# 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.

Page 114 of 281 · 14,038 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI94LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA247.md): Cessna 182 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N2564R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and improper aborted takeoff. Related factors are the blocked pitot/static system, and the CFI's inadequate supervision during the preflight and takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA186.md): Eiriavion PIK20D-78 · Rexberg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N686CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a vehicle parked near the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA293.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N38366 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to secure the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA94FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA182.md): Cessna 172K · Patos Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N7417G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (marijuana), and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while taking off toward the closed end of a cove.
- [NTSB CHI94DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCA02.md): Schweizer G-164B · Harviell, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N48484 · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor, which resulted in the propeller inadvertently going into feather. Factors were the pilots intentional ground loop of the airplane to avoid impacting obstructions at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N9278C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC94FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA087.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N6CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the parking brake during the takeoff and not aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of the airplane checklist.
- [NTSB ANC94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA082.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N2297R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not use the takeoff checklist to confirm that the flaps were extended for the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA178.md): Cessna 172P · Easton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N65857 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in their failure to remain clear of trees during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: a downdraft and the proximity of trees to the…
- [NTSB NYC94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA123.md): Gates Learjet 35 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N69PS · Substantial damage
  > Under-inflation of the tires, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in overheating and subsequent tire failure; the incorrect checklist that was provided to the aircrew; and failure of the pilot-in-command to deploy the drag chute, when the thrust…
- [NTSB ANC94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA081.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N1257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA121.md): Piper PA-60-700P · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N323CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was internal obstruction of the pitot tube.
- [NTSB NYC94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA116.md): Champion 7GCAA · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N2899G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA080.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Portage Creek, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N8297X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to ensure that the airplane was within its gross weight and center-of-gravity limits, which resulted in an inability to obtain sufficient airspeed for sustained flight and a resultant…
- [NTSB ANC94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA079.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N2297R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA181.md): Consolidated Aeronautics PBY-5A · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N2172N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat dock during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a narrow lake under unfavorable wind conditions, and strong crosswinds during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA226.md): Cessna T210M · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N88XH · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command due to flight into known instrument meteorological conditions; factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA223.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX94LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA277.md): Cessna 172 · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N61569 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to stop the aircraft in a timely manner after landing back on the runway following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA283.md): Meyers ME 200 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1994 · N7MV · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the exhaust pipe from the cabin heat control valve and the lack of insulation on electrical wiring between the ammeter and the avionics bus.
- [NTSB LAX94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA275.md): Mooney M20C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N6959U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper takeoff speed. Factors are the high density altitude and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA214.md): Lake LA-250 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N1404Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowing the airplane to get into an uncontrolled porpoising situation. A factor related to the accident was the choppy water.
- [NTSB MIA94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA168.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Walls, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N45332 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The sandy terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N36484 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were wet and soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA167.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Lantana, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N27872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his failure to abort the takeoff after experiencing reduced takeoff performance, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed. Factors in the accident were: a partial loss of engine power…
- [NTSB NYC94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA124.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Vernon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N3627V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA158.md): Cessna A188 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N9879V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. The crosswind and the ditch were factors.
- [NTSB NYC94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA102.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphi, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N5543F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with obstacles
- [NTSB SEA94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA155.md): Cessna 150L · Hubbard, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N19297 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed in flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB IAD94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD94LA109.md): bourque experimental Kitfox · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N528AB · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the tailwheel assembly for undetermined reasons during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB LAX94LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA258.md): Grumman AA-5B · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N4553R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed in the takeoff initial climb and the resultant inadvertent entry into a stall/mush condition. High density altitude and downdraft conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA101.md): Piper PA-23-250B · Kent, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5257Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA159.md): Hruby Cayuse · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N12057 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to continue the takeoff when the engine was not producing full power and his attempt to reverse course to return to the airport without sufficient altitude to complete the turn.
- [NTSB LAX94LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA249.md): Prue Irving Owen 160 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N90614 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly connect the aileron control linkage during assembly, and his inadequate preflight which did not detect the problem before flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA248.md): Cessna 180H · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N4764U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA255.md): Grumman G-164B · Dateland, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N3629P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstacles. Night lighting conditions and the dust were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA245.md): Cessna 180J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N180DK · Substantial damage
  > a loss of directional control due to a locked brake from a leaking hydraulic system.
- [NTSB SEA94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA152.md): Cessna T188C · Angela, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N2535J · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: wet terrain and inadequate aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA238.md): Cessna 172N · Valencia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N734ZK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable field for an off-airport landing and attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA112.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Summerdale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N53819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA059.md): Cessna 185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N93769 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA095.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N3200H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience on grass strips in this make and…
- [NTSB CHI94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N153KA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N93069 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and his resultant loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the student's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA175.md): Hughes 269B · Toulon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N9375S · Destroyed
  > the improper reassembly of the main rotor blade dampers and the underservicing of the landing gear skid hydraulic struts which resulted in ground resonance of the helicopter when the first takeoff after reassembly was attempted.
- [NTSB NYC94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA092.md): Cessna 172N · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N737SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift-off, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush back onto the runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a dirt…
- [NTSB CHI94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA170.md): Cessna 152 · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N80812 · Substantial damage
  > the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the wet runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA060.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N99PJ · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N9687W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine, prior to landing at the airport, that the runway length would be inadequate for a safe takeoff, and his subsequent failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended short-field takeoff procedures. Factors in the accident were:…
- [NTSB CHI94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA169.md): Cessna 150K · Jasonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N6039G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=115

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases?page=114

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.