# NTSB investigations: Standing

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 DFW07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N124SJ · No damage
  > The spectator's inadvertent contact with the turning propeller while the airplane was standing with the engine operating. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA008.md): Boeing 747-228F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N752SA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the deicing truck crew to maintain sufficient distance from the parked airplane during deicing, which resulted in a collision and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA036.md): Piper PA 23-235 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N5829X · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons while the aircraft was standing on the taxiway with the engines operating.
- [NTSB CHI07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA027.md): Cessna 172S · Warroad, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N380SP · No damage
  > The propeller striking the individual who was positioning the propeller in anticipation of hand-propping the engine.
- [NTSB MIA07TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07TA017.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N72LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper advancement of the fuel control lever.
- [NTSB LAX07CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA034.md): Bell 206B · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N59571 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate planning and decision in his failure to reduce the engine throttle to ground idle prior to exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC07IA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07IA023.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC135T1 · Harrisburg, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N522ME · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in the cyclic stick lock not being disengaged prior to lift-off, and his subsequent inability to control the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate procedures, the…
- [NTSB ATL07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA015.md): Cessna 172G · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2006 · N4368L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper starting procedures, which resulted in an on-ground engine fire.
- [NTSB ATL07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA003.md): Hadwise Varieze · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N222DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncommanded aircraft movement and collision with a hanger.
- [NTSB DFW07IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA018.md): Bell 206-L4 · Abbeville, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N266AL · Minor damage
  > A fire in the baggage area for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06IA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA229.md): American Blimp A-60+ · Manchester, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N614LG · Minor damage
  > A malfunction of the rudder control system, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the incident was the inadequate design of the chain keeper guards.
- [NTSB NYC06CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA225.md): Piper PA-25-180 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N6319Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB LAX06TA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA291.md): Cessna U206G · Wasco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N6238U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended.
- [NTSB DEN06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA124.md): Bell 47G-2 · Hayden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N23947 · Destroyed
  > engine fire for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC06IA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA226.md): Cessna 206F · Matinicus Islnd, ME · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N8411Q · Minor damage
  > An engine kick back of undetermined origin during engine start.
- [NTSB LAX06TA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA259.md): Hughes 369D · Lahaina, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 2006 · N114HD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to shut down the engine prior to exiting the helicopter resulting in the tail rotor contacting the ground. A contributing factor was the gusting wind conditions present at the accident site.
- [NTSB DFW06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA197.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N601GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA146.md): Spectrum Aeronautical 33 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N322LA · Destroyed
  > Incorrect installation by company maintenance personnel of the aft upper torque tube bell crank resulting in roll control that was opposite to that commanded in the cockpit. Contributing factors were the lack of maintenance documentation detailing the…
- [NTSB DEN06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA103.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Dexter, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3298Y · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane's propeller resulting in the propeller contacting the pilot and causing fatal injuries to the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI06CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA170.md): Cessna 150G · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N3366J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start and the failure of the tail tie-down, which ultimately resulted in the unoccupied airplane becoming airborne.
- [NTSB LAX06LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA213.md): Cessna T210M · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N761GW · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB NYC06LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA151.md): Boeing 767-300 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N653UA · Substantial damage
  > The driver's failure to follow company standard operating procedures. A factor was the driver's diverted attention to an on-time departure.
- [NTSB NYC06CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA211.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2006 · N93911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW06IA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA151.md): Bell 206L-1 · South Pass 57 (Gulf of Mexico) · Incident · Serious injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N272M · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow procedures associated with operations in the vicinity of the helicopter and his failure to see/avoid the tail rotor of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ENG06IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG06IA018.md): Boeing 767-223(ER) · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N330AA · Substantial damage
  > The HPT stage 1 disk failed from an intergranular fatigue crack because of GE's inadequate design of the CF6-80 series HPT stage 1 disk. The inadequate design of the disk resulted in a high stress area in the blade slot bottom aft corner that was at or nearly…
- [NTSB DFW06IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA145.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Isle 43AA · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N92MT · No damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation and death due to pre-existing cardiac disease.
