NTSB investigations, 1995

197 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1995 per year, 1962–2026: 14,034 cases
19624
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\") = 1995
    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 NYC96LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Wildwood, NJfailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.Dec 30, 1995 · N733CL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Folsom Lake, CAthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.Dec 27, 1995 · N5LY · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · East Hampton, NYfailure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.Dec 23, 1995 · N2970J · Substantial damageNTSB DCA96MA029Accident · Serious injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 747-136 · Jamaica, NYthe captain's failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner when excessive nosewheel steering tiller inputs resulted in a loss of directional control on a slippery runway. Inadequate Boeing 747 slippery runway operating procedures developed by Tower Air,…Dec 20, 1995 · N605FF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 200 · Ingleside, TXThe pilot's improper decision, while evading law enforcement personnel during an illegal/unauthorized operation.Dec 18, 1995 · N231RL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Patoka, INthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.Dec 17, 1995 · N9379T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA055Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Mason, MIthe improper application of the throttle by the pilot resulting in a delayed engine response, and the improper decision by the pilot to make a long fast touchdown requiring the need to take off under powerlines.Dec 16, 1995 · N990WY · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Newtok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.Dec 16, 1995 · N755AB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Grass Valley, CAthe failure of the pilot to follow the before starting engine checklist and ensure that the landing gear selector was in the down position, and the pilot's decision to takeoff with a known aircraft deficiency.Dec 14, 1995 · N4598K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMckibben GN-1 Aircamper · Mayhew, MSThe pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to verify the airplane's performance data. The airplane's lack of climb capability with the newly manufactured propeller was a related factor.Dec 12, 1995 · N823GM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Selawik, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.Dec 10, 1995 · N5293X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46 · Fort Myers, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate amount of rudder input to compensate for engine torque during takeoff.Dec 3, 1995 · N8888X · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stanton, KYwas the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The student pilot's lack of experience was a related factor.Dec 2, 1995 · N89188 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot's inaccurate weight and balance calculations which resulted in an over maximum allowable gross weight takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet, downsloping condition of the runway.Nov 28, 1995 · N200DC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Lacona, NYthe pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk.Nov 25, 1995 · N11081 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO96FA022Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Cleveland, OHthe pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain a positive rate of climb (and terrain clearance) after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of visual references over water and under overcast cloud conditions.Nov 19, 1995 · N721MD · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Wisdom, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. Factors include sunglare, slush covered terrain, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Nov 15, 1995 · N5646Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The pilot's diverted attention while raising the flaps and pushing in the carburetor heat control was a factor in this accident.Nov 10, 1995 · N55152 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.Nov 5, 1995 · N7430N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Davis, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll by diverting his attention.Oct 31, 1995 · N3562A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B95 · Tulsa, OKInadequate preflight by the pilot by failing to remove the flight control lock and failing to check the flight controls before takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.Oct 28, 1995 · N9943R · DestroyedNTSB MIA96FA013Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-121 · Miami, FLfailure of the No. 4 engine fifth stage turbine hub due to a cyclic stress rupture for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontained failure of the engine.Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Chester, CTThe pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed, and his delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.Oct 21, 1995 · N9412B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sugar Land, TXthe student pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control.Oct 9, 1995 · N73357 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Logan, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was inadequate remedial action.Oct 7, 1995 · N25478 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLouks Pulsar XP · Inverness, FLPremature rotation by the pilot during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, while attempting to accelerate in ground effect after lift-off.Oct 7, 1995 · N912XL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, ALLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.Oct 6, 1995 · N6674Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Ola, IDThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA004Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TXthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors.Oct 2, 1995 · N85636 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB-9 · Decatur, ALThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt. A factor was the stripped throttle knob threads.Oct 2, 1995 · N152ND · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's improper use of the aircraft performance data.Oct 1, 1995 · N7247W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio U-10D · Wellsville, KSThe pilot's improper weather evaluation. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.Sep 30, 1995 · N2706J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Rutland, VTLoss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a tree and barn.Sep 29, 1995 · N3203Q · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDeangelo Kitfox Speedster · Youngstown, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft while carrying a passenger.Sep 28, 1995 · N122DP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Poseyville, INthe pilot's poor judgement in making a night takeoff on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were the hay bale, the night conditions and the unlit runway.Sep 26, 1995 · N39999 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Hudson, WIthe pilot's improper decision to attempt a touch-and-go on a short airstrip.Sep 22, 1995 · N4666E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95FA226Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Smyrna, TNFailure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff, and his inadvertent entry in a descending spiral, which he failed to correct. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot becoming spatially disoriented during the initial…Sep 21, 1995 · N309MA · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA-226TC · South Bend, INthe Pilot-in-Command's inadequate supervision of the flight and failure to assure that proper airspeed, rate of climb, and clearance from trees were obtained/maintained.Sep 17, 1995 · N169GA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA322Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBenham F8L Falco · Augusta, KSa sudden shift in wind direction which resulted in diminished airspeed during takeoff.Sep 17, 1995 · N11HM · DestroyedNTSB ATL95LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Minter City, MSInadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane and the high outside air temperature, which would have reduced the performance of the airplane.Sep 13, 1995 · N60237 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kivalina, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain.Sep 12, 1995 · N7562K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Cibolo, TXThe pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining.Sep 10, 1995 · N5949P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA318Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Belvidere, ILinadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other airplane.Sep 10, 1995 · N5669P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor.Sep 10, 1995 · N94259 · DestroyedNTSB FTW95LA386Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kerrville, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to use all the available runway. A factor was the dark night.Sep 9, 1995 · N4918G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Hartwell, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and failure to take appropriate remedial action. A factor was trees.Sep 9, 1995 · N8233E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Sep 9, 1995 · N61043 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWelles Kitfox Speedster · San Luis Obispo, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Sep 4, 1995 · N912JW · 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 LAX95FA322Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFloyd Lancair 200 SE · Georgetown, CAa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The tailwind was a factor.Sep 3, 1995 · N92RF · Destroyed