# 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 MKC90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA105.md): Piper PA-28R · Starbuck, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N1633H · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions were misjudged and aircraft control was not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA167.md): Siai-Marchetti SF 260 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N260CA · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's over rotation and the failure of the pilot in command to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and to make a timely corrective action.
- [NTSB FTW90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA105.md): Cessna 172H · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N3941R · Substantial damage
  > The student failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB BFO90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA040.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Have De Grace, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N1086L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control, and used excessive braking trying to regain control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA095.md): Beech Baron 58 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N168CC · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that the pilot elected to abort the takeoff with insufficient r/w remaining to stop the aircraft on the runway and collided with a fence, car & van.
- [NTSB NYC90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA093.md): Cessna C-150 · Turbotville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N2720S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot to maintain sufficent flying speed for takeoff when strong winds were encountered.
- [NTSB MIA90IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA109.md): Boeing 707-321B · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · CCCYB · Minor damage
  > The airplane's aft CG limit had been exceded due to improper weighing procedures.
- [NTSB DEN90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA094.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1990 · N8126W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors in the accident were the premature lift-off by dual student, the rough terrain and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Soledad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N9394C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA059.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N6MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in a nose-over of the aircraft when it encountered a wave from a boat during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB ANC90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA056.md): Bell 206B · Drift River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N1086Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter during lift-off.
- [NTSB CHI90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA110.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lodge, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N55JJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind and the soft/uneven terrain were factors related to the accident.
- [NTSB BFO90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA034.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lovingston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N8874D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failure to climb out of ground effect because of inadequate airspeed. Factor was unfavorable wind at takeoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA079.md): Rockwell S-2R · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N4183X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine fuel pump.
- [NTSB LAX90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA133.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N5169B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB MIA90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA098.md): Waco YMF-5 · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N89B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's excessive compensation for the wind condition, and his lack of experience in…
- [NTSB SEA90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA058.md): Piper PA18-150 · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N83681 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot did maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. The pilot was unable to adequately correct the situation before the airplane exited the runway and ground looped resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA057.md): Cessna 170 · Republic, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N4130V · Destroyed
  > Improper inspection and airworthiness certification of the aircraft on the last annual inspection by an FAA authorized repair station, the inadequate engine performance and low cylinder compression, and the pilots attempt to takeoff with known aircraft…
- [NTSB DEN90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA078.md): Cessna T210J · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N2KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA073.md): Beech B35 · Hartington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1990 · N5047C · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA083.md): Bell 206B · Pearland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1990 · N5016F · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover resultant from improper takeoff techniques used by the rated pilot, and inadequate supervision by the company check pilot.
- [NTSB ATL90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N5322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the take off roll.
- [NTSB MKC90IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90IA070.md): Boeing 737-300 · Wichita, KS · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N17317 · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of level arm.
- [NTSB LAX90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA122.md): Boeing 737-300 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N306AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB MKC90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA069.md): Cessna 175 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N7555M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the nose gear yoke.
- [NTSB MKC90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA064.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Elaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N28625 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather conditions, runway condition, and the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA116.md): Boeing 727-227 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N271AF · Minor damage
  > The unauthorized intrusion onto the runway environment by a pedestrian.
- [NTSB ATL90IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA076.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N8951E · Minor damage
  > Inadequate servicing of the airplane by operator maintenance personnel which resulted in the burst tire. Factors in the accident were hydraulic system lines which were fractured by debris from the burst tire and a total failure of the airplane hydraulic…
- [NTSB MIA90LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA087.md): Air & Space 18-A · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N6158S · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: wire(s) near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA90IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA086.md): Stinson AT-19 · Titusville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N69996 · Minor damage
  > Total loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA061.md): North American T-6G · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N2879G · Substantial damage
  > To be a failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N46725 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he lost directional control during takeoff and subsequently collided with a snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA095.md): Cessna 152 · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N48690 · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain positive directional control during the takeoff roll. The student pilot's lack of flight experience was a contributing factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MKC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA062.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N2927P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. His lack of experience in the type of aircraft was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA036.md): Piper PA-12 · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N7853H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left gear axle due to corrosion and fatigue.
- [NTSB MKC90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA057.md): Beech B36TC · Inver Grove Hgt, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N3077G · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot, while taking off with a heavy gross weight in unfavorable winds, and the pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DEN90LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA065.md): Cessna P206A · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N4679F · Destroyed
  > The pilot flew the aircraft with an improper modification to the fuel system, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB NYC90LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N47644 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment while aborting the takeoff. The crosswind, turbulence, and snowbank were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA056.md): Piper PA-22 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1990 · N4859A · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the strong/gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX90IA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90IA101.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N31013 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the weld holding the slip joint to the pneumatic dual compensator from the no. 2 engine.
- [NTSB CHI90LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA083.md): Cessna 150H · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N50003 · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object (ice), which jammed the right wheel. A factor related to the accident was: the snowbank.
- [NTSB DEN90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA056.md): Cessna 404 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1990 · N409EX · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA041.md): Cessna A185F · Sun River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N6045N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly compensate for strong crosswinds during takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB NYC90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA067.md): Bell 206L · New York City, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1990 · N16664 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the wind resulting in a downwind takeoff. Additionally the loss of lift when the helicopter flew off the heliport platform, prior to reaching effective translational lift, resulted in the helicopter settling into the water.
- [NTSB DEN90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA052.md): Cessna 180C · Haugan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1990 · N9342T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff attempt. A factor in the accident was the icy, snow covered condition of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB DEN90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA051.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1990 · N11641 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to correct a ground loop swerve during takeoff ground run. Inadequate supervision by the CFI was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA90FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA064.md): Beech 58 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1990 · N431BR · Destroyed
  > In flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW90LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA061.md): Robinson R22 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1990 · N25318 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by not identifying and removing the tie-down.
- [NTSB NYC90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA062.md): Cessna 182N · Milford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · N8947G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot during a short soft field takeoff on a snow packed runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA059.md): Globe Swift Gcib · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N78156 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to abort the takeoff after losing directional control during the takeoff ground run. Factors related to the accident were: crosswind, hidden obstruction in high vegetation, and low time in model.

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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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