# NTSB investigations, 2005: 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 LAX06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA073.md): Grumman AA-5 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N5435L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to follow the airplane's checklist, which resulted in his failure to remove the gust lock prior to flight.
- [NTSB LAX06CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA074.md): Avid Mark IV · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N99BK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI06FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA057.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Vista, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N9072J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot not maintaining aircraft control and not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, night conditions present, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA034.md): Cessna 182G · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N3199S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane exiting the paved runway surface, encountering muddy terrain and nosing over. Contributing factors were the night light condition and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA046.md): Cessna 150M · Algona, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N9292U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into unexpected instrument conditions and his visual look out not possible during takeoff leading to the nose over during the emergency landing after takeoff. Factors were the unexpected fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA063.md): Boeing 747-400 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2005 · VT-AIM · Substantial damage
  > the incorrect installation of the inflation valve cores in the number 11 and number 12 wheel assemblies that allowed the tires to be operated in an over deflected condition that resulted in their failure.
- [NTSB LAX06CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA061.md): Beech A36 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N3199H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CHI06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA045.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2005 · N5031Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the swerve during takeoff roll and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC06CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA043.md): Piper PA-23-250 · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N62497 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. A factor was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ANC06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA011.md): Cessna 208B · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2005 · N454SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway, encountering snow, and the nose gear collapsing. Factors associated with the accident were the gusting wind and the icy runway.
- [NTSB MIA06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA027.md): Ercoupe 415C · Wiersdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N99009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning and failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB DEN06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA022.md): Cessna 172S · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N1053X · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper decision to continue taxiing through the field. Contributing factor's include student pilot's failure to maintain control during the takeoff roll and the drainage ditch masked by snow.
- [NTSB ATL06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA021.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2005 · N997BW · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of the stabilator trim arm which resulted in separation of a bolt, loss of control during takeoff, and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA023.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTC · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2005 · N543MD · Substantial damage
  > Excessive speed for the landing roll and inadequate remedial action for the initial takeoff. An object near the end of the runway and snow covered surface were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA039.md): Rogers Lancair 360 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N360JR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA010.md): Cessna 180H · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N91399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane encountering a snow berm, and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the snow berm.
- [NTSB DFW06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA029.md): Aeronca 7DC · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N81868 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA027.md): Agusta A109-E · Robbinsdale, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N30NM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of lift for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA026.md): Cessna 172N · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N2884E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA026.md): Cessna 172S · Laurel, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N3540U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved field, and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff prior to collision with a sign and an embankment. Factors in the accident were his improper soft field technique, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA012.md): Cessna 150 · Monroesville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N704VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees.
- [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 SEA06FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA015.md): Agusta A109E · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N950AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the number 2 Power Flight Control switch and his inability to obtain the proper climb rate to clear a concrete wall barrier. Contributing factors included the checklist not being followed and the limit override switch not…
- [NTSB CHI06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA019.md): Piper PA-12 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · CF-JVT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent brake application during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB DFW06CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA016.md): Cessna 210L · Baker, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N59051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff roll.
- [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 SEA06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA009.md): Cessna A185F · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2005 · N7377H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aborted water takeoff run which resulted in the airplane colliding with a canyon wall. A contributing factor was the submerged object that the airplane struck during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB NYC06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA011.md): Beech 1900D · Ogdensburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N144ZV · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a coyote during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nosegear collapse and subsequent impact with the runway. A factor was the nighttime condition.
- [NTSB CHI06CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N3428R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN06LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA002.md): Aerostar S57-A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N3635U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in flight planning decision to takeoff and land (splash and dash) in close proximity to trees. Contributing factors are the trees and the water.
- [NTSB DFW06CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA003.md): Harms KitFox Series 5 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N40120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed on takeoff, which resulted in two hard landings and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN05CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA149.md): Cessna 206 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N206FB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain aircraft control during the ground roll.. Contributing to the accident was the soft dirt.
- [NTSB CHI05IA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05IA273.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Kenosha, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N181FL · Minor damage
  > The flight crew failed to verify that the cargo was secured before takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA146.md): Schleicher ASW-20B · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N734K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB IAD05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA137.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N9311P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in weather below the published takeoff minimums, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane's collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions, and the…
- [NTSB ATL05CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA162.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Greenville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2005 · N287RR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of left engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to follow procedures and his improper use of the throttle and flight controls during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA161.md): Bell 47G-3B · Summerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N8483E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance and adequate visual lookout during take-off which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and roll over.
- [NTSB CHI05CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA266.md): Ryan Navion G · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N2401T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB LAX05CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA293.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N391TM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI05LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA257.md): Hildebrant Rutan Defiant · Bloomfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N219DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the runway during the aborted takeoff. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the corn crop.
- [NTSB ANC05CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA137.md): deHavilland DHC-2 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2005 · N199BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run when he was unable to lift one float off the water, which resulted in a subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a river bank.
- [NTSB LAX05CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA287.md): Cessna A185E · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N1644M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane upon encountering a dust devil during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA129.md): Dassault/Sud Falcon 20D · Lorain, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2005 · N821AA · Substantial damage
  > The ingestion of multiple birds in each engine at takeoff, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA248.md): Piper PA-28-180 · McConnell, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N5211L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the attempted takeoff on the soft airstrip. Factors associated with the accident were the soft terrain, the corn crop, and the inadequate airspeed achieved during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC05CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA136.md): Hanek Pitts S1S · Mercer, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2005 · N184MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an on ground encounter with crops. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA129.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2005 · N5333G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll, and an encounter with high vegetation and a river bank. Factors associated with the accident are high vegetation and a riverbank.
- [NTSB LAX05CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA274.md): Beech A36 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N7226M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI05LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA237.md): Kircher RV-8 · Menomonie, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N505DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic roll during takeoff, the low altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the crops and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA146.md): Piper 22 · Archdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2005 · N8595C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB DFW05CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA216.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2005 · N4952Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?year=2005&page=2

## 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") = 2005
  AND 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?year=2005

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