# 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 ERA22LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA419.md): Autogyro USA Calidus · Jasper, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2022 · N451AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA414.md): Piper PA-39 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N8925Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s acute cerebrovascular event, which caused symptoms that diminished his situational awareness and prompted him to abort the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA412.md): Zenith 750 · Silex, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2022 · N1949H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC22LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA070.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2022 · N119CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain centerline in dusk light conditions which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB DCA23WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA014.md): Boeing 777-222 · Schiphol, Netherlands · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 2, 2022 · N787UA · No damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA330.md): Sikorsky S-61N · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2022 · N617CK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 engine’s stage 1 turbine blades as a result of an unreported hot start two days earlier.
- [NTSB GAA22WA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA271.md): Ayres S2R · Trangie, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 31, 2022 · VH-IWI · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA283.md): Cessna 210 · Impalia, Namibia · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 30, 2022 · V5-LMK · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR22LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA320.md): Cessna 152 · Ione, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2022 · N49430 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a fence and a tree. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s decision to land at the unfamiliar airstrip without determining whether it was within the…
- [NTSB CEN22LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA393.md): Boeing B75N1 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2022 · N66417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during take-off, which resulted in a collision with crop and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA326.md): Cessna 180 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2022 · N6455X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a lake.
- [NTSB DCA22WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA187.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Maiquetia, Venezuela · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 21, 2022 · YV3465 · No damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA315.md): Cessna 182Q · Donnelly, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2022 · N735DU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from a wet grass runway which did not allow for adequate braking traction when the pilot aborted the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA311.md): Smyth Sidewinder TD · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 20, 2022 · N60JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inexperience with the airplane and inadequate takeoff procedures, which led to exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA328.md): Fall Martin Super CUB · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2022 · N25MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA378.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2022 · N587FL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA371.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2022 · N1486T · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA22WA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA255.md): Piper PA28 · Nipigon, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 14, 2022 · C-FYSZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA390.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N3727X · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the demonstrated soft-field takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN22LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA389.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Appleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N73194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA385.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N55338 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ANC22LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA067.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N7087D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll following a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA386.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Onalaska, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2022 · N830DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a lake in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA364.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · N49310 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…
- [NTSB ERA22LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA370.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2022 · N2055T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to ensure clearance from an electrical junction box during takeoff, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB ANC22LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA082.md): Dehavilland Beaver U-6A · Kokhanok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2022 · N65223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff operations.
- [NTSB CEN22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA364.md): Beechcraft 35 · Star City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N3260V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN22LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA358.md): Cessna 120 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N2902N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart on inadequate runway surface conditions that resulted in a loss of control after attempting to abort the takeoff, a runway excursion, and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA289.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbank's, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N4493B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN22LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA348.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N42584 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR22LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA288.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N82735 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude which degraded its climb performance and led to a collision with vegetation off the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN22LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA440.md): Beech C23 · Merrill, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2022 · N2240L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate roll control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR22FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA265.md): North American T-28B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N787AS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to an unmaintained carburetor diaphragm and inoperative electric fuel pump that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA22FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA320.md): Knight AA Nieuport 28 · Basehor, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N6170 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incorrect installation of the left-wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB CEN22LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA323.md): Bell 206B · Verona, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N6BU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA254.md): Stucky Steven D RV-7 · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N283S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CEN22LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA312.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2022 · N5850R · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the compressor turbine (CT) blades due to creep.
- [NTSB GAA22WA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA256.md): Piper PA46 · High Wycombe, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2022 · G-LAMI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA307.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2022 · N25RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed aborted takeoff that resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA310.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Findlay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2022 · N55JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic’s inadequate inspection of the faulty horizontal stabilizer trim switch, which resulted in an uncommanded trim movement during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA22WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA218.md): Learjet 35 · Tierra del Fuego, Argentina · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jul 1, 2022 · LV-BPA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA234.md): Cessna 140 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N2809N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ERA22LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA295.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Lewisburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N9077P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC22FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA047.md): Bell UH1B · Clear, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N9970F · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA22WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA210.md): Robinson R44 · East Sussex, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 26, 2022 · G-CIMZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC22LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA050.md): Dehavilland Beaver U-6A · Kokhanok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2022 · N600NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the water.
- [NTSB ANC22LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA048.md): Cessna 208 · Elfin Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2022 · N265KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic.
- [NTSB WPR22FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA229.md): Mooney M20J · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2022 · N4267H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight training experience.
- [NTSB ERA22LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA292.md): Luscombe 8 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2022 · N77863 · Substantial damage
  > Impact with a fence during an attempted takeoff from a short, uphill turf airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN22LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA262.md): Cessna P210N · Cresson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N7361K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with…

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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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