# 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 ERA21LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA311.md): Cessna 172 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2021 · N805CP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control after an aerodynamic stall at takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA21WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA191.md): BAE RJ85 · Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 30, 2021 · CP-2889 · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA346.md): HpH, Spol. S.R.O. Glasflügel 304S · Briggs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2021 · N304AB · Substantial damage
  > The overstress fracture of the elevator control tube due to reduced wall thickness from water intrusion and subsequent corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a drain hole at the bottom of the elevator control tube, which allowed the tube to…
- [NTSB DCA21WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA188.md): Boeing 747 · Zhengzhou City, China · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 28, 2021 · LX-GCL · No damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA371.md): Mooney M20K · New Shoreham, RI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N110CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to reject the takeoff at an excessive speed, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to lock the door as required by the placarded door closing procedures.
- [NTSB CEN21FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA334.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Benoit, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N363BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance capabilities and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and prohibited medications.
- [NTSB WPR21LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA345.md): Cessna 340 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N419TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing
- [NTSB WPR21LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA302.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N946PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA337.md): Piper PA18 · Larimore, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N83411 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB DCA22WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA171.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Caracas, Venezuela · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 23, 2021 · YV3052 · No damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA295.md): Cessna 172I · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2021 · N46287 · Substantial damage
  > The boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB CEN21LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA331.md): Cessna 180 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2021 · N9024M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a rough field.
- [NTSB ERA21LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA293.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Frostproof, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2021 · N3044H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of a child reaching for and manipulating the flight controls.
- [NTSB ANC21LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA061.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N7137T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage to the No. 2 cylinder. The reason for the detonation/preignition damage could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA272.md): Mooney M20J · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N4474H · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s degraded engine performance due to wear to the intake cam lobes, which diminished the airplane’s takeoff and climb performance, resulting in a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA21LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA329.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N129MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the glider’s stability in the roll axis during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a dragged wingtip and ground loop.
- [NTSB ENG21WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA034.md): Cessna P206 · Kamarang, Guyana · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 15, 2021 · 8R-DAC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA322.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Edcouch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N334LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a gusting wind during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA287.md): Beech A36TC · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N222HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff due to insufficient airspeed.
- [NTSB GAA21WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA170.md): Joplin Tundra · Athens, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 10, 2021 · C-IJGB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA315.md): Cessna 421C · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N66NC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of performance for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ANC21LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA057.md): Dehavilland DHC-2-L-20 · Coffman Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N9279Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impact with a buoy on takeoff which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA053.md): Cessna 185 · Kenney Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2021 · N185YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a tree during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA165.md): Iai 1124 · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 5, 2021 · N790JR · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC21LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA055.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N82547 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flight control inputs which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA306.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2021 · N181BW · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s degraded performance from the rough, grass runway surface and the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA281.md): Cessna 402A · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2021 · N4550Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ANC21LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA056.md): Cessna 170B · North Pole, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2021 · N2746D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance limitations, which prevented the airplane from gaining sufficient altitude to clear the trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN21FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA297.md): Earthstar Gull 2000 · Curtiss, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 30, 2021 · N1712L · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions with dense fog and low clouds, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-imposed…
- [NTSB WPR21LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA252.md): SilverLight AR-1 · Lakeside, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N159WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate decision to continue the takeoff after sufficient airspeed was not attained and his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to avoid obstructions, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA294.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Mio, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N963L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff roll when the engine did not produce full power.
- [NTSB ANC21LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA050.md): Cessna A185F · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N8216J · 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 terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA244.md): Cessna 182E · Ririe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2021 · N3208Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with a tailwind during takeoff roll, which resulted in an aborted takeoff, collision with a ditch and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA288.md): Vining SD1 Minisport · Butler, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2021 · N72DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA239.md): Mooney M20J · West Glacier, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N5765N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate performance planning and decision to continue the takeoff which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA232.md): Kitfox Series 6 · Likely, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N617Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor decision making in attempting a takeoff from a field with high vegetation and a high-density altitude, which resulted in decreased takeoff performance and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA301.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N2932W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with gusting winds, which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA314.md): Cessna 172S · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2021 · N35585 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR21FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA227.md): Covey Tri Quickie · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 15, 2021 · N8054Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the reduced airplane performance due to high density…
- [NTSB CEN21LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA269.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N7476J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA226.md): Cessna 170B · Miles City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · N2218B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA21WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA154.md): Boeing 777 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 11, 2021 · G-YMMR · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA262.md): Cessna 150H · Muncie, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on departure in high density altitude conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN21LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N202SM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR21FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA223.md): Vans RV6 · Porterville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2021 · N94PJ · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA254.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N51037 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA257.md): Quad City Challenger · Wallingford, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N3281P · Substantial damage
  > Impact with trees and terrain during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
- [NTSB WPR21LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA218.md): Beech A36 · Sulphur Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N8140G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during takeoff when the airplane encountered a tailwind and gusting winds which resulted in an aborted takeoff and forced landing to rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA044.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Perryville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N4323Z · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with windshear on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=23

## 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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