# 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. Page 129 of 281 · 14,038 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA058.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Roxbury, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N44068 · Destroyed > Pilot factor in that he failed to plan the approach for gusty wind conditions and impacted trees short of the runway. - [NTSB MKC90LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA050.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N4022X · Substantial damage > Directonal control was not maintained by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI90IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA070.md): Boeing B737-300 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1990 · N338UA · Minor damage > The failure of all four main landing gear tires on takeoff due to the parking brake being locked. - [NTSB DEN90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA047.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N99SR · Substantial damage > Loss of directional control by the pilot, during takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident were a loss of power on the left engine due to snow ingestion, heavy snow showers in progress and an icy, snow covered runway. - [NTSB CHI90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA068.md): Cessna 150H · Sullivan, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N50292 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gust and lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC90IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90IA050.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Philadelphia, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1990 · N405EA · No damage > The flight crew of EAL121 taking off on a taxiway. Contributing was failure of the flight crew of eal 121 to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi and takeoff. - [NTSB DEN90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA046.md): Boeing 757-222 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N505UA · Substantial damage > Overrotation of the aircraft during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the first officer's improper use of the flight manual, which resulted in his improper calculations of the rotation speed, and inadequate supervision concerning verification of… - [NTSB ANC90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA026.md): Cessna 207A · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N9720M · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate positioning of the temporary runway markers, snow covered runway/terrain conditions, partial whiteout condition, and the snow berms at the edges of the runway. - [NTSB NYC90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA046.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N2637H · Substantial damage > Improper decision of the glider pilot to exit the glider without positive assurance that the tow pilot had received his signal or that the glider was released from the tow plane. A related factor to the accident was: the lack of crew coordination between the… - [NTSB CHI90LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N6141Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and/or properly compensate for the wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions and the ditch. - [NTSB ANC90FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA025.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N63414 · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The snowbank was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA90FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA049.md): Lockheed L1329 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N96GS · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to reject the takeoff after the airplane had passed V1 speed and lifted off the runway. A factor was a malfunctioning #2 engine electronic engine conttrol which caused the unit to over-schedule fuel to the engine resulting in… - [NTSB LAX90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA064.md): Cessna 185 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N9816X · Destroyed > Pilot's improper weather evaluation which directly led to his attempted takeoff in an excessive tailwind and subsequent loss of aircraft control during the unsuccessful abort. - [NTSB NYC90DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DFJ01.md): Steele Acrosport II · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N896JC · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. His lack of experience & the snowbank were related factors. - [NTSB CHI90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA057.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Lizton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N3871H · Substantial damage > Selection of unsuitable terrain by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: interpersonal relations of the pilot, terrain condition and fence on or near the airstrip, the pilot's lack of experience in the type of… - [NTSB CHI90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N2605P · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and his improper use of (normal) brakes. His decision to make a running takeoff, his lack of total experience, and the snowbank were contributing factors. - [NTSB BFO90FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA012.md): British Aerospace BAE 3101 · Staunton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N851JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly align the airplane with the runway heading during the takeoff run. Factors related to the accident were: airport personnel's failure to assure that runway marking and edge lights were adequately cleared of snow, adverse… - [NTSB ANC90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA019.md): Maule M-5 · Becky Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N6220M · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the ski attach fitting due to being fabricated locally from the wrong steel which resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB ANC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA028.md): Cessna 182 · Chakachamna Lk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · N8849T · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight preparation of the takeoff area by the pilot, and his attempt to take off on unsuitable terrain. The soft/snow covered terrain was considered to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA042.md): Piper PA-34 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1989 · N8426B · Substantial damage > Collapse of the nose gear for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA038.