# 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 ATL07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA072.md): Cessna C-150G · Enterprise, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2007 · N6380S · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in the engine which resulted in a loss of engine power, a forced landing on muddy terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB DEN07CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA085.md): Beech F-35 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N3329C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate soft field takeoff procedures and the low airspeed resulting in the airplane settling back to the ground.
- [NTSB NYC07IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA092.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N691CD · No damage
  > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate rudder-aileron interconnect rigging information. Contributing to the incident was the design of the rudder-aileron interconnect system.
- [NTSB SEA07LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA093.md): Champion 7ECA · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left main landing gear shock absorbing strut during takeoff. A missing screw was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA124.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N35MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA136.md): Cessna T210N · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2007 · N81PC · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA087.md): Gates Learjet 36A · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N527PA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear tires due to foreign object damage (FOD) on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the drag chute.
- [NTSB CHI07CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA094.md): McCall Rotorway 162F · Malta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N162MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls resulting in a dynamic rollover during takeoff. A factor was the soft ground that the left skid encountered.
- [NTSB CHI07LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA095.md): Cessna 150M · Austin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N66673 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors were a tailwind and a short runway.
- [NTSB NYC07CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA084.md): Bell 206B · Lewes, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2007 · N828BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA112.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Calhoun City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N90923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fallen tree located off the right side of the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB OPS07IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA003.md): Boeing 737-700 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N552 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > This incident was caused by failure of the LC2 controller to comply with coordination procedures and runway separation standards. Contributing was the failure of LAS ATCT management to establish procedures requiring positive separation of aircraft operations…
- [NTSB CHI07LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA091.md): Haddan Sonerai IIL · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N5200C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A low altitude and an inadvertent stall were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA090.md): Cessna 172E · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2007 · N3622S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff which led to the impact with the snow banks adjacent to the runway. The snow banks were contributing factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA072.md): Sud SE3130 Alouette II · Davenport, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N226RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2007 · N7141A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N5321D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose over. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the snow…
- [NTSB LAX07CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA091.md): Maule M-7-235B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2007 · N39KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/mush during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident…
- [NTSB LAX07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA096.md): Peay Quckie Q-200 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N57RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA072.md): American Legend AL-11 · Dryden, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N2480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB ANC07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA020.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2007 · N5057Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC07CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA066.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Alton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N10438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors were the slick condition of the runway, and the lack of markings to denote the runway safety area.
- [NTSB SEA07LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA053.md): Ross Hummer Pitts Special · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2007 · N41HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve, resulting in a nose over during an aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the uneven runway surface, which restricted the pilot's ability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA073.md): Robinson R-22 Beta 2 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2007 · N924SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper remedial action when a dynamic rollover was encountered.
- [NTSB ANC07LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA015.md): Piper PA-18 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2007 · N237WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control on the ground, and the wing impacting the snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA046.md): Cessna TR182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2007 · N5443S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the improper takeoff configuration of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA07LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA044.md): Cessna 172S · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N534SP · Substantial damage
  > The reason for the loss of directional control was undetermined.
- [NTSB OPS07IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA002.md): Boeing 757-212 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N750AT · No damage
  > This incident was caused by the local controller's issuance of an improper takeoff clearance to DAL1606. Contributing was the failure of the oncoming and outgoing local controllers to provide and receive a complete position relief briefing; and the oncoming…
- [NTSB NYC07CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA054.md): Cessna R182 · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2007 · N695X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain. A factor was the rocks off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA034.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N19698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors include icy runway conditions and a snow berm adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA027.md): Richard F. Sheldon Aventura II · Palm Beach Gard, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2006 · N554FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC07FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA048.md): Bell 407 · Dagsboro, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N407JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart under visual flight rules into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA033.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2006 · N91BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA034.md): Cessna 172R · Lake in the Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N913MA · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot, and the lack of recent experience by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA07CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA032.md): Riley D-16A · Point Roberts, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2006 · N119N · Substantial damage
  > the pre-existing crack in the nose wheel fork, which allowed separation of the nose wheel during the takeoff roll, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN07LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA030.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2006 · N804JH · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine mount, which caused an uncommanded left turn, loss of directional control, and impact with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident was the low nose gear tire pressure.
- [NTSB SEA07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA023.md): Cessna 180K · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N180BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL07CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA020.md): Cessna 190 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N195AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A factor in the accident was wake turbulence from a landing airplane.
- [NTSB SEA07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N2619D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA025.md): Eiben Theodore Quickie Q-200 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N218E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during takeoff as result of the failure of the right wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA024.md): Utva 66 V-51 · Hilton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2006 · N5016W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA07IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07IA008.md): Boeing 737-200 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2006 · N740AS · No damage
  > the flight crew's failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's self-induced pressure to heed the takeoff clearance during a period of increased workload.
- [NTSB ATL07CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA009.md): Lawing Thomas R Exec 162-F · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2006 · N848TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during takeoff which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a roll over during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA002.md): Cutler VariEze · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2006 · N46RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation on takeoff, which resulted in a propeller blade strike, and subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB SEA07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA005.md): Hatcher Fisher Celebrity · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N635GH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA002.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2006 · N142MK · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent application of the lateral cyclic friction, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA001.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Arkansas City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N5950X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the low rotor RPM.
- [NTSB ATL06CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA132.md): Cessna 180K · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N64382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC06FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA230.md): Beech S35 · Lake City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2006 · N5852S · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during an unintentional takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA134.md): Cessna 152 · Bennett, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N93873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.

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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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