# 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 CHI93IA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA352.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · St. Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N918TW · No damage
  > a fatigue failure of the power transfer unit caused by a material defect which resulted in a total hydraulic system failure.
- [NTSB CHI93IA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA346.md): Cessna 414A · Dickinson, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N36990 · Minor damage
  > the total failure of the airplane's heater system combustion air pressure safety switch.
- [NTSB LAX93LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA337.md): Cessna 208B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N781FE · Substantial damage
  > The inattention of the driver of a service truck to yield to aircraft and subsequent collision with the airplane as it crossed the service roadway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA336.md): Cessna 172M · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N13923 · Substantial damage
  > an excessive taxi speed used by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was loose gravel on the ramp and inadequate airport maintenance by the airport personnel.
- [NTSB ATL93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N4921H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA153.md): Cessna 172RG · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1993 · N6419V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the cessa pilot to remain clear of the parked Beech C90.
- [NTSB NYC93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA149.md): Aeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.
- [NTSB LAX93FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA316.md): Bell 206L1 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N444CR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of N444CR to maintain adequate main rotor clearance from N38903, and the operator's failure to provide adequate or recommended safe helipad dimensions. A factor in the accident was the lack of visual reference to the rotating blades of…
- [NTSB ANC93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA136.md): Lake LA04 · Blair Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N6669L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant entry into a porpoise and subsequent loss of control while step-taxiing prior to takeoff. A factor in the accident was the rough water conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA310.md): Cessna 177RG · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N33299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N5076E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airpalne. A factor in the accident was the ditch along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX93LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA306.md): Ayres S-2R-T34 · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N4016B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the main gear inner lower tube assembly due to fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI93LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA294.md): North American F-51 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N6327T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot-in-command of the F-51's diverted attention and failure to maintain a visual outlook.
- [NTSB FTW93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA218.md): Piper PA-28-161 · League City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N3079M · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the driver of the vehicle. A factor was the driver of the vehicle becoming inadvertently lost.
- [NTSB NYC93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA137.md): Boeing 747-368 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · HZAIS · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Missjudged clearance by the captain of the B-747, hz-ais, as he attempted to maneuver around the ATR-42, N242AT. A factor related to the accident was the diverted attention of the captain of the B-747.
- [NTSB BFO93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA139.md): Taylorcraft BF12-65 · Sunappee, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N36452 · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow proper procedures and inadequate supervision by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA117.md): Piper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N4946M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW93LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA206.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N2839B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA109.md): Maule M4 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N9872M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the rough water.
- [NTSB ANC93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA108.md): Cessna 206 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1801Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the submerged sand bar and the pilot's excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB CHI93LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA223.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N11854 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA221.md): Cessna 172 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1993 · N5435E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA258.md): Bell 206B3 · Stoneyford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N38EA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions during a hover operation. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude and the gusting, variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA251.md): Alon A2 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N6515Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstruction clearance while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted by the movement of two trucks.
- [NTSB ANC93IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93IA087.md): PZL Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Haines, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N909CC · No damage
  > The parking brake failure due to a broken bracket; intentionally leaving the airplane unattended with the engine running by the pilot-in-command; and the improper planning and decision of the pilot-in-command by not using wheel chocks.
- [NTSB SEA93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA128.md): Beech A23-24 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N4741J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command misjudged his clearance from a ditch, and his use of improper remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI93LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA188.md): Beech C23 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N6349C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command was operating the airplane at an excessive taxi speed, and did not maintain visual separation with the tied down airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a light rain and fog condition, and a foggy interior window.
- [NTSB CHI93LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA187.md): Robinson R22 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N44227 · Substantial damage
  > The fixed-wing student pilot's poor judgement in attempting to fly a rotary wing aircraft, and the subsequent loss of control in-flight. The pilot's inadequate training in rotary wing aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA227.md): Hughes 269C · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N58407 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain the altitude while maneuvering toward the parking area. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA224.md): Robinson R-22 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N2312N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, his improper use of the throttle and antitorgue pedals. A factor related to this accident was the student's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ANC93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA063.md): Cessna 206 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N734GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land under the existing high wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA091.md): Cessna 172 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1993 · N4856D · Substantial damage
  > The ground personnel's failure to ensure that the airplane was clear of obstructions which resulted in the right wing colliding with a utility pole. A factor was the pilot's inadequate visual lookout
- [NTSB BFO93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA069.md): Beech B100 · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N130AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the hangar. Contributing to the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA133.md): Cessna T303 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1993 · N9481T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control
- [NTSB MIA93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA100.md): Cessna 152 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N65484 · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout not maintained by the pilot-in-command while taxiing the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the driver of the vehicle to advise the ground controller that he had stopped the vehicle on the taxiway.
- [NTSB MIA93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA091.md): Beech V35B · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N18368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's complacency and decision to leave the aircraft controls unattended with the engine operating and without setting the parking brake.
- [NTSB SEA93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA081.md): Cessna U206F · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N8768Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of flight controls by the pilot in command. Factors relating to the accident were the strong, tailwind weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA156.md): Cessna 182F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N3211U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation resulting in an inadvertent encounter with gusty wind conditions while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA107.md): Beech B90 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N33CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging distance from the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Manistique, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N8275L · Substantial damage
  > An excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB MIA93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA079.md): Aeronca KCA · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N1938K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Improper procedures by the other pilot for his failure to perform 's' turns while taxiing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA038.md): Cessna U206A · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N8076Z · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt aircraft handling by the pilot in command. Factors were the collapse of the nose gear and the soft, snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N5394M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing into the parking area, resulting in an on-ground collision with a light pole.
- [NTSB BFO93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA029.md): Agusta A109AII · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N67K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his misjudgment of clearance.
- [NTSB NYC93IA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93IA064.md): Boeing 727-200 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1993 · N79771 · No damage
  > The pilot's disorientation while taxiing, resulting in a runway incursion. Factors contributing to the incident were: the failure of the flight crew to communicate with the ATC ground controller to verify their position; the inadequate crew coordination; and…
- [NTSB ANC93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA032.md): Cessna 180 · Elmendorf Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1993 · N3680C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed. A factor which contributed to the accident was the snow covered surface.
- [NTSB SEA93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA056.md): Bell 206B3 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1993 · N39088 · Substantial damage
  > The location of unmarked electrical transmission wires over a designated airport taxiway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of expectancy to encounter wires above an arpt taxiway, and his diverted attention due to the close proximity of…
- [NTSB SEA93IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93IA050.md): Beech 1900C · Riverton, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1993 · N34010 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's disorientation. Factors include snow, fog, snow covered terrain, and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB CHI93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA057.md): Beech V35A · Marshall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1992 · N8468N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling during ground operation with a gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA043.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N2131J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the clearance between two snow banks, striking one of the snow banks with the airplane's right wing.

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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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