# 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 MIA95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA006.md): Cessna 172-F · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N8356U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA021.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N3699W · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, while attempting flight into known adverse weather (wind), and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind conditions and turbulence were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA006.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1994 · N6976P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, resulting in a premature lift-off. A factor in the accident was the failure of the steering linkage.
- [NTSB NYC95IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA020.md): Cessna 310R · Rochester, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5494J · Minor damage
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in undertorqued bolts, fatigue cracking of the hub, and the separation of the propeller assembly from the engine.
- [NTSB FTW95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA014.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N133HF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control on the ground and the pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the failure by the pilot of the conflicting traffic on the runway to maintain proper traffic separation.
- [NTSB FTW95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA015.md): Cessna 185 · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1994 · N95DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA006.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N70792 · Substantial damage
  > The encountered turbulence. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA002.md): Cessna 180 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N2707X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven condition of the runway's surface.
- [NTSB FTW94LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA318.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N46872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB BFO94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA162.md): Champion 7FC · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1994 · N7695E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB NYC94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA184.md): Cessna 180B · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N5112E · No damage
  > The failure of the pedestrian to stay clear of the active runway. A factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA177.md): Cessna 172D · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N2830U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly sump the fuel system during the preflight inspection that resulted in loss of power.
- [NTSB LAX94LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA374.md): Robinson R-22 · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N4001B · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the flight controls. The student pilot's lack of experience in the helicopter is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA343.md): Cessna 150 · North Hedrick, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N9135U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain on which to initiate a takeoff. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA339.md): Cessna 150 · Lansing, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N1105Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the delay in aborting the takeoff
- [NTSB FTW94LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA307.md): Cessna 140 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N89511 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of the brakes during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA301.md): Cessna 172K · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N79897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the takeoff ground roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N8653Y · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A crosswind and rough/uneven terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA209.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N8056P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and premature lift-off. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA322.md): Cessna 172N · Boone, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N2105E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to adequately monitor radio communications during an exceptionally busy period. Factors related to the accident were the high vegetation and the failure of airport personnel to recognize and correct a hazardous situation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA320.md): Weatherly 201C · Stephen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N9054W · Substantial damage
  > improper rigging of the parking brake control cable resulting in inadvertent application of the left wheel brake.
- [NTSB ATL94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA175.md): Cessna 182 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5113S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in taking remedial action when the engine failed to develop takeoff RPM. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI94LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA324.md): Cessna 172 · Warrenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N98525 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the proper procedure for an aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, the pilot's poor preflight/preparation, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA318.md): Piper PA-38-112 · West Branch, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N4286E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning in estimating the takeoff distance. The tall, wet grass on the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA356.md): Hawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N311NW · Substantial damage
  > the rupture of fuel and hydraulic lines and the fuselage fuel tank, by tire pieces during the tire blow-out sequence.
- [NTSB SEA94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA234.md): Cessna A185F · Conrad, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N5387H · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to assure an adequate inspection of the aircraft, including the proper engagement and function of the rudder pedals, prior to the flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA352.md): Hughes 369E · Volcano, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N279F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the resultant inadvertent skid contact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX94LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA369.md): Cessna T210L · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N732DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sun glare was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA131.md): Cessna 180B · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N5143E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flaps and flight controls, and a delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA223.md): Cessna 320B · Hood River, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N9833L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure that the fuel selector was in the proper position which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA305.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N1197X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI94LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA288.md): Bede BD-10 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N2BD · Substantial damage
  > the canopy lock pin design which allowed the pilot to receive a 'closed and locked' indication without the canopy lock pin being engaged. Factors were the pilots' intentional abort above rotation speed, the lack of developed takeoff and accelerate-stop…
- [NTSB FTW94FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA279.md): Dassault DA 200 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · XASKO · Substantial damage
  > The captain's decision to abort the takeoff after accelerating past V1. A factor was the fluctuating engine instrument for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA151.md): Grumman G-44 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N1471N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the rough water.
- [NTSB ANC94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA118.md): Cessna 150J · Talkeentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N61272 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable takeoff area selected. A factor was the soft spot in the airstrip's surface.
- [NTSB LAX94LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA338.md): Beech A36 · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N36DY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the performance deficiency first became apparent.
- [NTSB SEA94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA214.md): Cessna 180K · Hite, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N2732K · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions and weather evaluation were inadequate. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB ATL94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA157.md): Cessna A188B · Coolidge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N9928J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. A factor was the wet runway.
- [NTSB MIA94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1994 · N6115Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with a water puddle on the runway during takeoff roll which resulted in the pilot losing directional control and running off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA320.md): Beech 77 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N6702Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to raise the flaps prior to takeoff, and subsequent loss of directional control. A lack of total experience was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA138.md): Cessna 172L · Springfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N19644 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff, failure to attain adequate airspeed, and improper level off.
- [NTSB BFO94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA133.md): Beech 23 · Freeport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N2341L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB MIA94LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA193.md): Grumman AA-5 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N1392R · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance work done on the carburetor by a local mechanic that resulted in loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the dirt and moisture that contaminated the carburetor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA271.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N234KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft prelight and his failure to remove the frost from the windshield which obstructed his view.
- [NTSB NYC94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA157.md): Piper PA-28 · Pennington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N5758F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed during an aborted takeoff which resulted in an overrun. A contributing factor was the wet grass.
- [NTSB CHI94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA269.md): Cessna 150F · East Tawas, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N7760F · Substantial damage
  > inadequate prelight planning/preparation by the pilot and the subsequent inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI94LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA266.md): Beech B33 · Imperial, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N786AA · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA264.md): Beech D17R · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N35E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to lower the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine rpm, for undetermined reasons, and the diverted attention of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA267.md): De Havilland Tiger Moth DH-82A · Interlochen, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N38KH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to obtain the proper climb rate, and inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DER02.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Halstad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1994 · N3611Z · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the attempted takeoff. Related factors are the soft terrain and the deterioration in aircraft performance due to the high gross weight.

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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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