# Final NTSB investigations: Ground handling event

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA264.md): Cessna 172 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N7764G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper decision to leave the airplane with the engine running, which resulted in the airplane rolling forward and impacting a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN26LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA205.md): Vans RV4 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N292M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly latch the canopy before flight, which led to the canopy opening shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA194.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 206L-4 · Chapmansboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2026 · N409AE · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the volunteer fire department personnel to properly monitor and secure a stretcher, which resulted in it rolling into the helicopter’s tail rotor.
- [NTSB ERA26LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA085.md): Burkhart Grob Luft UND Raumfah G103 Twin Astir Trai · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2025 · N103T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to properly lock the rear canopy prior to flight, which led to the canopy opening during aerotow at low altitude, and a subsequent off-airport landing in a corn field.
- [NTSB DCA23LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA191.md): Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2023 · N337JB · No damage
  > Electrical sparking caused by a faulty connection between the aircraft and ground power unit resulting in a serious injury to a ground service agent.
- [NTSB CEN21LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA310.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wapakoneta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2021 · N9149E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN21LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA212.md): Richards Heavylift Helo UH-1H · Norris City, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2021 · N567VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the helicopter on the landing pad, and his failure to monitor and control the helicopter as fuel and chemical product were loaded, which led to the helicopter tipping and sliding off the landing pad, and subsequently…
- [NTSB WPR21LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA149.md): Luscombe 8A · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2021 · N28461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.
- [NTSB WPR21LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA155.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · St. George, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2020 · N9051Y · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon and a member of the ground crews entanglement with a tether rope, which resulted in a serious injury when they fell to the ground after the balloon unexpectedly ascended.
- [NTSB DCA19CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA223.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Chicago OHare, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2019 · N710SK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's inability to maintain visual contact with the wing walkers and lack of situational awareness during pushback.
- [NTSB DCA19CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA186.md): Boeing 757 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2019 · N57852 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the ground crew to maintain clearance from the parked airplane during pushback.
- [NTSB DCA19CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA168.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2019 · N8608N · Substantial damage
  > a provisioning truck that impacted the airplane resulting in substantial damage.
- [NTSB DCA19CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA079.md): Airbus A320 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2019 · N220FR · Substantial damage
  > loss of control of the tug by the driver during pushback operations as a result of the contaminated ramp, angle of the towbar, and the airplane engines being at idle thrust.
- [NTSB DCA19CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA035.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · New York, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N202PS · Substantial damage
  > the captain initiating a cross bleed start while under tow.
- [NTSB DCA18CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA272.md): Boeing 757 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2018 · EI-LBT · No damage
  > The ground service employee's inadvertent fall near the nose wheel during pushback.
- [NTSB DCA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA042.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2017 · N924DL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to confirm the left engine throttle lever was at idle during engine start.
- [NTSB DCA18CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA074.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N740SW · No damage
  > The provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the provisioning vans failed switch.
- [NTSB DCA18CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA001.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N930WN · Substantial damage
  > the mechanical failure of the tugs fuel governor, which made it difficult for the ramp agent to stop the tug. Contributing to the accident was the lack of guidance on how ground personnel were to handle vehicle malfunctions.
- [NTSB WPR17LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA207.md): Cessna 208B · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N786WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA520.md): Cessna 680 · Wilmington, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N378QS · No damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent slip on the airplane's air stairs during deplaning, which resulted in a broken ankle.
- [NTSB ERA17LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA243.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B 15 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N3282P · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to let go of the balloon's gondola when the balloon began to ascend. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon after landing, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA17CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA072.md): Boeing 737 76N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N7822A · No damage
  > the catering agent's lack of situational awareness when exiting the airplane that resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB GAA17CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA135.md): Hughes OH 6A · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2017 · N6640Z · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver’s failure to stop before impacting the helicopter’s main rotor blades.
