NTSB investigations, 2000

162 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2000 per year, 1962–2026: 14,034 cases
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1965314
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1967449
1968327
1969364
1970345
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1980251
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1999175
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2002153
2003162
2004129
2005143
2006127
2007150
2008170
2009205
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2012184
2013153
2014188
2015184
2016191
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2018172
2019197
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2000
    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 NYC01LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Farmville, VAthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.Dec 29, 2000 · N73404 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01FA062Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Jamaica, NYThe low cycle fatigue fracturing of the approach lighting cover securing bolts.Dec 28, 2000 · N769NC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLarry Groover Eagle · Auburndale, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during takeoff, which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence and substantial damage to the aircraft.Dec 22, 2000 · N8132L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sturgis, SDThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff and he discontinued an aborted takeoff once initiated. Factors associated with the accident were the inaccurate elevator trim indicator, the pilot's failure to verify the trim setting,…Dec 19, 2000 · N13584 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Clarksville, FLThe pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff after hitting a soft spot (sand) in the runway resulting in the airplane going off the end of the runway and colliding with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilots decision to attempt the flight in an over…Dec 6, 2000 · N9046D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cross Keys, NJThe overstress separation of the control yoke from the control column.Dec 2, 2000 · N757RR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerofab Lake 250 · Mercer Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a left turning step taxi to takeoff, resulting in a wing contacting the water during the step turn.Dec 1, 2000 · N8551Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA045Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Lebanon, OHThe flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted takeoff. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power.Nov 28, 2000 · N5035W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Jefferson City, MOthe student pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the service road and the nose gear collapse.Nov 24, 2000 · N66633 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01TA237Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAerofab Lake Seawolf · Frostproof, FLThe failure of the instructor pilot and dual student to begin the water takeoff with adequate clearance from the lake shore for the dual student to complete the takeoff and the failure of the instructor pilot to recognize in a timely manner during the takeoff…Nov 16, 2000 · N65RF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Kalkaska, MIThe student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper abort procedures, the sign, and the ditch.Nov 15, 2000 · N1706F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Fort Wayne, INThe indicated failure of the right hand AC bus during takeoff with low ceiling. The factors were the low ceiling, night, and the execssive workload the pilot experienced on takeoff with an electrical failure without a second in command.Nov 9, 2000 · N731AC · DestroyedNTSB ANC01LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to use all available runway. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, a short runway, a tailwind, and a slush-covered runway.Nov 3, 2000 · N7336U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Arlington, WAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff upon experiencing directional control difficulties. Factors included the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control, and a taxiway sign.Oct 23, 2000 · N1255Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHallett HALLETT-1 · Yelm, WAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when it became questionable as to whether the aircraft would be able to clear an object just off the departure end of the runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the object as he attempted to…Oct 21, 2000 · N8331H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Quincy, ILthe evasive maneuver not possible by the pilot and the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.Oct 21, 2000 · N6682Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 300 · Concord, CAthe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff and his failure to utilize the propeller's reverse pitch function.Oct 19, 2000 · N398DE · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Dellwood, FLthe pilot's failure to clear the area, and his attempted takeoff while the helicopter's right skid was entangled with vines, which resulted in inadvertent dynamic rollover and substantial damage to the aircraft.Oct 17, 2000 · N621DM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Tecumseh, MIThe pilot was unable to rotate the aircraft during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain, which the airplane encountered during the aborted takeoff.Oct 15, 2000 · N289JG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions.Oct 8, 2000 · N9306C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.Oct 7, 2000 · N4882P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were wet and soft terrain.Oct 2, 2000 · N59645 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Petersburg, MIthe pilots failure to abort the takeoff and obtain/maintain clearance from the corn crop. Factors were the tall, wet, grass runway, and the corn crop.Sep 29, 2000 · N33117 · DestroyedNTSB ANC00LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of tall brush alongside the runway.Sep 27, 2000 · N7099Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA344Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Corcoran, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors