# 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 WPR09CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA240.md): Fagan BearHawk · Hadley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N232PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA289.md): Jihlavan KP · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N21KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA285.md): Richard Rank KitFox 4 · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N248DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted formation takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seminole, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N7271J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA037.md): Cessna 140 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2009 · N1685V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA227.md): Grumman G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N6628Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.
- [NTSB CEN09LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA278.md): Glasflugel H201B · Meadow Lake Airport, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N17TD · Substantial damage
  > A programming anomaly within the winch's computer aided launch control system, which incorrectly limited the maximum winch speed during launch of the glider.
- [NTSB CEN09CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA279.md): American AA-1 · Cumberland, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N5905L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA276.md): Hawkins August E Aventura II · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2009 · N20GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airspeed indicator due to separation of the pitot-static line at the left wing root.
- [NTSB WPR09LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA223.md): Cessna 182Q · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2009 · N382CH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s failure to verify the fuel levels in the tanks, and, his failure to select the proper fuel tank.
- [NTSB ERA09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA280.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N739RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature rotation during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA264.md): Mooney M20J · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N201JT · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA210.md): Cessna 172E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N3880S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA251.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N96552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09WA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA253.md): Cessna 208 · Canaima, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2009 · YV1181 · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB ERA09FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA248.md): Cessna 421B · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N1935G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during an emergency return to the airport after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an in-flight fire of the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA249.md): Bell 206 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N25PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN09LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA265.md): T Bird T Bird II · Carlock, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N154ZX · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to gain sufficient altitude during the takeoff in order to avoid contacting the cameraman. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA251.md): Aviat A-1B · Great Bend, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N84DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA032.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N4246H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the pilot's seat sliding back during takeoff as a result of maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the seat's forward track stop.
- [NTSB CEN09CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA249.md): Piper J3C · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2009 · N41427 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA247.md): Cessna 182T · Stigler, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N1491D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off with 40-degrees of flaps and with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA188.md): Hiller Sixchuter Legend XL · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N16503 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA244.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N2058X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff from the deck of a fishing vessel.
- [NTSB CEN09CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA237.md): Piper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N9600D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA178.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N224RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA230.md): Champion 7HC · Centre, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N8560E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control during climb due to an improperly installed rudder pedal control tube.
- [NTSB ANC09CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA028.md): Piper PA-12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N2997M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA183.md): Denny Aerocraft Kitfox III · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2009 · N392JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA235.md): Cessna 210 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2009 · N59287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA151.md): Gates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · C-GCIL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…
- [NTSB CEN09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA210.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N1831E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA189.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N574PG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA192.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2009 · N176MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA190.md): Piper PA-18A · Wood Lake, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2009 · N3352B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA184.md): Marrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N2262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB CEN09WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA188.md): Bell 212 · Aguascalientes, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2009 · XC-DES · Substantial damage
  > Not Required. Investigation is being conducted by the DGAC, Mexico.
- [NTSB WPR09CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA131.md): Cessna TR182 · Amargosa Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2518S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.
- [NTSB CEN09LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA197.md): Neland Richard L Daytona SU · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N170DN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear shock/strut during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA022.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 / U-6A · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N5342G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing toward rising terrain and with a tailwind, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA165.md): Cirrus SR22 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N486CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply brakes in a timely manner while landing on a snow-packed, ice-covered runway, and his delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA158.md): Piper PA-30 · Lakeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N10JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power on the left engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA160.md): Cessna 172M · Le Roy, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N3554Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit.
- [NTSB CEN09CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA158.md): Cessna 170 · Cottonwood Falls, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N2333D · Substantial damage
  > The decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA109.md): Seher Bearhawk · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2009 · N846BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA108.md): Douglas DC-3/65AR · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N834TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial…
- [NTSB WPR09CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2009 · N95606 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA152.md): Piper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2424A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA102.md): Siai-Marchetti SF-260C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N688C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting a return to runway maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA09LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA143.md): Aero Commander 112A · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N1006J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to continue takeoff with partial engine power.

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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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