NTSB investigations, 2019

197 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2019 per year, 1962–2026: 14,036 cases
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1967449
1968327
1969364
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1980251
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1982254
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1988168
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1994175
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1999175
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2002153
2003162
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2005143
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2007150
2008170
2009205
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2012184
2013153
2014188
2015184
2016191
2017195
2018172
2019197
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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\") = 2019
    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 CEN20FA049Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20S · Olathe, KSThe pilot’s failure to set the elevator trim properly for takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out, an aerodynamic stall, and the subsequent impact with terrain.Dec 31, 2019 · N602TF · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Onaga, KSThe pilot's improper decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight from a short, turf runway, which degraded its climb performance and led to a delayed aborted takeoff, a runway excursion, and impact with terrain.Dec 31, 2019 · N3849T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Missoula, MTThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop, and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot.Dec 28, 2019 · N4476B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA110Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cortland, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a snowbank and a subsequent nose-over.Dec 24, 2019 · N7450R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Rush City, MNThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because the student pilot failed to reposition the fuel mixture control to full rich before takeoff.Dec 21, 2019 · N9646Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA039Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Delaware, OHThe student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent landing on grassy terrain, during which the airplane bounced and then nosed over.Dec 20, 2019 · N91WW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Beeville, TXThe solo student pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover.Dec 19, 2019 · N695AP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHead AX8 88B · Las Cruces, NMA burner flameout, which resulted in the pilot's inability to arrest the balloon’s descent and its subsequent impact with power lines as he was trying to relight the burner.Dec 14, 2019 · N2224H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot's improper decision to depart from an ice-covered runway with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a ditch.Dec 10, 2019 · N9728M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20TA031Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportBeech 36 · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in a failure of the airplane to become airborne, an aborted takeoff, and subsequent…Dec 6, 2019 · N408P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Baldwin City, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.Dec 4, 2019 · N45606 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA251Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationDe Havilland DHC8 · Eaton, AustraliaThe government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a De Havilland DHC8 airplane that occurred on December 03, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the…Dec 3, 2019 · VH-ZZA · Minor damageNTSB ERA20FA043Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBushby Bushby Mustang M II · Milton, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Nov 24, 2019 · N24GL · Substantial damageNTSB DCA20WA019Accident · 29 fatalForeign investigationDornier 228 · Gomo, Congo - KinshasaThe government of Congo has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DORNIER 228 airplane that occurred on November 24, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Congo's investigation under the provisions of…Nov 24, 2019 · 9S-GNH · DestroyedNTSB WPR20LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Caldwell, IDThe total loss of engine power due to the separation of the wastegate exhaust elbow.Nov 23, 2019 · N7956M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA024Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28R · Ogden, UTThe flight instructor’s failure to raise the landing gear using the alternate system, which resulted in a reduced climb rate and impact with an obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s lack of understanding of the backup landing gear…Nov 17, 2019 · N3206R · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportFisher FP 202 Koala · Erwin, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.Nov 14, 2019 · N47CV · Substantial damageNTSB DCA20WA022Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Lyon, FranceThe government of France has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…Nov 14, 2019 · 7T-VKR · No damageNTSB GAA20CA064Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNew Glasair Sportsman GS-2 · Huntsville, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper pitch control during takeoff from a muddy, turf runway and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Nov 9, 2019 · N24EP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA035Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 55 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the takeoff roll and the airplane’s subsequent runway excursion.Nov 9, 2019 · N686DR · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Tyler, TXThe pilot's improper wind correction while taking off with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.Nov 8, 2019 · N9925N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenair CH701 · Salem, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to make his first flight in an airplane he unfamiliar with before waiting for calm winds.Nov 1, 2019 · N102PH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA048Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Le Roy, NYThe pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff in high, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and the nose landing gear collapsing.Oct 27, 2019 · N9008V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA015Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · White Bear Township, MNThe pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Oct 27, 2019 · N2621P · DestroyedNTSB GAA20CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Opa