NTSB investigations, 1990

185 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1990 per year, 1962–2026: 14,034 cases
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19635
1964352
1965314
1966410
1967449
1968327
1969364
1970345
1971383
1972265
1973299
1974343
1975315
1976281
1977333
1978344
1979321
1980251
1981289
1982254
1983247
1984238
1985192
1986182
1987187
1988168
1989162
1990185
1991191
1992146
1993140
1994175
1995197
1996145
1997154
1998153
1999175
2000162
2001148
2002153
2003162
2004129
2005143
2006127
2007150
2008170
2009205
2010198
2011188
2012184
2013153
2014188
2015184
2016191
2017195
2018172
2019197
2020193
2021179
2022176
2023204
2024216
2025203
2026179

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1990
    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 MIA91FA058Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · New Smyrna Bch, FLThe pilot-in-command/mechanic reversal of the aileron control cables on the sprocket during installation. This resulted in an in flight loss of control on takeoff, uncontrolled descent, and in flight collision with terrain.Dec 29, 1990 · N4808B · DestroyedNTSB DEN91IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-22 · Denver, COFailure of an engine bearing.Dec 20, 1990 · N40486 · Minor damageNTSB CHI91LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Monroe, MIDirectional control not maintained by the PIC.Dec 16, 1990 · N2834S · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaister LP-49 · Warrensburg, MOFailure to maintain directional control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident are lack of total experience in type aircraft, and type of operation.Dec 9, 1990 · N26LP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system.Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91IA024Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Columbus, GAA fatigue failure of a spot weld on the gas generator case, which resulted in an engine explosion.Dec 1, 1990 · N185SF · Minor damageNTSB LAX91LA038Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-77A · Phoenix, AZStrength degradation of the kevlar suspension cables, due to previous heat damage. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the quick release line to release, and susceptibility of kevlar suspension cables to heat.Nov 24, 1990 · N3605T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMBB BO 105CB4 · Cameron, LAThe company's maintenance personnel's failure to install the cyclic interconnect tube and their failure to inspect the helicopter prior to flight.Nov 19, 1990 · N3536T · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Tuba City, AZFailure of the piston rings which reduced the available engine power, and the pilot's continued operation of his airplane with a known engine deficiency during the relatively high density altitude conditions.Nov 17, 1990 · N5703Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91DXQ01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPitts S-1E · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll and the abrupt pullup to a premature takeoff.Nov 17, 1990 · N9QB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Thorne Bay, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.Nov 7, 1990 · N9786P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680V · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe pilot-in-command's decision to continue takeoff with a known deficiency in the airplane - low power on both engines which resulted from open compressor surge valves. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn resulting…Nov 3, 1990 · N541F · DestroyedNTSB MIA91FA017Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Marathon, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed, while attempting to make a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power. Fatigue failure of the center rocker boss on the #3 cylinder was a related factor.Oct 30, 1990 · N3220J · DestroyedNTSB CHI91LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180D · Crivitz, WIImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).Oct 28, 1990 · N264W · DestroyedNTSB ATL91LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Centerville, TNThe propable cause of the accident was the runway incursion by the deer during the pilot's takeoff roll.Oct 26, 1990 · N67448 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Muskegon, MIThe pilot's improper remedial action. His lack of total expereince was a factor.Oct 23, 1990 · N68219 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Princeton, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles at the side of the runway.Oct 22, 1990 · N2111L · Substantial damageNTSB BFO91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C152 · Bridgeport, WVThe pilot's inability to avoid a collision with deer which had moved onto the runway during their takeoff roll. The dark night contributed to the accident by limiting the pilots' visual outlook.Oct 20, 1990 · N757RM · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-C55 · Watkins, COThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.Oct 18, 1990 · N2757T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Jackson, WYThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation of the aircraft, his failure to remove snow and ice from the aircraft before takeoff, and his delay in attempting to abort the takeoff.Oct 17, 1990 · N26853 · DestroyedNTSB CHI91FA011Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Fort Wayne, INThe failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed. Factors associated with the accident are premature rotation and the pilot's lack of recent total experience.Oct 16, 1990 · N5499K · DestroyedNTSB ANC91LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind, the soft runway, and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.Oct 16, 1990 · N4290H · Substantial damageNTSB BFO91LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Culpeper, VAIntergranular cracking (fatigue) failure of the exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust manifold (tailpipe), and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.Oct 13, 1990 · N987CM · DestroyedNTSB SEA91LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Pullman, WAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Oct 11, 1990 · N757LC · DestroyedNTSB CHI91LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Plymouth, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff ground run. