# NTSB investigations, NJ: 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 ERA27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Medford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 23, 2026 · N43956
- [NTSB ERA24LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA190.md): Beech B24R · Lumberton Township, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N53EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner’s failure to ensure adequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA339.md): Cessna 172R · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2023 · N172FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA23LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA296.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N8126X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with the runway edge lights.
- [NTSB ERA22LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA414.md): Piper PA-39 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N8925Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s acute cerebrovascular event, which caused symptoms that diminished his situational awareness and prompted him to abort the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ENG22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22LA002.md): Airbus A320-271N · Atlantic City, NJ · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N922NK · Minor damage
  > The ingestion of a bird into the right engine during the takeoff roll caused a fan blade to fracture near the blade platform resulting in high fan blade off loads and engine vibrations sufficient to result in an eventual failure of a fuel tube in the right…
- [NTSB ERA21LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA043.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2020 · N712CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with a perceived mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB ERA20CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA252.md): Furlong CA-6 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N12LF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA264.md): Aero Commander 695 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2019 · N51DM · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a deer on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA151.md): Cessna 172 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N83AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper rudder input and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA106.md): Cessna 172 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2018 · N2651R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB WPR18LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA125.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2018 · N8737V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA16CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA499.md): Alex Michael Bantum/Tercel USA TERCEL-GYROPLANE · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N528WM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm and the subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA104.md): Bell 206 · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2016 · N206R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain helicopter control during the initial takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action due to his distraction by looking…
- [NTSB GAA15CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA277.md): Mooney M20M · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N763RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA15LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA274.md): Cessna 172S · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N962SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for maximum takeoff performance with the airplane near its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB GAA15CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA169.md): Weatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N1292W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA088.md): Cessna 172M · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N9959V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock during the preflight inspection, resulting in a loss of control and collision with trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB OPS14IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS14IA005.md): Embraer EMB 145XR · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2014 · N11176 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller’s failure to comply with Federal Aviation Administration separation requirements for aircraft operating on intersecting runways.
- [NTSB ERA13CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA316.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N1441T · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a downdraft from a ridge shortly after takeoff resulting in a loss of lift and collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA12IA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA582.md): Learjet 60 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N862PA · No damage
  > Failure of the nosewheel steering computer strut servo for reasons that could not be determined or replicated during postincident testing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA277.md): Cessna A185F · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N6389E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA275.md): Beech A23 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N3594R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA093.md): Cessna 182 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N1462M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while taking off in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB OPS11IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA054.md): Dassault FALCON900EX · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2010 · PHILC · 3 aircraft · No damage
  > The pilot of the F900 overshooting of the final approach course, which conflicted with traffic in the pattern. Contributing to the accident was the lack of appropriate coordination between the tower controller and the approach controller.
- [NTSB ENG10IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10IA026.md): Airbus A320 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2010 · N535JB · Minor damage
  > The separation of both halves of the left engine fan cowl assembly due to improper latching and locking of the all the fan cowl latches. The cause of the improper latching and locking of the fan cowls was due to the failure of the mechanic to unstow and…
- [NTSB ERA10FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA062.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dennisville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N4499T · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and overcontrol of the airplane and the subsequent in-flight structural failure. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA09CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA192.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2009 · N176MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA228.md): Cessna 172M · Toms River, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2008 · N13105 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage or remain engaged due to the improper inspection of the worn seat tracks.
- [NTSB OPS08IA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA004.md): Gulfstream American G5 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2007 · N90AM · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The probable cause of this incident was the TEB tower local controller's failure to ensure that the runway was free of all known ground vehicles, equipment, and personnel before permitting a departing aircraft to start takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC08LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA070.md): Cessna 182R · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N9412X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB OPS07IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS07IA005.md): Piaggio Industrie P180 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N152SL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The TEB local controller's failure to ensure separation between two aircraft departing intersecting runways.
- [NTSB NYC07CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA054.md): Cessna R182 · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2007 · N695X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain. A factor was the rocks off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA022.md): Cameron Balloons O-90 · Bethlehem Twp., NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N4066X · No damage
  > The ground crewmember's inadvertent entanglement in the balloon's vent lines.
- [NTSB NYC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA013.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N46475 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control as a result of the installation of an improper pilot seat which moved during the takeoff roll/run..
- [NTSB NYC05FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA054.md): Boeing 777-200 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N78008 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing were the gusty crosswind and tailwind conditions, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance planning data to account for gusty crosswinds…
- [NTSB DCA05MA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA031.md): Bombardier CL-600-1A11 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 2, 2005 · N370V · Substantial damage
  > the pilots' failure to ensure the airplane was loaded within weight and balance limits and their attempt to takeoff with the center of gravity well forward of the forward takeoff limit, which prevented the airplane from rotating at the intended rotation…
- [NTSB IAD05LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA001.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N5507V · Substantial damage
  > The repair station's improper installation of the stabilator trim tab. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD04CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04CA042.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N7573P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's deliberate delay of rotation during the takeoff roll, and his subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB IAD04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA027.md): Grumman G-164A · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N915X · Substantial damage
  > A blocked internal oil passage, which resulted in inadequate lubrication of the blower impeller shaft, and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA054.md): Canadair CL-600 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N95EB · Minor damage
  > The captain's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC03CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA170.md): Bell 47G-2A · Jackson, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N7796C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to remove a pesticide spraying hose from the helicopter prior to takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N4599D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA136.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N390C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when diminished performance was noted. A factor was carburetor icing, accumulated before the takeoff attempt.
- [NTSB NYC02FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N2414P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA079.md): Boeing A75L300 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N2313 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane by its owner, which resulted in a locked brake and a nose-over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA047.md): Cessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2000 · N757RR · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.
- [NTSB NYC00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA256.md): Cessna 172P · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N9594L · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB NYC00IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA250.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N14090 · Minor damage
  > The sequential failure of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine nozzle locks, which allowed the 2nds stage turbine nozzle segments to rotate within the low pressure turbine case, machining a hole whereby the nozzle segments exited the engine. A factor was the…

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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" = 'NJ' 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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