NTSB investigations, NH

47 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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NTSB investigations, NH per year, 1965–2026: 47 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\" = 'NH' 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 ERA26LA231Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportOlson/Williams Sonex · Jaffrey, NHOn June 5, 2026, at 1100 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Sonex airplane, N28YD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The private pilot was seriously injured. The flight was conducted…Jun 5, 2026 · N28YD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA063Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHoltz Rodney R Challenger II · Concord, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and eventual stall/mush of the airplane while trying to secure an open door in flight.Nov 20, 2024 · N1666R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA360Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBrown Benjamin C Challenger II · Moultonborough, NHA loss of engine power due to a loss of compression in one of the engine’s two cylinders.Sep 1, 2023 · N2480Y · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A24 · Keene, NHImproper maintenance of the fuel injector nozzles and the pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to return the airplane to service with the engine unable to attain its full rated…Oct 21, 2022 · N8020R · DestroyedNTSB ERA22LA236Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashua, NHThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.May 23, 2022 · N666U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA076Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMagni M-24 Plus · Nashua, NHThe pilot's incapacitation during the takeoff roll due to a stroke.Jan 15, 2020 · N327JD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Rochester, NHThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Aug 26, 2018 · N201BS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLynn Perry Cavalon · Haverhill, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the binding of the control stick, for an undetermined reason, which precipitated the rejected takeoff.Mar 26, 2018 · N442AG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPaquin Michael A A · Concord, NHThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a roll over. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's failure to disengage the main rotor brake prior to takeoff.Jun 20, 2015 · N485MP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA237Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Hampton, NHThe pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Jun 14, 2015 · N43078 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA293Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Bristol, NHThe pilot's failure to clear the trees during takeoff due to a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 27, 2008 · N2088Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Alton, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors were the slick condition of the runway, and the lack of markings to denote the runway safety area.Feb 11, 2007 · N10438 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Hampton, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Sep 4, 2006 · N1857C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Windsor, NHThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.Aug 5, 2006 · N73672 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Concord, NHThe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertant stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.Jul 3, 2005 · N48017 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Hampton, NHThe pilot's improper decision to depart with a tailwind, and his failure to perform preflight performance calculations.Apr 20, 2005 · N8251F · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe Swift GC-1B · Wolfeboro, NHThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condition. The windshear was a contributing factor.Aug 14, 2004 · N78176 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Laconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the large wave.Sep 8, 2000 · N2594P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Windsor, NHthe pilot's improper preflight planning to make a takeoff toward obstacles, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun into unsuitable terrain.Aug 29, 2000 · N7664G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA170Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1 · Nashua, NHThe flight instructor's delayed corrective action.Jun 19, 2000 · N761XA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Plymouth, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and snowbank beside the runway.Mar 15, 1995 · N9305S · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19 · Wolfboro, NHThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Factors were a dirt bank, and the pilot's premature lift off, his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his lack of recency of experience.Aug 31, 1993 · N24685 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-301T · Jaffrey, NHAn improper weld by other maintenance personnel which resulted in the nose gear collapsing, and a loss of directional control on takeoff.Dec 6, 1992 · N3017P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco DSO · Keene, NHAborted takeoff with insufficient room available to stop. The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff was a factor.Aug 28, 1990 · N613N · DestroyedNTSB NYC89LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NHLoss of directional control during an aborted takeoff. The ditch was a related factor.Aug 2, 1989 · N39752 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Newport, NHOn takeoff the aircraft failed to gain sufficient airspeed to maintain flight. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 200 feet altitude and the aircraft was landed on the runway. The aircraft continued off the end of the runway and collided with a sandbank.…Aug 2, 1987 · N25HG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-250 · Alton Bay, NHThe Lake renegade 250 was making a water takeoff when it started a sharp left turn. The aircraft stopped in the water and the pilot exited without injuries prior to the aircraft turning over. Examination of the aircraft showed that the engine pylon had…Jul 6, 1987 · N1403W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Salem, NHThe Cessna 305, being used a tow plane for glider operations, ran through a fence at the departure end of the rwy during takeoff. The plt stated he experienced a wind shift during takeoff. He did not have a pre-decided point at which to either release the…May 10, 1986 · N16576 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Nashua, NHThe student pilot was performing touch and go landings at boire field when he applied power to takeoff, he was distracted by the flap control setting. During this distraction the aircraft drifted to the left. Full right rudder was used in an attempt to…Feb 24, 1986 · N303DW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Claremont, NHAfter a dual instructional flt, practicing landings, the student tookoff on a solo flt. He made 2 takeoffs & landings without incident. On his 3rd takeoff, the acft began drifting to the left. The student said he applied right rudder to correct the situation,…Aug 19, 1984 · N63351 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nashua, NHThe helicopter left skid hooked on the guard rail as takeoff began from a trailer. As the plt continued to increase power to lift, the acft rolled over and the main rotor hit the hood of the tractor.Jan 27, 1984 · N8431Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Lebanon, NHAccording to the plt there was a sudden power fluctuation at(rotation speed). The plt then aborted the takeoff but couldnot stop the acft before departing the rwy.Sep 10, 1983 · N64200 · DestroyedNTSB NYC80FNC20Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrum-Amer AA1-B · Moultonboro, NHApr 19, 1980 · N1630R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77DNC16Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Manchester, NHJan 12, 1977 · N9392Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76DNC35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · N Wolfeboro, NHFeb 27, 1976 · N8689Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FNC04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedGrumman TR-2 · Twin Mountain, NHJul 13, 1974 · N9962L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74DNC38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Wolfeboro, NHFeb 13, 1974 · N3648V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74DNC29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Gilmanton, NHNov 4, 1973 · N353T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73DNC24Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Wentworth, NHSep 20, 1972 · N5534F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73DNC10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Melvin Village, NHJul 30, 1972 · N3580K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72DNC18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Plymouth, NHDec 12, 1971 · N8683G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC71DFG05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Wolfeboro, NHJun 2, 1970 · N79578 · DestroyedNTSB NYC68F0456Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Salem, NHApr 13, 1968 · N2555W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68D0025Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Amherst, NHJun 26, 1967 · N88597 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0596Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Twin Mountain, NHMar 26, 1966 · N3206B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66A0072Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hampton, NHJan 7, 1966 · N8170W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0089Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Rochester, NHJul 7, 1965 · N66350 · Destroyed