NTSB investigations, 2001

148 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2001 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
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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')),
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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\") = 2001
    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 IAD02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Dec 30, 2001 · N6779U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice from the surfaces of the airplane before takeoff.Dec 24, 2001 · N3023K · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Lewiston, METhe pilot's failure to adequately ensure the wings were free of contamination prior to departure. Factors included the operator's inadequate de-icing procedures and the snowy weather conditions.Dec 21, 2001 · N207TA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ravenna, OHThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Dec 8, 2001 · N12521 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Sidney, MTThe pilot's improper abort procedure and inadequate remedial action, leading to a loss of directional control after losing power in one engine during the takeoff roll. Factors include the loss of power from one engine, and a fence around the perimeter of the…Dec 6, 2001 · N5043J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Devils Lake, NDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of total experience and the runway light which the airplane contacted.Dec 3, 2001 · N248ND · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gilchrist, TXthe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff and his selection of a downwind runway, which resulted in a degradation of performance and the airplane impacting an embankment.Nov 24, 2001 · N72701 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)A dynamic roll over due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that all tiedowns were removed. A factor in the accident may have been the lack of clear communications between the pilot and the shipboard helper assigned as the…Nov 23, 2001 · N4265D · DestroyedNTSB IAD02LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PACollision with a deer during the takeoff roll.Nov 16, 2001 · N9373W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to remove the control gust lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane on the runway.Nov 14, 2001 · N2RR · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Nevada, MOThe inadequate fuel consumtion calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation during the aborted landing, and the overloaded steering link for undetermined reasons resulting in the lack of directional control during landing. Factors were the…Nov 11, 2001 · N76SV · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Hillman, MNThe inadvertent stall by the pilot. Factors were the tailwind, and the improper decision of the pilot to takeoff with a tailwind.Nov 10, 2001 · N3761X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7 · Middleton, WIthe pilot's improper rotation and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Additional factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.Nov 6, 2001 · N108MS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Phillips, WIThe fuel starvation encountered on takeoff and unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel selector valve malfunction.Nov 4, 2001 · N82813 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Athens, GAthe pilot misjudged the ailment of the airplane on the active runway, inadvertently taking off from a parallel taxiway, and subsequently departing the hard surface into a 40 foot drop off. A factor in this accident was a dark night, and the pilot's total…Oct 28, 2001 · N24697 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Farmville, VAThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the CFI's decision to conduct the flight from the airplane's right seat, which was not equipped with brakes.Oct 20, 2001 · N43529 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58P · Columbus, NEThe exceeded aircraft performance and inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of recent experience in aircraft by the pilot in command was a contributing factor.Oct 20, 2001 · N701JK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. The airplane's failure to accelerate was due to a disintegrated bearing on the camshaft. The pilot's failure to make a timely abort decision was a…Oct 14, 2001 · N735C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Sulfur Creek, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include the pilot's excessive rotation attitude, and soft/wet terrain conditions.Oct 13, 2001 · N20877 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.Oct 13, 2001 · N15831 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Sargent, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm.Oct 4, 2001 · N6212S · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRich Woodstock I · Waynesburg, PAAn improperly secured canopy latch, which resulted in canopy separation during liftoff and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. A factor was the improper installation of the latch.Oct 2, 2001 · N21468 · Minor damageNTSB MIA02LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Wauchula, FLthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft while attempting to take off after executing a touch-and-go landing, in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway, and incurring…Oct 1, 2001 · N851CP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 402 · Angie, LAthe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Oct 1, 2001 · N402RW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Estacada, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff ground roll. A tailwind, fence and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft were factors.Sep 30, 2001 · N1021E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A45 · Eatonton, GAThe inadvertent sliding of the airplane on tall grass when the pilot aborted takeoff and the swerved the airplane to the left of the runway to avoid deer which had walked onto the runway, resulting in the airplanes left wing contacting a tree.Sep 29, 2001 · N45GS · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deming, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the gusting crosswind weather condition.Sep 29, 2001 · N999MP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA332Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviaStrottel AC 4C · Marshfield, MIThe pilot's decision to release from the tow plane during the takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's vision was restricted by his hat during the takeoff.Sep 29, 2001 · N68PR · Minor damageNTSB CHI01LA324Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · East Troy, WIThe inadvertent dynamic rollover the student pilot encountered following his excessive control inputs during the takeoff portion of the instructional flight and the instructor not performing the remedial action necessary to reduce the excessive control inputs…Sep 26, 2001 · N214WW · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Medina, OHfatigue failure of the dual magneto mounting flanges that resulted from undetected contact damage sustained during a previous installation, which resulted in its separation from the engine during take-off.Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7EC · Clear Lake, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. A factor was the soybean crop.Sep 25, 2001 · N81910 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA230Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCarver RAF 2000 GTX SE · Barre, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident were wind gusts.Sep 22, 2001 · N90407 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tailwind.Sep 20, 2001 · N7477L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff.Sep 16, 2001 · N5343G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Wheeling, ILThe failure of the hydraulic power pack,and the false landing gear position indication.Sep 10, 2001 · N383 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA311Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot failed to maintain directional control. A factor was his lack of total flight experience.Sep 9, 2001 · N6142K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · St. Helen, MIThe pilot's failure to attain the proper airspeed which resulted in a premature lift-off and subsequent stall/mush. A factor to the accident was the fence.Sep 3, 2001 · N9310S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.Sep 1, 2001 · N1007U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-6A · Pagosa Springs, COThe pilot's inadequate airplane preflight inspection which led to the subsequent lateral control of the airplane on the ground not being possible. A contributing factor was the unavailability of rudder control due to a headset blocking the rudder control…Aug 31, 2001 · N199LH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.Aug 31, 2001 · N3416M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01FA297Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Stevens Point, WIthe pilot not obtaining/maintaining aircraft control.Aug 30, 2001 · N3516R · DestroyedNTSB ANC01LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of trees at the end of the departure path, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control.Aug 29, 2001 · N9791A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T · West Chicago, ILthe checklist not followed and the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the left propeller’s start locks being engaged.Aug 28, 2001 · N104BR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTroy A. Woodland Sky Raider II · NewSmyrna Beach, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency maneuver, resulting in a stall and an uncontrolled descent, and the subsequent collision with terrain. A factors was, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 27, 2001 · N64KS · DestroyedNTSB LAX01FA290Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301T · Fullerton, CAThe engine lost power for unknown reasons.Aug 26, 2001 · N9288X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Ardmore, OKthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll.Aug 24, 2001 · N81833 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA213Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Davidsville, PAThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff attempt. Factors included the pilot's failure to use both magnetos, and his failure to utilize soft field takeoff procedures.Aug 21, 2001 · N30247 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.Aug 20, 2001 · N5189X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01IA183Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-347 · DFW Airport, TXThe local controller clearing the taxiing aircraft to cross the runway in front of the aircraft on takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the local controller's failure to follow FAA procedures and directives to visually scan the runway prior to issuing the…Aug 16, 2001 · N308WA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ANC01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's selection of a the wrong runway, which resulted in a tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Factors associated with the accident are a short takeoff area, a tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.Aug 13, 2001 · N562CT · Substantial damage