# 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 CEN12LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA514.md): Weatherly 620B · Holcomb, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N2008S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA515.md): Beech E-55 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N3644A · Substantial damage
  > A damaged ignition harness, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA500.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Newellton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N5128U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff planning and his use of an improper flap setting, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA495.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N462CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA329.md): Interplane Skyboy EX · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N582YB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a carburetor heat system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA332.md): Piaggio P180 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N146SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the elevator attachment hardware in accordance with the maintenance manual, which led to the detachment of the elevator. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel's failure to identify the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA494.md): Lee Oscar D III RV7 · Columbus, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N282DL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear attach bolt for undetermined reasons because the bolt was not received for examination.
- [NTSB WPR12FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA326.md): Beech B60 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N880LY · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s failure to rotate and the pilot’s failure to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun for reasons that could not be undetermined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engines did not reveal any malfunctions or…
- [NTSB ERA12CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA492.md): Fairchild M-62A · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N53953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA477.md): Luscombe 8A · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N71743 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR12LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA318.md): Republic RC-3 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N87521 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA317.md): Herem DR-107 · Bridger, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N58GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA315.md): Piper PA-32S-300 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N5212S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which was aborted due to fuel starvation as a result of an inadvertent in-flight activation of the fuel drain activation lever by the passenger. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ANC12CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA078.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N53977 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's and student pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB CEN12LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA448.md): Chapman Mark A Trike · Marlboro, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N404EA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12IA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA451.md): Flight Design Ctls · Marysville, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N566FD · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of the left main wheel assembly on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA445.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro SportCruiser · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N516JG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with fence posts during an aborted takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction.
- [NTSB CEN12CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA447.md): Cessna 177B · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N34468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA442.md): Doppelt Fredric F F. 8L Falco · Durango, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N532FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR12LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA302.md): Bunch COZY-CANARDIII · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N718JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb in high-density altitude conditions and with the airplane’s weight in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB ERA12LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA445.md): Cessna 172S · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N680MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with a gopher hole, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot and his delayed…
- [NTSB ERA12CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA434.md): Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N3993P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN12CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA422.md): Cessna 172K · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2012 · N84279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a positive rate of climb while taking off with a high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC12CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA060.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N1018A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a step turn on floats.
- [NTSB ERA12CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA424.md): Beech 58 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2012 · N827EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA408.md): Cessna 172M · Griswold, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2012 · N73182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA283.md): Stinson 108 · Stanley, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N773C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and decision to takeoff at a density altitude outside of the airplane’s takeoff performance envelope, with a tailwind, and near the airplane’s maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb…
- [NTSB CEN12CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA416.md): Michael A Howard Dominator · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N447PM · Substantial damage
  > A nosewheel shimmy on takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the nosewheel landing gear and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA419.md): Cessna 172S · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N961MC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum…
- [NTSB CEN12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA415.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N8788W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA289.md): Cox PA 18 · Soldier Bar, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N13VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC12LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA056.md): Helio H-295-1400 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N295SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s wing flaps before takeoff and her selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a concrete loading ramp during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA12WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA098.md): Boeing 747 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2012 · EP-MND · Minor damage
  > The General Authority of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (GACA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 that occurred on June 18, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GACA investigation…
- [NTSB CEN12LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA381.md): Piper J3C-65 · Farmersville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2012 · N7075H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff after noting reduced engine power in high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR12CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA270.md): Fisher Harold R 320 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N686KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not use all of the runway distance available for takeoff and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA378.md): Iar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N6388V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe…
- [NTSB CEN12LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA384.md): Peterson-Feder-Splinter Starduster TOO · Lake Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N76NP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power on takeoff due to a stuck intake valve on the No. 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN12CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA380.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N721SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA375.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Ipswich, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N45379 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA392.md): Bowles Chris Kitfox 5 · Owenton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2012 · N903XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of previous experience in the…
- [NTSB CEN12CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA356.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N902LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA361.md): Cessna 172H · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N3736R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA285.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA403.md): Luscombe 8E · Selinsgrove, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2052K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA402.md): Aeronca 7AC · Blairs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff into sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN12LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA371.md): Amen Star Lite · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N319NP · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the fuel tank sealant coating, which traveled into the fuel pump, blocked the fuel flow, and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN12LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA373.md): Beech 35-A33 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N334Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Contributing to the accident was a wind shift during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA344.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N4547Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA045.md): Cessna 150G · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2012 · N3235J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR12CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA245.md): Cessna 180 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2012 · N3184D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind condition.

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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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