# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [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 ERA13LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA183.md): Andrews Zodiac · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2013 · N999NA · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that his seatbelt was fastened and the pilots' failure to ensure that the canopy was latched properly, which resulted in the pilot's ejection from the cockpit following the opening of the canopy and the subsequent in-flight upset.
- [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 CEN11IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA198.md): Boeing 737-823 · Southlake, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2011 · N945AN · Minor damage
  > The tractor driver’s failure to confirm that the tow bar head/handle was secured correctly to the airplane.
- [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.
- [NTSB DCA10CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA075.md): Boeing 737 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N3730B · Substantial damage
  > a baggage cart impacting the airplane and causing substantial damage as a result of the jet blast from a passing airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA300.md): Cessna 172K · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2010 · N78612 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR10FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA199.md): Boeing 737-3H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2010 · N624SW · Substantial damage
  > The tug operator’s failure to comply with company procedures when parking an unoccupied baggage tug, and the failure of the tug’s seat switch to disengage the electric motor when weight was removed from the driver’s seat.
- [NTSB CEN10LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA142.md): Bombardier BD-100-1A10 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2010 · N515FX · Substantial damage
  > The deicing vehicle operator's not adhering to company procedures and not maintaining clearance between the vehicle's boom and the airplane's empennage during the airplane's deicing operation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA091.md): Beech A23-24 · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2009 · N973WP · Substantial damage
  > The left magneto's broken p-lead, which led to the engine inadvertently starting while the pilot was turning the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB ERA09CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA482.md): Bell 206 · Gumboro Township, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N98KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the flight controls before exiting the running helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s practice of exiting the helicopter while it was still running.
- [NTSB CEN09CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA469.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Miller, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N6689Z · No damage
  > The failure of the operator to shut down aircraft while conducting servicing which resulted in a ground person being struck by the rotating aircraft propeller.
- [NTSB WPR09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA211.md): De Havilland DHC-8 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N449YV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning of the ground equipment.
- [NTSB CEN09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA107.md): Cessna 150F · Palenstine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N8212F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR09IA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09IA065.md): Boeing 737-890 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N516AS · No damage
  > The failure of the deicing crew to follow company procedures by not receiving confirmation from the flight crew before beginning to deice the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA093.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2008 · N782NC · Substantial damage
  > The collision between the tug and the airplane during towing as a result of sliding on the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA041.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N81705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and, his failure to properly secure the aircraft as he left the cockpit with the engine operating, which resulted in the unoccupied airplane inadvertently becoming airborne and colliding with a fence and terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA182.md): Boeing 777-300 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · B-16710 · No damage
  > The ground crewman's failure to follow the tow bar disconnect standard operating procedures.
- [NTSB NYC08LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA234.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2008 · N725PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The tugdriver and wing walker's lack of communication and the tugdriver's failure to properly monitor the wing walker. Contributing to the accident was the lightning in the vicinity of the airport, which resulted in the ground crewmembers not wearing headsets.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/080/sequence?page=2&status=final

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