# 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 ANC09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N2601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA530.md): Beech A36 · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N57S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in an overun. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA594](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA594.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N81167 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Nabesna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA101.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N874SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA452.md): Cessna 140 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N326DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N2594M · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA579.md): Cessna 172S · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N523ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA446.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.
- [NTSB CEN09CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA580.md): Alliant XLT-582 · Genesee, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N3284A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA569.md): Cessna T210 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N6442Y · Substantial damage
  > A temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA435.md): Piper PA-20 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1544A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB CEN09LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA567.md): Aeronca 11AC · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3383E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear attach point.
- [NTSB CEN09CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA577.md): Ketonen Schreder · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N161HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the glider during the aero-tow launch.
- [NTSB ANC09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA095.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N9985D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a nose over during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA557.md): Cessna 150F · Rosedale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N6446F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.
- [NTSB ERA09CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA504.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2009 · N69124 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA553.md): Warner Lewis Steen · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N3278K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an internal mechanical failure of the left wheel that caused the wheel to seize.
- [NTSB ERA09CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA495.md): Underland/Grothe/Finstrom Mmii (Must · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2009 · N7798R · Substantial damage
  > The delay by both pilots to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the unintentional forward movement of the pilot's seat resulting in interference with the control stick.
- [NTSB WPR09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA420.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N705LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boulder during a low-altitude takeoff turn.
- [NTSB ERA09LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA520.md): Luscombe 8A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N40VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's bounced takeoff roll, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overweight condition.
- [NTSB ERA09CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA485.md): Bell 206L-3 · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N22ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disconnect the ground power unit prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA414.md): Piper PA-25 · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N6353Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…
- [NTSB CEN09LA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA538.md): Brown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N352JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA542.md): Cessna 182 · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N1921X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' improper execution of soft/short field take-off procedures.
- [NTSB WPR09CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA404.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N690J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA534.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N2065B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA533.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Whittemore, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N5003C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of preflight planning and remedial action with resulted in the airplane's inability to climb out of ground effect.
- [NTSB CEN09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA548.md): Piper PA-15 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4380H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2009 · N83278 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA393.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Westley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N6697Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his decision to operate the airplane well in excess of its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA522.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N9794 · Substantial damage
  > A jam of the elevator flight control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA458.md): Beech BE-23 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9261S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA080.md): Cessna 206 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N5110U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN09CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA516.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N4598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform accurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in exceeding the maximum takeoff weight and the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN09CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA507.md): Boeing A75L300 · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N75263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB ANC09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA077.md): Infinity Commander · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N50204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA401.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N32105 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA544.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N350CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a preceding large business jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA09CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA449.md): Cessna 182 · Milford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N9432X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA387.md): Beech 35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N4577V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA490.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Whitney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N1644R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA486.md): Gallagher Junior ACE · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N413G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a weld joint on the right rudder pedal leading to the loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA433.md): Boeing A75N1 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N49778 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA502.md): Cessna 337F · Frankfort, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N337BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally attempting to take off with an inoperative engine, which lead to the airplane's inability to maintain airspeed in the initial climb, resulting in a stall and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN09IA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA481.md): Raytheon BE-400A · Sugar Land, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N679SJ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the spinner following an unavoidable bird strike. Contributing to the incident were the inadequate engine bird strike certification requirements in place at the time the engine was certified.
- [NTSB ERA09CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA430.md): Cessna 172N · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N733BS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA428.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Dundee, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N502AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA425.md): Cessna 177 · Towanda, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2009 · N2980X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a go around following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA424.md): White New Standard · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2009 · N19157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was a depression near the edge of the turf runway that the airplane encountered during the takeoff roll.

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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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