# 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 DFW08LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA012.md): Formhals RV-8 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N628RV · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's failure to yield right-a-way to the airplane before crossing an active runway.
- [NTSB OPS08IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA001.md): Cessna C 525 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2007 · N241EP · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident was the pilot's inadvertent departure from a taxiway instead of a runway.
- [NTSB DFW08CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA014.md): Air Tractor 402B · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2007 · N5006K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA08LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA002.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N8642V · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB DFW08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA002.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Galveston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N3899C · Minor damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control during initial takeoff climb due to the fracture of a tail rotor blade as result of impact with a foreign object.
- [NTSB CHI08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA010.md): Beech N35 · Elyra, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N1260Z · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained by the dual student and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the precision approach path indicator and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI08CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA015.md): Cessna 150H · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N22899 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power…
- [NTSB DEN08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA002.md): Cessna 172N · Calhan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N2263E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA002.md): Robinson R44 II · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N644BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove a tie-down strap before departure.
- [NTSB CHI07CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA306.md): Piper PA-12 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N2560M · Substantial damage
  > The reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by…
- [NTSB SEA07CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA271.md): Langley Tri-Quickie · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N33LQ · Substantial damage
  > The premature rotation of the airplane on the takeoff roll as a result of the pilot failing the verify the elevator trim position, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW07LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA207.md): Cessna 172S · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2007 · N22237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA107.md): Piper J3 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2007 · N5050R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an encounter with soft terrain and a loss of control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI07CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA303.md): North American SNJ-5 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N11HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB OPS07IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA010.md): Learjet 35 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N66NJ · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident was the IAD 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. Additionally, the…
- [NTSB NYC07CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA225.md): Piper J3L-65 · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N30926 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA259.md): Rose Peregrine · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N13NG · Substantial damage
  > The overspeed of the modified racing engine during takeoff that created an oil mist on the exhaust and smoke, and the pilot's failure to maintain a speed above stall speed (Vs) during his attempted emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB DEN07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA155.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Avondale, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N360SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain translational lift and his improper flare. A contributing factor in this accident was the sudden wind shift.
- [NTSB CHI07CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA298.md): Maule M-4-220C · Keene, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N40325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to the high crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the high, gusting crosswind, and the tree.
- [NTSB ANC07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA097.md): Cessna 185 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N94260 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were his delay in aborting the takeoff, and the short takeoff area.
- [NTSB LAX07CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA266.md): American Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N351F · Destroyed
  > Fire resulting from vegetation contacting hot brakes following an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA264.md): Aeronca S15AC · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N1118H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff following the inadvertent encounter with a boat's wake.
- [NTSB DFW07CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA192.md): Boeing 1942 · Edmond, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N65PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resuting in a nose over. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA190.md): KitFox Series 5 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N915W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA244.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N8521Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll/run, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ATL07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA124.md): Cessna C172R · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2007 · N2459Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI07LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA280.md): McFaul, Daniel D. Quicksilver GT500 · New London, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed during the unintentional takeoff and the pilot's inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA278.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N15425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an unsuitable runway for takeoff and delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the wet grass and the fence the airplane impacted and subsequently nosed over.
- [NTSB ANC07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA090.md): Cessna 150G · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N2981S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive flap setting during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN07IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07IA144.md): Nunn KR2 · Pueblo, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2007 · N996P · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A contributing factor in this accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA139.md): Cessna A185F · Lake City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N185MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, his inability to attain short field takeoff performance, and his intentional maneuvering of the airplane into bushes and a fence during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density…
- [NTSB ANC07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA081.md): Maule M-7-235 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2007 · N56568 · Substantial damage
  > The reversal of the elevator control cables by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate preflight inspection by the flight instructor and dual student.
- [NTSB LAX07CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA249.md): Aviat Husky A-1B · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2007 · C-GTHY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA07CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA235.md): Cessna 172B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N7657X · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to see the approaching large wake swell, both during his landing and the subsequent takeoff, and the failure of the instructor pilot to insure that the private pilot's visual lookout was effective enough to detect the oncoming…
- [NTSB ATL07CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA114.md): Waco Classic YMF-5 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N801TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff roll, which resulted in an on ground collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB CHI07CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA268.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Cooksville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N61352 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons and the pilot's unsuccessful compensation for the tailwind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the corn crop.
- [NTSB ANC07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA074.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N39302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and an on-ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN07LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA132.md): Bell 206B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N568TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in an inadvertent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB NYC07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA181.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N2893G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI07CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA244.md): Bell 206B · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N9ZV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with terrain during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.
- [NTSB DFW07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA174.md): Cessna A188B · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N9298R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA219.md): Cessna 170 B · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N3446C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind condition was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA171.md): Bell 206L-1 · Marks, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N90AE · Destroyed
  > The loss of control and hard landing as result of the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA239.md): Cessna 150H · Cook, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N22198 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed leading to the stall/mush encountered during takeoff and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected during the forced landing. Factors were the vehicle encountered during the forced landing and the ditch the pilot steered the…
- [NTSB DFW07CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA177.md): Aeronca Champion · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N9870B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff roll as result of the failure of the airplane's tailwheel's steering arm.
- [NTSB CHI07CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA230.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.
- [NTSB DFW07LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA169.md): Bell 206L-3 · High Island 138 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N330P · Destroyed
  > The loss of control as result of the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA226.md): Hamilton Rotorway Exec 90 · Harvey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · C-FWBN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airport ramp area during the return for landing, which resulted in the landing skid dragging on the edge of the pavement and causing the helicopter to roll over.
- [NTSB DFW07LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA165.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N15400 · Substantial damage
  > An uncontained failure of the turbine engine's power section for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN07LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA135.md): Cessna T188C · Colby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N2870J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll resulting in a ground loop.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=74

## 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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