# 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 CHI94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA061.md): Mooney M20F · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1994 · N6323Q · Substantial damage
  > was an aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot-in-command. Factors related to the accident were the partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the continued operation of the airplane with a deficiency.
- [NTSB SEA94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA046.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N4244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA086.md): Cessna 172N · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1993 · N7553E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff and improper use of the airplane's throttle.
- [NTSB NYC94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA042.md): Piper PA-32-R-301T · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N8210H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a overrun of the runway. Factors were a snow covered runway, takeoff speed not attained, brakes not used, and a ditch.
- [NTSB LAX94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA071.md): Rans S-14 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N7844E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot incorrectly selecting the wrong fuel valve and the subsequent engine failure due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA022.md): Cessna 207 · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N36CF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during the takeoff roll. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the snow berm along the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC94IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94IA020.md): Swearingen SA227 · King Salmon, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N630PA · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain control of the airplane and did not perform the appropriate procedures for an aborted takeoff. A factor in the incident was the asymmetry in power between the plane's two engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA027.md): Thompson Bushby Mustang II · Madison, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1993 · N38BT · Destroyed
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA049.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1993 · N2346G · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA019.md): Bell-Carson 47G-SUPER C-4 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1993 · N614X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's limited helicopter flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA033.md): Cessna 172I · Moberly, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N35537 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to use all of the available runway.
- [NTSB ANC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA016.md): Cessna A185F · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N185FK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for the gusty cross wind condition. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Chignik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N7022F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands selection of unsuitable terrain on which to perform a takeoff. A factor in the accident was the brush.
- [NTSB ATL94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA009.md): Bell 47G2 · Billingsley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1993 · N866Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper vertical liftoff which resulted in dynamic roll-over and the main rotor's impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA018.md): Cessna 170 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N3975V · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the gear axle which resulted in the collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB CHI94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA020.md): Cessna 150H · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N23487 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot initiating the flight with a rough running engine. Factors related to the accident were: the building and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA019.md): Schweizer G-164B · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1993 · N7501K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA006.md): Cessna 177A · La Sal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N30365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the high (10,000 foot) density altitude and the fence.
- [NTSB ATL94IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA001.md): Boeing 757-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N638DL · Minor damage
  > Failure of the captain to use the proper rotation and lift-off speeds, which resulted in over rotation of the aircraft during takeoff and a subsequent tail scrape.
- [NTSB SEA94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA002.md): Piper PA-12 · Orting, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N7709H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA215.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N21170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB LAX93LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA372.md): Cryder RV-6 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N607DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his conventional gear airplane after the failure of a main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB FTW93FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA267.md): Piper PA-31P · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N891SP · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC following takeoff. Factors were: partial loss of power to one engine for undetermined reason, and lack of total experience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB LAX93LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA374.md): Ercoupe 415C · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N3561H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the elevator control during the takeoff ground roll which resulted in a porpoise and nose gear collapse. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total experience and lack of total time in type.
- [NTSB BFO93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N9841L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delay in initiating an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC93IA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA188.md): Boeing 747-200 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N629US · Minor damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor forward fan assembly as a result of the ingestion of a bird.
- [NTSB LAX93LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA362.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1993 · N93321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attemted takeoff from a taxiway due to alcoholic impairment. The night light condition was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA187.md): Cessna 180A · Charlie Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N9600B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed his decision to abort the takeoff, and did not follow the standard procedures/directives for the aborted takeoff. Factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N731UF · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to the collapse of an air induction hose.
- [NTSB ANC93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA184.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1993 · N84627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. The rough water in the takeoff area was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA350.md): Cessna 182E · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N3393Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to use all available runway. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA258.md): Cessna 180 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1993 · N4719B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for shifting winds.
- [NTSB BFO93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA162.md): Sterner Super CAT · Cherryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N531SC · Substantial damage
  > The movement of a thumbscrew on the fuel filter system which resulted in fuel flow blockage and subsequent partial power loss. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW93FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA251.md): Cessna 182C · Porter, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N8488T · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident which may have contributed were the distorted and separated muffler components resulting from improper maintenance by an unknown person.
- [NTSB CHI93LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G-103 Twin Astir · New Douglas, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N153SS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the glider tow attachment. Factors related to the accident were the improper emergency procedure by the student, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action..
- [NTSB ANC93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA168.md): Cessna 170B · Wulik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N2384D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA341.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N39527 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA152.md): Piper PA-28 · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N56975 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC93LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA181.md): Beech 19 · Wolfboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1993 · N24685 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Factors were a dirt bank, and the pilot's premature lift off, his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his lack of recency of experience.
- [NTSB ANC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · Happy Valley, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N6819L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA344.md): Beech 19A · Troy, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N6130N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of improper fuel in the airplane. Wet turf on the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA183.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N9148 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action. Factors include a wet, downhill, grass runway during the abort.
- [NTSB SEA93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA182.md): Piper PA-24 · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N8267P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and his attempt to take off with the aircraft over gross weight.
- [NTSB FTW93LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA241.md): Cessna 140 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N2673N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA144.md): Grumman G-21 · Togiak River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N1530H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper preflight decision making and selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW93LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA238.md): Grumman G-164B · Pioneer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N8227K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by both pilots to maintain visual lookout. Factors were the inadequate radio communications by both pilots, and the departing pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives.
- [NTSB MIA93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N757UY · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply right rudder while applying power during the touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Near Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N97978 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the particular aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB CHI93LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA314.md): Cessna 188 · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX93LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA314.md): Mooney M20J · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N1153K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll due to the inadvertent interference with the controls by a passenger.

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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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