# NTSB investigations, 2008: 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 1 of 4 · 170 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR09LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA069.md): Hughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N104BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB DCA09MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA021.md): Boeing 737-524 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N18611 · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…
- [NTSB ANC09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N4131Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA059.md): Cessna 210 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N9619T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N268ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA079.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N370CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA078.md): Cessna 172S · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N833SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and his failure to ensure that the elevator trim was properly set before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of autopilot system knowledge.
- [NTSB ERA09CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA065.md): Piper PA46 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N6913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC09CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA010.md): Cessna 172M · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N9099H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to take off on a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA049.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2008 · N558SR · Substantial damage
  > The deer impacting the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA040.md): Fox Jack G Mong Biwin · Thomasville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N318CF · Substantial damage
  > The builder’s failure to set adequate propeller pitch during propeller installation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA079.md): Piper PA18-150 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N18338 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to an encounter with a weather phenomena at rotation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA050.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N2259E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ERA09LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA026.md): Cessna 175A · Foley, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2008 · N7919T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CEN09RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA030.md): Cessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2008 · XB-KPF · Destroyed
  > On October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…
- [NTSB WPR09FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA019.md): Mooney M20J · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N201EN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.
- [NTSB CEN09CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA028.md): Howard Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N3903B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA024.md): Lange Flugzeugbau E1 Antares · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N4929R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to announce his intentions prior to takeoff, resulting in a runway incursion. Contributing to the accident was the limited forward visibility due to the runway slope.
- [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 ERA09CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA010.md): Cessna 172 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N20921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA296.md): Piper PA28 · Gann Valley, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N6266J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during takeoff as a result of inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB MIA08WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA200.md): Fokker F28-4000 · Quito, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2008 · HC-CDT · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2008, about 1600 universal time, a Fokker F28-4000, HC-CDT, flight ICD-504, registered to and operated by Icaro Air, as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, aborted take off on runway 35 at Mariscal Surce Airport (SEQU), Quito, Ecuador. The…
- [NTSB LAX08LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA299.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N271RJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA198.md): Mooney M20S · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.
- [NTSB DCA08MA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08MA098.md): Learjet LR60 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N999LJ · Destroyed
  > The operator’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s tires, which resulted in multiple tire failures during takeoff roll due to severe underinflation, and the captain’s execution of a rejected takeoff (RTO) after V1, which was inconsistent with her…
- [NTSB OPS08IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA015.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C1 · Allentown, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N506MJ · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of both tower controllers to maintain awareness of the position of N736GV and ensure that the aircraft was clear of the runway before issuing a takeoff clearance to ASH7138.
- [NTSB ANC08CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N2265A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A Factor contributing to the accident was a short, rough and uneven takeoff site.
- [NTSB CHI08CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA283.md): Mooney M20C · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2008 · N5651Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector prior to takeoff and the subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA231.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N901LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB ANC08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA123.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6426H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…
- [NTSB NYC08CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA313.md): Diamond Aircraft Industry DA 20-C1 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N644DC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA188.md): Mooney M20C · Wallace, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N21MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA154.md): North American SNJ-5 · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N9813C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA118.md): Diehl William A S-4 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N4BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA197.md): Cessna A185F · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2008 · N185ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA288.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N287SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an uncommanded pitch-up during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA116.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N4081F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.
- [NTSB NYC08LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA293.md): Cessna 177RG · Bristol, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N2088Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear the trees during takeoff due to a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08IA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA290.md): Boeing 747-209B · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N715CK · No damage
  > The combination of fan blade edge contour, variable blade trim, and the high altitude, which resulted in an engine surge.
- [NTSB CHI08CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA263.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N1281 · Substantial damage
  > The deer that ran onto the runway contacting the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA289.md): Europro CZ Eurofox · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N281P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA214.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Keller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N7653B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane which resulted in an attempted takeoff without fuel present in the selected fuel tank.
- [NTSB ANC08LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA111.md): Cessna 207A · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff on a short, wet runway with a heavily loaded airplane, and his failure to abort the takeoff before it became impracticable.
- [NTSB NYC08LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA291.md): Cessna 441 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N441VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff with a propeller start lock inadvertently engaged.
- [NTSB LAX08CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA270.md): Cessna 182Q · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N95841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA260.md): Cessna A188B · Camanche, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N53243 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off on an unsuitable airstrip which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne with inadequate airspeed after it contacted a rise in the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA110.md): Cessna U206G · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N4773U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank.
- [NTSB ANC08TA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA107.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N4151T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08TA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08TA188.md): Hughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N622PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA183.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164A · Hazelton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N6702Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the tailwind and failure to attain and maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?year=2008&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") = 2008
  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=2008

---
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.