# 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 FTW95LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA373.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1995 · N8072J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to taxi with a known inoperative brake. A factor was partial brake failure due to a leaking seal.
- [NTSB NYC95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA205.md): Cessna 172M · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N9293H · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA144.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N756YJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout for obstacles. The low light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA184.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N6854P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was his diversion of attention.
- [NTSB SEA95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA176.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N23AF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the distance from the sign post.
- [NTSB CHI95LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA252.md): Stevens Acro II · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N40LF · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Acro II, N40LF, to maintain clearance from the Cessna 172, N5542R.
- [NTSB FTW95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA319.md): Boeing 737-3A4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N675AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the flightcrews of the Boeing 737, N675AA, and the Cessna 401, N31DB, to see and avoid each other. Factors were: the failure of 737 flightcrew to respond to the traffic advisory given by the ground controller identifying potentially conflicting…
- [NTSB LAX95LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA255.md): Embraer EMB-120 RT · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N268UE · Substantial damage
  > the captain's decision to taxi across a non-movement aircraft parking area instead of using the designated taxi lane to exit the ramp. A factor in the accident was the dark night environmental lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA097.md): Cessna 180 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N2975C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.
- [NTSB LAX95LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA232.md): Cessna 401A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N444RJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the wing rib web due to undetected cracking in an area of known crack development around the landing gear side brace fitting. The operator's failure to accomplish a Service Letter addressing the problem is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA228.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N6911P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a fence post while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA194.md): Piper J-5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.
- [NTSB LAX95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA239.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N4824D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the great lakes pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 182. The sun glare was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA077.md): Cessna 402B · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1995 · N710WS · Substantial damage
  > The airport maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance of the runway by not replacing the yellow cones that marked the soft area. The soft area on the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N73785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout while maneuvering on the ramp which resulted in his misjudging the clearance between his airplane and parked aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA209.md): Beech E35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N3875B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA170.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-211 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N326US · Substantial damage
  > the captain's not maintaining crew/group coordination. Factors were the captain's diverted attention and his not maintaining visual separation.
- [NTSB LAX95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA194.md): Aero Commander 500S · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N9076N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and their failures to maintain adequate separation from each other while taxiing in a non-movement area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA234.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N6092Y · Substantial damage
  > reason for the occurrence was undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC95IA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA114.md): Boeing 767-383ER · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · LNRCK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the B-767, LNRCK, misjudged clearance between his airplane and the B-737, N13624, resulting in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB FTW95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA189.md): Cessna 180 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N180JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB MIA95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA125.md): Fabre Searay Bombadier · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N773G · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt use of the flight controls,by the pilot-in-command while taxiing on water that resulted in the airplane capsizing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA127.md): Piper J3C · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N6673H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA043.md): Cessna 180A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N9736B · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the transport airplane while taxiing, and the ground personnel's inadequate lookout while marshalling the transport airplane from the ramp.
- [NTSB SEA95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA076.md): Cessna 402B · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N25BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to perform adequate visual lookout during taxi, and the ground controller's failure to identify the position of the Piper PA-34 before issuing taxi instructions. Factors relating to the accident were: decreased visibility due to…
- [NTSB LAX95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA155.md): Cessna 172N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N737AV · Substantial damage
  > The use of excessive break-away thrust by the Boeing 737 crew. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the Cessna 172 pilot by accepting a clearance to taxi behind the Boeing 737 without assurance that the Boeing 737 crew would not…
- [NTSB BFO95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA041.md): Cessna 172 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1995 · N6114E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Related factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.
- [NTSB NYC95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA083.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N1768D · No damage
  > excessive flames/tailpipe fire from the number 2 engine for an unknown reason, which required an emergency evacuation.
- [NTSB MIA95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA098.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N346PB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the globe GC-1B (swift) pilot to see the Piper PA-23 in time to avoid a collision, and the Piper PA-23 pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB BFO95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA037.md): Luscombe 8A · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N45631 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA105.md): Cessna 185 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N714MX · Substantial damage
  > an encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.
- [NTSB FTW95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA172.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1995 · N2266U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during a hovering turn. A factor was the low temperature.
- [NTSB CHI95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA094.md): Beech 1900 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1995 · N130UE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations. Related factors are the dark night light conditions and the wrong taxi route.
- [NTSB MIA95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA076.md): Piper PA-30 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N8778Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the truck driver to follow airport operations procedures and signs.
- [NTSB FTW95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA099.md): MBB BO-105S · Cameron 278b · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1995 · N51948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the tiedoown during the preflight and an inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB FTW95IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA096.md): ATR 72-212 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1995 · N408AT · Minor damage
  > The uncommanded activation of the brake system on the right main landing gear for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA023.md): Cessna 208 · Craig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N242SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the sun glare, the partially submerged log, and the shallow fog layer on the surface of the water (landing surface).
- [NTSB ANC95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA024.md): Cessna 172 · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N7137T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A crosswind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA029.md): Cessna 172F · Carrollton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N5440R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent collision with trees, adjacent to the taxiway, while attempting to avoid a deer that crossed the taxiway.
- [NTSB MIA95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA040.md): Cessna 208B · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N927FE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot of Cessna 208, N927FE to see Douglas DC3, N24320, as he taxied to takeoff due to inoperative tail navigation lights and beacon lights on the DC3 and due to glare on the wet taxiway.
- [NTSB FTW95IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA064.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N633AS · Minor damage
  > Fire due to the internal failure of the number one DC starter-generator.
- [NTSB CHI95IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA052.md): Cessna 402 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1994 · N412RW · Minor damage
  > improper maintenance installation (fuel line fitting)by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the cross threaded fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB MIA95GA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA033.md): Sikorsky UH-60A · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N23321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain separation while ground taxiing between two hangers, resulting in the main rotor blades colliding with a hanger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of written procedures pertaining to ground marshalling of…
- [NTSB NYC95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA034.md): Cessna 172N · Niagra Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1994 · N104CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and the on ground encounter with gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N1385U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain visual outlook during taxiing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA020.md): Cessna 182-D · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N9054X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during taxi for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N7599H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/taxi. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA031.md): Boeing 757-231 · St Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N518US · No damage
  > Failure of ground personnel to identify the unsafe/hazardous situation regarding the closeness of the airplane to the baggage carts, and the captain's improper planning/decision concerning the situation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA056.md): Cessna 206G · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N9924R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA028.md): Boeing 747-251B · Chicag0, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N631US · Minor damage
  > inattentive maintenance service of the airplane by the mechanic who failed to disengage the constant speed drive (CSD) after the engine runup had been completed. A factor in this incident was the lead mechanic not performing maintenance record keeping after…

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## 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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