# 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 NYC08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA153.md): Luscombe 8A · Lincoln, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA073.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2232D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB LAX08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA111.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N5521J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA068.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Mankato, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N50GM · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the fence and trees.
- [NTSB SEA08IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08IA096.md): Raytheon 1900D · Page, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N261GL · Minor damage
  > The flight crew’s unprofessional behavior and deviation from standard operating procedures which resulted in an in-flight emergency.
- [NTSB NYC08IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA145.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N406LH · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the other helicopter due to his focus on the engine instruments during the initial departure. Contributing to the accident was insufficient helipad spacing.
- [NTSB NYC08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA142.md): Piper PA32 · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N3304W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.
- [NTSB NYC08CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA140.md): Robinson R44 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N3027Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA087.md): Maule M-4 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2008 · N51430 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to foreign object ingestion in the induction system, which resulted in a stuck/jammed exhaust valve during the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA124.md): Rockwell 112TCA · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2008 · N4623W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the pitch trim was properly set for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA086.md): Maule M-4 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N2039U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA041.md): Cessna 185 · Takotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2008 · N1224F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA075.md): Robinson R-22 · Meraux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N120KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure calculate weight and balance prior to flight. A contributing factor was the prevailing gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA069.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2008 · N9204L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA088.md): Shaffer KR-2 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2008 · N455JS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA061.md): Hardy Midget Mustang M-1 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N53041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA086.md): Rans S-4 Coyote I · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N215LY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane and the crosswind gust.
- [NTSB NYC08CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA108.md): Aviat A-1B · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2008 · N47EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA08CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA064.md): Clutton Eric Fred S1 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N4499Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA061.md): Stephen F. Graves SG-3 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N6232Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student to maintain directional control during a cross wind takeoff. A factor in the accident was inadequate supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB NYC08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA095.md): Sonex Waiex · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N35YX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing was the crosswind.
- [NTSB OPS08IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA006.md): Piper PA-28-161 · St. Augustine, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2008 · N140FT · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the controller's takeoff instruction. Contributing to the incident was the controller's failure to properly monitor the flight, and the controller's decision to perform lesser duty priorities during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA074.md): Swearingen SA-226AT · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N120SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB ANC08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA034.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N323KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA073.md): Squier Pauper II · Stockbridge, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N70727 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation while maneuvering after takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Contributing factors were the snow-covered lake and overcast clouds, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation due…
- [NTSB LAX08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA051.md): Luscombe 8E · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2008 · N71730 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC08CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA080.md): Cessna C-152 · Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2008 · N48251 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an inadequate field after a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA045.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N33MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff resulting in the airplane hitting a snowbank and subsequently, the ground.
- [NTSB DFW08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA051.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2007 · N1458U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB OPS08IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA004.md): Gulfstream American G5 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N90AM · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident was the TEB tower local controller's failure to ensure that the runway was free of all known ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel before permitting a departing aircraft to start takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA070.md): Cessna 182R · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N9412X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA045.md): Cessna 172P · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N5425K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and inadequate supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB ANC08TA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA028.md): Douglas DC-3T · McMurdo Station, AY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · C-FMKB · Substantial damage
  > The captain's decision to lift off before attaining a proper airspeed, resulting in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA031.md): Cessna 310P · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N5811M · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08IA026.md): Beech 1900 · Aniak, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2007 · N111AX · No damage
  > A hazardous leak from carbon dioxide cylinders due to the failure of the flight crew to properly load and secure the cylinders, resulting in crew incapacitation. Factors contributing to the incident were improper hazardous materials procedures used by the…
- [NTSB SEA08LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA043.md): Bell UH-1B · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N46969 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of collective control friction during takeoff that resulted in a collective bounce oscillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB OPS08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA002.md): Bombardier CRJ1 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N781CA · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident is local controller's failure of maintaining awareness of the situation and failing to provide the appropriate separation between the two aircraft operating on intersecting runways. Providing separation between aircraft is…
- [NTSB NYC08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA050.md): Bell 206-L4 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N95CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB CHI08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA046.md): Swearingen T R/Masters W Rand KR 2 · Benton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N7016M · Destroyed
  > The reason for this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC08CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA024.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N1181Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA033.md): Boeing 737-832 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N3744F · Minor damage
  > Delamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service.
- [NTSB SEA08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA026.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2007 · N3656R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident included the gusty crosswind condition and the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB LAX08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA014.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2007 · N3038P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to latch the cargo door during preflight.
- [NTSB SEA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA014.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Hawker 800XP · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N800CC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to follow procedures stipulated in the airplane flight manual regarding brake cooling time periods. Factors contributing to the accident were the intentional aborted takeoffs which resulted in the hot brakes, and the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA029.md): Cessna 172R · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2007 · N77LU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the runway sign.
- [NTSB NYC08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA021.md): Luscombe 8A · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N2099K · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tail wheel spring during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA005.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N6628N · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff, and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI08CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA024.md): Cessna C-182 · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N1431S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with strong, gusty winds and his inability to stop the airplane prior to it traveling off the end of the runway during the delayed aborted takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the wet, grass airstrip and gusty…

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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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