# 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 ANC93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA052.md): Cessna 172M · Kasigluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N13147 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: loose gravel on the surface of the runway and the snowbank (berm) on the overrun (stopway).
- [NTSB LAX93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA171.md): Mong SPORT-S · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N36JD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to visually clear the runway before starting the takeoff ground run. Factors in the accident were inadequate airspeed at the time of liftoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA122.md): Cessna 152 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N5283P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA119.md): Vaughan Mustang II · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1993 · N20JV · Substantial damage
  > The aircrafts takeoff performance exceeded and pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the wind
- [NTSB NYC93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA070.md): Stinson 108-2 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N8775K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot at the controls failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor provided inadequate supervision. A related factor was the pilot at the controls had no flight experience in the make and model of airplane being flown.
- [NTSB CHI93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA132.md): Cessna 152 · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N89098 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA161.md): Cessna 150 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N50287 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the wing flap control due to the improper type of fuse installed by unidentified persons. Factors relating to this accident were the flap motor partial failure due to corrosion and the total failure of the fuse due to the wrong type amperage.
- [NTSB CHI93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA122.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Lyons, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1993 · N7058P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an unsuitable runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA121.md): Manville Avid Flyer · Lincoln, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N714J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his operation of an airplane with known defects.
- [NTSB BFO93LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA053.md): Cessna 152 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N714XH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's improper control of the airplane during liftoff, while practicing a soft field…
- [NTSB SEA93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA080.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N24WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the snowbank.
- [NTSB MIA93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA087.md): Cessna 402B · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N6383X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to perform weight and balance calculations, exceeding the gross weight of the airplane, and disregarding wind information provided by the tower controller.
- [NTSB FTW93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA104.md): Cessna 172M · Overbrook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N9689H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the elevator trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff
- [NTSB SEA93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Logan-Cache, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N13008 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and insufficient remedial action. Factors include a snow bank near the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA109.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Saint Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1993 · N978Z · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper use of thrust reversers and excessive use of engine power. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the crosswind and the first officer's failure to raise the flaps.
- [NTSB MIA93IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93IA083.md): Aero Commander 500 · Everglades City, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N3836C · Minor damage
  > The preexisting fatigue cracking of the propeller hub arm in the bearing retention radius due to polishing and wear of the radius from contact with the split rings, resulting in a propeller blade separating from the propeller hub on the takeoff ground run,…
- [NTSB LAX93FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA141.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N2221G · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of takeoff power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection which failed to detect magneto and spark plug deficiencies. In addition, the pilot failed to abort the takeoff after two unsuccessful attempts to get airborne. Factors which…
- [NTSB CHI93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N67475 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB BFO93LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA044.md): Cessna 182J · Putnam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N3035F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compliance with applicable air worthiness directives, leaky fuel cap seal, water contamination of the fuel, and wrinkles in the fuel tank bladders that interfered with the ability to drain water from the tanks.
- [NTSB ATL93FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA059.md): Cessna 172G · Jackson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N5972R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to properly compensate for the wind. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition at the time of take off.
- [NTSB SEA93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA074.md): Cessna 150L · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N150KC · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA072.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Riverton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N821SC · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not perform an abort of the takeoff after observing a partial loss of power. Factors include improper use of the mixture control.
- [NTSB BFO93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA043.md): Cessna 150 · Knoxville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N8958S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to plow the runway adequately.
- [NTSB ANC93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA037.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N8257A · Substantial damage
  > That the lift off airspeed was not attained by the pilot in command because of the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA097.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1993 · N3044N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB LAX93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA136.md): Cessna T188C · Delhi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1993 · N2086J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff and failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA035.md): Cessna 206 · Bradley Lake, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N5036U · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not removing the frost from the plane's airfoil surfaces before takeoff and not aborting the takeoff when the airplane showed no sign of wanting to fly at the initial rotation point/airspeed. A factor in the accident was the icing…
- [NTSB BFO93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA027.md): Cessna 210K · Sunbury, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N8110G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The soft terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA115.md): Grumman G-164 · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N10212 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to maintain directional control. The pilot's failure to use the tailwheel lock and the soft and wet terrain were factors relating to this accident.
- [NTSB ANC93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA031.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N4882P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB ANC93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA030.md): Cessna 180H · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1993 · CFZEX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Factors were the unfavorable winds and rough water.
- [NTSB CHI93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA085.md): Stinson 108-3 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N6402M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA057.md): Cessna 150K · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1993 · N5725G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot, and take control of the airplane in a timely manner which resulted in the airplane departing the runway and striking a tower. Factors related to the accident were the improper use…
- [NTSB NYC93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA056.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1993 · N40586 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and his inadequate remedial actions, resulting in a collision with a snowbank. Factors related to the accident were the ice covered runway and the snowbank along the runway edges.
- [NTSB FTW93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA074.md): Cessna 172M · Baytown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N73405 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to a stuck exhaust valve in the number 3 cylinder
- [NTSB NYC93LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA061.md): Cessna 152 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N24908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacting with a snow bank.
- [NTSB CHI93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA072.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1993 · N48863 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB LAX93FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA095.md): Cessna 414 · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N4733G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to use pitot static system covers during icing conditions which resulted in a blocked pitot tube and subsequent loss of airspeed indications. This led to pilot disorientation and an invertant stall. Factors to the accident were…
- [NTSB FTW93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA065.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1993 · N734GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the snow conditions
- [NTSB CHI93IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA069.md): de Havilland DHC-8-311 · Savoy, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N433AW · Minor damage
  > The total failure of the inboard right main landing gear wheel axle during the initial climb.
- [NTSB BFO93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA017.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Philipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N15141 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate removal of snow from the runways by airport personnel and the procedures/directives for airport snow removal not understood.
- [NTSB ATL93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA048.md): Cessna 120 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N4292N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during take off.
- [NTSB ATL93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA042.md): Pitts S2B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N92AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, during the take off roll. A factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA047.md): Beech C-24R · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N1848A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper airplane preflight, resulting in no airspeed indication during takeoff, and the subsequent abort with insufficient runway available to stop prior to a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA040.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 10 · Mccall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N50TE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to follow the checklist and release the parking brake before takeoff. The inoperative parking brake warning light and the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff were factors.
- [NTSB NYC93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Alberta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to take off on rough uneven terrain and could not attain rotation speed, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree during the ground run. A factor in this accident was inadequate pre flight planning.
- [NTSB NYC93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA036.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N3017P · Substantial damage
  > An improper weld by other maintenance personnel which resulted in the nose gear collapsing, and a loss of directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA032.md): Van Arsdell/Brent,M. Rutan Long EZ · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N989LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and his failure to note the raised arresting device near the runway threshold.
- [NTSB SEA93LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA028.md): Cessna A152 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N46762 · Substantial damage
  > Delayed remedial action. Factors include a tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA013.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N473FW · Substantial damage
  > A failure by FBO personnel to properly connect the nose wheel torque link after towing the aircraft.

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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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