# 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 ANC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA007.md): Piper PA-14 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N4290H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind, the soft runway, and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA003.md): Mooney M20M · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N987CM · Destroyed
  > Intergranular cracking (fatigue) failure of the exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust manifold (tailpipe), and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB SEA91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA005.md): Cessna 152 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N757LC · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA008.md): Cessna 150 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N45328 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA007.md): Waco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.
- [NTSB ATL91LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA001.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N172SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt. Factors to the accident were the student's overall lack of flight experience, and the reported wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA006.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N8211C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to refuel the aircraft prior to flight.
- [NTSB MIA91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA007.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1990 · N8634C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain wingtip clearance with tall grass at the edge of the runway during the ground roll.
- [NTSB ANC91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA001.md): Hughes 500D · Kennsington, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N1107G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during takeoff due to dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's selection of an uneven landing area.
- [NTSB NYC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA002.md): Forney 415D · Morrisville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N2911H · Destroyed
  > The pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.
- [NTSB CHI90DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEC05.md): Schleicher ASW-22 · Richmond, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N8W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature retraction of the flaps allowing the glider to settle into an unusually low tow altitude.
- [NTSB ATL90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA184.md): Cessna 152 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N49553 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the subsequent loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot's improper usage of flight controls, presence of crosswind conditions, and his overall lack of experience were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA196.md): Beech C-45H · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N450G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a takeoff in strong crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA188.md): Cessna 150M · Florida City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N714KS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the take off roll from the dirt road followed by an on ground collision with shrubs.
- [NTSB ANC90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA184.md): De Havilland DHC-3 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N5322G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll, and failure of not attaining airspeed on takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA183.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N7580Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately remove snow from the airplane and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA186.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N2518A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA185.md): Cessna A188B · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N86405 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to avoid a mud hole on the runway during the ground roll to takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX90LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA324.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N2516E · Substantial damage
  > Improper handling of the aircraft by the student pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff, and the instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN90LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA188.md): Cessna 150 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N3313V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot. The selection of unsuitable terrain is a factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA187.md): Cessna 150J · Grantham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N41GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder to maintain directional control and his premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW90LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA180.md): Mooney M-10 · Roscoe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N5461F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control. A factor was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA171.md): Piper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The rough/uneven gravel bar was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA184.md): Morane-Saulnier MS760 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N23ST · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a climb after takeoff, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, pilot fatigue, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flying operation.
- [NTSB NYC90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA216.md): Cessna C337 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N2654S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure his seat which slipped back during the take off run.
- [NTSB ATL90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA163.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N82MA · Destroyed
  > The company/operator management's decision to operate the aircraft with a known deficiency without further maintenance, the pilot's improper planning/decision and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining). Factors…
- [NTSB ANC90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA179.md): Cessna U206 · Twin Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N9779M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA173.md): Cessna 172P · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N65857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's use of excessive flaps for takeoff resulting in loss of climb performance.
- [NTSB LAX90LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA312.md): Robinson R-22 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N4019S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the aircraft capability was exceeded by weight and density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA162.md): Piper PA28-201T · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N2082Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a thorough preflight and his attempt to execute a turn at high speed.
- [NTSB CHI90LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA251.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N16504 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA162.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Alagnak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N24BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his selection of unsuitable terrain, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA170.md): Air & Space 18A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N6132S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to follow published takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB NYC90LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA202.md): Waco DSO · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N613N · Destroyed
  > Aborted takeoff with insufficient room available to stop. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DEX02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEX02.md): Johnson Quickie 299 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N42LQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot/mechanic's improper installation of the rudder cable turnbuckles.
- [NTSB CHI90DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCD02.md): Bell 47G-2 · Wall Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N90529 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. The high density altitude and uphill terrain were factors.
- [NTSB NYC90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA204.md): Piper 28R · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2646Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N8564F to insure the runway was clear prior to crossing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA241.md): Cessna 177 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N29463 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident are misjudgement of the aircraft takeoff weight, and overconfidence in the ability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA303.md): Hughes 369D · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N5012A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine running and no one at the controls.
- [NTSB ANC90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA157.md): Piper PA-32 · Kashvik Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N5206S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight preparation and planning. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA152.md): Cessna 185 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N185GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement, due to consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB FTW90FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA160.md): Aerospatiale/Socata TB-10 · Ada, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1990 · N20AZ · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed for a climb profile. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot allowed the weight and balance of the aircraft to exceed the certified limits, his use of…
- [NTSB FTW90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA159.md): Cessna 182N · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N9074G · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected impairment of the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of a short grass runway with a tailwind, the high air temperature, and the obstructions (fence & power line) at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA158.md): Cessna 172M · Broken Arrow, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N73571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA148.md): Stinson 108 · Cold Foot, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N9462K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain flying speed.
- [NTSB CHI90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA235.md): Cessna 180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N4547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above terrain while maneuvering during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attempt to display the aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB NYC90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA194.md): Boeing A75 · Burdett, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N7772J · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the cross wind and failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA234.md): Beech P-35 Bonanza · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N8699M · Substantial damage
  > The delay in initiating the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA193.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N34461 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent release of the tow line at low altitude. A contributing factor was the landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA191.md): Cessna 150 · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7983F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane overran the end of the runway into a corn field after an aborted takeoff, due to the engine cowling door opening. Contributing to the accident was pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.

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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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