# 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 OAK70D0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0148.md): Globe GC-1B · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1969 · N78169 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0268.md): Beech C-18S · Dickinson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 18, 1969 · N11193 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70A0028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0028.md): Douglas DC-8 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1969 · N8634 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70O0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70O0010.md): Aero Comdr 520 · Camalu, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1969 · N520X · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK70X0100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK70X0100.md): Boeing 707 · Agana, GU · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1969 · N405PA · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0091.md): Cessna 150 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1969 · N6421F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0246.md): Mooney M-20C · Oklahoma Cty, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1969 · N9289V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0148.md): Stinson SR-7C · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1969 · N16106 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0175.md): Cessna 150H · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1969 · N6647S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0074.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 9, 1969 · N7178K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0193.md): Cessna 177 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1969 · N3486T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70F0271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0271.md): Piper PA-28 · Fortescue, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1969 · N98120 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F0240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F0240.md): Aeronca 7AC · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 30, 1969 · N1818E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0187.md): Beech A90 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1969 · N769K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70F0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70F0099.md): Luscombe 8F · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1969 · N2219B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0122.md): Erco 415-C · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 27, 1969 · N87080 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0166.md): Piper PA-28 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1969 · N6730W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0021.md): Boeing 727 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1969 · N8173G · No damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0194.md): Cessna 210 · Millington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1969 · N7424E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0160.md): Mooney M20E · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1969 · N9144V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0268.md): Piper PA-25 · Lynnville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1969 · N7260Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70D0149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70D0149.md): Mooney M-20C · Fort Grant, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1969 · N9153V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0229.md): Aero Comdr 500S · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1969 · XB-XAD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0250.md): Cessna 150 · Romney, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1969 · N8309G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0135.md): Cessna 150 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1969 · N3262J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70D0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70D0096.md): Piper PA-18 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1969 · N3760Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70F0146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70F0146.md): Cessna 337B · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 19, 1969 · N5429S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70D0210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0210.md): Luscombe 8A · Eakly, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1969 · N1458K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0018.md): Douglas DC-8 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1969 · N8008D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0158.md): Cessna 180 · Fort Plain, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1969 · N9643B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0051.md): Piper PA-12 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1969 · N3751M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0113.md): Cessna 180 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1969 · N6451X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0129.md): Piper PA-28 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1969 · N98301 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0245.md): Cessna 195 · Panola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1969 · N1025D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70F0179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0179.md): Starduster SA-300 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1969 · N2552 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70F0305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70F0305.md): Cessna 182B · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1969 · N7187E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70D0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0108.md): Snow 600S2C · Huron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1969 · N1704S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70D0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0153.md): Cessna A188A · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1969 · N3552Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD70D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70D0076.md): Beech D50C · Gaithersberg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1969 · N793A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0076.md): Cessna 185E · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1969 · N2531Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70F0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70F0080.md): Hiller FH1100 · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1969 · N376FH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70F018O](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70F018O.md): Breezy 17A · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 10, 1969 · N1683 · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0039.md): Piper PA-20 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 8, 1969 · N7432K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70D0206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0206.md): Piper PA-18 · West Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1969 · N3838Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70F0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70F0066.md): Cessna 120 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1969 · N76215 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0187.md): Boeing E75 · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1969 · N56862 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0023.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1969 · N7535K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70A0027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70A0027.md): Cessna 180H · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1969 · N4742Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC70D0157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70D0157.md): Aero Comdr 720 · Loring Afb, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1969 · CF-SJA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70D0083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70D0083.md): Cessna 150H · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1969 · N6585S · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=239

## 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=238

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