NTSB investigations, MT
236 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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\" = 'MT' 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.
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" = 'MT' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Chimney Rock, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain while performing a low altitude circling takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR25LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSiai-Marchetti SF260B · Billings, MTOn September 26, 2025, about 1040 mountain daylight time, a SIAI-MARCHETTI SF 260B, N272C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Billings, Montana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR25FA223Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · West Glacier, MTOn July 26, 2025, about 0942 mountain daylight time, a Grumman AA-5, N1342R, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near West Glacier, Montana. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Red Rock, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with deep snow and vegetation.NTSB WPR25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCharlie Guinn CCK-1865 · Lewiston, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in an impact with a tree.NTSB WPR24LA180Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRepublic RC-3 · Butte, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusty left quartering crosswind.NTSB WPR24LA152Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182H · Three Forks, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in an attempted departure with the flight control lock device installed, and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR23LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Red Lodge, MTA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb out due to improper maintenance of the magneto.NTSB WPR23FA286Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRisen 915 iS · Glendive, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR23LA281Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSix Chuter SR7 · Hamilton, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and subsequent impact with a tree.NTSB WPR23LA266Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Judith Gap, MTThe pilot's decision to take off on a soft field that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in an impact with a pole and terrain.NTSB WPR21LA239Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · West Glacier, MTThe pilot’s inadequate performance planning and decision to continue the takeoff which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Miles City, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 23 · Helena, MTThe pilot's improper decision to attempt an off-airport departure from rough terrain without inspecting the takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a shallow rut during takeoff and the nose landing gear collapsing.NTSB WPR20CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Missoula, MTThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop, and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot.NTSB GAA18CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQac Quickie · helena, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and a proper descent rate during an aborted takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Great Falls, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff in a quartering tailwind.NTSB GAA16CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lewiston, MTThe pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was adjusted and locked, which resulted in his seat sliding aft during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB WPR16CA145Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19A · Helena, MTThe pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector valve to the on position prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.NTSB GAA16CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Stevensville, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from ground equipment during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with irrigation pipes, a loss of directional control, an impact with a fence, and a nose over.NTSB GAA16CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Red Lodge, MTA deer running across the runway and impacting the left side of the airplane, resulting in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a ground loop.NTSB GAA16CA319Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA 1 · Denton, MTThe pilot's premature rotation and failure to attain sufficient airspeed required for a sustained climb, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a fence.NTSB GAA16CA284Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Ferndale, MTThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff resulting in a decision to rotate early, and a collision with a hangar and subsequent fire.NTSB WPR15CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T188C · Ismay, MTThe pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR14LA305Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Russian Flat, MTThe pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified performance limitations, which resulted in his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic…NTSB WPR14LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and checks, during which he failed to determine the quantity and distribution of the fuel, which resulted in the loss of right engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR14CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Roundup, MTThe pilot's delayed action to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude.NTSB WPR14LA159Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Missoula, MTA dynamic rollover during attempted liftoff.NTSB WPR14CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Laural, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in the collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction when the door popped open.NTSB WPR14CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportQuad City Ultralight Acft Challenger II · Kalispell, MTA loss of engine power due to the spark plug coming out of the cylinder head.NTSB WPR13CA409Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Meadow Creek, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough turf runway.NTSB WPR13CA403Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-7-260C · Nashua, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a berm during the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB WPR13CA355Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Helena, MTThe flight instructor's delayed decision to instruct the pilot to abort the landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.NTSB WPR13CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · West Yellowstone, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an approach slope indicator system component.NTSB WPR13CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Sunburst, MTThe pilot's failure to compensate for the strong, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB WPR13CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlbright Stan Kitfox Super Sport · Twin Bridges, MTThe airplane builder’s failure to rig the flight controls correctly, which resulted in a loss of control after takeoff.NTSB WPR12LA317Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHerem DR-107 · Bridger, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA386Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Hardin, MTThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to the fatigue failure of the turbine wheel blades, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspections.NTSB WPR11CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Havre, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bozeman, MTThe failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.NTSB WPR09CA351Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCox John Wiley Kitfox III · Laurel, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around from a landing.NTSB WPR09LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Springs, MTThe pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind capability.NTSB SEA08CA166Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Lewistown, MTThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.NTSB SEA08LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Ennis, MTThe loss of collective control friction during takeoff that resulted in a collective bounce oscillation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted takeoff and the snow covered terrain.NTSB SEA07LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Rock Springs, MTThe failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue.NTSB SEA07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Billings, MTThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA06CA178Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB SEA06CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's loss of aircraft control during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop.NTSB SEA06CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Great Falls, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A crosswind was a factor.NTSB SEA06LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ennis, MTThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to an excessively lean fuel-to-air mixture ratio as a result of excessive mating surface wear between the mixture control arm and metering shaft. A factor was the improper installation of the new engine, which…