# 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 WPR11CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA345.md): Stinson 108-1 · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N8318K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA526.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Cambridge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N3963E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reset the engine's mixture control lever to the full rich position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA527.md): Snow Quickie 2 · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N240JS · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect propeller pitch and lower-than-expected engine speed that did not allow the airplane to attain a proper climb rate during takeoff, and the subsequent hard landing that occurred when the pilot reduced power.
- [NTSB WPR11FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA333.md): Davidson Zenith Stol CH701 · Glendale, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N701RD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valves were in the correct position for…
- [NTSB CEN11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA486.md): Hamlin John D CH701 · Paxton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N9040W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA407.md): Cessna 180J · Schlater, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N9996N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA481.md): Degraw Rhino II · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2011 · N122DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA477.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N7709Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA470.md): Rans S7 · Cubero, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2011 · N377JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain rotation speed prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA378.md): Beech 77 · Jonesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N37148 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA445.md): Skytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N5358Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.
- [NTSB ERA11CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA375.md): Temco GC-1B · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N106S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the right rudder control cable by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA301.md): Cessna A185F · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N80293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA449.md): Abbey Victor RV9-A · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N59VA · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA432.md): Baker Wayne CH-750 · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2011 · N751WB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA295.md): Cessna 172S · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N674SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA057.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N561TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA282.md): Hiller UH12E · Hanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N99579 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tail rotor drive gear shaft due to torsional fatigue of its threaded portion, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA281.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N57736 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA421.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II · Ranger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2011 · N6524R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after a takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB WPR11LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA273.md): Schweizer G-164B · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N3627G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear during takeoff, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB ENG11IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA035.md): Boeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N6714Q · No damage
  > Fuel leaking from the fuel flow transmitter that ignited on contact with the engine’s hot cases which resulted in an engine undercowl fire. The fuel leak resulted from the fuel flow transmitter end housing backing off from the main housing, creating a gap…
- [NTSB WPR11LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA269.md): Cessna 402 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N3278Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power in one engine during takeoff due to the blockage of fuel flow by a foreign object in the fuel tank.
- [NTSB ANC11CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA052.md): Cessna 182H · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N331AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB OPS11IA673](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA673.md): Embraer EMB-145EP · Gulfport, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N13929 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the Gulfport control tower local controller cleared two aircraft for takeoff from runways with intersecting departure flight paths without ensuring the first aircraft had passed the flight path intersection prior to clearing the second aircraft for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA401.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N526PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during the takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA408.md): Cessna TU206G · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N735JY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.
- [NTSB CEN11CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA400.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Charleston, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N113KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to take off after making a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA298.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N434K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA343.md): Cessna 172S · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N6026P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA340.md): Mooney M-20G · Monroeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N6936N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA339.md): Kendall W R/Mclaughlin J Rans S-10 Sakota · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N444YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight familiarization of the airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR11LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA275.md): Buckeye Breeze LX · Montague, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N300DN · Minor damage
  > The unintended capture of the parachute bridle on a portion of the airframe during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a misinflated or misaligned parachute and an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA371.md): Redding David RV9A · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N514R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA324.md): Aeronca 7AC · Honea Path, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N84572 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA366.md): Cessna 150F · Sully, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2011 · N7818F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB ANC11LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA038.md): Cessna P206C · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N8665Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from an unpaved airstrip, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC11FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA037.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N4955A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, his lack of currency in FAA required takeoffs and landings, and his…
- [NTSB ERA11CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA322.md): Cessna 140A · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2011 · N1137D · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR11FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA232.md): Cessna T207A · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2011 · N803AN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate a go-around after a bounced landing at an airport where go-arounds were not advised and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around.
- [NTSB DCA11WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA117.md): Boeing 737 · Dublin, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2011 · EI-DPT · No damage
  > The Ireland Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B737 and an A321 that occurred on May 21, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN11LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA364.md): Piper PA30 · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N7248Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following a loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA313.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N68844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff after he reached to secure a seatbelt that was wedged in the passenger door.
- [NTSB DCA11PA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11PA075.md): Boeing 707-321B · Point Mugu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 19, 2011 · N707AR · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a midspar fitting, which was susceptible to fatigue cracking and should have been replaced with a newer, more fatigue-resistant version of the fitting as required by an airworthiness directive. Also causal was an erroneous maintenance entry…
- [NTSB WPR11CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA229.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Kahlotus, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N4996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA342.md): Luscombe 8 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · XB-11Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB OPS11IA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA552.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N15574 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The air traffic controller’s failure to adhere to runway separation requirements and his issuance of an improper takeoff clearance. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to recall that there was an arrival inbound to a crossing runway.
- [NTSB CEN11CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA336.md): Reed Roderick KB3 Gyroplane · Scott, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA11FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA295.md): Beech G33 · Washington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N1554W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management and preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's published takeoff and emergency…
- [NTSB ERA11FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA293.md): Beech F33A · Tarentum, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2011 · N17825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and excessive loading of the airplane.

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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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