# 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 FTW77FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA061.md): Lockheed L-18 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1977 · N333FB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DLT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DLT04.md): Cessna 180 · Centennial Isl, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1977 · N25NW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW770A003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW770A003.md): Cessna 207 · Matamoros, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1977 · N1520U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DET16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DET16.md): Cessna 172H · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1977 · N8262L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA038.md): Piper PA-28 · Lavina, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 4, 1977 · N1176H · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI77DET15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DET15.md): Piper PA-16 · Roselawn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1977 · N5631H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLD64](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLD64.md): Sikorsky S58 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 3, 1977 · N99482 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77FVW17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVW17.md): Cessna 172 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1977 · N734GC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCJ21.md): Cessna 150 · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1977 · N704UK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA046.md): Bell 206B · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1977 · N380EH · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FVD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FVD37.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Tracy, CA · Incident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1977 · N6156X · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ16.md): Cessna A188B · Lambert, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1977 · N70389 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FRJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRJ08.md): Beech 23 · Edom, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1977 · N2309L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRD28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRD28.md): Piper PA-18 · Gueydan, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 26, 1977 · N40528 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC77DAG74](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG74.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Alexander Ck, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1977 · N9300Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77IA042.md): Boeing 727 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Closed · May 25, 1977 · N8832E · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW77FRD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FRD26.md): Murrayair MA-1B · Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1977 · N1014Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG35.md): Cessna 150 · Dorris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1977 · N3364J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DFA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DFA26.md): Piper PA-18 · Fort Plain, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1977 · N8093D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEX29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEX29.md): Cessna 150M · Cedar Grove, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1977 · N6034K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FCA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FCA20.md): Schweizer 2-33A · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1977 · N2528H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DEQ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DEQ36.md): Cessna 182 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 21, 1977 · N2445R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DUJ51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ51.md): Luscombe 8A · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1977 · N71413 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG28.md): Cessna 210 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1977 · N210HS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAA19.md): Cessna 150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 15, 1977 · N3982V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVD33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVD33.md): Stinson 108-1 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N97115 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEI26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEI26.md): Cessna 172 · Jewett, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1977 · N9578V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77DUJ50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ50.md): Cessna A188B · Elfrida, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1977 · N713CB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FQG35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FQG35.md): Piper PA-24 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1977 · N8481P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAG56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG56.md): Lake LA-200 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1977 · N6107V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK77DVM19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVM19.md): Weatherly 201B · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1977 · N2937W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRD21.md): Bell 206B · Cameron, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 7, 1977 · N7902J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77DHD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77DHD14.md): Piper PA-28 · Cheswold, DE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1977 · N8244N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FID18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FID18.md): Hughes 269 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 5, 1977 · N7451F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FKG28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG28.md): Cessna 150 · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1977 · N60521 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD77FKW18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKW18.md): Beech 58P · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 2, 1977 · N6039S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77DFA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DFA20.md): Cessna 172 · Ticonderoga, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1977 · N3648L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKG26.md): Luscombe 8A · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1977 · N1448K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCJ18.md): Piper PA-18 · Bassett, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1977 · N9396D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA042.md): Cessna 206F · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1977 · N8538Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC77FNA16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FNA16.md): Cessna 172 · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 23, 1977 · N79879 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA040.md): Aero Comdr 690A · Chicago, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 23, 1977 · N847 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FIG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FIG16.md): Enstrom F28A · Pikesville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1977 · N9566 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVG24.md): Cessna 180 · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1977 · N91230 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER35.md): Let-Np-K L-13 · Warren, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1977 · N99953 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPG26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG26.md): Piper PA-28 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1977 · N6056W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE18-157778.md): Hughes 269B · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 16, 1977 · N9482F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DPG25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DPG25.md): Cessna 150 · N.Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1977 · N63290 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77DCA03.md): Cessna 150M · Alton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1977 · N704KK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DA039.md): Piper PA-18 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 11, 1977 · N2978P · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=191

## 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=190

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