# 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 IAD00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA017.md): Cessna T310R · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N137TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the pilot's door during the takeoff roll, which delayed the aborted takeoff and resulted in the overrun. A factor in the accident was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB FTW00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA069.md): Cessna 310Q · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N310GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the open cabin door.
- [NTSB SEA00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA036.md): Beech D18S · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N1827M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA066.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1999 · N9162F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff downwind and the subsequent failure to achieve translational lift before contact with the water.
- [NTSB ATL00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Oakland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1999 · N3276A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that his seat was locked prior to takeoff. The subsequent bounce on takeoff enabled the seat to shift aft thereby reducing the pilot's access to controls leading to the inadvertent loss of control and ground impact with trees.…
- [NTSB CHI00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA056.md): Cessna 210 · South Lyon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N7493E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the throttle and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot in the taxi area. Factors were the collapsed nose gear and the rough terrain,
- [NTSB DEN00IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00IA032.md): Boeing 737-347 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1999 · N305WA · Minor damage
  > Improper assembly of the wheel during build up in the operator's maintenance facilities.
- [NTSB ANC00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA020.md): Cessna 185 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N70021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area during the incoming tide. Factors associated with the accident were the incoming tide wave, and the pressure induced by the delays encountered picking up the passengers.
- [NTSB NYC00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1999 · N7397Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff airspeed and his failure to follow published emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight and water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB MIA00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N95775 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor (CFI) failure to maintain directional control on rough terrain on takeoff. This resulted in the airplane veering to the left, colliding with bushes after the airplane became airborne, and subsequent in-flight collision with…
- [NTSB LAX00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA054.md): Cessna 172N · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N738UA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use a checklist and remove the control gust lock.
- [NTSB MIA00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA049.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N21312 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain minimum flying airspeed, (Vso) during takeoff following a partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft stalling, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the…
- [NTSB ANC00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA019.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N53910 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove frost from the wing surface of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run.
- [NTSB NYC00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA045.md): Cessna TR 182 · Clarksville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N5260S · Substantial damage
  > Deer that entered the runway environment while the pilot was executing a takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N704YE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, and the subsequent skid off the runway and collapsed nose landing gear during the attempt to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA044.md): Bell 47G · Coudersport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N940B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff with the passenger from the confined area.
- [NTSB SEA00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA020.md): Bell 206L-1 · Neihart, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N519EH · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI00FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA027.md): Beech 200 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N869 · Destroyed
  > On ground collision with the lake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA032.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N183DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch-and-go takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Rose Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N3311B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA023.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N56676 · Substantial damage
  > The private-rated student pilots inadvertent retraction of the main landing gear during a touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors improper supervision of the dual student.
- [NTSB NYC00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Rising Sun, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N5490P · Substantial damage
  > The PIC CFI's improper planning/decision to perform a downwind takeoff. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA019.md): Cessna 182Q · Benton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1999 · N759NT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the physiological impairment of the pilot due to a brain anomaly. The pilots improper decision to operate the airplane with a known medical deficiency, and the ditch were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA012.md): Beech B-60 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N243RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot's inadequate decision to attempt the takeoff. Factors were the strong left rear cross wind, and the dirt embankment.
- [NTSB LAX00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA026.md): Beech D55 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N7674N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA021.md): Cessna 172N · Crandon, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N4776E · Substantial damage
  > the deer that ran out onto the runway and collided with the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA016.md): Bellanca 7ACA · No. Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N138MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA013.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N2XT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision to perform an intersection takeoff, and the improper short field, rolling, intersection takeoff. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.
- [NTSB MIA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA008.md): Eddie A. Smith KR-2 · Bell Buckle, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N85ES · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for continuing the flight with inadequate fuel supply and the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command following total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Findings in the accident were the…
- [NTSB CHI00IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA009.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1999 · N766NC · No damage
  > The landing gear's wheel separation due to the improper installation of the wheel by company maintenance personnel using incomplete maintenance steps, and the maintenance steps not listed in the manufacturer's manual. Factors were the airport perimeter wall…
- [NTSB FTW00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA030.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Lamesa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N6044A · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the rudder control cable at the aft fairlead, as a result of wear.
- [NTSB FTW00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA010.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Granite, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N4473A · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion failure of the fuselage support tubing below the right wing forward attach fitting due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA012.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Whiting, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1999 · N403AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight passenger briefing, which resulted in control interference.
- [NTSB NYC00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA011.md): Cessna 172I · N. East Carry, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N35669 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff under gusty wind and rough water conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA009.md): Grumman G164 · Burkittsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N7856 · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle drivers inadequate lookout.
- [NTSB CHI00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Pleasant Hills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N42536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA001.md): Cessna 401B · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N88VA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the pitot covers installed. An additional cause was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, while factors included the misleading airspeed indications, and the proximity…
- [NTSB FTW99LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA266.md): Beech C35 · Lone Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N5818C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the fences struck during the takeoff, the tall grass, rising terrain, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI99IA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA351.md): Cessna 402B · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N6362X · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with ground obstructions.
- [NTSB ANC99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA152.md): Maule ML-4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1999 · N4623T · Substantial damage
  > The improper (reversed) connection of the elevator control cables by the owner/pilot-mechanic, and the failure to have the installation inspected by another mechanic.
- [NTSB MIA99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA264.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N4300S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA156.md): Stinson 108 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1999 · N97713 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a gusting crosswind, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB MIA99LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA259.md): Cessna 172N · Moontown, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N734TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a runway with a quartering tailwind, his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway, and his delay in aborting the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway,…
- [NTSB LAX99LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA312.md): Rockwell S-2R · Acampo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N4168X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in the aircraft encountering high vegetation, the loss of directional control, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW99LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA263.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ozark, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N469RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB ANC99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA149.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N53728 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were a windshear, and a short runway area.
- [NTSB ANC99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA147.md): Cessna 185F · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N60859 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, a downdraft, and swampy terrain.
- [NTSB ANC99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N1886P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA134.md): Cessna 180 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1999 · N5316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with the accident were a short runway, and the pilot's failure to use available performance data.
- [NTSB FTW99LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA247.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lookeba, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N4919X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power resulting from a cylinder that failed for an undetermined reason.

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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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