# 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 ATL89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA162.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N714SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize that the engine was not developing full power and the delay in performing remedial action until it was too late to stop the airplane on the runway.
- [NTSB MIA89FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA174.md): Piper PA-22-160 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N9834D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during the turn to return to the airport, resulting in the loss of control. Contributing to the accident was his continued takeoff with intermittent engine power.
- [NTSB FTW89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N3937Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The high, gusty, crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA103.md): Beech 35 · Milan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N5011C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive rotation, which resulted in an inadvertent mushed stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA108.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N4906P · Substantial damage
  > Initially the loss of power on the left engine due to an inadequate preflight by the pilot. A secondary cause was a inadvertent feathering of the wrong propeller by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA142.md): Piper PA22-150 · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N9965D · Destroyed
  > Improper maneuvering shortly after takeoff from a private grass strip of marginal length for the caliber of acft being operated. A wind change added to the already exacting conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA125.md): Piper PA-28 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N3952K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the tall grass, inadequate runway maintenance, and trees.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM01.md): Cessna 188A · Belding, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N5658J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight assessment of the runway condition/aircraft performance capabilities, and the aircraft's resultant failure to attain flying speed. Soft terrain is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN89MA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89MA130.md): Bell 206L-3 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N76KM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Contributing factors were: dark night, pilot's visual perception, inadequate initial training of the pilot…
- [NTSB CHI89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA102.md): Cessna 206 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N8535Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate aircraft control during the aborted takeoff attempt, and the aircraft's resultant collision with trees. The wet runway was a factor in the lack of normal braking action.
- [NTSB MKC89LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA121.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Snow Lake, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N3092S · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain to takeoff from by the pilot and the inadequate runway maintenance by airport personnel. Contributing to the accident was the hidden hole which the airplane contacted resulting in the pilot's inability to control the…
- [NTSB MKC89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA119.md): Rockwell Thrush S2R · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N4900X · Substantial damage
  > The engine failed due to a cracked cylinder and the pilot was forced to attempt a landing in a rice field where the gear collapsed.
- [NTSB LAX89LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA206.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Big Sur, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N31277 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to attempt a takeoff from a field that he had previously made a forced landing to and the airplane nosed over during the attempt. Contributing to the accident was the high grass that became entangled in the tailwheel and the soft downhill…
- [NTSB FTW89LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA101.md): Cessna 206D · Saint Jo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N72279 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff from a field that was not suitable for such purpose.
- [NTSB FTW89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA099.md): Beech A36TC · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N6760C · Substantial damage
  > Failure to attain liftoff speed and the pilot in command's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD04.md): Schweizer G-164A · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N8699H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to perform adequate prelight planning/preparation before attempting a takeoff by failing to assure the runway condition.
- [NTSB NYC89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA134.md): Maule M-4 · Csttltn-Hdsn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N4713T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the wet, soft grass.
- [NTSB LAX89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA198.md): Cessna 140 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1989 · N76675 · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of the landing gear tire. A major factor was the unsuitability of the terrain at the side of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA89LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA149.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N29241 · Substantial damage
  > The instructors decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude situation, with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC89IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89IA071.md): Boeing 747-121 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 1989 · N818FT · Minor damage
  > Failure of tires on the right inside main gear truck. A related factor was: failure of operator/management personnel to follow proper loading procedures, which resulted in an improper lateral weight and balance situation.
- [NTSB CHI89LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA090.md): Cessna 150 L · Eureka, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1989 · N7531G · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's improper aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent aborted takeoff was performed with insufficient runway remaining to successfully stop the aircraft before the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA091.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Ojibwa, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N82702 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were: the wet/upward sloping condition of the airstrip, unfavorable wind, high obstructions (tall trees/obstacles at the end of the runway), and high…
- [NTSB MKC89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA109.md): Bensen B-8KSB · Eldon, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N37511 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in collision with the terrain during take off.
- [NTSB CHI89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA089.md): Cessna 140 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N77201 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N7741W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft while on takeoff ground run. Contributing to this lack of control were wind gusts from dust devils in the area, thermal activity, and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB DEN89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA116.md): Cessna 170B · Deming, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1989 · N3475D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run, resulting in a loss of control and collision with the terrain. The lack of experience in this type of aircraft is considered to be a factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA177.md): Cessna 310C · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1989 · N1798H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instructor pilot (pilot in command) to reject the takeoff after the loss of power on one engine when sufficient runway remained to stop the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the disregard of the aircraft manual, failure to use the…
- [NTSB NYC89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA128.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1989 · N45981 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA124.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Dushore, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N2127J · Destroyed
  > Collision with trees during a rejected takeoff from a private turf strip due to the pilots failure to take advantage of the existing wind.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC04.md): Bridges LONG-EZ · Rochester Hills, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N642JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in damage to the propeller and nose gear.
- [NTSB BFO89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N1789H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during the attempted short field takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA132.md): Cessna 172F · Elkin Arpt., NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1989 · N7908U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly compensate for the gusty wind conditions during takeoff and the delay in his decision to abort the takeoff before colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ATL89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA135.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brooks, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N52652 · Substantial damage
  > Climb not possible because of a downdraft which exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate location of the wind sock, the adverse wind conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA072.md): Beech A55 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1989 · N6866Q · Destroyed
  > A premature/improper retraction of the landing gear by the second pilot (aircraft owner), who was occupying the right front seat.
- [NTSB DEN89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA110.md): Grumman G-164 · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N527Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA107.md): Stinson 108-3 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N993C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA156.md): Cessna T210 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1989 · N5523C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during the ground run and abrupt rotation to get airborne.
- [NTSB ATL89LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA125.md): Cessna 150B · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N1214Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX89DVG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVG05.md): Morse F85P-1 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N611AA · Substantial damage
  > An animal on the runway. Factors were: the pilot's intentional ground loop and the resultant loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN89FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA101.md): Bell 206B-III · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N16733 · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with strong down-slope winds and gusts during a critiacal phase of flight which caused power required to exceed power available. Contributing factors to the accident was the downhill terrain and the downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB LAX89DUQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUQ03.md): Martin Sorrell Hiperlight · Liano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N85HL · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to a seized piston.
- [NTSB CHI89LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N9504T · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of flight controls by the student pilot, which resulted in his loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve; and the instructor pilot's (cfi's) inadequate supervision. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind condition,…
- [NTSB CHI89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA066.md): Cessna 170B · Freedom, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N3016A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff on unsuitable terrain. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA145.md): Let L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N82756 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate crew coordination between the ground lineman and the blanik pilot, and failure of the blanik pilot to maintain clearance between his aircraft and the parked glider. A factor related to the accident was the proximity of the parked glider to the…
- [NTSB SEA89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA063.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · N9182L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continuing the takeoff despite the large boat wake and gusting wind. A contributing factor was the pilot's low flight time in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX89FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA140.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · CGWPS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain adequate airspeed before maneuvering (turning) back toward the airport, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: improper maintenance/installation of a fuel injector reference air line,…
- [NTSB MIA89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA116.md): Beech B55 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N3122W · Substantial damage
  > Uneven runway condition (sunken spot).
- [NTSB DEN89LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA096.md): Cessna 180 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N4756B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, failing to maintain directional control, and inadvertent ground swerve. Gusty crosswinds contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB ANC89LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA064.md): Piper PA-11 · Beluga Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N4620M · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing and takeoff. The uneven terrain (with a snow berm) was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA093.md): Cessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N2972X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flaps during takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed, a stall, and loss of control.

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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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