# 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 WPR10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA461.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N24150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA548.md): Piper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N4610H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA483.md): Boam Rans S-6S · Roberts, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N4427M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.
- [NTSB ERA10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA483.md): Globe GC-1B · Clyo, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N3348K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA458.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N2153S · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover of the helicopter during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA480.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N377JA · No damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR10WA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA460.md): Cessna 188 · Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2010 · VH-KZF · Substantial damage
  > On September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The…
- [NTSB CEN10CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA539.md): Cessna A185F · Rushville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2010 · N714AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due to the sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA10LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA478.md): Piaggio P-180 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N590JL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew did not ensure that the landing gear was down and that it indicated down through the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB ANC10CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA092.md): Piper J5A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N35589 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC10CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA085.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N3644P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable (short) off-airport site for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA452.md): Aerospatiale SA315 · Winters, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N17285 · 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 WPR10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA480.md): Cessna A185 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N4622C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA469.md): Cessna 140 · Levant, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N3650V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA542.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N4664 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA083.md): Cessna 207A · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N9942M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of full power during a soft/wet field takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10FA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA519.md): Kwech Glasair RG Super 11S · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N333HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff with gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA444.md): Schweizer 164B · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N7502Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA458.md): Bird CK · Eagles Mere, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N765N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of degradation of the fuel tank coating which blocked the fuel supply.
- [NTSB CEN10CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA518.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N3969K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded airplane performance.
- [NTSB WPR10CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA437.md): Holt Herbert L Long EZ · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N31939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to securely lock the canopy prior to takeoff, which allowed the contents of the cabin to exit the airplane and damage the propeller. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the subsequent fire that ensued.
- [NTSB WPR10CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA436.md): Cessna TU206F · Seneca, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N1406Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA10LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA450.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N4172U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and a subsequent collision with obstacles and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN10CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA513.md): Cessna 172P · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N52071 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting.
- [NTSB ERA10CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA477.md): Beam-Walter RS-15 · Windsor, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N29WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate installation and preflight inspection of the right rudervator assembly, which resulted in a loss control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA442.md): Stinson 108 · Andrews, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N97316 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the student pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA505.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N31TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA417.md): Cessna 172E · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2010 · N7807U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA497.md): Miller Charles W Vans RV-7A · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N474JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees on takeoff at night. Contributing factors were fatigue and the pilot's lack of recent nighttime experience.
- [NTSB ANC10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA075.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N63AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an off airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA413.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N6607Q · Substantial damage
  > An increase in engine rpm and vibration, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion. The reason for the increased engine rpm and vibration could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage.
- [NTSB ANC10CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA070.md): Champion 7EC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N4697E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR10LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA407.md): Clark RV-6A · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N621AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a collision with terrain during a rejected inadvertent takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA423.md): Beech C24R · Eastover, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2010 · N792Y · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the nose gear for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff after the propeller began to contact the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA481.md): Oliver A Bruce RV6-A · Trenton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2010 · N50BU · Substantial damage
  > The canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA405.md): Cessna T182T · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N992WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in making the decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the condition of the takeoff surface, and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10WA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA428.md): Robinson R44 · Milazzo, Italy · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2010 · I-KOST · Destroyed
  > On August 12, 2010, about 0600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R44, Italian registration I-KOST, operated by Intesa Leasing, Rent and Fly, as a personal flight, collided with a building and the ground during takeoff from a private field at…
- [NTSB CEN10LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA475.md): Aeronca 11CC · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4546E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN10LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA472.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N350CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA413.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N927LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA407.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2010 · N367JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight performance calculations, which resulted in the overweight helicopter's lack of hover capability out of ground effect.
- [NTSB CEN10LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA227.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N4372J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA387.md): PZL Mielec M18 · Meridian, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2010 · N70461 · Substantial damage
  > Long-term deterioration of multiple engine fuel vaporizers that led to material failure of multiple turbine blades, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the exceedance of specified engine inspection intervals…
- [NTSB CEN10CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA451.md): Piper PA-12 · Wild Rose, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N775PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA428.md): Holmgreen John B RV8A · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N525JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate pretakeoff checks and failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention due to the open canopy.
- [NTSB ERA10CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA397.md): Luscombe 8C · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4113M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA10CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA388.md): Cessna 177B · Middleberry, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N34641 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10IA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA438.md): Bell 206 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N317RL · Minor damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN10CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA439.md): Beers Tailwind 10 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2010 · N375JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on the ground due to a malfunction of the right brake caliper.
- [NTSB CEN10CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA434.md): Air Tractor 502B · Whittemore, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2010 · N4203B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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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