NTSB investigations, 1997

154 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1997 per year, 1962–2026: 14,034 cases
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1967449
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1999175
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2003162
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2009205
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2012184
2013153
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1997
    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 NYC98LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Elkins, WVThe flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight exceeded, and a snow-covered runway.Dec 28, 1997 · N1348T · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Sidney, NEthe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the misunderstood radio communication, and the rough terrain which the airplane encountered.Dec 16, 1997 · N3820V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Hillsdale, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain. Contributing were icy conditions on the runway and a snowbank.Dec 14, 1997 · N23239 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Pocahontas, ARfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.Dec 13, 1997 · N6159E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Pittsville, MDthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision and flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while flying over wooded terrain. Factors…Dec 12, 1997 · N3448W · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Rockford, ILimproper installation of aileron cables by the maintenance personnel, inadequate inspection by the company's maintenance personnel of maintenance performed, and inadequate preflight by the pilot.Dec 10, 1997 · N79GL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Vicksburg, MIthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor was the uneven runway at the grass airstrip.Dec 2, 1997 · N6295Z · Substantial damageNTSB IAD98LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Mini 500 · Bluefield, WVPilot's unfamiliarity with reciprocating engine powered helicopter lead to a reduction in main rotor rpm and subsequent uncontrolled rate of descent with insufficient altitude to recover.Nov 27, 1997 · N8015E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Johnstown, PAthe pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind condition, and snowbank.Nov 26, 1997 · N2202U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Middlefield, OHloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 25, 1997 · N1816J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · San Martin, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.Nov 24, 1997 · N611BY · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Newberg, ORThe pilots failure to account for the increased drag on the runway during the preflight planning. Factors were the long, wet grass.Nov 22, 1997 · N7528D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Syracuse, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight to ensure that the cargo pallets were properly secured. Also causal was the the improper securing of the pallets.Nov 21, 1997 · N564PC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL98LA010Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FLThe flight instructor's improper short field takeoff procedure and his decision to abort the takeoff after rotation.Nov 20, 1997 · N93286 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-T3 · Tyonek, AKAn on-ground collision with an animal (moose). Factors in the accident were night VFR conditions that restricted the pilot's visual lookout, and the lack of an airport perimeter fence.Nov 11, 1997 · N314SC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar PA-60-700P · Portland, ORThe pilot's selection of an improper remedial action for an unanticipated yaw excursion during takeoff roll, resulting in the aircraft becoming airborne with inadequate airspeed and consequent loss of aircraft control.Nov 7, 1997 · N700HS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, due to inadvertently stepping on the brake. A related factor was the pilot's excessive use of rudder for steering.Nov 7, 1997 · N9607D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Missoula, MTThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Nov 6, 1997 · N695NS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC98LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Barrow, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the presence of gravel/sand in the takeoff area.Oct 31, 1997 · N61500 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Sheboygan, WIa deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A factor in this accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from getting onto the runway.Oct 29, 1997 · N62MB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185C · Farmington, NMthe pilot's improper preflight of the airplane, by failing to properly set the elevator trim for takeoff, and his improper use use of the elevator flight controls. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.Oct 23, 1997 · N725 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Vashon, WAA misjudged soft field takeoff. Factors include wet grass.Oct 19, 1997 · N5987F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSego Tool Hawk H2X · Tooele, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing was the inadequate design of the flight control systems, resulting in slow response to pilot input.Oct 15, 1997 · N4412X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Prince George, VAThe pilot's failure to attain takeoff climb, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was soft terrain.Oct 6, 1997 · N1856N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-60A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon.Oct 6, 1997 · N63459 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT-17 · Elkton, MDThe inadequate lookout by the pilot of the Cessna and his failure to maintain adequate clearance between his airplane and the active runway. A factor in the accident was the lack of taxiway hold signs or lines.Oct 5, 1997 · N49760 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Oakland, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Oct 5, 1997 · N17SR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Trenton, GAfailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when he observed an indication of less than full engine power on the tachometer from the beginning of the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the…Oct 4, 1997 · N30236 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B75N1 · Cloverdale, INthe Boeing pilot failed to identify the Waco airplane on the runway before initiating a takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the restricted forward visibility of both pilots due to the tailwheel configurations of both airplanes.Oct 4, 1997 · N75511 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Greenwood, MSThe intentional operation of the airplane from an unsuitable takeoff area by the pilot-in-command and inadvertent rotation of the airplane after encountering rising terrain on the runway.Sep 30, 1997 · N731RP · DestroyedNTSB ANC97LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-6-350 · Palmer, AKAn underspeed of the propeller system.Sep 30, 1997 · N4911 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · King Salmon, AKThe distorted/misaligned main landing gear, and an improper maintenance repair of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.Sep 30, 1997 · N4900A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Troy, NCdelay of the pilot to abort the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: improper timing of the magneto(s), and a malfunction of the carburetor.Sep 29, 1997 · N2554V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97IA219Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3T0 · Seattle, WASeparation of the ABSB-4 aileron bus cable, resulting in reduced lateral controllability of the aircraft. Related factors were wear in the cable and inadequate inspection of the cable by company maintenance personnel.Sep 27, 1997 · N13331 · No damageNTSB ATL97LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Greenville, SCthe pilot's improper use of the elevator control and delayed liftoff during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise, collision with the runway, and collapse of the nose gear as he aborted the takeoff.Sep 25, 1997 · N738SZ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA356Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76A · Patterson, LAfailure of the copilot to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff, which led to an inadvertent descent and collision with a crop of sugar cane and the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate…Sep 22, 1997 · N517AL · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Louisville, MSThe failure of the pilot to assure that the rudder trim was properly set for takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane yawed to the left during the early portion of the takeoff roll.Sep 14, 1997 · N5662S · Substantial damageNTSB 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 CHI97LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33A · Amana, IAthe pilot's improper planning/decision. The fence (location) was a related factor.Sep 7, 1997 · N5729V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · King Salmon, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the sand bar and the pilot's failure to use all available waterway for the takeoff.Sep 2, 1997 · N7032Q · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream-Schweizer G-164C · Beaufort, NCfailure of the pilot to ensure the tailwheel was properly locked, while taking off on an asphalt runway, which led to loss of directional control and a ground swerve.Aug 28, 1997 · N585CK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97IA300Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A300 B4-203 · Los Angeles, CASeparation of the landing gear tire tread and subsequent ingestion of the tread into the intake of the engine.Aug 24, 1997 · N862PA · Minor damageNTSB ANC97LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Iliamna, AKthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and overload failure of the right main landing gear. Factors related to the accident were: the…Aug 24, 1997 · N9540A · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaines Revolution Mini 500 · N Philadelphia, OHA leak on the exhaust manifold which resulted in a loss of engine power.Aug 23, 1997 · N7240E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a swerve and collision with a tree as the pilot continued the takeoff, subsequently jamming the stabilator and causing the plane to crash in water.Aug 23, 1997 · N6465V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Gila, NMthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve, and collision with vegetation (cactus) and a fence. Related factors were: the soft runway…Aug 19, 1997 · N9455J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Burlington, WIthe deer which contacted the airplane.Aug 16, 1997 · N7016Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor related to the accident was the rocky terrain.Aug 14, 1997 · N5507H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-20 · Borrego, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment during the takeoff roll.Aug 10, 1997 · N577JL · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Stanley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain rotation speed. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and rough runway conditions were factors.Aug 8, 1997 · N704AA · Substantial damage