NTSB investigations, 2022

176 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2022 per year, 1962–2026: 14,035 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
2025204
2026179

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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\") = 2022
    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 CEN23FA071Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell 407 · Galliano, LAThe pilot’s failure to ensure the helicopter was clear of obstacles before takeoff from the helideck, which resulted in the helicopter’s right landing skid pivoting about a helideck perimeter light during takeoff and a dynamic rollover. Additionally, the…Dec 29, 2022 · N595RL · Substantial damageNTSB ENG23WA007Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Mogadishu, SomaliaDec 26, 2022 · C5-MAB · Minor damageNTSB ENG23WA006Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Mogadishu, SomaliaDec 26, 2022 · ET-APL · Minor damageNTSB CEN23LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150J · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.Dec 26, 2022 · N51115 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG23WA008IncidentClass 3 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Guadalajara, MexicoDec 24, 2022 · XA-VIO · Minor damageNTSB WPR23LA085Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAuto-Gyro Cavalon · Benson, AZA loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.Dec 19, 2022 · N518DT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoyse Ralph L Glasair · Cottonwood, CAThe pilot’s fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Dec 17, 2022 · N9YA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA074Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignThrush S2R · Gunung Mas Regency, IndonesiaDec 17, 2022 · PK-PND · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA064Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of Mexico)The pilot’s improper takeoff technique that allowed the helicopter skid to drift into a helideck light, resulting in a dynamic rollover.Dec 15, 2022 · N414RL · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 77 · Lihue, HIThe airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle of attack after encountering a downdraft during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Dec 15, 2022 · N991AB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA044AccidentClass 4 · ForeignCessna 188 · InaciolâNdia, BrazilDec 8, 2022 · PR-ADK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fergus Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.Dec 4, 2022 · N926HM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.Dec 3, 2022 · N8365V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGates Lear Jet 36 · Newport News, VAA left main landing gear tire rupture during takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.Nov 30, 2022 · N12FN · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA088IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Brisbane, AustraliaNov 30, 2022 · VH-YFKNTSB GAA23WA031Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignRobinson R66 · Kesova Gora, RussiaNov 27, 2022 · RA- 07390 · DestroyedNTSB DCA23WA076Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Maiquetía, VenezuelaNov 24, 2022 · YV-621T · No damageNTSB WPR23LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky UH-60A · San Diego, CAThe failure of the crewmembers of the second helicopter to maintain visual separation with the first helicopter while complying with the LC controller’s instruction to go around. Contributing to the accident were the nighttime conditions and the lack of a…Nov 23, 2022 · N160AQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA066Accident · 2 fatalClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Lima, PeruNov 18, 2022 · CC-BHB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHonda HA-420 · Salt Lake City, UTThe pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a left side of runway, rather than the centerline of runway, which resulted in a collision with runway edge lights during the night time takeoff.Nov 15, 2022 · N789RJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA060Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportDetrick Donald G Detrick DA-2 · Oak Hill, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.Nov 15, 2022 · N4307Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA030Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Payson, AZThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with insufficient takeoff distance which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation.Nov 11, 2022 · N615DD · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA049Incident · Minor injuriesClass 5 · ForeignSaab 340 · Canberra, AustraliaNov 10, 2022 · VH-VEQ · Minor damageNTSB CEN23LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Murdo, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with strong gusty surface winds.Nov 6, 2022 · N699XM · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA054IncidentClass 5 · ForeignSaab 340 · Whitemark, AustraliaNov 4, 2022 · VH-ZRC · Minor damageNTSB ENG23WA002IncidentClass 5 · ForeignAirbus A320 · Delhi, IndiaOct 28, 2022 · VT-IFM · No damageNTSB DCA23WA037Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777-223 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOct 28, 2022 · N765AN · Minor damageNTSB ERA23LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Factoryville, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff maneuver, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a hangar.Oct 21, 2022 · N658CP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA033Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A24 · Keene, NHImproper maintenance of the fuel injector nozzles and the pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to return the airplane to service with the engine unable to attain its full rated…Oct 21, 2022 · N8020R · DestroyedNTSB WPR23LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Georgetown, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a separation of the right main landing gear.Oct 20, 2022 · N55DC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Evanston, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and ground loopOct 18, 2022 · N291JR · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA007Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · ForeignCirrus SF50 · Santa Marta, ColombiaOct 16, 2022 · HK-5342 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a takeoff from a rough, narrow runway, resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.Oct 15, 2022 · N6031Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportProgressive Aerodyne SeaRey · Lake Isabel, WAThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which, resulted in a hard water landing.Oct 15, 2022 · N129KB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100 · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack during takeoff and corresponding stall/mush. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s operation of the airplane above the maximum specified gross weight.Oct 13, 2022 · N3885X · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MX-7-160 · Northville, NYThe pilot's decision to depart from an area of wet sand, which resulted in a nose over during the attempted takeoff.Oct 9, 2022 · N41510 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA002Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 172 · Curatone, ItalyOct 2, 2022 · I-EDUK · DestroyedNTSB ERA23LA002Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Murray, KYThe incorrect (reverse) rigging of the elevator cables by maintenance personnel and their subsequent failure to verify that the rigging was correct during post-maintenance checks and the pilot's inadequate preflight check.Oct 2, 2022 · N3005E · Substantial damageNTSB DCA23WA002Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 777 · Manila, PhilippinesOct 1, 2022 · HZ-AK28 · Minor damageNTSB CEN22LA438Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShirey David A Fisher Celebrity · Haskell, OKThe inflight fire for reasons that could not be determined.Sep 30, 2022 · N812TD · DestroyedNTSB WPR22LA357Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVashon Ranger R7 · Glendale, AZFailure of the landing gear due to material deficiencies that reduced the strength of the landing gear.Sep 27, 2022 · N151VR · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Skwentna, AKThe failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.Sep 25, 2022 · N9728B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA003Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDestiny XLT · Oneonta, ALThe uncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the powered parachute during takeoff.Sep 24, 2022 · N5065Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA428Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith CH 750 · Cincinnati, OHThe airplane builder’s installation of incorrect hardware in the control yoke assembly, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.Sep 22, 2022 · N2992W · Substantial damageNTSB DCA22WA208Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignBAE 3201EP · San Antonio del Estrecho, PeruSep 20, 2022 · OB-2152 · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA426Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMossman Michael D Zenair CH 601 HD · Lebanon, INThe loss of lateral/bank control during takeoff due to the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known fuel imbalance.Sep 20, 2022 · N905KM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA078Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Egegik, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.Sep 19, 2022 · N24BR · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA419Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAutogyro USA Calidus · Jasper, GAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane during a touch-and-go landing.Sep 11, 2022 · N451AG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA414Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Caldwell, NJThe pilot’s acute cerebrovascular event, which caused symptoms that diminished his situational awareness and prompted him to abort the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion.Sep 9, 2022 · N8925Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA412Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 750 · Silex, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines during takeoff.Sep 7, 2022 · N1949H · Substantial damage