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain.Oct 11, 1990 · N45328 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.Oct 9, 1990 · N32091 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Valdosta, GAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff attempt. Factors to the accident were the student's overall lack of flight experience, and the reported wind gust.Oct 8, 1990 · N172SC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Troy, MIThe pilot failed to refuel the aircraft prior to flight.Oct 6, 1990 · N8211C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rolling Fork, MSThe failure of the pilot to maintain wingtip clearance with tall grass at the edge of the runway during the ground roll.Oct 5, 1990 · N8634C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91FA001Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHughes 500D · Kennsington, AKThe loss of control during takeoff due to dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's selection of an uneven landing area.Oct 4, 1990 · N1107G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA002Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportForney 415D · Morrisville, NYThe pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.Oct 3, 1990 · N2911H · DestroyedNTSB CHI90DEC05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchleicher ASW-22 · Richmond, MIThe pilot's premature retraction of the flaps allowing the glider to settle into an unusually low tow altitude.Sep 30, 1990 · N8W · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Dothan, ALThe student pilot's selection of the wrong runway and the subsequent loss of directional control during takeoff. The pilot's improper usage of flight controls, presence of crosswind conditions, and his overall lack of experience were factors in the accident.Sep 30, 1990 · N49553 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-45H · Twin Falls, IDThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during a takeoff in strong crosswind conditions.Sep 24, 1990 · N450G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Florida City, FLLoss of control during the take off roll from the dirt road followed by an on ground collision with shrubs.Sep 24, 1990 · N714KS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-3 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll, and failure of not attaining airspeed on takeoff.Sep 23, 1990 · N5322G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately remove snow from the airplane and his delay in aborting the takeoff.Sep 23, 1990 · N7580Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice prior to takeoff.Sep 22, 1990 · N2518A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Vicksburg, MSFailure of the pilot to avoid a mud hole on the runway during the ground roll to takeoff.Sep 21, 1990 · N86405 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Watsonville, CAImproper handling of the aircraft by the student pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff, and the instructor's (cfi's) inadequate supervision.Sep 19, 1990 · N2516E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Marietta, OKThe loss of directional control by the pilot. The selection of unsuitable terrain is a factor.Sep 18, 1990 · N3313V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Grantham, NCThe pilot's improper use of the rudder to maintain directional control and his premature lift-off, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.Sep 16, 1990 · N41GF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-10 · Roscoe, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control. A factor was: rough/uneven terrain.Sep 12, 1990 · N5461F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC90LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The rough/uneven gravel bar was a related factor.Sep 12, 1990 · N2460A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90FA184Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMorane-Saulnier MS760 · Albuquerque, NMFailure of the pilot to maintain a climb after takeoff, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, pilot fatigue, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flying operation.Sep 11, 1990 · N23ST · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C337 · Manville, NJThe pilot's failure to secure his seat which slipped back during the take off run.Sep 8, 1990 · N2654S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Nashville, TNThe company/operator management's decision to operate the aircraft with a known deficiency without further maintenance, the pilot's improper planning/decision and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining). Factors…Sep 6, 1990 · N82MA · DestroyedNTSB ANC90LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Twin Lake, AKInadequate compensation for wind condition.Sep 3, 1990 · N9779M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Granite Falls, WAThe pilot in command's use of excessive flaps for takeoff resulting in loss of climb performance.Sep 2, 1990 · N65857 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff when the aircraft capability was exceeded by weight and density altitude.Sep 2, 1990 · N4019S · Substantial damage