# NTSB investigations, 2010: 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 ERA11CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA096.md): Cessna 172S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N385ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.
- [NTSB CEN11CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA126.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hemphill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N841SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision to carry an unauthorized passenger and the passenger’s loss of control of the helicopter during take-off.
- [NTSB CEN11FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA118.md): Eurocopter AS350-B2 · La Monte, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2010 · N549AM · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel to the engine due to air in the fuel lines, which resulted in an engine flameout and the total loss of engine power. The reason for air in the fuel line resulting in an engine flameout could not be determined because postaccident…
- [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 CEN11FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA115.md): Cessna 182C · Crowley, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA075.md): Mooney M20J · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N4326H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly position the flaps for the takeoff, failure to maintain airplane control during the procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA081.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N666SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA123.md): Cessna 177B · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2010 · N888VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR11LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA064.md): Kennedy Lancair 320 · Hubbard, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2010 · N42BK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from an over-the-counter sedating medication.
- [NTSB ERA11CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA092.md): Haeussler Ray Sonex · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2010 · N469SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle.
- [NTSB WPR11CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA066.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2010 · N74400 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the gust lock prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA067.md): Brantly B-2B · Post, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N2268U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter over the maximum gross weight and forward of the recommended center of gravity.
- [NTSB WPR11LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA039.md): Lansdorf Qualt · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N3215S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N3383D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N8370L · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a stabilator control cable turnbuckle due to stress corrosion cracking, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA039.md): Cessna 172P · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2010 · N612CB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA033.md): Medway Raven · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N75784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the runway condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [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 WPR11CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA028.md): Cessna 195 · Wells, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · C-GEMO · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA027.md): Piper PA28 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · N9247V · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA035.md): Boeing PT17 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC11CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA003.md): Piper PA-12 · Merrill Field Airport, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N4229M · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to apply the correct remedial actions to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA015.md): Mischke BD-5B · Burlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2010 · N525BD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the sprag clutch during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine thrust.
- [NTSB CEN11LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA023.md): Bell 206B · Newton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2010 · N499BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempted takeoff with the fuel hose attached to the helicopter and the pilot and ground crew’s failure to accurately communicate.
- [NTSB ERA11CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA017.md): Cessna 120 · Falls Village, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N89603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA014.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.
- [NTSB CEN11FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Naperville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N3402Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff when he realized the airplane was not attaining sufficient takeoff and climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the fuel servo air inlet…
- [NTSB CEN11CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA006.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2010 · N8432V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to cracked engine cylinder.
- [NTSB ANC11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA002.md): Cessna 170B · Minto Flats, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N2792C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N759BJ · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA481.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N822MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction with another departing helicopter while maneuvering in a hover for departure, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and an umbrella.
- [NTSB ERA11LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA003.md): Yost Edwin S Glasair SH-2 · Jackson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N2117S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA101.md): Cessna 150F · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N3569L · Substantial damage
  > The overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA471.md): Cessna 195 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N1558D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN10LA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA559.md): Beech A36TC · Snook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N468SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the change in wind velocity and his decision to make a downwind takeoff from the grass airstrip, which led to the airplane's degraded climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN10CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA569.md): Central Ohio Dragonfly Clubllc DRAGONFLY-C · Orient, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N667DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to disconnect the tow bridal line prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC10CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA098.md): Cessna 180C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N180BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.
- [NTSB CEN10LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA555.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2010 · N8820Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the weight of the airplane and the high ambient temperature.
- [NTSB ERA10CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA497.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N8001J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA465.md): Mooney M20C · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N6090Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.
- [NTSB ANC10CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA097.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N24P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA461.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N24150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA548.md): Piper PA-17 · Edwardsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N4610H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA483.md): Boam Rans S-6S · Roberts, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N4427M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.
- [NTSB ERA10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA483.md): Globe GC-1B · Clyo, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N3348K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA458.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mammoth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2010 · N2153S · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover of the helicopter during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA480.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N377JA · No damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR10WA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA460.md): Cessna 188 · Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2010 · VH-KZF · Substantial damage
  > On September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The…
- [NTSB CEN10CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA539.md): Cessna A185F · Rushville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2010 · N714AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of visual reference due to the sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA10LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA478.md): Piaggio P-180 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N590JL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew did not ensure that the landing gear was down and that it indicated down through the takeoff sequence.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300/cases.md?year=2010&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") = 2010
  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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