NTSB investigations, 2020

193 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2020 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

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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\") = 2020
    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 ENG21LA011Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 501 · Opa Locka, FLAn uncontained left engine failure caused by a low cycle fatigue crack that originated from a manufacturing machining groove on the high pressure compressor impeller aft face. Contributing to the incident was service bulletin borescope inspection criteria…Dec 31, 2020 · N75TL · Minor damageNTSB CEN21LA095Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Morris, ILThe pilot's inadequate pedal application during liftoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a subsequent impact with terrain.Dec 20, 2020 · N3264U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB10 · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in environmental conditions favorable for serious carburetor ice during a prolonged wait with the engine at a low power setting before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…Dec 17, 2020 · N5547Y · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Diego, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 exhaust valve rocker arm stud.Dec 13, 2020 · N5098E · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA073Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Marion, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, resulting in a rejected takeoff and runway excursion.Dec 13, 2020 · N138CT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA078Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Sadler, TXThe partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Dec 7, 2020 · N423WH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Elton, LAThe loss of engine power, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available evidence.Dec 1, 2020 · N48594 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA069Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlobe GC1A · Ottawa, KSThe student pilot’s failure to maintain attain proper pitch attitude of the airplane causing it to exceed its critical angle of attack, enter an aerodynamic stall, and subsequently impact terrain, and his poor decision making and lack of experience that led…Nov 28, 2020 · N3318K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, NCThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Nov 27, 2020 · N53587 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA051Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJ&J Ultralights Sea-Wing · Placida, FLThe pilot/owner’s improper preflight inspection of the weight-shift trike, which resulted in a loss of control at takeoff due to an improperly adjusted wingtip.Nov 22, 2020 · N947RC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna TU206 · Twentynine Palms, CAThe pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical engine anomaly, and the failure of the No. 2-cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb and subsequent impact with terrain.Nov 21, 2020 · N878AH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA049Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lititz, PAThe pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.Nov 20, 2020 · N9086W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · El Paso, TXThe pilot’s loss of control on takeoff during a touch and go landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Nov 19, 2020 · N5XY · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerospatiale AS355 · Hammonton, NJThe pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with a perceived mechanical deficiency.Nov 14, 2020 · N712CA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX7 · Moab, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.Nov 12, 2020 · N721P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA053Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTrick Trikes Stss · Holden, MOThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.Nov 11, 2020 · N5152E · DestroyedNTSB WPR21WA066Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBell 407 · Kala, TanzaniaNov 10, 2020 · ZS-MCC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Waukegan, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.Nov 8, 2020 · N77759 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32 · Circleville, OHThe total loss of engine power due to an accessory drive gear that backed out impeding the other gears.Nov 8, 2020 · N33DW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRonald A Gawer RV-12 · Byron, CAThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.Nov 6, 2020 · N975G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 6, 2020 · N8700G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21WA038Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Pickle Lake, CanadaOct 27, 2020 · CFPCC · No damageNTSB ERA21WA034AccidentClass 4 · ForeignRobinson R44 · Cervinia, ItalyOct 25, 2020 · I-OLLI · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Geuda Springs, KSThe pilot’s failure to determine the airplane’s takeoff performance from an off-airport field which resulted in an aborted takeoff and impact with a fence and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the delayed aborted takeoff.Oct 24, 2020 · N5910A · Substantial damageNTSB ENG21WA004IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Brisbane, AustraliaOct 23, 2020 · VH-VFF · No damageNTSB CEN21LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Xenia, OHThe airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.Oct 22, 2020 · N513JP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Rock Springs, WYThe separation of the control grip which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, and collision with terrain.Oct 21, 2020 · N7654S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA019Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGlasair III · Hayward, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the fuel filter.Oct 21, 2020 · N1YX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbus, MSThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.Oct 17, 2020 · N26481 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA017Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American Navion · Palmetto, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which led to a runway excursion.Oct 11, 2020 · N8698H · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRalph C Kimball Sea Rey · Parker Dam, CAThe inadvertent encounter with water wake during the takeoff sequence that degraded the airplane’s airspeed and resulted in the pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.Oct 9, 2020 · N32RK · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA011Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 414 · West Palm Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a flight control abnormality, and his failure to expediently abort the takeoff, which resulted in the co-pilot performing a delayed aborted takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun.Oct 8, 2020 · N8132Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Salida, COThe student pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a steel object.Oct 5, 2020 · N3370E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA004Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Lake Elmo, MNA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Oct 2, 2020 · N62ZM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA429Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Higginsville, MOThe airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during takeoff at night.Sep 30, 2020 · N461CM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA431Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Rapids, MIThe airplane’s impact with a deer during takeoff.Sep 29, 2020 · N79300 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s decision to depart from a non-suitable surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff roll.Sep 26, 2020 · N89476 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA424Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Speedster · Leadville, COA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper maintenance.Sep 24, 2020 · N525PP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20WA139Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSep 22, 2020 · N9056K · DestroyedNTSB WPR20CA313Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402 · Somerton, AZThe pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.Sep 20, 2020 · N45027 · DestroyedNTSB ERA20LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Hollywood, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff, which resulted in a collision with airport lights and a sign.Sep 18, 2020 · N234ME · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA404Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11 · Larkspur, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting quartering tailwind conditions.Sep 18, 2020 · N55JV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA411Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Marksville, LAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.Sep 17, 2020 · N6208T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Lake Abert, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.Sep 15, 2020 · N1220A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA094Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Kiana, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to perform a takeoff from an unsuitable surface, which resulted in a loss of control and nose over.Sep 13, 2020 · N3068A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Chitina, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 12, 2020 · N416RK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20WA138Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA28R · Slagelse, DenmarkThe government of Denmark has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28R airplane that occurred on September 10, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Denmark's investigation under the…Sep 10, 2020 · OY-BYC · Minor damageNTSB ERA20CA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Kenansville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff.Sep 10, 2020 · N57AN · Substantial damageNTSB DCA20WA151Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBombardier CL600 2D24 · Gallivare, SwedenSep 10, 2020 · EC-ACD · Minor damageNTSB ANC20CA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to initiate a right turn immediately after departure and his failure to maintain a proper crosswind correction, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Sep 10, 2020 · N68857 · Substantial damage