# 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 MIA69D0147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0147.md): Piper PA-28 · Summerton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1968 · N4920L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0091.md): Luscombe 8A · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1968 · N20690 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0114.md): Piper PA-22 · St Charles, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1968 · N5188Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69F0216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0216.md): Beech 95-C55 · Cherokee, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1968 · N411L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0273.md): Cessna 182 · Carrollton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1968 · N5684B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0193.md): Beech A23 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1968 · N5771V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0122.md): Cessna 150 · Ipswich, MA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1968 · N8353J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69O0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69O0006.md): Cessna 320B · Mexico City, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1968 · N9835L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69D0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69D0032.md): Cessna 150 · Advance, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1968 · N6922F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0110.md): Piper PA-28 · Hebron, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1968 · N7326W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69D0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69D0050.md): Cessna 140 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1968 · N76607 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69F0090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69F0090.md): Cessna 150 · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1968 · N8602S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0073.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 26, 1968 · N6339W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69F0134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0134.md): Cessna 170A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1968 · N1237D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0055.md): Cessna 337 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1968 · N2135X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0136.md): Beech 35 · Byron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1968 · N89W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0067-107171.md): Champion 7GCBC · Merriman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1968 · N5130T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0082.md): Cessna 185 · New York City, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1968 · N2242T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0174.md): Mooney M20E · Camden, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1968 · N6038Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69F0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0074.md): Boeing A75 · Mendota, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1968 · N56752 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0076.md): Cessna 150 · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1968 · N8833G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC69D0176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0176.md): Piper PA-20 · Conneaut Lake, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1968 · N1580A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0056-109120.md): Cessna 180 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1968 · N751MC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0113.md): Cessna 120 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1968 · N89538 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0128.md): Cessna 150 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 19, 1968 · N22110 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0114.md): Piper PA-24 · Trout Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1968 · N5486P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69D0191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69D0191.md): Aero Comdr 100 · Mattoon, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1968 · N3884X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0086.md): Mooney M20A · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1968 · N6592B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0054.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Pearblossom, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1968 · N5728S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68F0112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0112-109155.md): Piper PA-28 · Rushville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1968 · N7306W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0231.md): Cessna 210D · Tule Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1968 · N3726Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69D0130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0130.md): Smith Spook · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1968 · N14W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0038.md): Beech 36 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1968 · N7452N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0197.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1968 · N83315 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0033.md): Cessna 172 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1968 · N2590Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0054.md): No.American P-51 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1968 · N66111 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA69D0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0023.md): Cessna 170 · Monticello, MS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1968 · N2848C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DIA69F0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69F0014.md): Ercoupe 415-C · B.Crossroads, VA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1968 · N99783 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0089.md): Luscombe 8A · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1968 · N25368 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0068.md): Miniplane BNF · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1968 · N21L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0030.md): Champion 7ECA · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1968 · N8339V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0041.md): Beech A-23 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1968 · N3640Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA69D0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0034.md): Boeing A75N1 · Wilsall, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1968 · N5150N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0050.md): Bell P-63C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 30, 1968 · N73744 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69D0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0048.md): Cessna 210 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1968 · N6101R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69F0124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0124.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Dunseith, ND · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1968 · N5709S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69D0067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0067.md): Bell 47G-2 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1968 · N5185B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK68X0151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK68X0151.md): Cessna A185E · Yellowknf Bay, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1968 · N4578F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68A0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0074-109548.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1968 · N73284 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69D0047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0047.md): Boeing A75 · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 27, 1968 · N49997 · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=248

## 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=247

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