# 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 ANC92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA117.md): Cessna A-185-F · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N27532 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands improper planning and decision to commence a takeoff in unfavorable wind conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the impossibility of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate, the unfavorable wind conditions, and the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA325.md): Schweizer G-164B · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N6892K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper stowage of an aerosol spray can in the cockpit which caused an electrical short and an ensuing fire, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the subsequent aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA321.md): Cessna R182 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N5116T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots selection of the wrong runway for takeoff under the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA214.md): Cessna A185E · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N4573F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff and subsequent stall mush.
- [NTSB CHI92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA213.md): Beech H35 · Baraboo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N7957D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance service and aircraft preflight by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was a partial failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB SEA92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA166.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N5639W · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of flight controls by the PIC during an aborted takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the unfavorable wind (windshift) encountered during takeoff ground roll, the tailwind and high da weather conditions.
- [NTSB BFO92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N731MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA113.md): Stinson JR.SR. · Hanson, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N13462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadequate compensation for wind which resulted in the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ATL92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA145.md): Cessna 180B · Monroe, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N9581B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot's seat assembly for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA110.md): Cessna 172 · Twin Hills, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N5339H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not following the procedures outlined in the pilot's operating handbook.
- [NTSB BFO92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA108.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N8358P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation. Contributing was the pilot's failure to use all available runway and overconfidence in his own abilities.
- [NTSB FTW92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA182.md): Schleicher KA6E · Haskell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N1342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the wing runners failure to keep the right wing up.
- [NTSB SEA92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA155.md): Helio H-295 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1992 · N68857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, and an inadvertent ground-loop. Factors include crosswinds.
- [NTSB BFO92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA098.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bally, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N57472 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA92IA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA150.md): Beech 1900C · Cheyenne, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N109YV · No damage
  > Failure of the fuel control unit on the left engine.
- [NTSB ANC92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Kugururak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N9961D · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA147.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N9323P · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to attain and maintain sufficient flying speed. Factors to the accident were: cylinder over temperature, improper use of the mixture and procedures/directives were not followed.
- [NTSB BFO92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA087.md): Piper J3C · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N92668 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the formation of carburetor ice. Carburetor icing weather conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA279.md): Cessna 421B · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N929DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to ensure that the control surface locks were removed prior to flight.
- [NTSB CHI92LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA208.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N36133 · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action, the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the failed tow rope.
- [NTSB ANC92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA102.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N2824A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA275.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Olancha, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N173SS · Substantial damage
  > 1) The tow pilot's intentional premature release of the glider, which had become airborne, when the tow plane failed to achieve sufficient airspeed during its takeoff ground roll, and, 2) the glider having insufficient altitude at the time of release to…
- [NTSB FTW92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Marietta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N4957P · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA127.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N700MM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left engine turbochargers bearings, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent degradation of climb performance.
- [NTSB LAX92LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA256.md): Lake 200 · Clearlake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1992 · N67C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation of the wind on the Lake and his delay in lift-off. Contributing to the accident was the rough water that existed on the unsheltered section of the Lake.
- [NTSB LAX92LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA262.md): Bell 47-G5A · Pago Pago (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N211CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in failing to ensure that all skid tiedowns were removed prior to the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA187.md): Beech M35 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N9873R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper nose wheel steering which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW92DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRA03.md): Schweizer G-164B · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N8157K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to initiate a climb due to exceeding the takeoff capability of the airplane. A factor was the high grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA063.md): Fairchild 24W-46 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N81229 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB DEN92FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA060.md): Beech V35B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N4567S · Destroyed
  > Aircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: aircraft gross weight exceeded, grass runway selected, takeoff flaps not used, and premature rotation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA182.md): Cessna 150M · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N7867U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and remedial action not performed by the pilot. Factors related to this accident were a swerve encountered by the pilot and the pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA02.md): Cessna 188B · Risco, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N731GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD03.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N45383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower flaps to the takeoff position.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG02.md): Grumman G-164-B · Mcdougal, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N8285K · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to properly plan his take off. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the chemical dispensing equipment.
- [NTSB CHI92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA174.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rockford, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N56311 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's premature liftoff. Related factors are the instructor's lack of total experience in the accident make and model airplane, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the roll-out.
- [NTSB ATL92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA124.md): Grumman G-164A · Ft. Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N7357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB NYC92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA111.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5506K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor pilot to take proper remedial action during a takeoff resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertant stall. Factors related to the accident were the instructor's lack of total, recent and instructional flight…
- [NTSB CHI92FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA170.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N38DJ · Destroyed
  > The copilot's premature liftoff and the captain's inadequate remedial action resulting in loss of aircraft control at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA108.md): Burkhart Grob G-109B · Woodbine, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N693RF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. Factors related to the accident were the student's lack of total flight experience, the instructor's lack of flight experience in this…
- [NTSB DEN92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA056.md): North American Harvard MK-II · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N90541 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors included: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff, and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA119.md): Mooney M20K · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N5772C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment and his loss of directional control during takeoff ground roll, resulting in a swerve off the 150 ft wide runway and impact with a fence. Factors relating to the accident were the lack of runway lights,…
- [NTSB FTW92LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA151.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Truth Or Cons, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N4547A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to stop due to worn brakes and low brake fluid.
- [NTSB FTW92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA148.md): Grumman G-164A · Oil Trough, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N8732H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N83453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance of runway remaining, resulting in a delayed decision to abort the takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees. Factors were the high obstructions (trees) at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA098.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · New Milford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N2724H · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot which resulted in the glider striking a vehicle parked next to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA233.md): Cessna T210L · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N29169 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnection of the turbocharger inlet duct.
- [NTSB ATL92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA122.md): Airship Industries Airship 600 · Weeksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N600LP · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the elevator control cables by repair facility maintenance personnel, the inspector's inadequate inspection of the maintenance accomplished, and his failure to follow delineated procedures. An additional cause was the inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX92LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA248.md): Cessna 172L · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N4163L · Substantial damage
  > The airplane colliding with animals which ran on to the runway during the pilot's takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to take remedial action and avoid the animals.
- [NTSB LAX92LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA240.md): Cessna 185E · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N3349L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not abort the takeoff in time to avoid the on ground collision with the fence and creek bank.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG02.md): A. H. Gettings Glassair SH2 · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N18KG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-takeoff flight control check.

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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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