were the pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel tank cover was replaced properly, fuel contamination of the windscreen, and the sun angle that…Sep 21, 2000 · N3626T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Galena, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and a snow-covered ridge.Sep 20, 2000 · N81648 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA343Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206BIII · Ojai, CAthe pilot encountered a loss of tail rotor effectiveness which led to an uncontrolled rotation and subsequent hard landing. Factors were unfavorable wind conditions, density altitude, and uneven terrain.Sep 19, 2000 · N90214 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA174Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance with terrain. Factors were the confined area used for takeoff, and the high vegetation alongside the road.Sep 17, 2000 · N14774 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA301Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Valentine, NEthe delayed aborted takeoff. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate planning/preparation for the flight, the high density altitude, and the ditch.Sep 17, 2000 · N2993G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Grass Valley, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Sep 15, 2000 · N78053 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Belleville, MIthe pilot's improper securing of the cargo that led up to the cargo shift during takeoff roll. A factor was the cargo restraint failure.Sep 15, 2000 · N806BF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Payson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to over-rotation, inadequate airspeed, and improper remedial action under the high density altitude condition.Sep 10, 2000 · N4208T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5A · St. Augustine, FLThe loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination.Sep 10, 2000 · N26934 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA291Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Moorehead, MNThe pilots failure to abort the takeoff and the airplane not attaining a proper climb rate for undetermined reasons.Sep 9, 2000 · N3683D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL00LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B-2 · Pine Hill, ALThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the helicopter, which resulted in his failure to remove the tie down.Sep 9, 2000 · N2243W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA256Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Cross Keys, NJThe operator's inadequate 100-hour inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment.Sep 8, 2000 · N9594L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Laconia, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the large wave.Sep 8, 2000 · N2594P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Big Piney, WYCollision with animals during the takeoff roll.Sep 8, 2000 · N844YT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Northampton, MAThe pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in an attempted takeoff from a taxiway. A factor in the accident was the fog.Sep 7, 2000 · N601WK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Headwaters, VAPilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off, which resulted in a stall.Sep 7, 2000 · N15275 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00IA250Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJThe sequential failure of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine nozzle locks, which allowed the 2nds stage turbine nozzle segments to rotate within the low pressure turbine case, machining a hole whereby the nozzle segments exited the engine. A factor was the…Sep 5, 2000 · N14090 · Minor damageNTSB NYC00LA244Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Windsor, NHthe pilot's improper preflight planning to make a takeoff toward obstacles, and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun into unsuitable terrain.Aug 29, 2000 · N7664G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA313Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cameron Park, CAfailure of the pilot to verify the seat latch was secure, resulting in the pilot's inability to reach the flight controls necessary to maintain directional control.Aug 27, 2000 · N2443C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA241Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFreund Wittman W10 · Valley City, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.Aug 26, 2000 · N8470X · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Kitfox Model 1 · Waynesville, OHA broken carburetor jet needle, which blocked fuel from entering the carburetor's mixing tube and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Aug 26, 2000 · N37SK · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area on the airstrip. Factors associated with this accident were the rough takeoff area, and the pilot's loss of directional control.Aug 17, 2000 · N1205F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA238Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gainesville, FLThe flight instructor's failure to identify a partial loss of engine power during takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to return to the airport after takeoff resulting in the airplane stalling and descending uncontrolled until…Aug 15, 2000 · N93589 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC00LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHaskins CHALLENGER-2 · Central, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the winds, and his intentional attempt to takeoff into the known adverse weather. Factors associated with this accident were the gusty crosswind conditions.Aug 12, 2000 · N61881 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00LA237Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502B · Perthshire, MSthe pilot's failure to perform a weight and balance check that resulted in overloading of the airplane with spraying material, for the weather conditions that existed at the time of takeoff. Factors in this accident were extremely high temperatures, which…Aug 10, 2000 · N90158 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN00LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFisher Glastar GS-1 · Berthoud, COThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff. A factor was the irrigation equipment.Aug 10, 2000 · N99DF · Substantial damage