- [NTSB NYC06CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA123.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N9613Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the engine run-up. Factor's in the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, and his failure to secure the airplane's left tire.
- [NTSB DEN06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA077.md): Cessna R172E (T-41C) · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N7898N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA053.md): Cessna 207 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N91099 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the driver of an all terrain vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on the ramp, which resulted in a collision with the parked accident airplane's elevator.
- [NTSB NYC06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA114.md): Embraer EMB-145-LR · Boston, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N275SK · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB CHI06CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA130.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Brook, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2006 · N7197K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engines running which resulted in a dynamic rollover. The inadvertent dynamic rollover was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA106.md): Waco EQC-6 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N16214 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance facility failed to properly install and inspect the rudder cable system resulting in the reversed rudder condition which made directional control not possible during the aborted takeoff. A contributing factor was an inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB CHI06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA092.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Alpena, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N421XJ · Substantial damage
  > The station agent's inability to maintain control of the stroller when he lost his balance exiting the airplane's cargo compartment, allowing it to be blown into the operating right propeller. A factor was the high, gusty winds.
- [NTSB NYC06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA074.md): Boeing 757-232 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N697DL · Substantial damage
  > The deice vehicle driver's failure to maintain clearance from a standing airplane, which resulted in a collision between the deice vehicle and left elevator of the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA074.md): Champion 7ECA · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.
- [NTSB DEN06LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA037.md): Interstate S-1A · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N28315 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use tie downs before attempting to hand-start the engine. A contributing factor was his failure to seek adequate assistance.
- [NTSB DEN06IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA034.md): Boeing B777-200B · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2006 · N798UA · Minor damage
  > the truck driver's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane and the boom operator's failure to adequately clear the boom from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility due to snow and mist.
- [NTSB DEN06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA033.md): Cessna 172M · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N1322U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to align the airplane's nose into the direction of the wind while performing the pre-takeoff checklist. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA056.md): Boeing 737-524 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2006 · N32626 · Minor damage
  > the mechanic's failure to maintain proper clearance with the engine intake during a jet engine run, and the failure of contract maintenance personnel to follow written procedures and directives contained in the airline's general maintenance manual. Factors…
- [NTSB DEN06IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA019.md): Beech 1900D · Telluride, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N253GL · Minor damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the airplane resulting in the baggage cart striking the airplane's stabilon. A factor contributing to the incident was the tug driver's failure to consider the extra height of the cart in relation…
- [NTSB ATL06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA010.md): Robinson Beta II · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N861MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA016.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Covington, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2005 · N391CA · No damage
  > The passenger falling while exiting the aircraft using the door-stair during normal deplaning.
- [NTSB IAD05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA135.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N14CS · No damage
  > The lineman's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the main rotor system. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the accident helicopter make and model.
- [NTSB IAD05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA100.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Altoona, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N95822 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure, resulting in an uncontrolled taxi, and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB LAX05LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA218.md): Boeing 727-230 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2005 · N357KP · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent throttle movement by one of the flight crew and the captain's inadequate supervision during the engine start sequence.
- [NTSB ATL05IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05IA116.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Greensboro, NC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2005 · N623BR · Minor damage
  > The inadequate assembly of the nose landing gear selector valve by a parts supplier, which resulted in internal seal damage and a hydraulic leak that led to the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor was the insufficient information provided by the…
- [NTSB DEN05IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA092.md): Beech 1900D · Grand Junction, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N240GL · Minor damage
  > the flight crew's diverted attention while the number 2 engine was operating and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent taxi of the airplane into an airport security fence.
- [NTSB CHI05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA158.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N8321W · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate aircraft control by the PA-28-180 pilot while the airplane was stopped.
- [NTSB DFW05LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA175.md): North American T-28B · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N9060F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listing for ground control.
- [NTSB NYC05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA104.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N33818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures, which resulted in the airplane taxiing unoccupied and impacting a light pole.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150/cases.md?page=10

## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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