NTSB investigations, HI

49 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, HI per year, 1965–2026: 49 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'HI' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    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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NTSB ANC24LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Waialua, HIThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control after a skid got caught on a fence while he was maneuvering the helicopter for takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.Jan 25, 2024 · N545PH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P337H · Kona, HIThe failure of the pilot to recognize that the rear engine was not operating during takeoff, which resulted in an attempted single-engine takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of rear…Feb 14, 2023 · N5KR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 77 · Lihue, HIThe airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle of attack after encountering a downdraft during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Dec 15, 2022 · N991AB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA012Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Hana, HIThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Jan 15, 2022 · N992SA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Kapolei, HIThe student pilot's loss of airplane control during a short field takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, and the designated pilot examiner's delayed remedial action.Jan 7, 2020 · N779LB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19MA177Accident · 11 fatalClass 2 · MajorFinal reportBeech 65-A90 · Mokuleia, HIThe pilot’s aggressive takeoff maneuver, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control at an altitude that was too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were (1) the operation of the airplane near its aft center of gravity…Jun 22, 2019 · N256TA · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Kaunakakai, HIThe student pilot’s incorrect flap configuration during the go-around, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.May 3, 2017 · N173LL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA116Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Hanapepe, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…May 23, 2016 · N2007X · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA146Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Hilo, HIWater contamination in the fuel system due to the flight instructor’s and pilot receiving instruction’s failure to drain all the water from the system during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Apr 14, 2015 · N12842 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kona, HIThe student pilot's improper use of the anti-torque controls and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.May 25, 2010 · N220PE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA019Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIThe student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.Oct 17, 2009 · N5329L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HIInadvertent application of the lateral cyclic friction, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.Oct 2, 2006 · N142MK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA315Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Kahului, HIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing factors were the direct crosswind and his lack of total experience in the accident helicopter make and model.Aug 16, 2004 · N529RS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03IA259Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus A340-300 · Honolulu, HIthe failure of the center landing gear tires as a result of low tire pressure.Aug 18, 2003 · C-FYKX · Minor damageNTSB LAX03LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Kaaawa, Oahu, HIDynamic rollover during an attempted takeoff, due to the combined effects of the soft sloping terrain and the pilot's failure to redistribute the passengers to a more favorable lateral CG condition.Oct 29, 2002 · N220AL · DestroyedNTSB LAX99LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F28C · Kaunakakai, HIThe pilot encountered a dust devil during the takeoff transition from a dirt and grass area resulting in a loss of vision, disorientation, and subsequent collision with trees.Jun 23, 1999 · N595H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Honolulu, HIthe disintegration of the No. 6 bearing in the No. 2 engine which resulted in an aborted takeoff. In addition, the malfunction of the slide in the right forward service door was the result of a faulty seal in the inflation system. The inflation gauge had not…Feb 9, 1998 · N601AP · Minor damageNTSB LAX97FA276Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1-15 · Honolulu, HIthe cumulative distance taxied immediately prior to takeoff that precipitated an excessive heat buildup in the tires and resulted in the bead separation of a single tire during the takeoff roll. The absence of cockpit procedures/directives or monitoring…Aug 8, 1997 · N740DA · Minor damageNTSB LAX94LA352Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Volcano, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the resultant inadvertent skid contact with the ground.Sep 4, 1994 · N279F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX88LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Mokuleia, HIThe plt rprtd that he had made a normal preflight, but after the acft had rolled about 200 to 250 ft on the takeoff roll, the nose gear collapsed. The acft came to rest with damage to the nose section, props & engs. Drg an inspn of the acft, the landing gear…Nov 15, 1987 · N802H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87DJA08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEmair MA-1B · Pahala, HIDuring an aerial application operation, while taking off, the aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest nose down. Inspection of the landing gear revealed that the left main landing gear scissor bolt broke.Aug 13, 1987 · N9924M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87DJA05Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportNihon YS-11A · Honolulu, HIDuring the takeoff ground run approaching V1/VR, the #1 engine fire warning light illuminated and the fire bell sounded. The takeoff was aborted and the acft was turned off the rwy onto a taxiway. The engines were shutdown and the captain ordered a right side…Apr 10, 1987 · N118MP · No damageNTSB DCA85AA003Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBoeing 747-122 · Honolulu, HIAfter accelerating to about 153 KTS drg the takeoff roll, the #7 tire failed & the flt crew aborted the takeoff. The acft was stopped with aprx 3000 ft of rwy remaining. Due to a fuel leak from the right wing, the capt ordered an evacu- ation from the left…Nov 16, 1984 · N4714U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82IA309Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30F · Honolulu, HIAt rotation, the fire bell and the #2 engine fire warning light came on and the crew noted a power loss on the #2 engine. The takeoff was continued, the engine secured and the fire bottles discharged. The fire continued to burn. The aircraft circled and made…Aug 22, 1982 · N104WA · Minor damageNTSB LAX81FJA11Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108 · Kaunakakai, HIMay 29, 1981 · N97726 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80FJA22Accident · No injuriesClosedMyna Bird 1 · Lihue, HIJul 28, 1980 · N5574K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80FJA14Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Molokai, HIMay 4, 1980 · N88191 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK79DJA09Accident · No injuriesClosedMurrayair MA-1 · Waipahu, HIMar 31, 1979 · N302MA · Substantial damageNTSB OAK79DJA02Accident · No injuriesClosedMurrayair MA-1B · Maui, HIOct 14, 1978 · N1015Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK78FJA13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Hana, HIAug 17, 1978 · N3811Q · Substantial damageNTSB DCA78AI010Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-10 · Honolulu, HIApr 11, 1978 · RPC-2003 · Minor damageNTSB DCA77AA024Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-10 · Honolulu, HIAug 19, 1977 · RP-C2003 · Minor damageNTSB OAK76FJA25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 369 · Haena Kauai, HISep 24, 1976 · N9261F · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76DJA23Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Hanapepe, HISep 1, 1976 · N63216 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76DJA22Accident · No injuriesClosedMurrayair MA-1 · Koloa, HIJul 27, 1976 · N104MA · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76DJA18Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMurrayair MA-1 · Pahala, HIJun 30, 1976 · N103MA · DestroyedNTSB OAK76DJA11Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing A75N1 · Koloa, HIMay 17, 1976 · N63216 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76FJA05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBrantly 305 · Honolulu, HINov 21, 1975 · N2224U · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73FJA14Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweizer SGS233 · Mokuleia, HIMar 7, 1973 · N5740S · Substantial damageNTSB OAK73FJA11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedHughes 269C · Honolulu, HIJan 1, 1973 · N9678F · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72FJA13Accident · No injuriesClosedMurrayair MA-1 · Barbers Pt, HIJan 26, 1972 · N101MA · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72DJA10Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing E75N1 · Maui, HIDec 2, 1971 · N4752V · Substantial damageNTSB OAK70DJA06Accident · No injuriesClosedStearman E75 · Honokaa, HIMay 13, 1970 · N4770V · Substantial damageNTSB OAK70DJA05Accident · No injuriesClosedSchweitzer 2-32 · Waialua, HIApr 26, 1970 · N2442W · Substantial damageNTSB OAK70D0018Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGiant Bee · Honolulu, HIJun 22, 1969 · N3511 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK68A0046Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing 707 · Honolulu, HINov 21, 1967 · G-ARWE · Substantial damageNTSB OAK68F0106Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Honolulu, HISep 1, 1967 · N2091Z · Substantial damageNTSB OAK67D0277Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95A55 · Onolulu, HIApr 20, 1967 · N9517Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK66F0060Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft C-45G · Honolulu, HIAug 20, 1965 · N866H · Substantial damage