# 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 CHI94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA165.md): Burkhart Grob BG 103 · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N140BG · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing as a result of the early disconnect of the glider launch/tow equipment.
- [NTSB FTW94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA160.md): Cessna 150M · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N150CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff from the touch and go landing. Factors were the inadvertent porpoise and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA163.md): Gulfstream G-164C · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N585CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA163.md): Stinson 108-2 · Kettle River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N9761K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA158.md): Aeronca 11AC · Montello, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N9462E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA160.md): Cessna 175 · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N7678M · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination (water), and inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
- [NTSB NYC94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA079.md): Cessna A185F · Hempstead, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N30NC · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent collision with a hidden obstruction after swerving to avoid birds during a water takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA154.md): Saab-Scania SF-34OB · Texarkana, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N254AE · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inability to retard the power levers during a rejected takeoff due to his failure to perform the emergency procedures in accordance with the aircraft operating manual. A factor was the illumination of the configuration light as result of…
- [NTSB ATL94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA094.md): Robinson R-22B · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N54BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper vertical takeoff in that he allowed the helicopter to drift rearward, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wire.
- [NTSB ATL94IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA097.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 5, 1994 · N986US · Minor damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the combustion chamber outer case. A factor was the manufacturer's inadequate inspection criteria.
- [NTSB ATL94LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA089.md): Hesterlee Rutan Vari EZE · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N41ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. A factor was a ditch adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA143.md): Cessna 152 · Willmar, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N758ZC · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control during touch and go landings. A factor was the pilot in command's lack of total experience and the snowbank located off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA151.md): Aeronca 11 AC · Carmi, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N9167E · Substantial damage
  > poor preflight planning/preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation (grass) and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA135.md): Savage Kitfox · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N446GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB BFO94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA072.md): Cessna 140 · Clarion, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N76545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB ATL94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA083.md): Cessna 172K · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N711GT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of Cessna 172K, N711GT.
- [NTSB FTW94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA137.md): Jacobson SE5A Replica · Rosenberg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N38111 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the winds. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA080.md): Cessna 188 · Latta, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N4856Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain flying speed and the premature lift off which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA122.md): Schweizer G-164 · Mount Bellvue, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N3628T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the soft runway and gusty winds.
- [NTSB BFO94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA059.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N28224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A related factor was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB ATL94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA070.md): Mooney M20J · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1994 · N4780H · Substantial damage
  > Was the loose throttle cable, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine did not produce full power. A factor was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI94FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N3365R · Destroyed
  > suicide by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA087.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N2925Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensations for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA086.md): Cessna 182G · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N2399R · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The intentional ground loop and the fence were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA94FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA085.md): Douglas DC-3C · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N3433Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed. Factors to the accident were: cylinder fatigue, dark night and stall encountered.
- [NTSB CHI94LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA114.md): Cessna 150M · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N9396A · Substantial damage
  > were the premature lift-off, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL94GA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94GA065.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N6021V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI).
- [NTSB ATL94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N95010 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to follow the flight instructor's instructions to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to develop takeoff power. The student pilot also delayed in relinquishing the flight control of the airplane to the flight instructor. A…
- [NTSB CHI94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA103.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N2965H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was fuel contamination resulting in total loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA093.md): Bell 206BIII · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N57340 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately perform a preflight. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA078.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N5790S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed/inadequate remedial action. Factors include the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and unfavorable/variable, gusty winds during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL94LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA057.md): Cessna 182RG · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N738CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not consider the effects of a wet, grass runway on aircraft performance. Factors were the wet, grass conditions of the runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC94IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94IA037.md): Boeing 747-200F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · B-160 · Minor damage
  > The attempt, by the pilot in command, to attempt takeoff with the parking brake controll engaged, resulting from incorrect procedures by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB DCA94MA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA038.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-82 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N18835 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to comply with checklist procedures to turn on an operable pitot/static heat system, resulting in ice and/or snow blockage of the pitot tubes that produced erroneous airspeed indications, and the flightcrew's untimely response to…
- [NTSB ANC94FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA036.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N303EA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the sixth stage disc on the intermediate compressor stage 6/7TH rotor shaft assembly in the number three engine, due to corrosion pitting and fatigue cracking of the failed disc. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the airline company…
- [NTSB SEA94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA073.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N2752U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site. Factors include snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA142.md): Weber Q200 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N89BW · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the tailwheel assembly. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA042.md): Cessna 172M · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N9101H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff leading to a collision with a snow bank which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB SEA94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA063.md): Cessna TU206 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N756YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94IA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA077.md): Fokker F28 MK O100 · Amarillo, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1994 · N1437B · Minor damage
  > The failure of the outer bearing due to a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB LAX94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N21106 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by failing to remove the pitot tube cover and delay in his remedial action by not beginning to stop the airplane until it was about 1,000 feet before the end of the runway. The soft terrain and the collapsed nose…
- [NTSB CHI94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA074.md): Douglas DC3C · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N907Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's inadequate remedial action after a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Related factors are the copilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the snow covered, icy runway.
- [NTSB DCA94IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94IA032.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Chantilly, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N3339L · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff. Contributing factors were the wet and icy runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N6375D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional and his improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's failure to raise the flaps, the prevailing 90-degree crosswind, and his lack of total experience are factors in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1994 · N6374M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper braking technique and the resultant failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the pilot not obtaining an ATC clearance prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA070.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Little Rock, AR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1994 · N53SW · Minor damage
  > Was the landing gear separation due to an undetermined cause.
- [NTSB MIA94FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA053.md): Bell 206L3 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1994 · N86CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper supervision of an unqualified pilot while attempting a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (dynamic roll over). The improper flight control input (cyclic and collective) by the unqualified pilot…
- [NTSB LAX94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA095.md): Cessna T210L · California Valy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1994 · N5211V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA064.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1994 · N1346P · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors related to the accident were the icy, snow covered runway and poor preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA064.md): Bellanca 8KCAB-180 · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N2974W · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall during initial climb following takeoff. A factor was failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.

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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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