NTSB investigations, 2014

188 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2014 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')),
    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\") = 2014
    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 CEN15FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OHThe pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.Dec 29, 2014 · N222CP · DestroyedNTSB WPR15LA067Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFarthing James W II Beaver · Perris, CAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an improperly configured carburetor and fuel supply system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the off-field landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Dec 21, 2014 · N105JF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFerdon Thorp T 18 · San Rafael, CAThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident are an inadequate modification to the seat position, and the pilot's failure to check flight controls for freedom and correct movement.Dec 20, 2014 · N25VP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC15IA006Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Nome, AKThe disengagement and subsequent binding of the right tailwheel steering cable, which disabled the rudder system.Dec 20, 2014 · N393B · Minor damageNTSB DCA15RA045Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 757 - 236 · Warsaw, PolandThe State Commission on Aircraft Accident Investigation (SCAAI) of Poland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 757-236 that occurred on December 17, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SCAAI of…Dec 17, 2014 · DALED · No damageNTSB ERA15LA075Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJohnson David Earl Renegade Spirit · Brunswick, GAThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane with known engine deficiencies and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control after takeoff.Dec 13, 2014 · N955R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ-6 · Mesa, AZThe total loss of engine power during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Dec 2, 2014 · N4350D · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15FA066Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Sommerville, TNThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired…Dec 2, 2014 · N8607W · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiegel Gerald Long EZ · McGregor, TXA loss of engine power during takeoff due to excessive debris in the fuel system.Nov 30, 2014 · N7015T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15WA080Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationGulfstream Aerospace G 1159A · London, United KingdomNov 24, 2014 · N103CD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoss H/Herriott M Vans Aircraft RV 3 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate familiarization in the accident airplane type before the accident.Nov 24, 2014 · N625ZH · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA050Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Fulton, MOA failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine…Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.Nov 14, 2014 · N2563F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Viosca Knoll 989Engine power surges during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident testing of the engine and the engine control unit.Nov 11, 2014 · N373RL · No damageNTSB WPR15LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHenry Steven J Just Acft Superstol · Murphy, IDThe pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Oct 28, 2014 · N682SC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Boulder, COThe loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined by the postaccident examination, which was limited due to impact damage and postcrash fire.Oct 27, 2014 · N3539X · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Santa Monica, CAThe separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to comply with the manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection instructions.Oct 26, 2014 · N353MV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A188B · Louisburg, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Oct 23, 2014 · N731PM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTuberville Zodiac XL · Mountain Home, ARThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Oct 21, 2014 · N601WR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Warren, VTThe glider pilot’s failure to avoid the tow plane after the aborted takeoff due to both pilots’ failure to review the aborted takeoff procedure before the flight, which led to both pilots turning right after the aborted takeoff.Oct 20, 2014 · N8514L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15WA129Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationSiai-Marchetti S.205 18R · Speck-Fehraltorf, SwitzerlandOct 19, 2014 · N108MW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Xenia, OHThe failure of the seat track mechanism, which led the pilot to inadvertently apply aft yoke and lift his feet off the rudder pedals and resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.Oct 19, 2014 · N79534 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15TA019Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBAE Systems Hawk MK 67 · Oklahoma City, OKThe loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing.Oct 18, 2014 · N509XX · Substantial damageNTSB ENG15WA008Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A319 - 132 · Zurich, SwitzerlandOn October 17, 2014, an Air Serbia Airbus 319-132, registration umber YU-APA, powered by two IAE V2524-A5 turbofan engines experienced a right engine oil leak shortly after departure. The flight crew performed an inflight shutdown of the engine and an air…Oct 17, 2014 · YU-APANTSB CEN15TA017Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS 350 B3 · Lordsburg, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate drift control and skid clearance from the ground during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the aft right skid contacted a rock.Oct 17, 2014 · N852BP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32 301FT · Winona, MSA loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.Oct 16, 2014 · N106C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15IA014Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon Hawker · Denver, COThe failure of the main landing gear tire, which resulted in separation of the servo block and subsequent total loss of all hydraulic system pressure and prevented the landing gear from extending before landing.Oct 15, 2014 · N694ES · Minor damageNTSB CEN15CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MIThe collision with a deer during a night takeoff.Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna S550 · Tampa, FLThe lack of flat roller bearings in the two elevator trim tab actuators and maintenance personnel’s inadequate lubrication of the left elevator trim tab actuator, both of which resulted in the overstress fracture of the left internal screw and subsequent…Oct 4, 2014 · N550AJ · No damageNTSB CEN15CA007Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Atlanta, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Oct 3, 2014 · N4426M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 24-250 · Rancho Murieta, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and the certified flight instructors delayed remedial action, which resulted in the stall.Sep 28, 2014 · N8129P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA528Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Port Eads, LAThe pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.Sep 28, 2014 · N2011R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA523Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182G · Silver City, NMThe pilot overcorrected when the airplane experienced a downdraft during the takeoff which resulted in the airplane stalling and impacting the terrain.Sep 27, 2014 · N2309R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA525Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Nashoba, OKThe pilot's loss of directional control due a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.Sep 25, 2014 · N152CA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA383Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 7GCBC · Rimrock, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff from a rough runway surface which resulted in an off-airport forced landing just beyond the runway.Sep 20, 2014 · N817DH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA519Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 36-285 · Woodburn, INA loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Sep 19, 2014 · N9913P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H 250 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in an inflight collision with terrain during takeoff.Sep 19, 2014 · N333TB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Sep 17, 2014 · N1879P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Ambler, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff from a rough airstrip in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.Sep 16, 2014 · N6589E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Prospect Creek, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, in gusty and variable wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.Sep 16, 2014 · N50718 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Beaumont, TXThe pilot's loss tail rotor effectiveness while attempting a taxiway side-step during landing. Contributing to the accident was another pilot's failure to ensure the runway was clear before occupying the runway for takeoff.Sep 15, 2014 · N9844N · Substantial damageNTSB ENG14IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CRJ700 · Hodeida, YemenThe probable cause of the undercowl engine fire was the burn-through of the combustion chamber inner liner from the accumulation of dust that became molten during operating and infiltrated the combustion chamber thermal barrier coating causing it to spall off…Sep 13, 2014 · 7O-FAB · Minor damageNTSB CEN14CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT 7-260 · Largo Vista, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in the nose landing gear impacting the runway and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.Sep 12, 2014 · N719WM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA534Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAgustawestland AW139 · Umea, SwedenOn September 11, 2014, at 1230 coordinated universal time, an Agusta Westland AW139, SE-JRH, experienced a detachment of the slip ring assembly for anti-icing of the tail rotor, near Umea Airport (ESNU), Umea, Sweden. The helicopter landed at ESNU without…Sep 11, 2014 · SE-JRH · No damageNTSB WPR14LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R T34 · Buckeye, AZA partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.Sep 9, 2014 · N3097F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA485Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCismowski Tierra II · Montevideo, MNThe pilot's impaired judgment due to the use of marijuana, which led to his improper decision to fly the airplane over its maximum gross weight and his subsequent loss of airplane control during takeoff with gusting wind conditions.Sep 7, 2014 · N622MC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Gakona, AKThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the airplane's main landing gear tire deflated during takeoff.Sep 7, 2014 · N432X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA491Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 · Roeselare, BelgiumSep 5, 2014 · N60JD · DestroyedNTSB ERA14LA422Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAckland Jeffrey Dean SH 3R · Columbus, GAThe mechanic’s improper installation of the landing gear extend/retract switch, which resulted in the retraction of the landing gear during the aborted takeoff.Sep 3, 2014 · N333AW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14WA473Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 560 XL · Geneva, SwitzerlandAug 28, 2014 · OE-GXL · Minor damage