- [NTSB DCA16CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA207.md): Boeing 737 3H4 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N368SW · Substantial damage
  > the tug operators excessive speed during pushback.
- [NTSB GAA16CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA308.md): Cessna 208 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N750Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to install the tail stand prior to passenger boarding, which resulted in a tail strike.
- [NTSB DCA16CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA139.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2016 · N961SW · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to comply with the wing walkers direction to stop, which resulted in the towed airplane colliding with N961SW.
- [NTSB DCA16CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA133.md): Boeing 737 76Q · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2016 · N565WN · No damage
  > the ramp agents failure to keep his right hand at a safe distance from the underside of the moving belt.
- [NTSB GAA16CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA162.md): Piper PA24 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2016 · N55UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN16LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA008.md): Beechcraft A36 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N55674 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper navigation onto a vehicle service road while taxiing and his subsequent distraction while looking at an airport diagram, which led to the airplane impacting a fence post.
- [NTSB CEN15CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA410.md): Piper PA-17 · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N4653H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to start the engine by himself without properly securing the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA346.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2014 · N758SW · Substantial damage
  > The disconnection of baggage carts that subsequently collided with the parked airplane following the tug driving over a dip in the roadway.
- [NTSB DCA14CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA051.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2014 · N921DL · Substantial damage
  > Inattention by ground crew personnel which resulted in the airplane being substantially damaged.
- [NTSB ERA13CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA182.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2013 · C-GNEW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before moving the propeller to assist the engine start.
- [NTSB CEN13CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA093.md): Cirrus SR22 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2012 · N8161M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
- [NTSB WPR12CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA137.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2012 · N5649B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not properly secure the airplane before starting the engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in the inadvertent movement of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA147.md): Boeing DHC-8-102 · Huntington, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N839EX · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate communication among ground crew personnel, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a deice truck.
- [NTSB CEN12CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA032.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Radnor, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N8746W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the engine controls prior to manually rotating the propeller, which led to an inadvertent engine start and runaway airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA038.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N922DL · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's inadequate control of the tug while maneuvering the airplane during pushback.
- [NTSB DCA11CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA073.md): Boeing 757-222 · San Fransico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N571UA · Substantial damage
  > The ramp personnel's failure to visually verify the position of the jetway before beginning the airplane pushback.
- [NTSB WPR11LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA300.md): Boeing 757-222 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2011 · N526UA · Minor damage
  > The ground crewmembers’ failure to follow proper procedures for removing a stuck or jammed tow bar, which resulted in a ground crew injury.
- [NTSB CEN11IA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA270.md): Embraer EMB-135KL · Dubuque, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N377SK · Minor damage
  > The airport authorities' improper decision to deactivate the jet bridge braking system which created an unsafe condition by the gate agents not being able to stop the bridge from impacting the airplane during a wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA174.md): Cessna 182C · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2011 · N9040T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller to start the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA123.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N2074L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to turn off the engine magnetos and properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
- [NTSB WPR11CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA118.md): Cessna 182 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2011 · N2718R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.
- [NTSB WPR11CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA107.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2011 · N3751U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB DCA11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA014.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N913WN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the ground operations personnel to maintain awareness of the relative position of the two airplanes.
- [NTSB WPR11LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA058.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2010 · N614SK · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver’s loss of airplane control during pushback due to a loss of traction in slippery conditions on the ramp. Contributing to the accident was the ground crews’ and airline operators’ inadequate guidance with regard to pushback procedures during low…
- [NTSB ERA11CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA046.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2010 · N454SW · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew’s failure to detach the air-starter hose from the airplane before moving the cart away resulting in structural damage to a skin panel.
- [NTSB ERA11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA044.md): Boeing 737 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · C-FWAQ · Substantial damage
  > The ground service vehicle driver's depressing of the accelerator rather than the brake pedal, resulting in a collision with the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA352.md): Beech A36 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2010 · N4153Q · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to maintain clearance from a turning propeller. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '080')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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