Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S.

90 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
Final NTSB investigations, Outside the U.S. per year, 1962–2026: 90 cases
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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.\"eventCountry\" <> 'USA'
    AND c.\"completionStatus\" = 'Completed'
    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 ANC24LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65-B80 · Woleai Atoll, MicronesiaThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was a flooded runway.Jul 12, 2024 · N44MA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA191Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBell UH 1N · Baghdad, IraqThe flight crew's inadequate situational awareness and failure to maintain adequate clearance from a security barrier during a night takeoff.May 10, 2020 · N12328 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Christmas Island, KiribatiThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the maintenance crew's failure to remove the tie down.Oct 20, 2015 · N1060C · Substantial damageNTSB ENG14IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CRJ700 · Hodeida, YemenThe probable cause of the undercowl engine fire was the burn-through of the combustion chamber inner liner from the accumulation of dust that became molten during operating and infiltrated the combustion chamber thermal barrier coating causing it to spall off…Sep 13, 2014 · 7O-FAB · Minor damageNTSB WPR09LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Honiara, Solomon IslandsThe pilot's failure to remove the tail rotor pedal lock before attempting flight, resulting in a loss of control.Dec 28, 2008 · N104BN · DestroyedNTSB NYC08IA290Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-209B · Bogota, ColombiaThe combination of fan blade edge contour, variable blade trim, and the high altitude, which resulted in an engine surge.Aug 26, 2008 · N715CK · No damageNTSB ANC08TA028Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportDouglas DC-3T · McMurdo Station, AYThe captain's decision to lift off before attaining a proper airspeed, resulting in a loss of control during takeoff.Dec 20, 2007 · C-FMKB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2A1 · Honiara, Solomon Islandsthe pilot and the ship crew's failure to assure the tie down strap was removed prior to liftoff.Jan 29, 1996 · N6569H · DestroyedNTSB JKR81AA000Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-10 · London, United KingdomSep 16, 1980 · N83NA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA79DA105Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Jamaica, WNMay 6, 1979 · N561MC · DestroyedNTSB UNK79X0111Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 747 · Frankfurt, GeorgiaApr 16, 1979 · N617US · Substantial damageNTSB UNK78X0124Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 14-19 · L Mrcds, NiueMay 29, 1978 · N8238R · DestroyedNTSB MIA78OKT01Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G44A · Cat Cay, Burkina FasoOct 18, 1977 · N8H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA770KT33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna C150 · Acklins Isl, Burkina FasoFeb 10, 1977 · N63089 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK76O0002Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Punta Pscadro, MexicoApr 12, 1976 · N3944N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76OK004Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Manila, RPApr 5, 1976 · N9423P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76IC025Incident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 747 · London, United KingdomSep 11, 1975 · N93114 · Minor damageNTSB SEA76OS001Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B23 · Mons Lake, CanadaAug 10, 1975 · N6105N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75O0030Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech V35A · Bahia Sl Gonz, MexicoMay 14, 1975 · N8448N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75O0029Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · San Felipe, MexicoApr 21, 1975 · N15665 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75O0019Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech G35 · Bay Of L.A., MexicoMar 25, 1975 · N4514D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75OKT40Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 500 · Walker Cay, Burkina FasoDec 29, 1974 · N36T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75ON007Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBoeing 707 · Beirut, LENov 25, 1974 · N765PA · Minor damageNTSB LAX75OL012Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35-B33 · Bahia De L.A., MexicoJul 26, 1974 · N808ZA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75OF005Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210E · Punta Chivato, MexicoJun 27, 1974 · N2332F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX74OL080Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech E33A · Bahia De L.A., MexicoJun 2, 1974 · N3735Q · DestroyedNTSB UNK74X0108Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3-1 · Moon R, CanadaMay 28, 1974 · N6353K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74DRG61Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Jaco, SerbiaJan 27, 1974 · N8993W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW73DRG82Accident · No injuriesClosedLockheed 18 · Sota L.Marina, MexicoMay 19, 1973 · N90LV · Substantial damageNTSB UNK73X0113Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Chihuahua Cty, MexicoMay 3, 1973 · N3105E · DestroyedNTSB FTW73DRA23Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 520 · Stan C, HOApr 25, 1973 · N4131B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73OL010Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 206B · Ban Xon, LaosFeb 2, 1973 · N14821 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73RKT18Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180D · Nassau, Burkina FasoOct 4, 1972 · N6471X · Substantial damageNTSB UNK72X0114Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHoward DGA-15 · Anhien Lk Bc, CanadaAug 26, 1972 · N138J · DestroyedNTSB OAK73DJY04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedLockheed 18 · Cebu City, RPAug 8, 1972 · N666P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72IN165Incident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 747 · Madrid, SPJun 26, 1972 · N93103 · Minor damageNTSB OAK72DJY19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 204B · Bouam Long, LaosMay 25, 1972 · N8535F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72OKA10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Anguilla, WNDec 25, 1971 · N9005Y · Substantial damageNTSB OAK72OJA01Accident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-8 · Yokota Ab, JAAug 14, 1971 · N8051U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW72DRG26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Pueblo Of Sf, MexicoJun 29, 1971 · N5877T · Substantial damageNTSB DCA71RZ007Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 747 · Tokyo, JAJun 20, 1971 · N606US · Substantial damageNTSB EU170AYZ03Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Benghazi, LibyaDec 29, 1970 · N5967C · DestroyedNTSB DCA71R0005Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBoeing 707 · Tel Aviv, IcelandNov 30, 1970 · N790TW · DestroyedNTSB FTW71DRG44Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 177 · El Arco, MexicoNov 5, 1970 · N3409T · DestroyedNTSB UNK70X0112Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-12 · Dawson Cty, CanadaJul 7, 1970 · N2414M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW70DPD10Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech D18S · Los Moachis, MexicoMay 3, 1970 · N287W · DestroyedNTSB MIA70D0298Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Freeport, Burkina FasoDec 30, 1969 · N3280ANTSB UNK70X0106Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing 707 · Sydney, American SamoaDec 1, 1969 · N892PA · Substantial damageNTSB UNK69X0134Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca L-3 · Taegu, KSJul 26, 1969 · N5775M · Substantial damageNTSB CAN70AF541Accident · Minor injuriesClosedDouglas DC-3A · Malcolm Is, CanadaJul 10, 1969 · N139D · Substantial damage