NTSB investigations, 2025

204 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2025 per year, 1962–2026: 14,035 cases
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1965314
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1967449
1968327
1969364
1970345
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1979321
1980251
1981289
1982254
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1984238
1985192
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1988168
1989162
1990185
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1992146
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1994175
1995197
1996145
1997154
1998153
1999175
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2001148
2002153
2003162
2004129
2005143
2006127
2007150
2008170
2009205
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2012184
2013153
2014188
2015184
2016191
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2018172
2019197
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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\") = 2025
    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 ERA26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVarga 2150A · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.Dec 28, 2025 · N5062V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Taylor, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination.Dec 26, 2025 · N172BX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-32-260 · Rio Linda, CAOn December 24, 2025, at approximately 1230 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N2785Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rio Linda, California. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger was…Dec 24, 2025 · N2785Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEla ELA10 · Morris, ILThe pilot’s failure obtain the proper rotor rpm before applying power for the takeoff roll which resulted in a loss of control.Dec 23, 2025 · N396S · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA101Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Mexico City, MexicoDec 19, 2025 · XA-VDM · Minor damageNTSB CEN26LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22T · Muleshoe, TXOn December 18, 2025, about 1255 central standard time, a Cirrus SR22T, N53KH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Muleshoe, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…Dec 18, 2025 · N53KH · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA257IncidentClass 5 · ForeignGippsAero GA8 · Whitemark, AustraliaDec 16, 2025 · VH-ASI · 2 aircraftNTSB CEN26LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMark O Treidel American Ranger AR-1 · Denver, COThe pilot’s failure to attain rotor RPM and maintain proper rotor disc angle during takeoff which resulted in a rotor strike with the rudder.Dec 16, 2025 · N529MW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Conroe, TXThe collision with a deer during takeoff.Dec 10, 2025 · N6058F · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA067IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Barquisimeto, VenezuelaDec 8, 2025 · YV3063 · No damageNTSB DCA26WA072Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 727 · Bogotá, ColombiaDec 6, 2025 · HK5216 · No damageNTSB GAA26WA036Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBeech E90 · Para De Minas, BrazilNov 28, 2025 · PS-MGQ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHuebbe Tom MAX TH · Inverness Highlands South, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the aircraft design that did not incorporate differential braking.Nov 26, 2025 · N48TH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA054Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLou Malinchak Titan T-51D · Bristow, OKThe collision with two deer during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Nov 26, 2025 · N251LM · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA049AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Seville, SpainNov 20, 2025 · SP-RKK · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA032IncidentClass 5 · ForeignFairchild 22C7 · South Mackay, AustraliaNov 12, 2025 · VH-HPE · No damageNTSB ERA26LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff at night, while distracted by an animal approaching the runway, which resulted in collision with a runway light.Nov 9, 2025 · N500CA · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA050Incident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Heliopolis, EgyptNov 5, 2025 · SU-GGA · Minor damageNTSB DCA26MA024Accident · 14 fatalClass 1 · MajorPreliminary reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-11F · Louisville, KYOn November 4, 2025, about 1714 eastern standard time (EST), United Parcel Service (UPS) flight 2976, a Boeing (McDonnell-Douglas) MD-11F airplane, N259UP, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from runway 17R at Louisville Muhammad…Nov 4, 2025 · N259UP · DestroyedNTSB WPR26LA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · San Andreas, CAThe pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.Nov 3, 2025 · N1303S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sedona, AZOn November 3, 2025, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Cirrus SR-22, N237RJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sedona, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Nov 3, 2025 · N237RJ · Substantial damageNTSB DCA26WA022IncidentClass 5 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Bogotá, ColombiaNov 2, 2025 · HK5026 · Minor damageNTSB CEN26LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas B-26B · Ponca City, OKFailure of the nose landing gear link which resulted in a loss of directional.Nov 1, 2025 · N9682C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26FA027Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20E · Ballston Spa, NYOn October 31, 2025, about 1035 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N79338, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ballston Spa, New York. The pilot was fatally injured, and the flight instructor was seriously injured. The airplane was…Oct 31, 2025 · N79338 · DestroyedNTSB GAA26WA015Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 208 · Diani, KenyaOct 28, 2025 · 5Y-CCA · DestroyedNTSB WPR26LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.Oct 27, 2025 · N49792 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoderick James Willmore Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kilgore, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.Oct 18, 2025 · N98RW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26FA022Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportKitfox II · Spruce Pine, NCOn October 17, 2025, about 1154 eastern daylight time, a Kitfox II airplane, N8610X was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Oct 17, 2025 · N8610X · DestroyedNTSB WPR26LA026Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Arlington, WAOn October 14, 2025, at about 1030 Pacific daylight time, an EXTRA FLUGZEUGBAU GMBH 300L, N300EX, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Arlington, Washington. The flight instructor and private pilot receiving instruction were…Oct 14, 2025 · N300EX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA017Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTricks Trike Storm · Gaffney, SCThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in an impact with terrain.Oct 13, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26FA011Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSocata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MAOn October 13, 2025, at about 0815 eastern daylight time, a Socata TBM 700C2, N111RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The private pilot and the passenger were fatally injured and an automobile…Oct 13, 2025 · N111RF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S20 · Springfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a right crosswind.Oct 12, 2025 · N319WD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Plymouth, CTThe plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a collision with a log barrier and subsequent nose over after aborting the takeoff.Oct 11, 2025 · N2812N · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA012Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Sandersville, GAOn October 10, 2025, about 2015 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N4390L, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sandersville, Geogia. The pilot was not injured and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was…Oct 11, 2025 · N4390L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB 10 · New Milford, CTThe pilot’s decision to depart from an unlit turf runway at night, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and subsequent runway excursion.Oct 10, 2025 · N28170 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA018Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Imnaha, ORThe pilot’s continued application of brakes during an aborted takeoff in a tailwind on down-sloping terrain, which resulted in a nose-over.Oct 9, 2025 · N249MD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA25WA278AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeechraft C90A · Sakwai, IndiaOct 9, 2025 · VT-DEJ · Substantial damageNTSB ENG26WA001IncidentClass 5 · ForeignSaab 340 · Adelaide Aerodrome, AustraliaOct 8, 2025 · VH-ZPN · Minor damageNTSB ERA26LA005Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Reedville, VAThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation by an episode of abnormal heartbeat due to heart disease during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.Oct 4, 2025 · N289PS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA405Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSukhoi SU-26MX · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Sep 30, 2025 · N25SU · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA371Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Rossville, TNThe pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the airplane’s path during takeoff toward the setting sun. Contributing was the undetected worn and fractured tailwheel locking pin.Sep 28, 2025 · N888WV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA299Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportVans RV3-A · Torrington, WYOn September 27, 2025, about 1600 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-3A, N16MR, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Torrington, Wyoming. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as…Sep 27, 2025 · N16MR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA397Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DH82 · Harvard, ILThe pilot’s failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with cornstalks. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s partially obscured vision due to sun glare.Sep 27, 2025 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSiai-Marchetti SF260B · Billings, MTOn September 26, 2025, about 1040 mountain daylight time, a SIAI-MARCHETTI SF 260B, N272C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Billings, Montana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…Sep 26, 2025 · N272C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA25WA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · ForeignLearjet 55 · La Guaira, VenezuelaSep 24, 2025 · YV3440 · DestroyedNTSB ANC25LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Healy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the departure roll resulting in a collision with a tractor/loader.Sep 23, 2025 · N976E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 172 · Anacortes, WAOn September 22, 2025, about 1157 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172, N6831A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anacortes, Washington. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Sep 22, 2025 · N6831A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEdwin Miller Calidus · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane, which resulted in dynamic rollover and impact with terrain.Sep 20, 2025 · N4779M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA25WA283AccidentClass 5 · ForeignGulfstream GIV · Singapore, SingaporeSep 19, 2025 · T7-977 · Minor damageNTSB DCA25WA337IncidentClass 4 · ForeignBoeing 737 · Cancun, MexicoSep 19, 2025 · N7723E · Minor damage