NTSB investigations, 2009

205 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2009 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\") = 2009
    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 CEN10LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.Dec 25, 2009 · N600CE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Moab, UTThe pilot's decision to depart on a snow covered runway, which resulted in a loss of control and encounter with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's failure to adhere to the Airport Certification Manual and close the runway due to…Dec 23, 2009 · N520NE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.Dec 18, 2009 · N99930 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10WA312Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Guarico, VenezuelaOn December 13, 2009, about 2040 UTC, a Beech 58, of Venezuelan registration, YV2473, registered to and operated by Aeronaves Baron, C.A., impacted terrain during takeoff from the Mata de Juajua Airport (SVCS), near Estatdo Guárico, Venezuela. Visual…Dec 13, 2009 · YV2473 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10WA080Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBell 206 · Dorrigo, Australia, AustraliaOn December 9, 2009, at 1225 universal coordinated time a Bell 206 L-1, VH-MJO, operated by Commercial Helicopters Pty Ltd. collided with the terrain during takeoff near Dorrigo, Australia. The flight was for the purpose of performing an aerial survey. The…Dec 9, 2009 · VH-MJO · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Hatteras, NCThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff for undetermined reasons.Dec 6, 2009 · N5319J · Substantial damageNTSB OPS10IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDetroit, MIThe ground controller did not monitor the progress of the fire truck to ensure that the driver followed the expected route. A contributing factor was the ground controller's misunderstanding of the fire truck driver's requested destination on the airport.Dec 4, 2009 · No damageNTSB ERA10CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Patillas, PRThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a tree.Dec 2, 2009 · N2539K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKrusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MNThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.Nov 28, 2009 · N4031 · Minor damageNTSB WPR10CA067Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Llano, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.Nov 23, 2009 · N177PA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Dennisville, NJThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and overcontrol of the airplane and the subsequent in-flight structural failure. Contributing to the accident was…Nov 14, 2009 · N4499T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.Nov 14, 2009 · N3797Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA061Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Clarksville, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was his decision to take off with a left quartering tailwind.Nov 12, 2009 · N315AC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Luray, VAThe pilot's premature rotation and liftoff and her subsequent failure to recognize and correct for the influence of ground effect on the airplane's takeoff performance.Nov 8, 2009 · N738CD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Summit, DEThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Nov 7, 2009 · N134B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Brenham, TXThe loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.Nov 4, 2009 · N725GS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Nov 3, 2009 · N1042A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA043Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Mineral Canyon, UTThe pilot's incorrect use of brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.Nov 1, 2009 · N2729N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA034Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Sikeston, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.Oct 31, 2009 · N1198C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHallbauer Dragonfly Mark II · Las Vegas, NVThe CFI's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.Oct 30, 2009 · N555RX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Angwin, CAThe pilot's failure to properly identify the runway surface for takeoff and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he was not on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to select the appropriate radio frequency…Oct 30, 2009 · N1721T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Oct 30, 2009 · N8944T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Oct 27, 2009 · C-FFIH · DestroyedNTSB CEN10CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · London, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Oct 19, 2009 · N2719D · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA019Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Honolulu, HIThe student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.Oct 17, 2009 · N5329L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoykin Stephen Vance Rotorway E · Meiners Oaks, CAThe pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind.Oct 16, 2009 · N496SB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10WA058Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPilatus PC12 · Weert, NetherlandsOn October 16, 2009, at 0730 universal coordinated time, a Pilatus PC-12/47 airplane, Dutch registered PH-RUL, registered to E.S. Management BV, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Weert, The Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at…Oct 16, 2009 · PH-RUL · DestroyedNTSB CEN10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Albuquerque, NMThe mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.Oct 14, 2009 · N211LC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182F · Elko, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.Oct 12, 2009 · N3567Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.Oct 10, 2009 · N649BV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172H · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.Oct 10, 2009 · N51302 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Mount Morris, NYThe pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a quartering tailwind.Oct 10, 2009 · N3515B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFranklin Pitts Special S-1 · Alamosa, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.Oct 9, 2009 · N59JT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA009Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Burlington, WAThe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to his failure to correctly connect the elevator control cables during the restoration/rebuild of the airplane. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform a high-speed taxi test prior to having…Oct 8, 2009 · N2087C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Renton, WAThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.Oct 7, 2009 · N54088 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind.Oct 5, 2009 · N490K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VTThe pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MNThe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA611Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMckenna James E AVID-CATAL · Inks Lake, TXThe pilot’s decision to take off with a known airframe deficiency.Sep 30, 2009 · N1945J · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA608Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Spearfish, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Sep 29, 2009 · N3260N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A (OH-6A) · Palmer, AKA partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 29, 2009 · N501SU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA541Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA465Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Upland, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Sep 25, 2009 · N195MD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA106Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRittal Alfred Timothy Glastar · Tuluksak, AKA loss of control for an undetermined reason during the takeoff portion of an aborted landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a collision with terrain.Sep 23, 2009 · N55XP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA599Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sibley, IAThe pilot's long and fast landing and her delayed decision to execute a go-around.Sep 21, 2009 · N57354 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.Sep 21, 2009 · N2601P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09LA530Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fairmont, WVThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in an overun. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane.Sep 19, 2009 · N57S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA594Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcclish Funk B85C · Coffeyville, KSAn in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 2009 · N81167 · DestroyedNTSB ANC09LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nabesna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damage