# NTSB investigations, 2018: Ground collision

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA19CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2018 · N188H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.
- [NTSB GAA19CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA079.md): Pilatus PC12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N552TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controller’s instructions and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate lookout to see and avoid the other airplane on the taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA055.md): Cessna 172 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N7081Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake while taxiing after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB GAA19CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA071.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2018 · N607FT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's improper decision to taxi past another airplane occupying a taxiway and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA19CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA068.md): Silveira Jonathan A Sonex · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2018 · N322JS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane on the runway while landing and the pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor's failure to properly scan the approach before pulling onto the runway during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR19TA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA031.md): Piper PA28 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 5, 2018 · N9299B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the other airplane while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA19WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA020.md): Airbus A330 · Paris, France · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2018 · N817NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA19CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA003.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N94658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.
- [NTSB GAA18CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA568.md): Cessna U206 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N756FN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other pilot to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA545.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mason City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N669HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper hand propping procedure, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA18CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA528.md): Beech 200 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N97WC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's and pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA18WA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA287.md): Boeing 747 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2018 · N415MC · Minor damage
  > The AAIA of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on August 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB DCA21WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA225.md): Boeing 787 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 9, 2018 · CN-RGT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN18LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA315.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.
- [NTSB GAA18CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA445.md): Cirrus SR20 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2018 · N482DA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing long on the wet runway and his subsequent loss of directional control when he attempted to exit the runway at high speed…
- [NTSB GAA18CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA588.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N969RR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA409.md): Cessna 208 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2018 · N208EE · Substantial damage
  > The service truck driver’s evasive maneuver to avoid a bag cart tug, which resulted in the truck impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA417.md): Travel Air 2000 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N8870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during taxi.
- [NTSB GAA18CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA374.md): Beech V35B · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2018 · N6KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi.
- [NTSB GAA18CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA360.md): Cessna 172 · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N98395 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing the airplane on the ramp.
- [NTSB GAA18CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA319.md): Cessna 172 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2018 · N786SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The biplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stopped airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA275.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N481B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA18CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA169.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N8655D · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance truck driver's failure to give way to the airplane that resulted in the truck colliding with the taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB DCA18CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA165.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 · Queens, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2018 · N606LR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the captain of Delta 212 to ensure adequate clearance while taxiing behind Endeavor 3413.
- [NTSB GAA18CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA208.md): Piper PA 28 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · N4400W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary pole while parking.
- [NTSB WPR18LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA118.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2018 · N621ZC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot and flight instructor's failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…
- [NTSB GAA18CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA198.md): Cessna 172 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2018 · N410ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to see and avoid an airplane holding short of the runway on the taxiway and the flight instructor’s lack of situational awareness.
- [NTSB CEN18WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA090.md): Sikorsky S61 · Marchwood, New Hampshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2018 · G-ATBJ · Substantial damage
  > On February 1, 2018, a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter (G-ATBJ, s/n 6126930-439), pitched down and stuck the ground while hovering after takeoff near Marchwood, Hampshire in the United Kingdom. There was two persons on board, who were not injured. This…
- [NTSB GAA18CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA111.md): Maule M 6 · Boerne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damage
  > The ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB DCA18WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA076.md): Boeing 737 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2018 · 9H-BBJ · Minor damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on January 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA18WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA075.md): Boeing 737 · Toronto, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 5, 2018 · C-FDMB · Substantial damage
  > The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on January 5, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '200' 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/200/sequence?year=2018

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