# 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 CHI07CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA220.md): Schweizer G-164B · West Liberty, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N8490K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with birds immediately after takeoff and the resulting loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the fence and ditch encountered during the overrun.
- [NTSB ANC07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA067.md): Lockheed 382G-44K-30 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2007 · N401LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in dragging the tail on the runway and substantial damage.
- [NTSB CHI07CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA217.md): Chrapczynski M1 Midget Mustang · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N804DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide speed during the forced landing after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush condition and a hard landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA221.md): Beech 58 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N141DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the landing gear selector handle was in the extended position prior to departure, which resulted in a premature retraction.
- [NTSB ANC07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA064.md): Champion 7GCB · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N9897Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX07LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA210.md): Aviation International Rotors CH-54A · Los Olivos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N44094 · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's inadequately performed maintenance and inspection, which resulted in a flight control malfunction and loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA179.md): Cessna 182 · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N5518B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from the unsuitable runway. Contributing to this accident was the soft terrain in the overrun area.
- [NTSB CHI07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA249.md): Cessna C-177 · Webster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2292Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA207.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N9716A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff from a short and narrow runway.
- [NTSB CHI07LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA199.md): Hesler Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Jamestown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N43207 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, the pilot not performing an aborted takeoff at the initial recognition of a loss of engine performance, and the stall/mush the pilot encountered after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA155.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau Speed Astir II · Centre Hall, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2007 · N176SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the glider for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA198.md): Boeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · B-2470 · Minor damage
  > The loss of pressure in the number 12 tire due to inadvertent contact with foreign object debris while taxiing prior to takeoff, which resulted the number 11 tire to over deflect and burst during takeoff roll. Contributing to the incident was the failure of…
- [NTSB SEA07LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA187.md): Cessna 177RG · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N47RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA181.md): Bell 206B · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N96ND · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA186.md): Piper J3F-65 · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N2364K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC07CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA053.md): Grumman G21A · Dutch Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2007 · N7811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA186.md): Cessna 182 · Bear Lake, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N3570B · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the bolt that holds the nosewheel steering torque arm to the nose wheel strut during the takeoff roll, resulting in no nosewheel steering being available during the landing roll at the pilot's destination. Factors include the pilot's failure…
- [NTSB DEN07CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA104.md): Beech B36TC · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N6929B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain proper aircraft control during takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent impact with the runway and terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA139.md): Mooney M-20E · Van, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N115RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB OPS07IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA005.md): Piaggio Industrie P180 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N152SL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The TEB local controller's failure to ensure separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways.
- [NTSB NYC07LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA143.md): Northwing Design Apache Quest · Springfield, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N425DW · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, due to the installation of an alternate wing design.
- [NTSB CHI07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA168.md): Cessna R172K · Lakewood, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N736MV · Substantial damage
  > The amphibian nose wheel strut assembly separated due to an overload fracture as a result of the manufacturer's inadequate design.
- [NTSB SEA07CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA153.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N4018Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA07LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA166.md): Cessna T188C · Rock Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N2535J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA07LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA152.md): Dassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 900 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N914DD · Substantial damage
  > The erroneous gross weight calculation and improper trim setting by the captain, which resulted in the airplane's failure to rotate at Vr as expected and the captain's decision to perform to a high speed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ENG07IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07IA030.md): Learjet 36 · Bismarck, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N136DH · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the right engine sustaining a fractured fan blade after the ingestion of a mallard duck. Some liberated fan blade fragments were uncontained, penetrating the nacelle.
- [NTSB SEA07LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA141.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N5231L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to lack of airplane climb performance, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA149.md): Messerschmitt BO-105 · Isla de Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N911GB · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to secure the engine governor locking hardware, which resulted in the right engine losing power.
- [NTSB LAX07CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA178.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N6744P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure that the runway was clear of other aircraft before takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA094.md): Cessna 180H · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N3408Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA07CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA136.md): Lidgard 4-1200 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N613KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost directional control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make/model.
- [NTSB OPS07IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA004.md): Embraer 170 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N872RW · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Failure of SFO tower local controller to provide adequate separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways.
- [NTSB DFW07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA120.md): Cessna U206G · Leeville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.
- [NTSB DFW07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA157.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N65804 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control due to the drag created by the tall grass adjacent to the runway. A contributing factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB DFW07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA117.md): Cessna A188B · Fabens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N3863J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions during takeoff. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA149.md): Piper J3C · Waterford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, causing a water loop. A factor in the accident was the water loop encountered.
- [NTSB MIA07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA097.md): Piper J3-C-65 · Byron, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2007 · N33116 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA07CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA099.md): Cessna 172K · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2007 · N79941 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the on-ground collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB CHI07CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA144.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > A non-mechanical loss of engine power during the takeoff roll due to fuel contamination. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the soft ground.
- [NTSB DFW07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA111.md): Bell 206B · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N905WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of dynamic rollover while attempting to takeoff. Facrots were the landing skid becoming snagged and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA109.md): Bell 206B · E. Cameron 219 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N3RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb and maintian directional control of the helicopter while departing the offshore platform.
- [NTSB SEA07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA121.md): Cessna 180G · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N609PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Geese were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA094.md): Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt operation of the airplane with a known physical impairment (loss of leg control) which resulted in his loss of aircraft control during takeoff and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA106.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N555ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the attempted takeoff above the airplane's maximum gross weight, and an undetermined partial power loss, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA07CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA116.md): Cessna 172M · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N1911V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors include wet, soft terrain along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB DFW07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA096.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N7534S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in dynamic rollover. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the uneven, muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA112.md): PZL Warzawa-CNPSL PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N231E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight following the initial loss of engine power and successful forced landing to a cornfield. An additional cause was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the furrowed cornfield…
- [NTSB SEA07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA117.md): Cessna U206G · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N756HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly latch the door prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN07CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA084.md): Cessna 180C · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N9253T · Substantial damage
  > Exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA108.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N125WG · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the left engine propeller governor during the takeoff ground roll. Factors included that directional control was not possible by the pilot which subsequently led to a collision with an airport sign.

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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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