# NTSB investigations: Taxi

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 DEN06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA070.md): Cessna T-R182RG · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N6170S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA073.md): Cessna 170B · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N2831C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.
- [NTSB MIA06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA102.md): Piper 38-112 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N2316K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing which resulted in the airplane impacting the object and incurring damage.
- [NTSB SEA06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA066.md): Cessna 182D · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N9971T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.
- [NTSB DFW06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA085.md): Cessna 182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N97881 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA024.md): Cessna 185 · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2006 · N120KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was the quartering crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA023.md): Piper PA-24 · La Vern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N9220P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed while turning, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxiway light and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA139.md): Beech G35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2006 · N348G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with obstructions while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA122.md): Cessna 172P · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N64423 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA089.md): Beech 95-55 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N562T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot during an after landing taxi.
- [NTSB ANC06CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA019.md): Kenetic Mountain Goat · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2006 · N101MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over while taxiing after landing. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA108.md): Cessna 172N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N739GY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA101.md): Cessna R182 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2006 · N88AA · Substantial damage
  > overload of the nose landing gear actuator attach bracket resulting in collapse of the nose gear while taxiing. It is undetermined when and under what circumstances the overload occurred.
- [NTSB DFW06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA057.md): Agusta A109E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2006 · N142CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ANC06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA016.md): Cessna S-550 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2006 · N460M · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the driver of a snowplow vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on an airport hangar ramp, which resulted in a collision with the accident airplane as it was being marshaled into parking.
- [NTSB NYC06CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA063.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-200 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N885RR · No damage
  > The passenger's improper decision to get up from her seat while the airplane was taxiing. A factor was the inadvertent excessive application of the emergency brake.
- [NTSB ANC06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA012.md): Cessna 208 · Brevig Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N303GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground while taxiing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW06IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA025.md): Boeing 767-300ER · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N319UP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane awaiting for a gate. A contributing factor was that taxi procedures were not issued by ground control to advise the captain that the ramp area where he was taxing was designated as a…
- [NTSB LAX06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA057.md): Grafton Rand KR-1 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2005 · N47186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA062.md): Ryan Navion · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N4403K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB DFW06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA038.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N302BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes.
- [NTSB DEN06IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA020.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N299UX · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway light. Factors contributing to the incident were the crew's inadequate visual lookout and the taxiway light.
- [NTSB CHI06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA038.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-10 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N359FE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to see and avoid the crew stairs and the failure of unknown persons to properly secure the stairs after use. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2005 · N182HG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxi speed, and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB ANC06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA008.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2005 · N3308S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in an encounter with a hidden obstruction, and an on-ground collision with trees while taxiing to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB DFW06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA024.md): Boeing 727-225 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N679MG · No damage
  > The captain's improper decision to maneuver a transport category airplane in a confined and unapproved area with engine thrust, which resulted in ground damage and personal injury to an individual.
- [NTSB LAX06LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA009.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N755SA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the other flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN06IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA008.md): Airbus Industries A319-111 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N927FR · Minor damage
  > the de-ice vehicle operator's failure to follow post de-icing procedures, resulting in a collision. Contributing factors were the fog, snow, and the de-icing vehicle.
- [NTSB DFW06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA005.md): Cessna 152 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N94684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the unmarked light pole, and the lack of taxiway centerline markings at the parking area.
- [NTSB LAX05CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA322.md): Cessna 172P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N5394K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA277.md): Cessna 560XL · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N699QS · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA184.md): Airbus Industrie A330-223 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N855NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew of the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA238.md): Boeing 757-33N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N557TZ · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while taxiing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA118.md): Boeing 737-824 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2005 · N73270 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The airport's failure to install markings on a parking "block" that bordered the taxiway, which failed to provide adequate clearance between taxiing airplanes and airplanes parked in the block. Factors in the accident were air traffic control's use of the…
- [NTSB NYC05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA131.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N915DJ · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated at the right main landing gear brake caliper and piston, during taxi, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA159.md): Cessna 172M · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N724TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW05IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA200.md): Airbus A320-232 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N496UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain sufficient clearance while taxiing to an assigned gate, which resulted in a collision with an airplane that had been pushed back (and holding) from another gate. Also causal was the tug operator's failure to follow published…
- [NTSB CHI05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA210.md): Barr Barr Six · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N83W · Destroyed
  > The undetermined cause of the fire during the taxi.
- [NTSB ANC05CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA113.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N120CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a ditch, and the collapse of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA118.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N5043N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the portable helipad during taxi after landing resulting in the airplane colliding with it. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of a taxi route through a non-movement area, his inability to…
- [NTSB MIA05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA134.md): Bell 206B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N27VT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot for his initiation of the flight with inadequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N9886K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ANC05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA089.md): Cessna 207A · Excursion Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N39AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing when it struck the building.
- [NTSB DEN05IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA098.md): Boeing 737-524 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N24633 · Minor damage
  > the left wing walker's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Contributing factors were his inadequate initial training, and the failure of other ground personnel to follow company procedures/directives.
- [NTSB DEN05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA091.md): Cessna 340A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N155RP · Substantial damage
  > total failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow proper procedures/directives.
- [NTSB LAX05LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA199.md): Cessna 172M · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2005 · N1126U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA104.md): Hiller UH-12E · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N3030H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain landing skid clearance during hover taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX05CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N8460N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the building. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N9344L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN05IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA076.md): Boeing 737-322 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N305UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the improper use of procedure used by the ground personnel resulting in the right wing of the aircraft colliding with the left wing of another aircraft. A factor in this incident was the failure to maintain clearance by the flight crew of the other aircraft.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?page=21

## 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 = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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