# NTSB investigations, 1995: 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 NYC96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA046.md): Cessna 172N · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N733CL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA100.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Folsom Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N5LY · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA042.md): Cessna 150G · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2970J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB DCA96MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA029.md): Boeing 747-136 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N605FF · Substantial damage
  > the captain's failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner when excessive nosewheel steering tiller inputs resulted in a loss of directional control on a slippery runway. Inadequate Boeing 747 slippery runway operating procedures developed by Tower Air,…
- [NTSB FTW96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA074.md): Beech 200 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N231RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision, while evading law enforcement personnel during an illegal/unauthorized operation.
- [NTSB CHI96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA061.md): Cessna 180C · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N9379T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA055.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mason, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N990WY · Substantial damage
  > the improper application of the throttle by the pilot resulting in a delayed engine response, and the improper decision by the pilot to make a long fast touchdown requiring the need to take off under powerlines.
- [NTSB ANC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA072.md): Cessna P210N · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N4598K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to follow the before starting engine checklist and ensure that the landing gear selector was in the down position, and the pilot's decision to takeoff with a known aircraft deficiency.
- [NTSB MIA96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA041.md): Mckibben GN-1 Aircamper · Mayhew, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N823GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to verify the airplane's performance data. The airplane's lack of climb capability with the newly manufactured propeller was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA021.md): Cessna U206G · Selawik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1995 · N5293X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.
- [NTSB MIA96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA055.md): Piper PA-46 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N8888X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate amount of rudder input to compensate for engine torque during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Stanton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N89188 · Substantial damage
  > was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA031.md): Cessna 414 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N200DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in an over maximum allowable gross weight takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet, downsloping condition of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA031.md): Champion 7ECA · Lacona, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N11081 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk.
- [NTSB BFO96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA022.md): Beech 58 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N721MD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain a positive rate of climb (and terrain clearance) after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of visual references over water and under overcast cloud conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA019.md): Maule M-6-235 · Wisdom, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N5646Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. Factors include sunglare, slush covered terrain, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA043.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N55152 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The pilot's diverted attention while raising the flaps and pushing in the carburetor heat control was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA013.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N7430N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB LAX96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA030.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N3562A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention.
- [NTSB FTW96FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA030.md): Beech 95-B95 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N9943R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by failing to remove the flight control lock and failing to check the flight controls before takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA96FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA013.md): Boeing 747-121 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the No. 4 engine fifth stage turbine hub due to a cyclic stress rupture for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontained failure of the engine.
- [NTSB NYC96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA015.md): Cessna 172RG · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N9412B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA014.md): Cessna 172M · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N73357 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N25478 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA004.md): Louks Pulsar XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N912XL · Substantial damage
  > Premature rotation by the pilot during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, while attempting to accelerate in ground effect after lift-off.
- [NTSB ATL96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA003.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N6674Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA004.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N85636 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB ATL96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA002.md): Socata TB-9 · Decatur, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N152ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt. A factor was the stripped throttle knob threads.
- [NTSB FTW96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA002.md): Beech A36 · Cotulla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N7247W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's improper use of the aircraft performance data.
- [NTSB CHI95LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA338.md): Helio U-10D · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N2706J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N3203Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a tree and barn.
- [NTSB BFO95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA099.md): Deangelo Kitfox Speedster · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N122DP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft while carrying a passenger.
- [NTSB CHI95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA331.md): Piper PA-28 · Poseyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N39999 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor judgement in making a night takeoff on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were the hay bale, the night conditions and the unlit runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA329.md): Aeronca 7EC · Hudson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N4666E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a touch-and-go on a short airstrip.
- [NTSB MIA95FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA226.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N309MA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff, and his inadvertent entry in a descending spiral, which he failed to correct. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot becoming spatially disoriented during the initial…
- [NTSB CHI95LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA341.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N169GA · Substantial damage
  > the Pilot-in-Command's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to assure that proper airspeed, rate of climb, and clearance from trees were obtained/maintained.
- [NTSB CHI95LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA322.md): Benham F8L Falco · Augusta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N11HM · Destroyed
  > a sudden shift in wind direction which resulted in diminished airspeed during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA168.md): Air Tractor 502B · Minter City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N60237 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane and the high outside air temperature, which would have reduced the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA168.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kivalina, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N7562K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA387.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5949P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB CHI95LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA318.md): Maule M-5 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5669P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ANC95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA164.md): Cessna 180A · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N94259 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA386.md): Cessna 172N · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N4918G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to use all the available runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA166.md): Cessna 170 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N8233E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and failure to take appropriate remedial action. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA161.md): Maule M-7 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA324.md): Welles Kitfox Speedster · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N912JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA95FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA199.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N700TD · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA322.md): Floyd Lancair 200 SE · Georgetown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N92RF · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The tailwind was a factor.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995
  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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