# 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 WPR09CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA368.md): Schweizer SGU 2-22CK · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N3907A · Substantial damage
  > The premature launch signal given by the wing walker.
- [NTSB WPR09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA366.md): Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N350KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA465.md): Piper PA32R · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N301RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low altitude encounter with windshear during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA073.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N39226 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked truck during takeoff from a roadway, resulting in a collision with the truck.
- [NTSB CEN09CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA587.md): Tolbert Robert R Rans S-6 · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N410BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA072.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N68088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC09WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA071.md): Piper PA-46-31P · Kamsack, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2009 · C-GUZZ · Substantial damage
  > On July 19, 2009, about 2100 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-31P airplane, Canadian registration C-GUZZ, crashed on takeoff from Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada. Two people aboard received fatal injuries, and the remaining two people aboard received…
- [NTSB WPR09CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA351.md): Cox John Wiley Kitfox III · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N4276M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA405.md): Piper PA28 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N7418W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA429.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N4990Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA433.md): Aero Commander 680-F · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N70QT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA428.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N60023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA335.md): Cessna 180 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N3198D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA422.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N88FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly using a closed taxiway for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a construction barricade.
- [NTSB CEN09CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA414.md): Mooney M20 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N270SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA411.md): Cessna 172N · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N5238E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB OPS09IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA009.md): Bombardier DHC-8-202 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N375PH · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller did not visually scan the runways and ensure that the E145 had crossed runway 24L prior to issuing a takeoff clearance to the DH8, did not ensure separation between the two airplanes, and did not cancel takeoff clearance for the DH8 in a…
- [NTSB WPR09LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA313.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Cedar Valley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N800JM · Minor damage
  > The pilot inadvertently applied the tow release handle.
- [NTSB CEN09CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA420.md): Aviat Husky · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N263AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09WA612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA612.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Barcelona, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2009 · EC-IOJ · Destroyed
  > On June 22, 2009 a Eurocopter AS350B3, Spanish registration EC-IOJ was destroyed while filling the fire attack system with water during a fire extinguishing operation. The pilot and passenger both were killed. According to several witness statements, the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA358.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N29496 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate preflight planning and delay to abort the takeoff from the soft takeoff area.
- [NTSB ERA09CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA365.md): Cessna 172H · Lovingston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N1664F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA378.md): Piper PA-24 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N7660P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known…
- [NTSB WPR09LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA307.md): Gunnoe Velocity · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N92VA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake due to a restricted brake rotor and subsequent brake fluid line failure as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN09CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA368.md): Grob G103 · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N5462N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff.
- [NTSB OPS09IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA008.md): Airbus A320 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N662AW · No damage
  > The vehicle operator's failure to follow the designated haul route to the construction site and his failure to adhere to airport driving procedures, which led to missed visual cues and lack of required communication prior to crossing the active runway.…
- [NTSB CEN09FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA364.md): Cessna 150L · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N66016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.
- [NTSB CEN09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA366.md): Sabre 2PL · Harrison, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2009 · N2811P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA348.md): Aeronca 7AC · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N7544E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate use of the checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA285.md): Cessna 175A · Polacca, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N7979T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately estimate the required distance to avoid obstructions while taking off from a road.
- [NTSB CEN09CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA359.md): Hiller UH-12E · Stringtown, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2009 · N34SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preoccupation with personal affairs.
- [NTSB ANC09CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA050.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · N915RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA342.md): Beech S35 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N8636Q · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' inadequate preflight inspection and failure to identify the presence of dirt and insect larvae in the pitot tube, and the owner-pilot's attempt to turn off the runway and onto the taxiway at an excessive speed during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA337.md): Carillon John C Zodiac CH6 · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2009 · N9093Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to secure a wing fuel panel prior to departure.
- [NTSB CEN09LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA335.md): Cessna 140 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N76456 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the wing fairing during recent maintenance, which resulted in the partial separation of the fairing shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA281.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N9955J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.
- [NTSB CEN09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA330.md): Frey FLY Baby · Keller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N59357 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.
- [NTSB OPS09IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS09IA005.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B1 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N257PS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Charlotte local control east controller's failure to ensure that the runway was clear prior to authorizing N409DR to enter the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA323.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mendota, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N198LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to perform an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA267.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N3094L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough runway surface.
- [NTSB CEN09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA315.md): Holsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N42WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA313.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N7056U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA254.md): Mooney M20J · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N4718H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA307.md): Beech C35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N1945D · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear due to the mechanic's failure to properly wire the landing gear squat switch.
- [NTSB CEN09CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA303.md): Airborne XT912 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N912LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which led to the inability to accelerate to takeoff speed after encountering wet and soft runway conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA045.md): Cessna 170B · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N6946C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while taxiing for takeoff, and his failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CEN09CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA316.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Charleston, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N85115 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff resulting in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA298.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N225BC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA241.md): Rotorcraft Development UH-1B · Richvale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N843M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA299.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Franklinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N61740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the weight-shift trike.

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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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