LAX95IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95IA086.md): Boeing 737-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N155AW · No damage
  > maintenance personnel inadvertently overservicing the left main landing gear strut with nitrogen that, during rotation with the aircraft weight on the strut reduced, gave the pilots a rolling sensation to the right.
- [NTSB CHI95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burwell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N8825Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA072.md): Stuart/Wagner Mountain Eagle · Halliday, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N2176Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off and delayed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA082.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1995 · N4279E · Substantial damage
  > the operator's inadequate annual inspection by failing to find that the flight control's horizontal section of the 'T' bar was rubbing against the vacuum hoses behind the instrument panel. The jammed 'T' bar and the rough terrain were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA058.md): Bell 47G-3B · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1995 · N8462E · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight of the helicopter by the pilot for his failure to separate the dolly before attempting flight.
- [NTSB LAX95LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA102.md): Luscombe 8F · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N2183B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground roll, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the pilot-rated passenger, who had sole access to the airplane's brakes.
- [NTSB NYC95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA048.md): Aero Commander 560F · Canfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1995 · N560WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the takeoff on a snow and ice covered runway, and once made, the pilot's decision to lower the flaps.
- [NTSB FTW95LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA079.md): Cessna 177B · Torreon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1995 · N30898 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper liftoff speed resulting in an inadvertent stall and the failure to remove frost from the wing. A factor was fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA065.md): Piper PA-22-161 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N2269Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95IA023.md): Douglas DC-8-54F · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N427FB · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear's shock strut piston lug due to stress corrosion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N89515 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to follow the checklist and assure the door was closed prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student's diverted attention during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N5285J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA049.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6882W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his improper use of the rudder and brakes.
- [NTSB ATL95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA026.md): Cessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6466D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA036.md): Colvin Kitfox II · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N491WC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when he encountered water on the grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N6445P · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA059.md): Beech V35 · Village Mills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1994 · N4855J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB MIA95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N404FL · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of a magneto resulting in a partial loss of power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95MA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Bridgeton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N954U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 441 pilot's mistaken belief that his assigned departure runway was runway 30R, which resulted in his undetected entrance onto runway 30R, which was being used by the MD-82 for its departure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of Automatic…
- [NTSB MIA95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N67390 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver to avoid collision with animals.
- [NTSB FTW95IA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA049.md): Boeing B-737-200 · Springfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N988UA · Minor damage
  > The failure of either the inboard or the outboard wheel bearing assembly due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA048.md): Cessna 152 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N6386L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA040.md): Cessna 150 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N3875V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during touch and go landings. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB BFO95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Bucyrus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1994 · N160UU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's faliure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA236.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Nunda, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N9235J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate runway length was available.
- [NTSB MIA95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA014.md): Cessna 150L · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N19264 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA013.md): Semco Challenger · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N2048J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the basket suspension cables due to corrosion and overstress separations. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the basket suspension cables by an authorized FAA repairman.
- [NTSB BFO95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA008.md): American General AA1 · Beach City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · N6114L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the takeoff. The pilot's inadequate compensation for unfavorable wind conditions is a related factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA010.md): Cessna 182P · Raymond, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N58792 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his resulting failure to maintain altitude after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA024.md): Mooney M20C · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N6958V · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot flying the aircraft. A factor was inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ATL95FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA005.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Lexington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N26966 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency (foreign material or particle in the pitot tube), which led to a false airspeed indication and premature lift-off of the aircraft during takeoff, and the pilot's improper remedial action that…

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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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