# 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 SEA91LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA218.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Mead, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N3781A · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning by the pilot, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the high temperature and unfavorable wind condiiton.
- [NTSB NYC91LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA216.md): Cessna TU206G · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N756UF · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot by electing to takeoff with a known deficiency with the equipment. The deficiency (cracked/leaking float) was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA131.md): Cessna 206 · Funnel Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N5209X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the high wind encountered during takeoff and the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA215.md): Cessna 172N · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N738ET · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the taxiway marker's lack of frangibility due to its construction.
- [NTSB LAX91LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA362.md): Schweizer G164B · Verona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N7501K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision to depart from a runway with high vegetation along the edge and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA127.md): Cessna 180A · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N26CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Contributing to the accident was the rough water.
- [NTSB SEA91LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA213.md): Cessna 177 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N30258 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing) and his improper raising of the flaps. Factors related to the accident were: the high density altitude, tailwind, and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB DEN91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA136.md): Cessna 421B · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N80RS · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the aircraft by the pilot in command. A factor was: failure of the pilot in command to properly latch the cargo door.
- [NTSB ANC91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA125.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Ugashik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N5371G · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run. Contributing to the accident was the rough water.
- [NTSB LAX91IA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91IA297.md): Boeing 747-200 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · ZKNZW · No damage
  > The inadequate runway safety area inherent in the airport design, and, the ATC clearance procedures in use which failed to take into consideration the substandard runway safety area. Factors in the incident were the dark night time conditions and the…
- [NTSB CHI91LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA261.md): Piper PA-32-R300 · Lake In Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N40446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight by assuring the gear lever was in the down and locked position.
- [NTSB SEA91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA206.md): Beech V35B · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N18307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the open cabin window and the pilot's diverting his attention.
- [NTSB NYC91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA208.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N2507B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and impacted with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA166.md): Waco UBF · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N13075 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The tailwind & proximity of trees/brush were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX91LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA352.md): Cessna 210 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N9542T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the slippery condition of the road surface being used as a runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA350.md): Cessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N161TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport operator to develop animal control procedures for the airport property.
- [NTSB ANC91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA121.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N2370H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's weather evaluation misjudgment, the high wind, and rough water encountered during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA118.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Emmonak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1991 · N27472 · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot inadvertently retracted the landing gear during the takeoff roll. Contributing to this accident was that the checklist was not followed.
- [NTSB ATL91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA156.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Camden, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N28544 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in his inability to stop the airplane in the remaining runway. Factors were the pilot's lack of total flying experience, and the high outside air temperature at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC91LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA120.md): Piper PA-20 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N7404K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to mantain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA152.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manning, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N29926 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner once the airplane had departed the runway surface. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the entire…
- [NTSB SEA91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA200.md): Rockwell S-2R · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N4865X · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in his attempt to takeoff with the aircraft loaded over maximum certificated gross takeoff weight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA239.md): Piper PA-38 · Bridgewater, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N6373A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a fence.
- [NTSB FTW91LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA134.md): Cessna 150G · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N6335S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was his attempt to takeoff without using all available runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA227.md): Aero Commander 500B · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N120EL · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear handle was placed in the gear up postion prematurely resulting in a gear retraction during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were proper procedures were not followed by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA196.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Roy, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2322A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA142.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Manteo, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N54746 · Destroyed
  > The loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum controllable airspeed, which resulted in the stalling of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA229.md): Luscombe 8A · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N28580 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI91FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA228.md): Robinson R 22B · Carmel, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N8017D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delaying remedial action. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to attain adequate rotor RPM for takeoff, failure to abort takeoff and lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB SEA91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA187.md): Beech A-36 · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N4394A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor planning/decision. Factors include selecting the wrong runway under the high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91MA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91MA224.md): Learjet 23 · Detroit, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1991 · N959SC · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight by the pilot, his failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining, and his failure to assure that the aircraft attained sufficient airspeed for lift-off and climb. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC91FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA104.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N25063 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to undetermined causes. Factors include objects in the flight path encountered during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB DEN91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA102.md): Douglas DC-3C · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N96H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG06.md): Ayres S2R · Drayton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N8988Q · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot did not perform any preflight planning, and did not use the aircraft performance data.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG05.md): Cessna T188C · Bathgate, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N2056J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control inflight which resulted in a collision with the crop.
- [NTSB SEA91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA179.md): Cessna 188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB SEA91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA178.md): Grumman G-164-B · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N6657Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors include high vegetation growing close to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG04.md): Cessna T188C · Walhalla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N2093J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident are gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA122.md): Cessna 150M · Wilburton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N45458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the take off with insufficient distance remaining. Factors were the fluctuating engine and the trees in his path.
- [NTSB SEA91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA173.md): Commonwealth 185 · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N90683 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB LAX91LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA307.md): Robinson R22A · El Cerrito, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N4070H · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's improper slope takeoff technique.
- [NTSB DEN91FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA098.md): Boeing 707-323C · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N8404 · Substantial damage
  > Improper overhaul of the nose gear assembly by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX91LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA300.md): Cessna 320 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N3011T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the propeller feathering counter weight clamp assembly.
- [NTSB BFO91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA066.md): Cessna 175B · Farmington, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N8246T · Substantial damage
  > An aborted takeoff due to the pilot's reported binding of the elevator.
- [NTSB SEA91LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA161.md): American AA-1A · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N5FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB SEA91FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA157.md): Beech V35B · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N6036E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to plan his takeoff path to provide adequate terrain clearance. The rising terrain and dark night light conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA118.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Sonora, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N83165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff ground run. Factors were the density altitude and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA097.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N8256R · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tail wind, the high density altitude, the pilot's failure to properly lean the mixture, and his failure to use all available runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA215.md): Cessna 182A · Menomonee Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N4735D · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue induced propeller blade failure. A related factor was the operator's delayed propeller overhaul.
- [NTSB CHI91DER12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER12.md): Lacey B D4 · Albert Lea, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N363H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to take adequate remedial action. Related factors are the tall grass runway conditions, and the inadequate airspeed.

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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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