# 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 WPR14LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA159.md): Bell 206B III · Missoula, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2014 · N43MA · Substantial damage
  > A dynamic rollover during attempted liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA179.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · Smithville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an aircraft by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on take-off in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA151.md): Aviat A 1B · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2014 · N33HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA181.md): Maule MX 7-180B · Dora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2014 · N10503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced landing and delayed decision to go around, which resulted in collision with a fence during the go around.
- [NTSB ERA14CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA169.md): Cessna 172M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2014 · N8893V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with an obstacle.
- [NTSB WPR14WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA154.md): Cessna U206 - G · Caboolture, Australia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2014 · VH-FRT · Destroyed
  > On March 22, 2014 about 1123 local time, a Cessna 206 airplane, Australian registration VH-FRT, crashed shortly after takeoff near Caboolture, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN14WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA169.md): Fritz Neumeyer Glasair II FT / 1865 · Turnau, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2014 · D-EJFN · Substantial damage
  > On 22 March 2014, approximately 1126 coordinated universal time, a Glasair II FT, airplane, registration D-EJFN crashed shortly after takeoff from the Lanzen-Turnau Airport, Turnau, Austria. The pilot and passage were fatally injured. The incident is being…
- [NTSB WPR14LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA141.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2014 · N817EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA440.md): Mooney M20J · Lamar, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N201VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airplane to liftoff without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA137.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2014 · N250FB · Destroyed
  > The loss of helicopter control due to a loss of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedal controls at takeoff, followed by a loss of hydraulic boost to the main rotor controls after takeoff. The reason for the loss of hydraulic boost to the main and tail rotor…
- [NTSB DCA14MA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14MA081.md): Airbus A320 - 214 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Mar 13, 2014 · N113UW · Substantial damage
  > the captain's decision to reject the takeoff after the airplane had rotated. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to follow standard operating procedures by not verifying that the airplane's flight management computer was properly…
- [NTSB CEN14WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA171.md): Agustawestland Agusta AW139 · Gillingham, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 2014 · G-LBAL · Destroyed
  > On March 13, 2014, about 1927 coordinated universal time, an Agusta/Westland model AW139 helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-LBAL, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near Gillingham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The four occupants were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB CEN14CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA154.md): Cessna 185 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2014 · N4764B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN14CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA156.md): Olson Kenneth H T Zodiac 601 HDS · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N981HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank.
- [NTSB ANC14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA018.md): Piper PA 18 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N8281C · Substantial damage
  > The passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA177.md): Cessna A185F · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2014 · N30AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA14LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA149.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N3061J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff following the loss of directional control early in the takeoff roll due to a deflated left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB ERA14CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA172.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2014 · N6469W · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN14FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA141.md): Beech 35/33 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N400DJ · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s failure to obtain a positive climb rate, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA14FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA115.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N571AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a takeoff at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN14CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N43955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure.
- [NTSB WPR14CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA107.md): Cessna 170 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N2594V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA105.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Millen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N36086 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR14LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA104.md): Simpson Amphibeous Trike/No · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2014 · N440LS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing prong.
- [NTSB WPR14CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA101.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Showlow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2014 · N51683 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM during the takeoff run in a high density altitude environment, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA099.md): Piper PA 24-250 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2014 · N6570P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to sump the fuel tanks, which resulted in water contamination, a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and collision with a taxiing airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA106.md): Cessna P210N · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2014 · N4817K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the security of the oil filler cap prior to the flight.
- [NTSB WPR14CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA086.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N5484U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in variable wind conditions, resulting in a collision with trees lining the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA082.md): Cessna 182H · Littleton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N1833X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA076.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Laural, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N41WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in the collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction when the door popped open.
- [NTSB ENG14IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA005.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · St. Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2013 · N360SW · Minor damage
  > The initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of two mallard ducks that caused one or more fan blades to fracture, striking the fan shroud, as well as other passing fan blades, producing various sized blades fragments that created a…
- [NTSB CEN14CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA092.md): Cessna 210E · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2013 · N2382F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA072.md): Cessna 182T · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · N963CP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the elevator control system.
- [NTSB ERA14WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA079.md): Cessna 172A · Teresina Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2013 · PT-CNL · Destroyed
  > On December 26, 2013, about 2148 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Brazilian registration PT-CNL, was destroyed while conducting touch and go landings in the Teresina Municipality, State of Piauí, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers…
- [NTSB CEN14LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA087.md): Maarten H Versteeg Zenith 601XL(B) · Leakey, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2013 · N581SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the canopy opened on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly secure the canopy latch before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA070.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2013 · N53893 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to correct for the student pilot's loss of aircraft control in a timely manner during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's inability to see the taxiway sign from the rear seat.
- [NTSB ANC14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA011.md): Cessna 172M · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2013 · N20109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN14FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA077.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N80MF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA14WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA019.md): Boeing 767 - 300ER · Madrid, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 2013 · N182DN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA082.md): Sikorsky S 76B · Port Fourchon, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2013 · N707MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter when it entered a settling with power condition during sudden gusty wind conditions on takeoff resulting in the helicopter subsequently impacting terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA061.md): Aero Commander 680E · Crescent City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N71DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA055.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N44DQ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted takeoff, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
- [NTSB WPR14CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA058.md): Quad City Ultralight Acft Challenger II · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2013 · N522PE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the spark plug coming out of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB ANC14CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA012.md): Douglas DC-6 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N100CE · Substantial damage
  > A load shift during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the aft bulkhead and associated structures.
- [NTSB ERA14LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA071.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2013 · N4185L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane with underinflated tires, which resulted in the right tire’s failure during takeoff and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN14LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA058.md): Piper PA 28-140 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N57DB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.
- [NTSB ERA14CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA046.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N9236L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA040.md): Beech E 55 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2013 · N1908L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction and loss of directional control while performing a simulated engine failure during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the CFI's delayed reaction to the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA028.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Princeton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N4803A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N83417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the rejected takeoff.

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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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