NTSB investigations, 2006

127 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2006 per year, 1962–2026: 14,036 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
2025204
2026180

Latest cases

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\") = 2006
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB SEA07CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors include icy runway conditions and a snow berm adjacent to the runway.Dec 17, 2006 · N19698 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichard F. Sheldon Aventura II · Palm Beach Gard, FLThe pilot's failure maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in a stall.Dec 15, 2006 · N554FS · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07FA048Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Dagsboro, DEThe pilot's improper decision to depart under visual flight rules into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the fog and the dark night conditions.Dec 14, 2006 · N407JJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA033Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Boulder City, NVThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Dec 12, 2006 · N91BH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Lake in the Hil, ILThe directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot, and the lack of recent experience by the pilot. The snow bank was a contributing factor.Dec 8, 2006 · N913MA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA032Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRiley D-16A · Point Roberts, WAthe pre-existing crack in the nose wheel fork, which allowed separation of the nose wheel during the takeoff roll, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear.Dec 1, 2006 · N119N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-500TP · Steamboat Springs, COThe inadequate design of the engine mount, which caused an uncommanded left turn, loss of directional control, and impact with snow-covered terrain. Contributing to the accident was the low nose gear tire pressure.Nov 30, 2006 · N804JH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Woods Cross, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include a ditch near the side of the runway.Nov 25, 2006 · N180BM · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 190 · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on takeoff resulting in a collapse of the left main landing gear when the airplane swerved. A factor in the accident was wake turbulence from a landing airplane.Nov 21, 2006 · N195AB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Billings, MTThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control.Nov 18, 2006 · N2619D · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEiben Theodore Quickie Q-200 · Denton, TXThe loss of control during takeoff as result of the failure of the right wing for undetermined reasons.Nov 11, 2006 · N218E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUtva 66 V-51 · Hilton, NYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.Nov 8, 2006 · N5016W · Substantial damageNTSB DCA07IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Seattle, WAthe flight crew's failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's self-induced pressure to heed the takeoff clearance during a period of increased workload.Oct 30, 2006 · N740AS · No damageNTSB ATL07CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLawing Thomas R Exec 162-F · Aiken, SCThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during takeoff which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a roll over during an attempted forced landing.Oct 14, 2006 · N848TL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCutler VariEze · Perkasie, PAThe pilot's excessive rotation on takeoff, which resulted in a propeller blade strike, and subsequent forced landing to a field.Oct 7, 2006 · N46RC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHatcher Fisher Celebrity · Anacortes, WAA loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.Oct 6, 2006 · N635GH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HIInadvertent application of the lateral cyclic friction, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.Oct 2, 2006 · N142MK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2 · Arkansas City, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the low rotor RPM.Oct 1, 2006 · N5950X · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Mooresville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop.Sep 28, 2006 · N64382 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lake City, FLA loss of control during an unintentional takeoff for an undetermined reason.Sep 27, 2006 · N5852S · DestroyedNTSB DEN06CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Bennett, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the low airspeed and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.Sep 26, 2006 · N93873 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Garrettsville, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The bush and tree were factors to the accident.Sep 26, 2006 · N985BC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor…Sep 24, 2006 · N7939B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA263Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, ILThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B36TC · Cedar City, UTInadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff. A contributing factor was night conditions.Sep 12, 2006 · N2153R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA179Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Kanab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the rough/uneven conditions of the dirt runway, the wind gusts, and the berms and ditches on both sides of the runway.Sep 11, 2006 · N4202R · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorton Mustang II · Conroe, TXThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 7, 2006 · N696DM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA178Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Laurel, MTThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a nose over.Sep 6, 2006 · N6581T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Hampton, NHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Sep 4, 2006 · N1857C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHedeman Tailwind W8 · Platteville, WIThe loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a blocked fuel vent that led to fuel starvation.Sep 3, 2006 · N4FD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA274Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · El Centro, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff, as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a bent detent ring.Aug 28, 2006 · N947A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B3 · Casa Grande, AZInternal damage to the stop electro valve which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.Aug 27, 2006 · N973AE · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGordon Vans RV-6 · Erie, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.Aug 24, 2006 · N442E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Alliance, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to the aircraft tow bar not being removed prior to flight.Aug 24, 2006 · N73006 · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA200Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Searcy, ARThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the crosswind.Aug 23, 2006 · N9365E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA266Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSaloff Sonerai Iilt · Williams, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.Aug 18, 2006 · N90420 · Minor damageNTSB ANC06CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.Aug 16, 2006 · N8597D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with rough-uneven terrain, a loss of control, and a collision with small trees. Factors associated with the accident were the uneven terrain, and…Aug 15, 2006 · N5402H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's improper decision to continue the attempted takeoff when Vx airspeed was not obtained, and failure to abort the takeoff during ground roll which resulted in an impact on the remaining runway with the landing gear retracted. A contributing factor…Aug 12, 2006 · N245TB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA229Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Jamestown, NDThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.Aug 12, 2006 · N17015 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiggott Bearhawk · Port Angeles, WAThe loss of directional control as a result of the disconnected tail wheel steering system, which led to an inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.Aug 5, 2006 · N347JP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06CA196Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Windsor, NHThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.Aug 5, 2006 · N73672 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172F · American Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Factors include his improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, and the effects of the tailwind upon the aircraft's takeoff performance.Jul 29, 2006 · N8707U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06FA210Accident · 6 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-100 · Sullivan, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of power in the right engine due to the fracturing of compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to some parachutists' injuries was the lack of a more effective restraint system…Jul 29, 2006 · N203E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Cunningham, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was the mud.Jul 28, 2006 · N89669 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA204Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot used an improper aborted takeoff procedure in that she failed to reduce the engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the wrong runway selection, the pilot's lack of experience, the guard rail, and the embankment.Jul 26, 2006 · N739TG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Cove, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet grass and trees.Jul 24, 2006 · N477G · Substantial damageNTSB OPS06IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-322 · Chicago, ILThe failure of the ORD tower south local controller to monitor Atlas Air flight 6972 on arrival to runway 14R and subsequently clearing United Airlines flight 1015 for takeoff on intersecting runway 27L causing a loss of separation between the two aircraft.Jul 24, 2006 · N315UA · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB ATL06LA111Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair F86 · Hickory, NCThe pilot's improper assembly of the airplanes brakes, exceeding the authorized gross weight of the airplane at takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to avoid an on-ground collision with fixed objects. A factor in the…Jul 24, 2006 · N86FS · DestroyedNTSB LAX06LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CAThe loss of available engine power due to vapor lock. A contributing factor was the high temperature.Jul 23, 2006 · N2115R · Substantial damage