# NTSB investigations, KS: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA217.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 2, 2026 · N113CX · Substantial damage
  > On June 2, 2026, at 0837 central daylight time, an AutoGyro Cavalon gyroplane, N113CX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Coffeyville, Kansas. The pilot was not injured. The gyroplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN26LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA104.md): Textron 172S · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2026 · N767VK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN25LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2025 · N1591V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN24LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA335.md): Cessna 177 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N29411 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA366.md): Cessna 172 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2023 · N6205E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll due the passenger’s interference with the rudder pedals, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA321.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Plains, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2023 · N602AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff from a water-contaminated runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA184.md): Rans S7 · Gardner, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2023 · N8932L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ERA22FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA320.md): Knight AA Nieuport 28 · Basehor, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N6170 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incorrect installation of the left-wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB WPR22FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA254.md): Stucky Steven D RV-7 · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N283S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while performing an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, a subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB CEN22LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA244.md): Cessna 172S · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N831KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor pitch control during an aborted takeoff which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA129.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2021 · N115FP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to allow sufficient time for the brakes to cool after a previous aborted takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion during a second aborted takeoff due to degraded braking performance. Contributing to the accident was the contact of the hot…
- [NTSB CEN21LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA069.md): Globe GC1A · Ottawa, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2020 · N3318K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain attain proper pitch attitude of the airplane causing it to exceed its critical angle of attack, enter an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently impact terrain, and his poor decision making and lack of experience that led…
- [NTSB CEN21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Geuda Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2020 · N5910A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the delayed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA267.md): Titan Tornado · Mankato, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N900WH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN20CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA221.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Hiawatha, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2020 · N5092J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt the takeoff with a tailwind in high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20TA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20TA088.md): Cessna 170 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 16, 2020 · N170RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane passed the point where he had anticipated the liftoff would occur.
- [NTSB CEN20FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA049.md): Mooney M20S · Olathe, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2019 · N602TF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to set the elevator trim properly for takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out, an aerodynamic stall, and the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA052.md): Piper PA28R · Onaga, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2019 · N3849T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight from a short, turf runway, which degraded its climb performance and led to a delayed aborted takeoff, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA029.md): Luscombe 8A · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2019 · N45606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA015.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Goddard, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N96709 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA560.md): Thomas Lee Nieuport 11 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2019 · N1398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with runway lights.
- [NTSB GAA19CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA332.md): Beech 35 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N7247B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper trim configuration during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA086.md): Beech 65 · Colby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2019 · N62069 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in his distraction and his failure to maintain airplane control and airspeed.
- [NTSB GAA19CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA037.md): Zenith CH601 · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2018 · N105JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the canopy latch before takeoff, which resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA350.md): Cessna A188 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N78417 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA148.md): Maule M 5-235C · Roxbury, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2018 · N9281E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a road, which resulted in impact with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA17CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA260.md): Mooney M20 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N7118U · Substantial damage
  > The separated fuel tank selector knob roll pin, which prevented the fuel selector from moving to the fuel tank position for the tank with usable fuel and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA234.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Stafford, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2017 · N55067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA022.md): Delwyn Schmidt No model · Bennington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The unregistered airplane’s loss of engine power due to piston seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering back to the runway.
- [NTSB GAA15CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA136.md): Cessna 172H · Cottonwood Falls, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N2536L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed to climb the airplane out of ground effect, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA184.md): Cessna T188C · Burdett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N2093J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA461.md): Cessna 310K · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N101JB · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA453.md): Luscombe 8A · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N45957 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA423.md): Beech C23 · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N377TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not obtain adequate airspeed and clearance from obstructions during a grass field takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA278.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Anthony, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N3171L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the balloon's altitude, which resulted in the balloon impacting an airport rotating beacon tower.
- [NTSB CEN13LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA188.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2013 · N715BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA514.md): Weatherly 620B · Holcomb, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N2008S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA373.md): Beech 35-A33 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N334Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Contributing to the accident was a wind shift during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA003.md): Sadler Terry Rans S-7 Courier · Riley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N2417T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.
- [NTSB CEN10LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA381.md): Cessna 172 · Goddard, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2010 · N919YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN10LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA340.md): Boeing A75L300 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N75263 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to thermal damage to three cylinders for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA281.md): Cessna 140 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N76287 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA594](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA594.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N81167 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA507.md): Boeing A75L300 · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N75263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB CEN09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA251.md): Aviat A-1B · Great Bend, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N84DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA158.md): Cessna 170 · Cottonwood Falls, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N2333D · Substantial damage
  > The decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA007.md): Let Blanik · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N48026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the climb performance of the tow plane and the glider were inadequate. Contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA169.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N28HN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA156.md): Ayres S-2R · McDonald, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N4002R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA145.md): Weatherly 201B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N1264W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'KS' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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