# 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 ERA21LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA121.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2021 · N660TN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter, which resulted in rear portion of the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN21LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA118.md): Beech 300 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2021 · N217US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during a simulated engine out takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB GAA21WA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA266.md): Robinson R44 · Sevelen, Switzerland · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 25, 2021 · HB-ZSA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA118.md): Beech 95 · Porto Nacional, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 24, 2021 · PT-LYG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA029.md): Bell 206 · Wolseley, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2021 · ZS-HUC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA164.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N4530T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Also causal was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN21LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA110.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Cushing, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N4540C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA100.md): Murphy Rebel · O'Brien, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2021 · N616PM · Substantial damage
  > A partially engaged right wheel brake, which restricted the airplane’s acceleration and the pilot’s ability to pitch to takeoff attitude, and resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ENG21LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21LA011.md): Cessna 501 · Opa Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2020 · N75TL · Minor damage
  > An uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure compressor impeller aft face. Contributing to the incident was service bulletin borescope inspection criteria…
- [NTSB CEN21LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA095.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Morris, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2020 · N3264U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pedal application during liftoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA080.md): Socata TB10 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2020 · N5547Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in environmental conditions favorable for serious carburetor ice during a prolonged wait with the engine at a low power setting before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…
- [NTSB WPR21LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA069.md): Cessna 172 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2020 · N5098E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud.
- [NTSB ERA21LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA073.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Marion, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2020 · N138CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, resulting in a rejected takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA078.md): Vans RV4 · Sadler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2020 · N423WH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA072.md): Grumman G164 · Elton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 1, 2020 · N48594 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA069.md): Globe GC1A · Ottawa, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N3318K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain attain proper pitch attitude of the airplane causing it to exceed its critical angle of attack, enter an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently impact terrain, and his poor decision making and lack of experience that led…
- [NTSB ERA21LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2020 · N53587 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA051.md): J&J Ultralights Sea-Wing · Placida, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2020 · N947RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.
- [NTSB WPR21LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA059.md): Cessna TU206 · Twentynine Palms, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2020 · N878AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA049.md): Piper PA28 · Lititz, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2020 · N9086W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN21LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA064.md): Cessna 172 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2020 · N5XY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control on takeoff during a touch and go landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA043.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2020 · N712CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with a perceived mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB WPR21LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA051.md): Maule MX7 · Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N721P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA053.md): Trick Trikes Stss · Holden, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2020 · N5152E · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA066.md): Bell 407 · Kala, Tanzania · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 10, 2020 · ZS-MCC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA058.md): Temco GC-1B · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N77759 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA049.md): Piper PA32 · Circleville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2020 · N33DW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an accessory drive gear that backed out impeding the other gears.
- [NTSB WPR21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA049.md): Ronald A Gawer RV-12 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N975G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB WPR21LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA038.md): Cessna 150F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N8700G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA038.md): Cessna 208 · Pickle Lake, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 27, 2020 · CFPCC · No damage
- [NTSB ERA21WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA034.md): Robinson R44 · Cervinia, Italy · Accident · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 25, 2020 · I-OLLI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Geuda Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2020 · N5910A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the delayed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ENG21WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA004.md): Airbus A320 · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 23, 2020 · VH-VFF · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA041.md): Cirrus SR22 · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2020 · N513JP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA024.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N7654S · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA019.md): Glasair III · Hayward, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N1YX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the fuel filter.
- [NTSB CEN21LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2020 · N26481 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA017.md): North American Navion · Palmetto, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 11, 2020 · N8698H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA013.md): Ralph C Kimball Sea Rey · Parker Dam, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2020 · N32RK · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with water wake during the takeoff sequence that degraded the airplane’s airspeed and resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA21LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA011.md): Cessna 414 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2020 · N8132Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a flight control abnormality, and his failure to expediently abort the takeoff, which resulted in the co-pilot performing a delayed aborted takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN21LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA006.md): Aeronca 7AC · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2020 · N3370E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.
- [NTSB CEN21LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA004.md): Piper PA46 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2020 · N62ZM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA429.md): Cessna 172 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2020 · N461CM · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff at night.
- [NTSB CEN20LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA431.md): Cessna 172 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2020 · N79300 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA20LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA334.md): Cessna 140 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2020 · N89476 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN20LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA424.md): Kitfox Speedster · Leadville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2020 · N525PP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper maintenance.
- [NTSB GAA20WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA139.md): Cessna 172 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2020 · N9056K · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR20CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA313.md): Air Tractor AT 402 · Somerton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N45027 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA323.md): Cessna 182 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2020 · N234ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.
- [NTSB CEN20CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA404.md): Cubcrafters CC11 · Larkspur, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2020 · N55JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting quartering tailwind conditions.

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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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