NTSB investigations, WA

328 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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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\" = 'WA' 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 WPR27FA001Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldInvestigation openRoesler Scott D Roesler Glasair · Everett, WAOct 1, 2026 · N314SRNTSB WPR26LA264Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openTag Aviation PTY Titanium Explorer · Cashmere, WAJul 16, 2026 · N498TE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Arlington, WAOn October 14, 2025, at about 1030 Pacific daylight time, an EXTRA FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH 300L, N300EX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Arlington, Washington. The flight instructor and private pilot receiving instruction were…Oct 14, 2025 · N300EX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Anacortes, WAOn September 22, 2025, about 1157 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N6831A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anacortes, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Sep 22, 2025 · N6831A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Toledo, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in crosswind conditions..Sep 18, 2025 · N78316 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA259Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCzech Aircraft Group Sro Sportcruiser · Puyallup, WAOn August 25, 2025, about 1456 Pacific daylight time, a Czech Aircraft Group SRO Sportcruiser, N538SF was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Puyallup, Washington. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger was not…Aug 25, 2025 · N538SF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25FA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportEvolution Revolt · Mount Vernon, WAOn July 2, 2025, about 1313 Pacific daylight time, an Evolution Aircraft REVOLT weight shift control aircraft (commonly called a trike), N774RS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mount Vernon, Washington. The pilot was fatally…Jul 2, 2025 · N774RS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Tukwila, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a takeoff to a hover in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent hard landing.Jun 30, 2025 · N23UP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA172Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Spokane Valley, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff roll in quartering tailwind conditions.Jun 15, 2025 · N6848 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Eatonville, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 22, 2023 · N7955H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23FA344Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSeawind 3000 · Bellevue, WAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after encountering a lake swell and skipping during takeoff.Sep 15, 2023 · N57TJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Dallesport, WAThe flight instructor’s failure to see and avoid a channel marker during a step taxi in preparation for takeoff on the water.Jan 29, 2023 · N127DT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.Oct 15, 2022 · N129KB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA156Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSawby Scott RV-6A · Richland, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.Apr 17, 2022 · N341SS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172I · Renton, WAThe boat operator’s failure to remain a safe distance from the floatplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in a collision.Jul 21, 2021 · N46287 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA172Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMichael J Robbins Searey · Friday Harbor, WAPartial loss of engine power due to the detachment of the throttle cable from the carburetor arm, as a result of the pilot’s inadequate maintenance which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with vegetation.Apr 22, 2021 · N888MJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA140Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Everett, WAA total loss of engine power during climb, for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Mar 23, 2021 · N2164Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes 369 · Asotin, WAA loss of control for undetermined reasons.Sep 1, 2019 · N54528 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Bandera, WAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a simulated rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and noseover.Sep 1, 2019 · N97699 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA517Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the seat before takeoff, which resulted in it sliding back during takeoff and rendering him unable to reach the rudder pedals and throttle lever, a subsequent runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with a berm.Aug 20, 2019 · N180TB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA221Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAutoGyro Cavalon · Shelton, WAThe pilot’s failure to initiate the takeoff roll with inadequate rotor speed, and his failure to follow the published takeoff procedures, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the ground.Aug 15, 2019 · N477AG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna E162 · Burlington, WAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during an aborted takeoff.Jul 14, 2018 · N5202B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAutogyro Calidus · Tacoma, WAThe pilot's failure to properly configure the gyrocopter for takeoff, which resulted in it developing high speed and led to a subsequent loss of control.Jul 7, 2018 · N623AG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA336Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Renton, WAThe pilot’s inadequate crosswind correction, which resulted in the right wing impacting the water’s surface.Jun 10, 2018 · N352AM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 14 · Vashon, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll due to his right foot inadvertently applying pressure to both rudder pedals.May 20, 2018 · N1423P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA237Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Eliza Island, WAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Apr 27, 2018 · N6933M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA104Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGeldermann Bert E Lancair Legacy · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot’s inability to maintain the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane landing hard short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the cockpit canopy opening in flight.Jan 15, 2018 · N145JG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff following a touch-and-go landing with too little runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.Dec 8, 2017 · N4801D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA020Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Port Townsend, WAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 30, 2017 · N72339 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHimsl Vincent S Vans RV-8 · Othello, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions.Oct 14, 2017 · N8432 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Yakima, WAThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Oct 3, 2017 · N48694 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPaul Gaywood E CH 601 HD · Goldendale, WAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Aug 26, 2017 · N9066F · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Bremerton, WAThe student pilot’s improper bank control during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Aug 24, 2017 · N7198J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerotechnik L 13 SEH Vivat · Moses Lake, WAThe pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to his failure to follow the pretakeoff checklist, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with obstacles.Aug 17, 2017 · N8230S · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA323Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Prosser, WAThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid hay bales during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Jun 5, 2017 · N802NB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTitan Tornado I · Spanaway, WAMaintenance personnel’s improper attachment of the aileron system components, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain flight control.Apr 13, 2017 · N5131H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA158Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM700 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot’s failure to properly deice the airplane before takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.Feb 27, 2017 · CGWVS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFuller Neil H Glasair SH 2 · Bellingham, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.Oct 5, 2016 · N724NF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA485Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDormaier Monte R Baby Great Lakes · Mazama, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 3, 2016 · N110MD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Woodland, WAThe pilot's delay in recognizing that the airplane was not performing as expected and aborting the takeoff, which resulted in collision with a berm beyond the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's exceedance of the airplane's gross…Apr 21, 2016 · N97119 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChristopher Tom Kitfox 5 · Battle Ground, WAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 14, 2015 · N533RC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA139Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRandall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith · Quincy, WAThe pilot's inadequate selection of a take-off area, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a loss of directional control.Jun 26, 2015 · N70WG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Everett, WAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA158Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WAThe mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's…May 7, 2015 · N962DA · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 - 350P · Spokane, WAA total loss of engine power due to the refueler’s incorrect refueling of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the fixed-base operator’s improper fueling nozzle, which facilitated the use of an incorrect fuel, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight…Feb 22, 2015 · CGVZW · DestroyedNTSB WPR14CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Rimrock, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff from a rough runway surface which resulted in an off-airport forced landing just beyond the runway.Sep 20, 2014 · N817DH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKenneth A Berger Searey LSX · Electric City, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane bouncing, impacting the water’s surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.May 24, 2014 · N249PW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA206Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliams Helicopter UH 1H · Waitsburg, WAAn extreme vibration immediately after entering forward flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the helicopter did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident…May 23, 2014 · N260TA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCoulter Hugh Clarke Pulsar XP Series I · Bremerton, WAFatigue failure of the nose landing gear retention and pivot shaft, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the nose gear wheel and tire assembly.Apr 30, 2014 · N452PC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Seattle, WAThe loss of helicopter control due to a loss of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedal controls at takeoff, followed by a loss of hydraulic boost to the main rotor controls after takeoff. The reason for the loss of hydraulic boost to the main and tail rotor…Mar 18, 2014 · N250FB · Destroyed