NTSB investigations
39 cases where NTSB found Towing and taxiing.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 6 |
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '010109')) ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '010109')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN26LA216Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Northport, MIThe pilot's decision to resume taxiing on a turf runway that was unable to adequately support the airplane's weight, which resulted in the nose landing gear sinking into the soft ground and the propeller striking the terrain.NTSB CEN26LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Galveston, TXThe biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.NTSB WPR26LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s decision to program avionics during taxi, resulting in an inadvertent throttle input and collision with a hangar.NTSB WPR25LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRemos GX · Prescott, AZThe Remos pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.NTSB WPR23LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Bend, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.NTSB CEN23LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Wichita, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain a safe taxi distance from a turbine-powered airplane, resulting in an encounter of the turbine-powered airplane’s jet blast while taxiing.NTSB CEN23LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTextron 172S · Englewood, COThe pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during taxi, which resulted in his seat sliding aft, and subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB CEN23LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Brookshire, TXThe P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.NTSB ERA20LA237Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Titusville, FLThe loss of directional control during landing due to the fracture of the steering horn bolts, which rendered the nosewheel steering ineffective and resulted from the airplane being towed over the left turn limits at an undetermined time before the accident.NTSB DCA19CA186Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 · San Francisco, CAfailure of the ground crew to maintain clearance from the parked airplane during pushback.NTSB DCA19CA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 · Denver, COloss 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 CEN17LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Prairie Du Sac, WIThe pilot's decision to taxi the airplane from the roadway and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from signs and a fence after a successful emergency landing following a total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA16CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Baltimore, MDthe tug operators excessive speed during pushback.NTSB DCA16CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2B19 · San Francisco, CAThe tug driver's failure to comply with the wing walkers direction to stop, which resulted in the towed airplane colliding with N961SW.NTSB GAA16CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FLThe pilot's failure to avoid obstacles and maintain situational awareness while taxiing.NTSB GAA16CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Punta Gorda, FLThe student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while taxiing on the ramp, resulting in a collision with an object.NTSB DCA16LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 3H4 · Nashville, TNthe flight crew's early turn towards the assigned gate because taxiway lighting had been inadvertently turned off by the controller-in-charge which resulted in the airplane leaving the paved surface. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the…NTSB GAA16CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Kanab, UTThe pilot's failure to monitor the airplane's movement on the ground while programming the GPS, which resulted in a collision with a pole.NTSB DCA15CA176Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Oakland, CAinadvertent jet blast, resulting in debris striking ground operations personnel.NTSB ERA15IA206Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 525B · Teterboro, NJThe overstress fracture of the nose landing gear actuator (NLG) attachment lug during tow operations, which resulted in the collapse of the NLG.NTSB DCA15CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Minneapolis, MNthe B757 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the wingtip of the ERJ-170. Contributing to the accident was the positioning of the ERJ-170 by the Compass ground personnel.NTSB DCA13FA082Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-145LR · Newark, NJthe failure of flight 908's captain to ensure adequate clearance between the wingtip of his airplane and flight 4226's empennage when he attempted to pass behind the other airplane.NTSB ERA13CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Lancaster, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing from landing.NTSB ERA13CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Rutland, VTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering on a snow-packed surface after landing, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck.NTSB CEN12LA605Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · El Paso, TXThe pilot‘s failure to maintain glider control while attempting to take off using a ground winch, which resulted in an inadvertent stall low to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the ground winch, which was unable to produce enough speed for a…NTSB ERA12CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B90 · Savannah, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout while taxiing near a hangar, which resulted in airplane's right wingtip impacting the hangar door.NTSB CEN12CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRuiz E RAF 2000 · Anahuac, TXThe student pilot's improper nosewheel and cyclic positioning during the taxi, which resulted in the gyroplane's main rotor contacting the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.NTSB ERA12CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GAThe tug driver's inadequate control of the tug while maneuvering the airplane during pushback.NTSB DCA11CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · San Fransico, CAThe ramp personnel's failure to visually verify the position of the jetway before beginning the airplane pushback.NTSB CEN11CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Greenfield, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a communications cart while taxiing.NTSB WPR10CA451Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Paradise Lakes Estates, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi.NTSB ERA10CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGulfstream GIV · New York, NYThe flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate wing tip clearance from a light pole during taxi.NTSB WPR09CA416Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMorgan James E Morgan RV6 · Everett, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from objects during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate marking of the taxiway and obstacles.NTSB DCA09FA025Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB145 · New York, NYThe tug driver's failure to comply with ramp safety procedures.NTSB CEN09LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-212B · Rockford, ILThe ground crew's failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while directing the airplane to parking.NTSB CEN09LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Madison, WIThe collision between the tug and the airplane during towing as a result of sliding on the snow covered runway.NTSB CEN09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Delphi, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.NTSB SEA08LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-300 · San Francisco, CAThe ground crewman's failure to follow the tow bar disconnect standard operating procedures.NTSB DEN08CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MOThe pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway.