# 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 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.
- [NTSB SEA91FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA071.md): Cessna 337 · Boise, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N2107X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the aircraft control locks prior to attempting flight. Factors include an inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB MIA91LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA105.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1991 · N440FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control on the ground by the student pilot due to a lack of total experience and apprehension on his first solo flight.
- [NTSB LAX91LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA144.md): Helio H391B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1991 · N289LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper use of the flight controls. Contributing to this accident was the cross wind and soft terrain, and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1991 · N96868 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the dual student and remedial action was delayed by the CFI. Factors related to the accident were a gusty crosswind and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB CHI91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA111.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Morgan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1991 · N4338C · Substantial damage
  > A guy wire was struck on takeoff because of inadequate clearance. Factors related to the accident were poor planning/decision by the pilot and over confidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB NYC91FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA086.md): Douglas DC-8-62 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N730PL · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/preparation, in that the flight engineer miscalculated (misjudged) the aircraft's gross weight by 100,000 lbs and provided the captain with improper takeoff speeds; and improper supervision by the captain. Factors related to the…
- [NTSB ATL91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA065.md): Helio H-295 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N42013 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA035.md): Cessna 180K · Amos Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1991 · N66036 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of terrain that was rough, snow-covered and icy for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA104.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Genesee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N8026W · Substantial damage
  > Positive liftoff airspeed was not attained, an aborted takeoff was not performed which resulted in a stall/mush descent to the terrain. Factors related to the accident were a dark raining night, soft, wet grass runway and a downwind surface wind.
- [NTSB CHI91LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA099.md): Cessna 152 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1991 · N49485 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Her lack of flying expereince was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1991 · N116CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's poor preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA100.md): Maule M-6-235 · Mobile, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N5662F · Destroyed
  > The pilots' failure to establish a sufficient climb rate to avoid striking a fence.
- [NTSB ATL91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA053.md): Temco GC-1B · Grantham, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1991 · N77PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his attempt to fly the aircraft while it was loaded over its maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB ATL91FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA051.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N6247Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a positive rate-of-climb after lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's limited experience in a Piper PA-23.
- [NTSB ANC91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA025.md): Cessna 172-P · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N63541 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the terrain (snowbank).
- [NTSB LAX91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA088.md): Grumman G-164A · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N969X · Substantial damage
  > A disoriented and intoxicated automobile driver entering the runway in front of the departing aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA049.md): Beech V35B · Advance, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N74LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the malfunctioning magneto which resulted in the engine sputter.
- [NTSB LAX91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA084.md): Maule M5-180C · Owayhee, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1991 · N5653Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor was sun glare.
- [NTSB FTW91FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA033.md): Piper PA-30 · Oppella, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N291R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate following loss of his visual references and allowing himself to become diverted during the takeoff. Factors in the accident were interrupted instrument lighting and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA066.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Williamstown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N5763S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to retract the speed brakes during the preflight, which resulted in the tow airplane being unable to attain sufficient altitude prior to releasing the glider, and the subsequent landing of the glider on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA081.md): Cessna 172N · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1991 · N5345D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident is the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA080.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N94647 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA072.md): Piper J3C-65 · Springbrook, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1991 · N87867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to takeoff with a strong gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA043.md): Piper PA-18 · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N2787P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the pilot in command, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the snowdrifts in the takeoff area.
- [NTSB CHI91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA065.md): Cessna 152 II · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1991 · N4872B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during acceleration for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX91LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA071.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1991 · N8309H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an attempted takeoff. A contributing factor was related to the student's improper use of rudder control.
- [NTSB CHI91IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA062.md): Boeing 737-322 · Kansas City, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1991 · N396UA · No damage
  > Improper use of the throttles, and failure to maintain directional control by the first officer. Factors related to the incident are: ice on the runway, lack of total experience in the type aircraft and operation by the first officer, and inadequate…
- [NTSB ANC91FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA019.md): Cessna 172G · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1991 · N4468L · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's not removing the frost from the airplane before attempting to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed abort, and the berm.
- [NTSB SEA91FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA039.md): Cessna 140 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1991 · N77179 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate an aborted takeoff at a time that left adequate runway remaining to bring the aircraft to a stop.
- [NTSB MIA91FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA058.md): Cessna 310 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1990 · N4808B · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command/mechanic reversal of the aileron control cables on the sprocket during installation. This resulted in an in flight loss of control on takeoff, uncontrolled descent, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91IA028.md): Boeing 727-22 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1990 · N40486 · Minor damage
  > Failure of an engine bearing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA049.md): Cessna 150 · Monroe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N2834S · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the PIC.
- [NTSB CHI91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA045.md): Laister LP-49 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N26LP · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident are lack of total experience in type aircraft, and type of operation.
- [NTSB NYC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system.
- [NTSB ATL91IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA024.md): Cessna S550 · Columbus, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N185SF · Minor damage
  > A fatigue failure of a spot weld on the gas generator case, which resulted in an engine explosion.
- [NTSB LAX91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA038.md): Aerostar S-77A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1990 · N3605T · Substantial damage
  > Strength degradation of the kevlar suspension cables, due to previous heat damage. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the quick release line to release, and susceptibility of kevlar suspension cables to heat.
- [NTSB FTW91FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA016.md): MBB BO 105CB4 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1990 · N3536T · Destroyed
  > The company's maintenance personnel's failure to install the cyclic interconnect tube and their failure to inspect the helicopter prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA033.md): Mooney M20E · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N5703Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the piston rings which reduced the available engine power, and the pilot's continued operation of his airplane with a known engine deficiency during the relatively high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91DXQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DXQ01.md): Pitts S-1E · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N9QB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and the abrupt pullup to a premature takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA011.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Thorne Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1990 · N9786P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA020.md): Aero Commander 680V · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N541F · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue takeoff with a known deficiency in the airplane - low power on both engines which resulted from open compressor surge valves. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn resulting…
- [NTSB MIA91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA017.md): Cessna 150G · Marathon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N3220J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed, while attempting to make a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power. Fatigue failure of the center rocker boss on the #3 cylinder was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI91LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Crivitz, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N264W · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).
- [NTSB ATL91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Centerville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N67448 · Substantial damage
  > The propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1990 · N68219 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action. His lack of total expereince was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Princeton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N2111L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles at the side of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA005.md): Cessna C152 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N757RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.

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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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