# 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.

Page 98 of 281 · 14,038 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA99LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA102.md): Cessna 182Q · Conner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N759MZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to take off on an unsuitable runway surface due to standing water on the runway. Factors include standing water on the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI99LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA214.md): Weatherly 620B · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N350WR · Substantial damage
  > the pilots selection of the shorter runway and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high density altitude, the fence and the fence posts.
- [NTSB LAX99LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA244.md): Cessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N180HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA215.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Page, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N6633K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors were the sudden windshift and the crops.
- [NTSB ANC99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA112.md): Cessna 170B · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N2806C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the a left crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA099.md): Whithington Kitfox 1200 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N818HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles along his departure path. Factors include the pilot's incorrect positioning of the flaps prior to takeoff, and a transmission wire and trees along the aircraft's flight path.
- [NTSB SEA99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA096.md): Luscombe 8F · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1895B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA198.md): Mahler BD-4 · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N184BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control with the runway centerline during takeoff. A factor was the high vegetation off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA226.md): Enstrom F28C · Kaunakakai, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N595H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountered a dust devil during the takeoff transition from a dirt and grass area resulting in a loss of vision, disorientation, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA079.md): Cessna 180K · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N2958K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA078.md): Piper PA-14 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N4292H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA084.md): Cessna 172P · Easton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N62800 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Factors include the student allowing the aircraft to climb too steeply at too low an airspeed, and the soft/rough terrain on which the aborted takeoff took place.
- [NTSB MIA99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA178.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N142JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the flare during the landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA215.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N240BG · Destroyed
  > The flight control stabilator becoming disconnected during the initial ground tow. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and communications with the pilot not possible.
- [NTSB NYC99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA138.md): Enstrom F-28 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N9588 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions at the time of departure, which resulted in a downwind takeoff. A factor in the accident was the change in wind direction.
- [NTSB MIA99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA173.md): Cessna 182R · Sevierville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N6126E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of propeller governor control due to oil contamination.
- [NTSB FTW99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA167.md): Cessna 172D · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N2460Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and her delayed aborted takeoff. Factors were the high density altitude and the tall grass on the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA098.md): Bell 47G3B2A · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N24MP · Substantial damage
  > A fouled external load cable, and the pilot's operation of the helicopter with a non-approved external bucket installation, resulting in misrouted hydraulic lines and consequent malfunction of the external load release system.
- [NTSB FTW99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA164.md): Cessna 172N · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N5103D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the crosswind condition and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make/model of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA99FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA168.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N440AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision takeoff with condensation on the cockpit windows which restricted visibility, his improper use of aileron control, improper compensation for winds during takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting…
- [NTSB CHI99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Traer, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N4525R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not maintaining proper runway alignment during the aborted takeoff, and the airport personnel not maintaining the runway. Factors were rough terrain and a dirt bank.
- [NTSB MIA99LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA167.md): Cessna 150M · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N704KK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI99LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA175.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N3024U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA159.md): Luscombe 8E · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1999 · N2680K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA068.md): Robinson R22 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1999 · N1929T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA079.md): Snow S2C · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1999 · N1665S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate weight and balance calculations, and his delay in jettisoning the load which resulted in his failure to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude, and the pilot's intentional operation with known…
- [NTSB DEN99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA091.md): Crozier Emeraude · Delta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1999 · N99PC · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty tailwind and crosswinds reported, and the pilot's total lack of aeronautical experience.
- [NTSB ANC99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA067.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N8570C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. A factor associated with the accident is a crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA135.md): Maule M7-235C · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N126MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight briefing which resulted in control interference by the right front seat passenger.
- [NTSB ATL99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA098.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N601JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the wrong engine that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the left fuel boost pump failed.
- [NTSB FTW99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA152.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N4533H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall due to his evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a truck on the runway. A factor was the runway incursion by the truck.
- [NTSB DEN99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA088.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N89586 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of rudder while attempting to correct for loss of directional control. Factors were the pilot's loss of directional control, and his lack of experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB SEA99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA074.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Prescott, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1999 · N9970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and overloading of the right landing gear strut. Contributing factors were the soft takeoff surface, confined (narrow) takeoff surface, and high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA149.md): Weatherly 620B · Whiteface, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N6305W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft ground and the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB DEN99FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA086.md): PZL-Mielec M-18B · Altus, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N8199W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of takeoff performance data and his failure to jettison the load. Contributing factors were high density altitude, exceeding the aircraft's maximum allowable gross weight, and the berm.
- [NTSB SEA99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA069.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lyman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N6216W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper execution of takeoff procedures, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence post and trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA159.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N6144H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selecting the wrong runway direction on which to initiate the takeoff and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the quartering tailwind condition, the rough terrain encountered, and fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA078.md): Cessna 182K · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N2656R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA120.md): Cessna 172N · Churchville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N5679E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA115.md): Hammond Twinstar Gyroplane · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N6364H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient takeoff rpm. Factors included crosswind gusts, and the FAA's lack of category and class rating requirements for pilots flying non-type-certificated experimental aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA152.md): Cessna A188B · Lincoln, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N9275R · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not obtained by the pilot and the unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the high, soft, and wet grass runway.
- [NTSB SEA99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA060.md): Beech 36 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N6222V · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the strobe light system. Factors include a leak in the fuel bladder and electrical arcing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA136.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N9009W · Substantial damage
  > The delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the short runway, the tall grass, and the tree.
- [NTSB DEN99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA074.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Burlington, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1999 · N7942W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate preflight planning for take off in that he failed to consider the takeoff surface not being a paved surface. A factor was loose material on the roadway used for take off.
- [NTSB LAX99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA171.md): Widner RV-3A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N5287U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The pilot's distraction in looking for the aircraft which announced an intention to land in the…
- [NTSB LAX99LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA168.md): R.M. Bishop Aero Spec 2150 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N2103Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of the rudder controls to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in veering off the runway and ground looping in tall vegetation.
- [NTSB ATL99LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA075.md): Beech 36 · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N31291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of winds that resulted in the loss of directional control during an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB MIA99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA134.md): Durrwachter Wittman Tailwind · Dover, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N1194K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB MIA99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA145.md): Beech E33 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N7204N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in the airplane departing the runway, and subsequently impacting with an airport sign.
- [NTSB LAX99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA145.md): Cessna 172H · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N3289L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll resulting in a collision with taxiway sign. A factor was the sign.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?page=99

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases?page=98

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.