# NTSB investigations, 2009: 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 CEN10LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA078.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N600CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.
- [NTSB WPR10LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA092.md): Cessna 402C · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2009 · N520NE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to adhere to the Airport Certification Manual and close the runway due to…
- [NTSB CEN10CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA077.md): Cessna 172P · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N99930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB ERA10WA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA312.md): Beech 58 · Guarico, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2009 · YV2473 · Substantial damage
  > On December 13, 2009, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 58, of Venezuelan registration, YV2473, registered to and operated by Aeronaves Baron, C.A., impacted terrain during takeoff from the Mata de Juajua Airport (SVCS), near Estatdo Guárico, Venezuela. Visual…
- [NTSB WPR10WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA080.md): Bell 206 · Dorrigo, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2009 · VH-MJO · Substantial damage
  > On December 9, 2009, at 1225 universal coordinated time a Bell 206 L-1, VH-MJO, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd. collided with the terrain during takeoff near Dorrigo, Australia. The flight was for the purpose of performing an aerial survey. The…
- [NTSB ERA10LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA092.md): Piper PA-32R · Hatteras, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N5319J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB OPS10IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS10IA003.md): Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · No damage
  > The ground controller did not monitor the progress of the fire truck to ensure that the driver followed the expected route. A contributing factor was the ground controller's misunderstanding of the fire truck driver's requested destination on the airport.
- [NTSB ERA10CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA090.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Patillas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2009 · N2539K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB CEN10LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA064.md): Krusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N4031 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.
- [NTSB WPR10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA067.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA064.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2009 · N177PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [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 ANC10CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N3797Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.
- [NTSB ERA10CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA061.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Clarksville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2009 · N315AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his decision to take off with a left quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA10LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA055.md): Cessna 172 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N738CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff and her subsequent failure to recognize and correct for the influence of ground effect on the airplane's takeoff performance.
- [NTSB ERA10CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA057.md): Cessna 172S · Summit, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N134B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA039.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N725GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA007.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N1042A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA043.md): Cessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N2729N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN10LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA034.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N1198C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA040.md): Hallbauer Dragonfly Mark II · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N555RX · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA035.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N1721T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly identify the runway surface for takeoff and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he was not on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to select the appropriate radio frequency…
- [NTSB ANC10CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA009.md): Cessna 182C · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N8944T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA029.md): Beech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · C-FFIH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN10CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA024.md): Cessna 170B · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2009 · N2719D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA019.md): Cessna 172S · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N5329L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA023.md): Boykin Stephen Vance Rotorway E · Meiners Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2009 · N496SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN10WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA058.md): Pilatus PC12 · Weert, Netherlands · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2009 · PH-RUL · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2009, at 0730 universal coordinated time, a Pilatus PC-12/47 airplane, Dutch registered PH-RUL, registered to E.S. Management BV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Weert, The Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…
- [NTSB CEN10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA014.md): Cessna T210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2009 · N211LC · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA017.md): Cessna 182F · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2009 · N3567Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA014.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N649BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.
- [NTSB WPR10CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA013.md): Cessna 172H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N51302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA014.md): Beech E35 · Mount Morris, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N3515B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA020.md): Franklin Pitts Special S-1 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N59JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Burlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N2087C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to his failure to correctly connect the elevator control cables during the restoration/rebuild of the airplane. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform a high-speed taxi test prior to having…
- [NTSB WPR10CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2009 · N54088 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ANC10CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA001.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N490K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA611.md): Mckenna James E AVID-CATAL · Inks Lake, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2009 · N1945J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a known airframe deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN09CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA608.md): Piper J3C-65 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N3260N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC09LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA110.md): Hughes 369A (OH-6A) · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N501SU · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA541.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA465.md): Cessna 195A · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N195MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC09CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA106.md): Rittal Alfred Timothy Glastar · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N55XP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for an undetermined reason during the takeoff portion of an aborted landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA599.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sibley, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N57354 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N2601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA530.md): Beech A36 · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N57S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in an overun. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane.
- [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 ANC09LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Nabesna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?year=2009&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") = 2009
  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=2009

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