# 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 SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N93989 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in an on ground encounter with an adjacent ditch and a collapsed nose gear strut during the attempt to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC02LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA032.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N7608B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI02LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA131.md): Glaser-Dirks-Flugzeubau DG-100G · Union, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N169LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the aero-tow takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high wind velocity and the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA096.md): Beech 400 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2002 · N400GJ · Substantial damage
  > Ingestion of birds into both engines.
- [NTSB LAX02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA149.md): Sierra RAF 2000 GTX-SE · Lompoc, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N256SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA078.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2002 · N86AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff. Gusting wind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA117.md): Cessna 411 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N411CT · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during the inital takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, the separation of the emergency exit, and the pilot's lack of a multi-engine…
- [NTSB CHI02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA123.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2002 · N36555 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper short field takeoff planning and procedure. The takeoff weight above the maximum gross weight and the hill were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA127.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N8108V · Substantial damage
  > a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A contributing factor was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from entering the runway environment.
- [NTSB CHI02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA112.md): Piper 601P · Moscow, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Powderly, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N89343 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an encounter with muddy terrain and a nose over. Contributing factors to the accident were the crosswind and muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA075.md): Enstrom F-28C · Hot Springs, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N51769 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for unfavorable wind conditions. Factors include unfavorable/shifting winds, and a tailwind gust.
- [NTSB SEA02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA074.md): Stinson 108-2 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2002 · N959D · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the left main wheel assembly during the takeoff roll. Factors include the use of a wheel assembly not approved for the accident airplane, and the use of an oversized tire.
- [NTSB LAX02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA137.md): Schweizer 269C · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N324PH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action following the onset of ground resonance.
- [NTSB CHI02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · N733PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll resulting in the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02TA081.md): Bell OH-58C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N107CS · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover experienced by the pilot while attempting to lift off from a trailer after experiencing skid to trailer contact. A factor in the accident was the inadequate equipment (trailer) which had a 1.1875 inch high lip extending the length of the…
- [NTSB MIA02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N43615 · Substantial damage
  > Tfhe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff roll, resulting in an excursion off the left side of the runway and collision with an adjacent hangar.
- [NTSB CHI02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA115.md): Cessna 551 · Lake in Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2002 · N502CL · Substantial damage
  > The deer on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N6595L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a fence. Contributing factors were the tailwind, high density altitude, and the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA059.md): Potts KitFox · Shoup, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2002 · N139SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a speed above stall speed, and the resulting inadvertent stall/mush. Factors include the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the aircraft's performance was not as expected, his decision to attempt a takeoff…
- [NTSB FTW02FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA099.md): Bell 206L-4 · Eugene Isld 188 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N7077B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to remove the left front tie down.
- [NTSB ATL02IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA065.md): Beech C24R · Greenville, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N6753L · Minor damage
  > An overload failure of the nose gear assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA02MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA026.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Dulles Airport, VA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N622BR · Substantial damage
  > the airplane's collision with two wild turkeys.
- [NTSB ATL02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA060.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Schlater, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2002 · N9185F · Substantial damage
  > an unknown person at an unknown time exceeded the engine temperature limitations that resulted in the failure of compressor turbine and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA058.md): Beech BE-60 · Mexia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N7272D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock before the flight and his failure to follow the checklist.
- [NTSB ATL02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA055.md): Krejci S-51D · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2002 · N51KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to return to landing area (Emergency/ departure airport.) This resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Factor to the accident was a partial loss…
- [NTSB IAD02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA033.md): Hughes 269C · Lorain, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2002 · N9296F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA080.md): Robinson R-22A · Encino, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2002 · N8557Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during lift off from a transport trailer resulting in dynamic rollover of the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · N9386C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI02LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA076.md): Cessna 172N · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2002 · N733FT · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the snowbank.
- [NTSB SEA02FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA036.md): Aero Commander 520 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2002 · N520SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB ANC02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA012.md): Britten-Norman BN2A-26 · Ouzinkie, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2002 · N27MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are a slush covered runway, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA054.md): Beech F33A · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N3276R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA027.md): Cessna 208B · Waterville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N8RQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC02IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02IA011.md): Airbus Industrie A-340-300 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · B-18805 · No damage
  > The captain's selection of a taxiway instead of a runway for takeoff and the flightcrew's inadequate coordination of the departure, which resulted in a departure from a taxiway. A factor in the incident was inadequate airline operator's procedures that did…
- [NTSB CHI02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA066.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N4785U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA082.md): Beech B36TC · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2002 · N6427N · Substantial damage
  > The onset of variable, gusty, crosswind conditions at the time of departure and the pilot's inadequate and improper compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA022.md): Cessna 175 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7693M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during take off roll.
- [NTSB CHI02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7113K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.
- [NTSB ATL02LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA042.md): Louis Edmondson 162F · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2002 · N162LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight with demonstrated inadequate takeoff performance capability, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA050.md): Mooney M20J · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N201XL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft…
- [NTSB CHI02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA062.md): Wolter Avid Flyer · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N4047M · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the unqualified pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB IAD02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA023.md): Mooney M20C · Martinsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N6779U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA054.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2001 · N3023K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice from the surfaces of the airplane before takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA021.md): Cessna 208B · Lewiston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N207TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately ensure the wings were free of contamination prior to departure. Factors included the operator's inadequate de-icing procedures and the snowy weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N12521 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA019.md): Cessna 310 · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2001 · N5043J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper abort procedure and inadequate remedial action, leading to a loss of directional control after losing power in one engine during the takeoff roll. Factors include the loss of power from one engine, and a fence around the perimeter of the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2001 · N248ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of total experience and the runway light which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB FTW02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA045.md): Cessna 140 · Gilchrist, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N72701 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.

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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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