Locka, FLThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor during a simulated engine failure during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane touching down in a left banking attitude and the landing gear collapsing.Oct 25, 2019 · N8816Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRichard B Carpenter AR-1 · Brooksville, FLThe pilot's failure to attain the proper rotor speed before takeoff, which resulted in the rotor blade striking the rudder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.Oct 21, 2019 · N147AR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Angel Fire, NMThe airplane’s degraded performance due to high-density altitude and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in its inability to maintain altitude during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with high…Oct 20, 2019 · N7742P · Substantial damageNTSB ENG20RA002Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 777 · Bangkok, ThailandOn October 20, 2019, a Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER, powered by two General Electric GE90-115B turbofan engines, aborted takeoff after experiencing a No. 1 engine high pressure turbine uncontainment failure during takeoff roll. The incident is…Oct 20, 2019 · HS-TKL · Minor damageNTSB GAA20CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTitan Titan Tornado II · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sand hummocks.Oct 18, 2019 · N49PD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Monument Valley, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control and to attain adequate altitude during takeoff with a quartering tailwind in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with a sandy berm left of the runway.Oct 17, 2019 · N771TX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20WA011Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDiamond DA42 · Singapore, SingaporeOct 15, 2019 · N181CW · Minor damageNTSB GAA20CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA38 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading while taking off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in impact with a fence.Oct 15, 2019 · N9708T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Goddard, KSThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Oct 13, 2019 · N96709 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA026Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLlewellyn, Warwinc W Vans RV-4 · Lusby, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain and a subsequent cartwheel.Oct 12, 2019 · N15WL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20TA007Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAutoGyro MTO Sport · Montgomery, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight assessment of the field for takeoff.Oct 12, 2019 · N498AG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportZenith Zenith 601XLB · Gastonia, NCThe pilot's failure to latch the canopy before departure, which resulted in the canopy opening and the subsequent loss of airplane control.Oct 11, 2019 · N235JH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA019Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAntares MA33 · Coeur d'Alene, IDThe student pilot's improper release of the throttle and failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff.Oct 11, 2019 · N92287 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Big Flats, NYThe pilot's improper flight planning and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.Oct 10, 2019 · N4138Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 19 · Somerville, TNThe pilot's failure to move the fuel selector position to the "on" position before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and necessitated a forced landing to a field shortly after takeoff, and his subsequent improper decision to take off…Oct 9, 2019 · N2177W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Waukesha, WIA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 8, 2019 · N396JG · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA575Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Lander, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a runway excursion, impact with a fence, and a subsequent noseover.Sep 26, 2019 · N33463 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA587Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's improper pitch trim setting during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in the airplane abruptly pitching up and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow a…Sep 25, 2019 · N5836B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19LA282Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 337 · St. Augustine, FLThe failure of the pilot and examiner to recognize that the rear engine was not developing power, which resulted in an attempted partial-power takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent descent and impact with terrain.Sep 24, 2019 · N108LS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA580Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Plant City, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.Sep 23, 2019 · N739RT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA567Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGeorge W. Felix Mosquito · Kershaw, SCThe pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control, the skid impacting the ground, and a subsequent dynamic rollover.Sep 23, 2019 · N849GF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA564Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's improper decision to depart from an off-airport surface covered with standing water, which resulted in a noseover.Sep 23, 2019 · N5408Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas Lee Nieuport 11 · Rose Hill, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with runway lights.Sep 23, 2019 · N1398 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA563Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver DHC 2 · Mountain Village, AKThe pilot's improper takeoff configuration due to distraction, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to become airborne and its subsequent collision with rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the Before Takeoff…Sep 22, 2019 · N77KZ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA325Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna A185 · Conroe, TXA partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted return to the airport shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 21, 2019 · C-GOZJ · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA562Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland Beaver DHC 2 MK.1 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from water after the airplane impacted a submerged object, which resulted in insufficient airspeed for liftoff and led to the pilot steering the airplane toward a mud embankment to avoid rocks.Sep 20, 2019 · N67112 · Substantial damage