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33 cases where NTSB found Tie-down/mooring.

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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\", '01011020'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB100Z · Elk Grove, CAThe pilot’s delayed decision to deflate the balloon during a static display in windy conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the balloon from structures during a static…Apr 27, 2026 · N355WC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA076Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6A · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.Dec 31, 2025 · N559TX · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Marana, AZThe pilot’s improper starting procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.Nov 9, 2025 · N6495T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tullahoma, TNThe pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.Dec 12, 2024 · N161DW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA310Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Wapakoneta, OHThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure resulting in the unoccupied airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent impact with a hangar.Jul 5, 2021 · N9149E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Port Townsend, WAThe pilot’s inadequate engine hand propping procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with a fueling station.Mar 29, 2021 · N28461 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Cotulla, TXThe pilot's failure to remove the right skid trailer tie-down before attempting to take off, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.Feb 18, 2020 · N10786 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA119Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Lakeport, CAThe pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before pulling the propeller through, which resulted in the airplane rolling and subsequently colliding with a parked airplane.Jan 6, 2017 · N8148T · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16CA264Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Connellsville, PAThe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle and secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.Jul 20, 2016 · N1639E · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Homestead, FLThe pilots decision to hand prop the airplane's engine without securing the airplane, resulting a runaway airplane and collision with a fence.Mar 26, 2016 · N55UA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182T · St Marys, PAThe pilot's decision to rotate the propeller by hand without properly securing the airplane.May 3, 2015 · N53310 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA15CA107Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Alexander City, ALThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.Jan 19, 2015 · N104SA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA007Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Atlanta, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he did not remove a tie-down strap prior to takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Oct 3, 2014 · N4426M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA332Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Apple Valley, CAThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.Aug 8, 2014 · N12DF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA383Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · St. Louis, MOThe pilot's decision to operate an airplane with a known deficiency and to not properly secure the airplane before hand-starting the engine.Jul 18, 2014 · N9789W · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172L · Danbury, CTThe pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine.Jun 28, 2014 · N7867G · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA176Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172B · Mt Olive, NCThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.Mar 22, 2014 · N8988B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA282Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Abbeville, LAThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand starting the engine and the failure of the brass tie down hook.May 16, 2013 · N5219U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.Dec 6, 2012 · N8161M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Johnson Valley, CAThe pilot did not properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane.Apr 3, 2012 · N6749A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Caldwell, IDThe 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.Mar 14, 2012 · N5649B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Hebron, NEThe pilot’s did not properly secure the airplane prior to rotating the propeller by hand, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with a building.Feb 25, 2012 · N1213C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAlon A2 · Forks, WAThe pilot's incorrect placement of the throttle prior to starting the airplane by hand. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not ensure that the airplane was restrained in a manner that would keep it from moving forward.Feb 4, 2012 · N5687F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA627Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.Aug 26, 2011 · N99FJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA123Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Van Nuys, CAThe 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.Feb 6, 2011 · N2074L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA118Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Eastsound, WAThe 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.Feb 1, 2011 · N2718R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZThe 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.Jan 25, 2011 · N3751U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA462Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CAThe pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.Sep 20, 2010 · N56078 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Wellington, KSThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller.May 31, 2010 · N78612 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Molokai, HIThe failure of the ramp agent to use a tail stand.Oct 15, 2009 · N861MA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA386Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7AC · Westminster, MDThe pilot's failure to properly set the throttle for start.Jul 3, 2009 · N1397E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210G · Bessemer, ALThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine.Jan 30, 2008 · N5825F · Substantial damage