# 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 ANC99LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA155.md): Cessna 182 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N1881X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff and landing area. Factors associated with this accident were the unfavorable winds, and sunglare.
- [NTSB ANC99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA132.md): Cessna 207 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N800DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with this accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB ANC99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA136.md): Piper PA-18 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N9130D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid obstructions during takeoff. A factor associated with this accident was the high brush along the river bank.
- [NTSB LAX99LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA290.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N8675W · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA161.md): Aeronca 11BC · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N86096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign.
- [NTSB CHI99LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA330.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N4752V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision not to use all of the available. A factor to the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA318.md): Aeronca 11BC · Watervliet, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N9404E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during takeoff, and the pilot not correcting for the porpoise.
- [NTSB CHI99LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA316.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N6592Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight decision to attempt a takeoff with one engine inoperative.
- [NTSB ANC99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA124.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N930TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were large wave/swells, and low light conditions (dawn).
- [NTSB SEA99IA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99IA148.md): Embraer ERJ-135 · Moses Lake, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · PTZJA · Minor damage
  > Minimum aircraft control exceeded during takeoff test flight, which resulted in dragging a wing on the runway surface.
- [NTSB LAX99LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA281.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N20523 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC99LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA122.md): de Havilland DHC-3T · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N888KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the trailing edge flaps during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB ANC99LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA121.md): Piper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N82905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with vegetation, knocking the gascolator off the airplane, and fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB LAX99FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA272.md): Beech BH 125-600A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N454DP · Substantial damage
  > the complete failure of all hydraulic systems due to the effects of a main gear tire disintegration on takeoff. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the wheel wells, which did not comply with applicable certification regulations, and the…
- [NTSB SEA99LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N6148Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. A contributing factor was gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA204.md): Robinson R-22 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N20879 · Substantial damage
  > Was the student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while bringing it to a hover. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB ANC99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N1386A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA99FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N754AR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with a house. Contributing factors in the accident were the loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB FTW99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA221.md): Air Tractor 502B · Guthrie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N6042K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation prior to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were an inadequate wind direction indicator, a sudden windshift, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA222.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N67914 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down.
- [NTSB FTW99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA215.md): Mbb BO-105S · Vermilion 250 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N2785R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the helicopter while attempting to takeoff. A factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA216.md): Cessna 172R · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N9514Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the airplane running off the runway and colliding with a runway sign.
- [NTSB CHI99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA279.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N2366W · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's delay in taking remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the student's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB CHI99LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA277.md): Cessna 150M · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N3755V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the stuck exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA210.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N141CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA276.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N4337X · Substantial damage
  > the aborted takeoff not performed by the safety-pilot and airspeed not obtained/maintained by the safety-pilot. Factors to the accident were directional control and runway alignment not maintained by the pilot-in-command, the inadequate supervision of the…
- [NTSB ANC99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1999 · N95031 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control due to wake turbulence, and the issuance of an improper takeoff clearance by air traffic control personnel. A factor associated with the accident was air traffic control personnel's failure to issue a safety advisory.
- [NTSB MIA99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA212.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N15585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the gross takeoff weight which reduced the climb capability and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high temperature and the pilot's failure to use aircraft performance data for the weather…
- [NTSB SEA99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA132.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N6741L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action (continued takeoff). Contributing factors were the tree and control interference (inadvertent brake activation) by the passenger..
- [NTSB DEN99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA133.md): Mooney M20F · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N9390V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to maintain clearance from the signpost. A factor was the signpost.
- [NTSB ANC99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA098.md): Cessna 172 · Sheldon Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1999 · N79169 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB CHI99LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA262.md): Beech C-45H · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N72409 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to use the tailwheel lock on takeoff, creating a condition where it was not possible for the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the unlocked tailwheel and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA282.md): Cessna 152 · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N68268 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty wind condition, the student's lack of experience, and the soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB MIA99LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA203.md): Air Tractor 301 · Drew, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2368R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of cylinder No. 4 boss, which was caused by fatigue cracking, resulting in a forced landing in marshy terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI99LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA250.md): Cessna 150L · Udall, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N6726G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly safety the aileron control cable during installation, the disconnected aileron control cable, and the unavailability of aileron control to the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA113.md): Beech BE23 · Vidalia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2381Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable pasture. A factor contributing to the accident consisted of previous damage to the leading edges of the wings.
- [NTSB MIA99LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA200.md): Bell OH-13H/M74A · Sparta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N51857 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulting in his failure to remove all the tie downs, and the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA195.md): Cessna 152 · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N5144L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the simulated soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA135.md): Quicksilver MX II A-HP · Coram, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taking off from a gravel pit. Factors include a downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN99LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA124.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N400MA · Substantial damage
  > The left brake locked during takeoff roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA095.md): Helio H-395 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N4198D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the downwind to upwind taxi turn. Factors associated with this accident were the high crosswind, the pilot's improper use of flaps, and his self-induced pressure because he was behind schedule.
- [NTSB CHI99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA243.md): Mooney M20F · Marshall, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N7141V · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall and the checklist not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the baggage door not secured and the precautionary landing attempt by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN99LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA122.md): Rader Long EZ · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N6577C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were his unfamiliarity with the airplane, and the soft terrain that caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB SEA99LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA122.md): Cessna 150M · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N704AX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC99LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA176.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N404EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane
- [NTSB CHI99LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA233.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mcville, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N4590Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot not attaining a proper climb rate. Factors were the stall/mush and the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA118.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7614Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA224.md): Cessna 172N · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4886G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run.
- [NTSB FTW99LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA187.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N8561L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA105.md): Gadbury RV-6A · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N5987D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive climb rate, which lead to his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs). Factors include the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft make and model.

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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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