# 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 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.
- [NTSB WPR14LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA027.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N3162P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost…
- [NTSB ERA14CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA030.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Charleston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N1022N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN14WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA012.md): Cessna 172R · Krems, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2013 · OE-KRP · Substantial damage
  > On October 20, 2013, about 0825 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R, OE-KRP, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Krems Langenlois Airport, Krems, Austria. The private pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries.…
- [NTSB CEN14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA011.md): Davenport Long EZ · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N282RD · Substantial damage
  > The sudden loss of tire pressure during takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA018.md): Beech A36 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2013 · N26RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in gusting tailwinds resulting in exceeding the performance capabilities of the airplane and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA015.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Rio Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2013 · N40WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough and rutted surface.
- [NTSB CEN14FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA004.md): Bell 206L 3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N54LP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and materials analysis was performed, the reason for crack initiation…
- [NTSB ERA14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA015.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N170JH · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during postmaintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.
- [NTSB WPR14CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA002.md): Air Tractor AT 401 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2013 · N1013R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13LA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA581.md): Cessna 172 · Rio Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N8878B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after an excessive takeoff run from a grass airstrip, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and loss of…
- [NTSB CEN13CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA564.md): Treidel Mark/R F D Dominator · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2013 · N728PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the gyroplane during takeoff roll, following his inadvertent release of the cyclic control.
- [NTSB CEN13WA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA566.md): Cessna 421 - C · Colombier-Saugnieu, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2013 · N556MB · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN13LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA555.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine · St. Joseph, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2013 · N6122F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the powered-parachute during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA423.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2013 · N619BV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA104.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2013 · N7190D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff planning and judgment that did not consider the reduced acceleration due to snow-covered terrain, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA409.md): Cessna 195A · Meadow Creek, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N4324N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.
- [NTSB ANC13CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA098.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 · Akhiok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N1544 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA412.md): Joseph Bender Mustang II · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N691LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner/builder's failure to abort the takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's total lack of experience in the accident airplane and his lack of flying experience in the 3 1/2…
- [NTSB WPR13CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA403.md): Maule M-7-260C · Nashua, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N5515V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA415.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N771WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper takeoff profile prior to raising the landing gear resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA528.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N86586 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a hawk during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB ANC13CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA094.md): Cessna U206G · McGrath, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N735LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a precautionary landing following a loss of altitude during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN13CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA529.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluff, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA398.md): Strong Dream Machine · Bieber, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2013 · N9032Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control during takeoff after several suspension lines became entangled in, and were subsequently severed by, the propeller blades.
- [NTSB ANC13CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA092.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2013 · N40205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off from a remote, rough landing site in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA13LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA391.md): Mooney M20C · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N78951 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13IA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA396.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Chesapeake, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N2091W · No damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection and compliance with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive, which resulted in an undetected corroded and cracked stabilator turnbuckle and the subsequent failure of the turnbuckle and loss of…
- [NTSB ENG13IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13IA036.md): Boeing Company, Long Beach Div Boeing MD-11 · Aguadilla, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · PH-MCW · Minor damage
  > an insufficiently robust flange attachment hardware design, which failed to contain engine components that were liberated during an LPT mechanical failure, resulting in engine/nacelle uncontainment. A factor in the incident was the lack of a module-level LPT…
- [NTSB CEN13CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA530.md): Aeronca 7EC · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N4348C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA091.md): Piper PA-18A · Nikolai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N4581A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable takeoff weight and center of gravity limits, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the external load and the downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA388.md): Cessna 172 · Limington, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N8063B · Substantial damage
  > An impairing medical event of undetermined origin that led to a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA394.md): Hoskins Samuel R Quickie Q2 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N202SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to right main landing gear contact with a pool of standing water on the runway which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN13LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA568.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Gould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N9119B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a bearing in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA383.md): Cessna 150L · Chestertown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N1574Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in a loss of control and aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC13CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA086.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N2583C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA13LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA374.md): Mooney M20J · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3700H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch trim setting before takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s rapid, nose-high pitch at takeoff and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN13LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA503.md): Cessna 182A · Concord, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N5131D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident…
- [NTSB ANC13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA083.md): Piper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA504.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the engine power for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane subsequently settling into terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA081.md): Cessna 180J · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2013 · N7807K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a slight tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN13CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA499.md): Beech 35 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N779RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to the passenger’s inadvertent application of left rudder during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA495.md): Cessna 172 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N5148A · Substantial damage
  > The airplane struck a deer during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the perimeter fence being less than FAA's recommended 10 feet high.
- [NTSB ANC13CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N3897Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA360.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Westport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N10PZ · Substantial damage
  > A failure to achieve a positive climb rate after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA366.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB CEN13CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA481.md): Super 18 S18-STD · Humboldt, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N230AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent addition of water into the fuel system and his improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN13CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA475.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poteau, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N7811W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s application of excessive left rudder during the takeoff roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, his failure to correct the excursion with opposite rudder, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.

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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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