NTSB investigations, MO

282 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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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\" = 'MO' 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"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB CEN26LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna T206H · Ava, MOJun 29, 2026 · N480AC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA229Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRyan Navion · Bismarck, MOThe pilot’s failure to remove the maintenance spacer before takeoff, which resulted in restricted flight control movement and a loss of control.Jun 23, 2026 · N4583K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA191Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVertical Hummingbird · Lee's Summit, MOOn May 16, 2026, about 0950 central daylight time, a Vertical Aviation Technologies 300L Hummingbird helicopter, N284ST, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lee’s Summit, Missouri. One passenger sustained minor injuries. The…May 16, 2026 · N284ST · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26FA140Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportAero Commander 500-B · Chesterfield, MOOn March 17, 2026, about 0024 central daylight time, an Aero Commander 500-B airplane, N444CA, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chesterfield, Missouri. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Mar 17, 2026 · N444CA · DestroyedNTSB CEN24LA315Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Camdenton, MOThe inadequate maintenance of the seat locking mechanism, which resulted in the pilot’s seat sliding back during takeoff and a subsequent loss of control.Jul 11, 2024 · N23JK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA159Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Chesterfield, MOThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Apr 13, 2024 · N594M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Warrenton, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the touch-and-go landing. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to land with a quartering tailwind.Oct 8, 2023 · N211BL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA365Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A188B · Chillicothe, MOThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known tailwheel anomaly, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Aug 11, 2023 · N9237R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA314Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-31P · Kearney, MOThe pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known fuel leaks, his failure to conduct an engine run-up before takeoff, his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff, and the mechanic’s inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of right engine…Jul 20, 2023 · N200RA · DestroyedNTSB CEN23FA304Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Jul 13, 2023 · N8225N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA196Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Kansas City, MOThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.May 22, 2023 · N227XY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA412Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 750 · Silex, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines during takeoff.Sep 7, 2022 · N1949H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTrick Trikes Stss · Holden, MOThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Nov 11, 2020 · N5152E · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Higginsville, MOThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff at night.Sep 30, 2020 · N461CM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA184Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRhoads, Larry E Sopwith Baby · Lee's Summit, MOThe airplane builder's improper installation of the lower right wing which resulted in an uncommanded left roll and the subsequent loss of control.May 19, 2020 · N41LR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 402 · Kirksville, MOA loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Apr 14, 2020 · N98649 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA229Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305A · Houston, MOA total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees and terrain.Jul 21, 2019 · N1831 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA331Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Lee's Summit, MOThe student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 7, 2019 · N704HS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA008Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 188 · Rolla, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.Oct 8, 2018 · N685JM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Rolla, MOA collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll at night.Jun 28, 2018 · N7104F · Substantial damageNTSB OPS18IA014IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportEmbraer EMB145 · Springfield, MOThe local controller failing to follow established facility directives and issuing a clearance for takeoff from a runway not under his control.Jun 27, 2018 · N655AE · No damageNTSB CEN18LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502B · Qulin, MOThe pilot’s improper weight-and-balance calculations and his decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an attempted takeoff that exceeded the airplane’s performance capability. Also…May 27, 2018 · N6180J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-201T · Versailles, MOThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the cap fitting came off the inlet tee fitting on the throttle body/fuel metering unit.Dec 19, 2017 · N555WM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA532Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Harrisonville, MOA collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll.Sep 12, 2017 · N34413 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA498Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Perryville, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Aug 21, 2017 · N2861K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA476Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Drexel, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 5, 2017 · N8226U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Marshall, MOThe pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and…Aug 4, 2017 · N3047J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChapman T-BIRD II · Potosi, MOThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a departure turn for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 31, 2017 · N204BC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKenneth B Hines Nieuport 28 · Boonville, MOA partial loss of engine power due to a compromised induction system.Jun 1, 2017 · N6165 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA061Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMead RV 8A · Farmington, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.Dec 27, 2016 · N918KS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-236 · Lexington, MOA total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.Oct 27, 2016 · N4376V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA378Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-235 · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilot's improper control inputs during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent departure stall, and loss of airplane control.Sep 20, 2016 · N8983W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBryan Jerry R CH750 · Gainesville, MOThe pilot's perception that the airplane was not climbing normally, which precipitated an aborted landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane safely.Jun 26, 2015 · N750AF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA158Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Kansas City, MOThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 2, 2015 · N1513J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Lee's Summit, MOThe pilot-receiving-instruction's excessive pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall shortly after liftoff and the subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's decision to have the flight…Mar 1, 2015 · N3575X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Fulton, MOA failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine…Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA441Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBecker Elmer L Stol CH 750 · Grain Valley, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, high-pitch climb after the airplane experienced a loss of electrical power and subsequent total loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was…Aug 19, 2014 · N484XB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSantschi Chris A Vans RV8 · Bonne Terre, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on takeoff.May 16, 2014 · N627CS · Substantial damageNTSB ENG14IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · St. Louis, MOThe initial damage to the fan blades was caused by the ingestion of two mallard ducks that caused one or more fan blades to fracture, striking the fan shroud, as well as other passing fan blades, producing various sized blades fragments that created a…Dec 23, 2013 · N360SW · Minor damageNTSB CEN13CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Climax Springs, MOThe pilot’s inadequate planning and poor decision to attempt to take off on a runway from which the airplane could not obtain flight.Jun 30, 2013 · N6674W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA613Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Washington, MOThe pilot raised the landing gear handle instead of the flap handle during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear while accelerating to takeoff.Aug 7, 2012 · N41HC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Moscow Mills, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 10, 2012 · N3736R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · Chesterfield, MOThe undercharged and overcharged landing gear dampers, which allowed initiation of the ground resonance event from which the pilot was unable to recover due to his limited experience in helicopters. Contributing to the accident was the ineffective damper…May 26, 2012 · N345MH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Mexico, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning before departing on the soft,…Mar 18, 2012 · N158EA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA114Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSouthern Powered Parachute Condor · Rogersville, MOThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the takeoff area, which resulted in a loss of control due to the binding of the parachute's lines.Dec 25, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Branson West, MOThe pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent loss of directional control.Oct 30, 2011 · N2893R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA589Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Matthews, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.Aug 22, 2011 · N113AA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA576Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Stanberry, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Aug 14, 2011 · N42860 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA118Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · La Monte, MOAn 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…Dec 19, 2010 · N549AM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA481Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportOliver A Bruce RV6-A · Trenton, MOThe canopy opening shortly after takeoff due to an inadequate repair and subsequent failure of the canopy latch, resulting in a emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of available runway remaining for the forced landing.Aug 15, 2010 · N50BU · Substantial damage