# 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 CEN13CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA022.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Loop, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2012 · N7507K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate performance calculations, which resulted in an overweight takeoff for the conditions and the subsequent hard impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA035.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Roseland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N4KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA017.md): Hunthrop Autogyro MTO Sport · Bourland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N589DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the gyroplane in gusty wind conditions that exceeded his limitations and his resultant loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC13CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA006.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N3360P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA13WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA005.md): Boeing 737 · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2012 · G-GDFJ · Minor damage
  > On October 19, 2012, at 0655 UTC time, a Boeing 737-800, registration G-GDFJ, operated by Jet2.com as a scheduled passenger flight LS177 between Glasgow, Scotland and Alicante, Spain, rejected the takeoff due to smoke in the cabin. The aircraft stopped on the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA018.md): Albright Stan Kitfox Super Sport · Twin Bridges, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N960WM · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder’s failure to rig the flight controls correctly, which resulted in a loss of control after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA017.md): Arion Lightning · Chuckey, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N290AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff at a high gross weight, near the limit of its aft center of gravity, and with the airplane incorrectly configured with fully extended flaps. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA011.md): Meyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N848Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.
- [NTSB ANC12CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA115.md): Cessna 182A · Port Lions, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2012 · N2028G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings.
- [NTSB CEN12CA665](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA665.md): Cessna 182 · Tiskilwa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N82GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA440.md): Cessna 180 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N3115D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12CA663](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA663.md): Jabiru USA Sport J170-SP · Goshen, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N582J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12IA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA582.md): Learjet 60 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N862PA · No damage
  > Failure of the nosewheel steering computer strut servo for reasons that could not be determined or replicated during postincident testing.
- [NTSB DCA12RA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA153.md): Kathmandu, Nepal · Accident · 19 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2012 · 9N-AHA · Destroyed
  > On September 28, 2012, a Sita Air Dornier 228, registration 9N-AHA, with Garrett (Honeywell) TPE 331 engines, reported a bird strike shortly and crash shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu-Tribhuvan Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Nepal. The three crew members and…
- [NTSB CEN12CA666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA666.md): Barche Destiny XLT · Springfield, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N30337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the chute oscillations were initially detected.
- [NTSB CEN12LA661](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA661.md): Lake LA4 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2012 · N1127L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination and test run of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA585.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N56796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to plan and execute a takeoff that assured obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN12FA654](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA654.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N4567J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's failure to adequately correct the water contamination effects. Contributing to the severity of the occupants' injuries was the lack of…
- [NTSB ANC12CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N3802Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA431.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N74744 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA592.md): Learjet 36A · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · C-FEMT · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA648](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA648.md): Hughes 269A · Mc Cool Junction, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2012 · N37754 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot’s entry into the autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power as a result of the student pilot rapidly lowering the helicopter’s…
- [NTSB ANC12CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA105.md): Cessna 170B · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N543AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR12CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA412.md): Grob-Werke G 120A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N863AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA13WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA205.md): Cessna 172N · Acreúna Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2012 · N1009F · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA415.md): Beech V35B · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N1129T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR12CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA404.md): Korrison Tom Sparrow Hawk · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N51140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyroplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA403.md): Ayres S2R-R1340 · Brawley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N4020A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in high temperatures with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR12LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA413.md): Ellefson T-BIRD II · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N8106C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during landing due to a pitch control malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight with a known mechanical problem.
- [NTSB ERA12CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA547.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…
- [NTSB CEN12FA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA606.md): Cessna 421B · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N69924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the unlatched nose cargo door, the pilot’s diverted attention, and the pilot's mental ability to handle the emergency…
- [NTSB CEN12CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA627.md): Schneider John W PT-2A · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N6744J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC12LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA096.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N2005E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN12LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA605.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N5489X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain glider control while attempting to take off using a ground winch, which resulted in an inadvertent stall low to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the ground winch, which was unable to produce enough speed for a…
- [NTSB WPR12CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA381.md): Cessna A185F · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3946Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC12CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N1620A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA585.md): Cessna 180 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N2909A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA525.md): Cessna 152 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N24264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off again after a successful abort due to diminished airplane climb performance. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing during the taxi, which resulted in the loss of engine performance.
- [NTSB ERA12CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA531.md): Cessna 172P · Lyman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N65747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.
- [NTSB ERA12CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA529.md): Stinson 108-2 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N340C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA368.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N8154N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12FA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA514.md): Socata TB 10 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N5542Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and the mechanic's failure to reattach the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm following maintenance of the carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA12CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA516.md): Beech A23-19 · West Liberty, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N4746J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort a takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA577.md): Jones Kitfox III · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N942EJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of a spark plug, which led to a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and the resultant forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA517.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Gum Neck, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N5127T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12CA598](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA598.md): Mooney M20E · Gresham, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N5642Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA568.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bogata, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N6047G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane’s loading beyond its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB WPR12CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA357.md): Cessna 172R · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N863CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA506.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N633EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to continue the takeoff roll while trying to secure an open canopy and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist.
- [NTSB CEN12LA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA540.md): James H Berard RV-6A · Westfield, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N134CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after 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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