NTSB investigations, WY

144 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')),
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    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\" = 'WY' 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 WPR26LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S7 · Kemmerer, WYThe pilot’s decision to perform a take-off in high-density-altitude, gusting-crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and subsequent nose-over.Jul 18, 2026 · N6133M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV3-A · Torrington, WYOn September 27, 2025, about 1600 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-3A, N16MR, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Torrington, Wyoming. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as…Sep 27, 2025 · N16MR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA247Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Etna, WYThe pilot’s premature rotation at insufficient airspeed during takeoff to avoid an unexpected animal on the runway, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose-over during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive…Aug 10, 2025 · N801RA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA046Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Gillette, WYA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a loose B-nut at the engine-driven fuel-pump inlet.Nov 24, 2024 · N55641 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA029Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDaher TBM700 · Pinedale, WYThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was free of snow contamination before takeoff and to follow the manufacturer’s anti-icing procedure during continued snowfall, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control shortly after liftoff.…Oct 29, 2024 · N885CA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoberts Jeff Super RV8 · Carter, WYThe pilots encounter with a shifting winds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.Jul 27, 2024 · N854 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Afton, WYThe commercial pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing was the student pilot’s application of brakes during the takeoff roll and the failure of both pilots to maintain a positive transfer of controls.May 17, 2024 · N9998D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WYThe pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff.May 10, 2024 · N605GK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Evanston, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and ground loopOct 18, 2022 · N291JR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTuttle Bruce C Jungster I · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Mar 13, 2022 · N47BT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDarrell D. Dugger Mustang II · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.Feb 20, 2022 · N121DD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA345Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landingJul 24, 2021 · N419TT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180J · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.May 6, 2021 · N7770K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Rock Springs, WYThe separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.Oct 21, 2020 · N7654S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA4 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot’s decision to depart despite a known mechanical trim malfunction and with a high-density altitude and the airplane at or above its maximum gross weight.Aug 25, 2020 · N93AB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Spotted Horse, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during an aborted takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.May 25, 2020 · N771CT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA575Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Lander, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover.Sep 26, 2019 · N33463 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA379Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDan Jelinek Backcountry Supercub · Douglas, WYThe pilot’s overcorrection with rudder during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Jun 11, 2018 · N7455 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport runway configuration, which led to his premature attempt to take off, and the airplane’s inoperative…Dec 25, 2017 · N550D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStamper RV-10 · Dubois, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the opening of the gull-wing cabin door during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low…Nov 5, 2016 · N924WY · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s failure to set the proper flap position before the short field takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Oct 23, 2016 · N97878 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Sheridan, WYThe loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Oct 9, 2015 · N153RW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSpaulding Errol Rans S 7 Courier · Pinedale, WYThe pilot’s decision to take off in a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control.Mar 27, 2015 · N4272M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA339Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Lysite, WYThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was configured for takeoff.Aug 8, 2014 · N1765P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-16 · Fort Bridger, WYThe fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance.Aug 1, 2014 · N116GS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Rawlins, WYThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Jun 23, 2013 · N170CW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Casper, WYThe separation of the right main gear bracket assembly from its wing attachment fitting due to lack of lubrication of the torque tube bearing.Feb 17, 2013 · N4941J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 162 · Rawlings, WYThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude that was outside the performance envelope of the airplane. Also causal was the flight's likely encounter with a sudden tailwind gust.Aug 1, 2011 · N7024V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSloan Roger D Vans RV7A · Sheridan, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff due to cockpit distractions.Jul 29, 2011 · N742RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Rock Springs, WYThe overstress fracture of the right aileron midspan hinge bracket due to modal vibrations created by a deflated right main landing gear tire during the takeoff roll.May 3, 2011 · N46ME · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHolt Herbert L Long EZ · Afton, WYThe pilot's failure to securely lock the canopy prior to takeoff, which allowed the contents of the cabin to exit the airplane and damage the propeller. Contributing to the severity of the damage was the subsequent fire that ensued.Aug 29, 2010 · N31939 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet Learjet 55 · Casper, WYThe flight crew's failure to follow the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual emergency procedures following a rejected takeoff that required a high energy stop inspection. Contributing to the accident was the flight's exceedence of the aircraft's maximum…Mar 17, 2009 · C-GCIL · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Sheridan, WYMaintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.Dec 17, 2008 · N9619T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Buffalo, WYThe pilot's attempted downwind takeoff that resulted in an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.Jun 24, 2008 · N432MS · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F-35 · Wheatland, WYThe pilot's inadequate soft field takeoff procedures and the low airspeed resulting in the airplane settling back to the ground.Apr 8, 2007 · N3329C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M 6 180C · Kemmerer, WYthe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to the improper rigging of the airplane's flap system by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.Jul 16, 2006 · N72RM · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Saratoga, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the takeoff roll.Jul 6, 2006 · N542EZ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlaglor High Tow · Jackson, WYthe loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression and fouled spark plugs. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.Jul 5, 2006 · N19BB · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06IA042Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Casper, WYloss of directional control for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the incident was the runway maker light.Feb 21, 2006 · N235BA · Minor damageNTSB DEN05CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210E · Saratoga, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush, the pilot's failure to calculate a weight…Jul 29, 2005 · N2361F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-391B · Cheyenne, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.May 24, 2002 · N25BA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Big Piney, WYCollision with animals during the takeoff roll.Sep 8, 2000 · N844YT · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bedford, WYThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the soft grass airstrip.May 13, 2000 · N8319A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Burlington, WYThe pilots' inadequate preflight planning for take off in that he failed to consider the takeoff surface not being a paved surface. A factor was loose material on the roadway used for take off.May 7, 1999 · N7942W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA334Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 500 · Rawlins, WYThe captain's use of improper airplane performance data, resulting in inadequate takeoff capability. Factors were his decision to abort the takeoff above V1, the separation of the drag chute, a wet runway, a tailwind, and collision with objects that included…Jul 25, 1998 · CFSKC · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAS+ AC-4B · Sundance, WYimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to a snag and sudden slack in the tow rope, and necessitated an aborted launch (emergency landing) after initial liftoff. This in turn led to an inadvertent stall, a wing drop, and the left wing tip dragging…Sep 14, 1997 · N3021 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Cody, WYfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and possible dragging of the right brake.Aug 15, 1996 · N185K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96TA050Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Kemmerer, WYthe selection of an unsuitable landing zone by the pilot.Feb 7, 1996 · N32FR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WYfuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.Sep 3, 1995 · N700TD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors include the uneven runway condition, the information regarding the crowned condition not being disseminated by airport personnel, and the inadequate review/inspection of the condition by FAA…Aug 11, 1995 · N8378E · Substantial damage