NTSB investigations, CO

44 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

Cases per year

19642026
NTSB investigations, CO per year, 1964–2026: 44 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CO' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB DCA25LA308Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Canada BD500 · Denver, COUnidentified burned debris in an aft galley oven, which generated smoke and odor in the cabin and led to an air turnback and subsequent evacuation, during which a serious injury occurred.Aug 31, 2025 · C-GYLQ · No damageNTSB DCA25FA159Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBoeing 737-823 · Denver, COOn March 13, 2025, about 1759 mountain daylight time, American Airlines flight 1006, Boeing 737-823, N885NN, experienced engine vibrations during takeoff from Colorado Springs Airport (COS), Colorado Springs, Colorado. The flight crew continued the takeoff,…Mar 13, 2025 · N885NN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA350Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB 120ER · Greeley, COThe bus driver's failure to maintain clearance from the standing airplane during dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport's lack of an escort for the bus.Sep 13, 2017 · N121CZ · Substantial damageNTSB DCA17CA005Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737-8H4 · Denver, COthe flight attendant losing her balance as she was removing her carry-on baggage resulted in her falling against an arm rest causing the serious injury.Oct 5, 2016 · N8324A · No damageNTSB CEN09CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Collins, COThe pilot's failure to control the airplane after engine startup, resulting in a ground collision with a nearby airplane.Jun 18, 2009 · N95144 · Substantial damageNTSB ENG09IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Denver, COThere was a malfunction of the electronic engine control (EEC) burner pressure (Pb) sensor that had an abnormally high indication that resulted in an excessive amount of fuel being pumped into the engine that was still at a sub-idle condition. Because the…Jun 10, 2009 · N570UA · Minor damageNTSB LAX08CA209Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar International S-77A · Boulder, COAn encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.Jul 2, 2008 · N9014W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Rocky Ford, COthe pilot's failure to use tie downs before attempting to hand-start the engine. A contributing factor was his failure to seek adequate assistance.Jan 31, 2006 · N28315 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B777-200B · Denver, COthe 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.Jan 19, 2006 · N798UA · Minor damageNTSB DEN06CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Denver, COthe 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.Jan 18, 2006 · N1322U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Telluride, COThe 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…Nov 23, 2005 · N253GL · Minor damageNTSB DEN05IA092Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Grand Junction, COthe 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.Jun 26, 2005 · N240GL · Minor damageNTSB DEN05LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-724 · Gunnison, COthe snowplow driver's failure to see the airplane during plowing operations. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowplow driver's excessive speed and the snow.Jan 8, 2005 · N16732 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05IA046Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Denver, COthe tug driver's failure to maintain operational control of the tug, resulting in impact with an airplane. Contributing factors include the tug driver's improper procedure, the tug driver's inadequate initial ground equipment training, and the…Jan 4, 2005 · N202UX · Minor damageNTSB DEN04LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C172 · Broomfield, COthe pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.Mar 26, 2004 · N5345G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley HS-125-700A · Telluride, COthe overheated and burned venturi fan motor.Jan 4, 2003 · N270KA · Minor damageNTSB DEN02LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Broomfield, COmaintenance personnel's failure to secure the landing skid oleo strut bolt during the last 50-hour inspection, causing the left rear skid to collapse and the tail rotor to strike the ground.Aug 20, 2002 · N7508L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing 777-236 · Denver, COthe overstress fracture of the airplane's refueling adapter ring that resulted from the abnormal angular force applied to it. The applied angular force occurred due to the ground refueler inadequately positioning the hydrant fuel truck (in relation to the…Sep 5, 2001 · G-VIIK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226TC · Denver, COThe pilot of N328BA's failure to maintain visual lookout while taxiing, causing the subsequent collision with N151SA.Mar 5, 1999 · N151SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Grand Junction, COEncounter with high gusting winds while standing with the engine runningOct 3, 1997 · N7692T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA177Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-201 · Denver, COThe flight attendant's failure to assure that the jetway was placed in the proper position prior to opening the forward cabin entry door.May 4, 1997 · N217US · No damageNTSB FTW97LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, COimproper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance.Oct 24, 1996 · N9020J · No damageNTSB FTW95LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIsrael Aircraft Industries 1124 · Denver, COAn oxygen leak at the oxygen system pressure reducer-regulator assembly, resulting in a crew compartment fire.Feb 21, 1995 · N66JE · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93FA066Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Broomfield, COFriction of escaping oxygen under high pressure igniting a lubricant in the nosewheel well area, and improper aircraft servicing by maintenance personnel.Jun 5, 1993 · N3005L · DestroyedNTSB DEN92IA050Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-222 · Denver, COThe captain suffered a fatal heart attack.May 4, 1992 · N530UA · No damageNTSB DEN91LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Englewood, COThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was: the pilot's improper use of the throttle controls and brakes.Jun 19, 1991 · N4064R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing DHC-6-300 · Denver, COThe pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight, I.e., not following the check list and the normal brake system was inoperative as a result of no hydraulic system pressure (hydraulic system circuit breaker not 'in').Jun 12, 1991 · N242CA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR-182RG · Englewood, COThe CFI, a private rated dual student, and one passenger were preparing to depart on a training flight. The CFI attempted to hand prop the airplane when the battery was found to be inoperative. During the attempt, the CFI was struck in the back of the head.Jun 1, 1988 · N999HP · No damageNTSB DEN83FA021Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcdonald Douglas DC-10 · Denver, CODuring the taxi for takeoff, the crew noted a hydraulic malfunction on the right main gear and returned to the gate for maintenance. The aircraft was shut down and turned over to the maintenance crew for repair. The passengers were not deplaned. During…Nov 19, 1982 · N68056 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79DTE49Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Greeley, COJun 19, 1979 · N8995V · No damageNTSB DEN79DA043Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller UH-12L · Montrose, COJun 13, 1979 · N5349V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76ID013Incident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 177 · Loveland, COAug 29, 1975 · N2181Q · Minor damageNTSB DEN75ATE28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Kim, COOct 18, 1974 · N5058Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75FTE17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Colo Springs, COAug 13, 1974 · N13548 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN74DTE83Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Pueblo, COMay 8, 1974 · N79470 · No damageNTSB DEN73FTE66Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Aurora, COMar 14, 1973 · N3234W · Minor damageNTSB DEN72AD006Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna T210G · Grand Junctn, COAug 21, 1971 · N6893R · Minor damageNTSB DEN69D0143Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Colo Springs, COOct 17, 1968 · N8880G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN68D0236Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Greeley, COMar 23, 1968 · N6499S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB UNK65X1533Accident · 1 fatalClosedCallair A-9 · La Veta, COSep 11, 1965 · XB-ZIB · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X1240Accident · Minor injuriesClosedRyan ST3KR · Colorado Spgs, COJan 6, 1965 · N53998 · Minor damageNTSB UNK65X0380Accident · 1 fatalClosedHiller UH12E · Bond, COOct 22, 1964 · N9748C · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X3123Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Longmont, COJul 30, 1964 · N6263A · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X0109Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 120 · Denver, COJan 1, 1964 · N73038 · Substantial damage