# 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 CHI90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA224.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N15803 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning/decision, flight into known adverse weather conditions and over confidence in personal ability by the PIC. Contributing factors were thunderstorms, turbulence and unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA137.md): Cessna T-207A · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N73835 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG02.md): Hiller UH-12-E · Garrison, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N133HA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter tail rotor control cable. A factor related to the accident was the chafing of the tail rotor control cable.
- [NTSB SEA90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA154.md): Cessna 188B · Denton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N9632G · Substantial damage
  > The premature liftoff during takeoff ground roll by the pilot, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA128.md): Cessna 337 · Kustatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N2271X · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to assure that the rear engine developed full takeoff power and to attain takeoff airspeed. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA204.md): Whittman W-8 · Toledo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N6803D · Substantial damage
  > Wrong runway selected and aborted takeoff delayed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA148.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N4609P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's initiation of the abort with excess airspeed. A contributing factor was the engine tachometer overspeed.
- [NTSB CHI90DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCD01.md): Finn A. Arnold Glassaire/SH-2 · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N41FJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft involved in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA065.md): Robinson R22 · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N9017S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor thrust due to improper part installation.
- [NTSB ATL90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N5278P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, in that he did not fully consider the effects of high obstructions and a poor runway surface condition.
- [NTSB NYC90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA172.md): Cessna C-152A · Yellowsprings, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N4870A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control when the pilot stalled the airplane after prematurely becoming airborne. Contributing to the accident was a rough field and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB MIA90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA161.md): Beech 36 · Ellenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N7546N · Substantial damage
  > The improper takeoff procedure by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA196.md): Cessna 172 · Canton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N4330Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff procedure, premature liftoff and delayed reaction to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA146.md): Boeing 737-222 · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1990 · N210US · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the fuel pump control shaft because of improper machining by the repair facility during maintenance modification of the pump and improper procedures during overhaul of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N5011T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The high density altitude and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA142.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N704JU · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC90LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA166.md): Cessna 150M · New Knoxville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N714JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in loss of directional control during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB LAX90LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA257.md): Cessna A185F · Discovery Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N888BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper visual lookout to assure the area was clear of boats before departing.
- [NTSB SEA90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA132.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N6686L · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a submerged object.
- [NTSB CHI90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA170.md): Cessna R182 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N757DG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's mis-placement of the airplanes landing gear lever in the 'up' position while the airplane was on the ground, thereby allowing the landing gear squat switch, located in the nose gear compartment, to function as a retracting controller during…
- [NTSB NYC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA148.md): Cessna 150 · Montour Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N10267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's decision to attempt takeoff at night from an inimproved field which resulted in collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN90IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90IA154.md): Aerospatiale A-300B4 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1990 · N72990 · Minor damage
  > Engine failure due to turbine wheel failure, induced by fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA90LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA120.md): Piper PA-32R · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N38575 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control, while attempting a soft-field takeoff. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA243.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N5852J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to detect an incorrect rudder trim adjustment, his failure to follow the prescribed pre-takeoff instructions that call for the trim to be adjusted. The collision with the fence and the incorrect rudder trim adjustment were factors in the…
- [NTSB CHI90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA165.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Millington, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N5250P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning-decision, failure to obtain lift-off airspeed, and failure to perform an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident are the uphill sloping runway, soft turf, high grass, and complacency.
- [NTSB ANC90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA100.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Olson Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N2667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA161.md): Cessna 152 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N4840B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway and failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90IA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA136.md): Douglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N415EA · Minor damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane which resulted in operation of the tire while under inflated and its subsequent failure. A factor in the incident was the inadequate quality control by the tire recapping facility which failed to repair a…
- [NTSB ANC90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA091.md): Cessna 185 · Chandler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N2797J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA101.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N9765J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed after takeoff which resulted in a loss of control and aborted takeoff. The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and did not properly correct the situation before colliding with trees and a…
- [NTSB MKC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA127.md): Cessna 188 · Joiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N2059J · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA216.md): Cessna 172P · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N216PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain direction control. Factors in the accident were the pilot in command's premature rotation during the takeoff and the failure to take the necessary remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA117.md): Boeing E75 · Watonga, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N55292 · Substantial damage
  > Pic's failure to use all of the available runway. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL90IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA126.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N8943E · Minor damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection by operator personnel which resulted in operation of the tire while under-inflated.
- [NTSB DEN90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA126.md): Cessna 172 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N2723E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to touch down at the proper point, his misjudgment of the distance required for takeoff following the touch and go, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA115.md): Cessna 172N · Chandeleur Isld, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N1071S · Substantial damage
  > Minimum airspeed required for flight (vs) was not maintained. Contributing factors were the pilot's fatigued condition, and premature lift off.
- [NTSB DEN90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA125.md): Cessna 188A · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground loss of control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to use optimum takeoff flaps for the runway conditions that existed, and the soft wet runway surface.
- [NTSB CHI90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA149.md): Beech F33A · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N1847W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control after encountering gusty wind conditions during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI90DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEX01.md): Sattler Aeroduster SA750 · Columbus, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N85CH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The pilot's lack of experience in the airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N4754B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway to stop the aircraft. Contributing to the accident is a lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB MKC90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA110.md): Beech S35 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N5892J · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB DEN90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA110.md): Cessna 205 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N4807U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly select and survey his landing site.
- [NTSB ANC90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA072.md): Cessna C-140 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N76607 · Substantial damage
  > Uncertificated pilot's failure to become qualified to operate an aircraft and gain the ability to recognize and respond to crosswind situations.
- [NTSB CHI90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA132.md): Cessna 205A · Piqua, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N4841U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA071.md): Piper PA-18 · Big Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N407WB · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command failed to compensate for gusty wind conditions and control of the aircraft during the take off roll.
- [NTSB MKC90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA117.md): Bell 47G · Wynne, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N41SD · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear skid entangled with a fuel hose. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA173.md): Beech N35 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N75BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N7591P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control by the student pilot by prematurely attempting to maneuver the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC90LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA102.md): Cessna 152 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N6202Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI). Related to the accident was the cfi's lack of experience as an instructor.
- [NTSB FTW90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA107.md): Bell 206BIII · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N2187P · Substantial damage
  > Restricted movement of the right skid assembly causing the lateral center of gravity to be exceeded during the attempted take off.

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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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