# 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 LAX95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA025.md): Cessna 172F · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N8210U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxi speed and improper remedial action after the nose gear began to shimmy. The nose gear shimmy (nose gear vibration) and the berm were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA003.md): Cessna A185F · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N20752 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from the terrain (snow bank). Flat lighting and low contrast conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA010.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Mt. Horeb, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N933EB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive braking while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA012.md): Cessna 172H · Moro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N8181L · Destroyed
  > Engine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA218.md): Beech 99 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N14MV · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear locking mechanism overload and improper rigging.
- [NTSB ANC94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA113.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Skwenta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N1785R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).
- [NTSB CHI94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA262.md): Grumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N7025N · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow good seaplane operating practices by taxiing with power at forward thrust, with a tailwind, at a speed that necessitated using reverse thrust to arrest the excessive speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…
- [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB NYC94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA141.md): Boeing Stearman PT-13 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2313 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA195.md): Pitts S-2B · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N8026 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the instructor and dual student. Factors include sunglare and the tug left on the taxiway.
- [NTSB MIA94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA184.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1994 · N9236L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain wingtip clearance while taxiing resulting in the on-ground collision with a light pole.
- [NTSB CHI94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA238.md): Piper PA-22 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N8512C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB MIA94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA166.md): British Aerospace BAE 3201 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N495UE · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent deactivation of the parking brake by the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the parking brake assembly.
- [NTSB LAX94LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA264.md): Cessna 210A · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N6659X · Substantial damage
  > Exhaustion of the brake system hydraulic fluid due to an inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB BFO94FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA092.md): Cessna 172H · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA130.md): Latter Christen Eagle II · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N246RL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the christen eagle ii, N246RL, to see and avoid the Cessna 172, N62463, and the pilot of the christen eagle ii diverting his attention from operation of his airplane.
- [NTSB SEA94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA159.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1994 · N6782L · No damage
  > The pilot's accidental extension of his hand into the arc of the turning propeller. Factors include high winds during the docking process.
- [NTSB NYC94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA093.md): Cessna 172M · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N6891H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment.
- [NTSB MIA94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA149.md): Beech 65 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N6166Y · Minor damage
  > Improper installation of nuts on the nosewheel (split rim) through-bolts by unknown personnel, which resulted in a subsequent failure (separation of the wheel halves).
- [NTSB LAX94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA223.md): Grumman AA-1C · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N9514U · Destroyed
  > a fatigue failure of the carburetor fuel inlet fitting. A fuel flow system modification and an inadequate annual inspection were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA94IA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94IA103.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N931AS · Minor damage
  > The fatigue fracture of a main gear wheel hub.
- [NTSB BFO94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N5962U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane immediately after engine start, and his delay in reducing power and applying the brakes.
- [NTSB LAX94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA195.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N6319M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA129.md): Schweizer 269C · Hebron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N100LU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during aerial taxi.
- [NTSB CHI94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA118.md): Cessna TU206B · Canton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N3841G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA109.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N3263Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA107.md): Beech 18S · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N90CA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the driver of the ground vehicle to exercise proper visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC94LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N6469B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the frozen main landing gear brake shoe, the uncontrolled airport operations by airport personnel and extreme low temperature…
- [NTSB FTW94IA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94IA099.md): Aerospatiale ATR-72 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N253AT · Minor damage
  > The blocked numer 1 engine drain manifold.
- [NTSB ATL94IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA055.md): Cessna 421B · Lagrange, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1994 · N421HA · Minor damage
  > The pilot's intentional swerve off the taxiway to avoid a ground collision. A factor in the incident was an undetermined malfunction of the airplane's normal brake system.
- [NTSB LAX94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA144.md): Cessna 421C · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N7039T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, and his misjudgment of the distance to the approaching intersection. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which effected the pilot's perception of the taxiway layout.
- [NTSB CHI94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N81616 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA122.md): Cessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N812AN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other aircraft's left brake system due to a worn master cylinder, and the failure of the other pilot to taxi at a speed and spacing interval which would allow for successful remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA034.md): Cessna 206 · New Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N60491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the strong crosswinds and the icy/snow covered taxi surface.
- [NTSB MIA94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA068.md): Cessna 172RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N9346D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to follow instuctions given by ground control and the failure of both pilots to maintain proper obstruction clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA065.md): Oconnell LAZER-200 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N199J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the conventional gear airplane to maintain a visual lookout for other aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA045.md): Cessna 310R · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N3844C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N2069C to follow the ATC directive to give way to N3844C, and the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N2069C. A factor was the dark night lighting condition at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA105.md): Rockwell AC-112 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N1084J · Substantial damage
  > the worn/chafed landing gear wire which provided intermittent electrical power to the hydraulic pump.
- [NTSB SEA94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N3734F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA078.md): Bell 206B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N162BC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly position the helicopter away from the dolly edge during the initial touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA055.md): Cessna 185 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N581JB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the gusty quartering tailwind condition.
- [NTSB MIA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA023.md): Piper PA-60 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA025.md): Cessna T210F · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N6177R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not obtain proper assistance after landing in high wing conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the strong, gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA026.md): Piper PA-602P · Falls Of Rough, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N6891M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout prior to entering the runway, resulting in a taxi off the runway to avoid conflict, onto soft terrain, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC94LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA005.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N3680Z · Substantial damage
  > The Pilot-in-command's failure to compensate for the crosswind during taxi. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA003.md): Cessna 208B · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N9762B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard for the issued safety advisory.
- [NTSB ATL93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA164.md): Cessna 210 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1993 · N9640T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance of the taxiway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA265.md): Pitts S1-T · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N7FD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain visual lookout by the pilots in command of both aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Sweet Lucy Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N180TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper preflight planning and decision making. A factor in the accident was the high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA250.md): Cessna A185F · Pilottown, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N6279E · No damage
  > The pilot in command becoming physically incapacitated (heart attack).

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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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