# 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 ANC91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA083.md): Cessna 170B · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N4659C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA084.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Blair Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N5665A · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command's failure to assure sufficient obstruction clearance for his airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA158.md): Piper PA-20 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1991 · N6908K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during the takeoff sequence caused by the failure of the tail wheel steering spring. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA140.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Newcastle, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N5530K · Substantial damage
  > The fracture failure of the landing gear axle.
- [NTSB LAX91LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N8382B · Substantial damage
  > A premature liftoff, stall, and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA201.md): Piper PA-28-201R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1991 · N2126K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Factors contributing to this accident were the landing gear lever not being engaged, the use of an inadequate procedure by the pilot-in-command, and the inadvertent gear retraction during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA080.md): Cessna 170A · Kakeen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N5739C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough, and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB MIA91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA166.md): Cessna A188B · Doddsville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N9102R · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning decision by the pilot for failure to take into account the temperature extremes and what effect this would have on the ground roll distance. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB CHI91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA195.md): Cessna 150 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N22494 · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight, inattentiveness, failure to maintain airspeed, and poor inflight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mundelein, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N59791 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.
- [NTSB ANC91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA072.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N3459M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight and the contaminated fuel system. A factor was the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manning, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N44300 · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed was not attained and aborted takeoff was delayed by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: over confidence in aircraft's ability to takeoff on the short, grass runway and a dirt embankment on the departure end of the strip.
- [NTSB LAX91LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA256.md): Weaver WACO-ASO · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N4W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB DEN91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA080.md): Stinson 108-2 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N9759K · Substantial damage
  > A forward aft pilot seat adjustment locking mechanism failure.
- [NTSB NYC91IA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91IA137.md): Boeing 727-214 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N750UA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the third stage turbine blade on the number two engine, due to high cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N9727P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the rough takeoff area and the trees along the side of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB LAX91LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA287.md): Cessna C-U206B · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1991 · N9967M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly used the mixture control, failed to attain the airspeed and delayed in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA122.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N21LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation. Contributing to the accident were: the pilot did not maintain a proper clearance from an object, the pilot misjudged the wind conditions, and delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE05.md): Charles Raucci, JR. Firebolt · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N123CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following the specification for installation of the fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB CHI91DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCA01.md): Gremminger Kolb Twinstar · St. Genevieve, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N7175J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff and improper remedial action by the pilot rated passenger after assuming control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot losing directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV01.md): Cessna A188B · Bluffs, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N4887Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA171.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N5299B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's lack total experience.
- [NTSB CHI91LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA170.md): Piper PA28-140 · Albany, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N95041 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to take timely and proper remedial action when the student pilot lost directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors in the accident are the tall grass edging the runway, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N855SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to achieve flight, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL91LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA100.md): Cessna 177B · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N19823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock prior to attempting flight and his failure to follow the 'before takeoff' checklist. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA062.md): Cessna 172-N · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N2775E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the high winds.
- [NTSB CHI91LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA164.md): Piper PA-32-300 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1991 · N931VN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of total experience and the vehicles which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA165.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N7209Y · Substantial damage
  > Excessive application of the flight controls by the student pilot. A factor related to the accident is delayed remedial action by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ATL91LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N93002 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known discrepancy and the operator's previous improper maintenance/inspection of the pitot/static system were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA148.md): Hughes 269C · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N10MY · Substantial damage
  > Delay by the pilot-in-command to apply adequate throttle & collective during transition off a dock for a takeoff over a lake. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB DEN91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA073.md): Beech D18-S · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N44623 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot. Factors were: the cross, failure of the pilot to lock the tail wheel, and the pilot's disregard of crosswind limitations.
- [NTSB LAX91LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA217.md): Farrington 18A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1991 · N6126S · Substantial damage
  > Ground resonance remedial action not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA145.md): Corley Hubert KR-2 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N420DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG07.md): Cessna A188B · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N731NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceeding the airplane's takeoff performance capability for the climatic conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA131.md): Cessna 185C · New Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N26792 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot during a crosswind takeoff and subsequent collision with rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA150.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Hillsbord, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N57386 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB CHI91LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA276.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Monticello, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2587N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) delayed remedial action. Related factors are the gusty crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA200.md): Cessna T-337-D · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N2688S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in the front engine due to the improper and incomplete installation of the engine in the aircraft by a mechanic.
- [NTSB LAX91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA192.md): Cessna 180 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N9147C · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot improperly used the flight controls and brakes to arrest the runway excursion. Contributing to this accident was encountering unfavorable winds, crosswind conditions, and lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB NYC91FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA125.md): Boeing 727-100QC · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1991 · N425EX · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic and uncontained failure of the no.3 engine which resulted in a fuel fed fire.
- [NTSB SEA91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA096.md): Cessna 150J · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N50488 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action. Factors include nose-gear vibration.
- [NTSB LAX91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA183.md): Cessna 172N · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N737GY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and to adequately compensate for the wind conditions resulting in an on ground loss of control and subsequent on ground collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB NYC91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA119.md): Cessna 172M · Bloomvale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N12236 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA121.md): Beech A36 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1991 · N7231L · Substantial damage
  > Delay of the pilot to abort the takeoff from the private grass airstrip resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway and colliding with a ditch.
- [NTSB BFO91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA044.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Castle, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N2535N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA105.md): Cessna 170B · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N3108A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failing to compensate adequately for adverse wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX91LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA231.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N31AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of his experimental glider during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with gusty winds.
- [NTSB BFO91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA040.md): Cessna 195 · California, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N1504D · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA079.md): Cessna 120 · Pinebluff, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N46GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. The pilot's failure to calculate the aircraft's performance for the existing conditions was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL91FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA074.md): Beech 60 · Kinston, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N311MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the unsecured baggage compartment door and the pilot's inadequate preflight.

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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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