# 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 ERA11LA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA496.md): Aero Adventure Zephyr II · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N3577F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack during takeoff, which led to an in-flight loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA651](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA651.md): North American AT-6 · Nunica, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N217RK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during climbout for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the fuel system did not reveal any discrepancies that would have precluded normal engine operation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ANC11CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N82907 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA102.md): Cessna 180 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2011 · N9019C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA642.md): Piper PA16 · Muskegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2011 · N5383H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's inability to apply remedial action due to the opposite corrective control inputs by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC11CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA094.md): Piper PA-12 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N78463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the water.
- [NTSB WPR11FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA424.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N80033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with reduced engine power, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…
- [NTSB WPR11CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA418.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dorris, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N2868A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral aircraft control while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA610.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Monette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N48378 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the throttle cable in tensile overstress because of wear damage, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA601.md): Van's RV-12 · Windom, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N73712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11WA617](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA617.md): Robinson R44 · St. Ferdinand, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · C-GEBY · Substantial damage
  > On August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, C-GEBY, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The…
- [NTSB CEN11CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA600.md): Cessna 182C · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2011 · N9011T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11CA662](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA662.md): Piper PA-30 · Saguache, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N75BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA627.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N99FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11FA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA597.md): Nichols Lancair 235 · Heath, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N777BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with the accident airplane type before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA086.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N8491Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA589.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Matthews, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N113AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA400.md): Cessna 182Q · Alton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N79ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in insufficient altitude to clear obstructions.
- [NTSB CEN11WA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA587.md): Gardan GY80-160 · Mauterndorf, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 2011 · D-EKCN · Substantial damage
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian Government.
- [NTSB ERA11CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA478.md): Cano Dave Avid Flyer Mkiv · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N52CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to his distraction by an open door.
- [NTSB CEN11LA591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA591.md): American Autogyro Sparrowhawk · Delaware, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N2631B · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA393.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Marree, Australia, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2011 · VH-NTV · Substantial damage
  > On August 18, 2011, at 1008 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F2, VH-NTV, operated by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Marree, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and…
- [NTSB WPR11LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA386.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N1012T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to the fatigue failure of the turbine wheel blades, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspections.
- [NTSB CEN11CA631](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA631.md): Cessna A188 · Ord, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N9742V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA080.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N4205Z · Substantial damage
  > A collision into water during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA379.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N475AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.
- [NTSB WPR11FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA382.md): Cessna P210N · Burley, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N7825K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA577.md): Cessna 400 · Eastland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N2515G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power 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 CEN11CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA576.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Stanberry, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N42860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA455.md): G-Dawg Just Acft Highlander · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N376CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA563.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Mansfield, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2011 · N127FC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to debris in the engine air intake system.
- [NTSB ERA11CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA446.md): Cessna 172S · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N65777 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control while attempting to close the airplane's door during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC11CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N762LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB ENG11IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA043.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2011 · N676MC · Minor damage
  > The probable cause of the No. 2 engine failure and subsequent aborted takeoff was the high cycle fatigue failure of a fan blade near the blade root that resulted in extensive low pressure compressor damage and compressor case breach.
- [NTSB ERA11CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA440.md): Nelsen Lynn H Lightning · Frostproof, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N13LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA560.md): Cessna 182S · Los Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N493JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to insufficient aircraft performance during takeoff, with a heavy gross weight and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA548.md): Piper PA-18A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N150CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA369.md): Cessna 140 · Wilkeson, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N2199N · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN11LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA549.md): Aerosport Ikarus C42E · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N577JP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instrctor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s loss of directional control when he became distracted with the open door.
- [NTSB CEN11LA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA546.md): Reinboldt Richard A Challenger II · Reedsburg, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N340BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA366.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Hazelton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N4021S · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA438.md): Piper PA-30 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N8314Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rotation during takeoff, resulting in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA365.md): Cessna 162 · Rawlings, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2011 · N7024V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.
- [NTSB CEN11FA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA531.md): Edwards Douglas L SKY Ranger · Wautoma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2011 · N7501Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and attitude control of the airplane in the turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA394.md): Bell 47G · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N6260C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA432.md): Mcfarland WM H Rans S6S · Huntington, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N434WM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was both pilots' inexperience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB WPR11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA353.md): Sloan Roger D Vans RV7A · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N742RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff due to cockpit distractions.
- [NTSB CEN11FA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA500.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Rantoul, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N46TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff with approaching thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart into adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N85194 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut assembly, resulting in the collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA349.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N536BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=59

## 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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