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N289RL · Substantial damage > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and the cfi's inability to regain control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of brakes on the cfi's side of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N5115Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the student's lack of total experience, his diversion of too much attention to… - [NTSB ANC90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N5511J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to assure the removal of ice or frost from the wings. The excess gross weight and uneven terrain were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB BFO90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA013.md): Cessna 172 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N52491 · Substantial damage > The pilot allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent porpoise during an aborted takeoff. - [NTSB ANC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3654C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to identify suitable terrain for takeoff. - [NTSB ATL90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA018.md): Beech A23A · Roopville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6929Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's disregard for a tailwind during landing, his delay in executing a go around when he noted excessive speed during the landing roll, and improper go around procedures. - [NTSB MIA90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA019.md): Temco GC-1B · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N80528 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The crosswind and ditch were related factors. - [NTSB FTW90FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA015.md): Beech 58 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N950JP · Substantial damage > A fuel tank leak, arcing from the exterior lighting system, and failure of company/maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive (AD). - [NTSB FTW90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA020.md): Cessna 150H · Mountain Home, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N22614 · Substantial damage > Lack of airspeed for a climb to clear obstacles off the departure end of the runway, resulting in a precautionary landing into unsuitable terrain. The inadequate airspeed was a result of an encounter with deer during the take off and the pilots vertical… - [NTSB CHI90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA014.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N9487T · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the runway condition & obstructions. - [NTSB DEN90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA010.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N3166Q · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, his failure to use the recommended flap extension, his failure to maintain an airspeed above the automatic gear extension speed… - [NTSB NYC90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA012.md): Cessna 180H · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N7930V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll due to strong wind gusts. - [NTSB MKC90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA023.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Heafer, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1989 · N1012Z · Substantial damage > The intentional swerve by the pilot during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough and soft terrain conditions. - [NTSB FTW90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA007.md): Bell 206B-III · High Island 474 (Gulf of Mexico) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N3889W · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted takeoff with one tie-down strap still attached to the helicopter which resulted from an inadequatepreflight inspection of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N8149J · Substantial damage > An animal (cow) that had wandered onto the arpt. - [NTSB DEN90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA006.md): Beech A36 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N6029S · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when she failed to attain sufficient speed within the appropriate takeoff distance. A factor related to the accident was: high density altitude. - [NTSB ANC89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA179.md): Piper PA-18 · Kiana Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N83381 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and the premature lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and the pilot's self-induced pressure. - [NTSB MKC89LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA203.md): Piper PA-22-108 · North Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N5303Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a simulated forced landing. - [NTSB FTW89DQG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG07.md): Cessna T188C · Spur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1989 · N3382J · Destroyed > Partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the farm equipment parked near the end of the runway. - [NTSB ANC89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Redoubt Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1989 · N180KA · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable runway and terrain conditions. - [NTSB LAX89LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA320.md): Air & Space 18A · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1989 · N6101S · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in a loss of control as the gyroplane went into ground resonance. - [NTSB DCA89MA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA074.md): Boeing 737-400 · Flushing, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N416US · Destroyed > The captain's failure to exercise his command authority in a timely manner to reject the takeoff or take sufficient control to continue the takeoff, which was initiated with a mistrimmed rudder. Also causal was the captain's failure to detect the mistrimmed… - [NTSB CHI89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA186.md): Cessna 172 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1989 · N736HC · Substantial damage > The failure of the plt to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Rain softened terrain adjacent to the runway surface is a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB CHI89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Newark, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N4841P · Substantial damage > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI) and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: malfunction of the flap system, which resulted in an improper flap setting for takeoff, and the soft runway condition. - [NTSB DEN89LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA212.md): Cessna 172N · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N734VH · Substantial damage > Improper use of the rudder by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The soft terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA163.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Paradise Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N83TL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The high density altitude, soft runway, and fence were related factors. - [NTSB NYC89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA211.md): Cessna 150M · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N3668V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a rough field takeoff. Contributing factor(s) was: the crosswind and he sunglare in the pilot's eyes. - [NTSB DEN89LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA204.md): Cessna 150M · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N6372K · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground swerve. Soft terrain beside the runway was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA159.md): Cessna 172H · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N2459L · Substantial damage > The bucket which was blown into the flight path by a crosswind. - [NTSB ANC89LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA154.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N64273 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport operation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse terrain conditions. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=130 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases?page=129 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.