# 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 CHI92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA089.md): Beech 55 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N9029V · Substantial damage
  > Improper starting procedure attempted by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: magneto switch left in the 'on' position.
- [NTSB NYC92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA091.md): Beech 99 · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N209BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing on an icy surface. Factors related to the accident were the unfavorable winds and the icy ramp conditions.
- [NTSB ANC92IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA030.md): Piper PA-31-T3 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1992 · N314SC · Minor damage
  > The pilot's continued taxi after becoming lost or disoriented. Factors relating to the accident were the whiteout conditions caused by the freshly falling and blowing snow and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA080.md): Cessna 182 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N96722 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Associated factors are the high and gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA081.md): Cessna 210 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N9508T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to restart the engine when there was evidence of a fuel leak. A factor in the accident was the fractured fuel line due to the improper installation and overtorque of the line by company maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA072.md): Cessna 172K · Kamuela, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N79948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots encounter with a wind gust beyond the ground handling capability of the aircraft and his failure to obtain preflight weather information.
- [NTSB LAX92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA071.md): Cessna 172N · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1991 · N734GY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA066.md): Cessna 150G · Point Mugu, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1991 · N8572J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of the available wind information. Contributing to this accident was a high tail wind.
- [NTSB DEN92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N80893 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the sign.
- [NTSB LAX92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA037.md): Cessna 180 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1991 · N2802A · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the brake system due to contamination.
- [NTSB MIA92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA016.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1991 · N136AT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command of N136AT to maintain clearance from N3110R while diverting her attention to close her door during taxi to takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA017.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD369D · Beech Grove, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1991 · N88SE · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the flight control linkage during maintenance. Complacency and inadequate inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and the pilot are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC92FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA009.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-80 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N498AA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crew of the B-737, N7385F, to maintain adequate visual lookout while taxiing, and failure by air traffic controllers to provide traffic information and/or issue warnings to either flightcrew. A factor was the after-landing task saturation of…
- [NTSB ANC92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA009.md): Cessna 180 · Berners Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N4693B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the pre takeoff taxi, due to his improper handling of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the soft takeoff area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA006.md): Cessna 421B · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N100CA · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the right main landing gear's downlock link assembly.
- [NTSB LAX92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA007.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N5486G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA005.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N952R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the wing tip clearance. A factor was the failure of the maintenance personnel to follow procedures and directives pertaining to taxiway and ramp clearance.
- [NTSB NYC91LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA247.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-82 · East Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1991 · N819NY · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of an electrical component in the cockpit, which resulted in smoke and the subsequent emergency evacuation of the passengers from the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI91LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA301.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N442AA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during ground operations. A related factor is the failure of the drivers of the escort vehicle and the semi trailer to follow established procedures and directives.
- [NTSB DEN91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA131.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N2FJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent deactivation of aircraft brakes by unqualified person.
- [NTSB NYC91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA197.md): Cessna 172P · Greenville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N5482K · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for gusting winds by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB FTW91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA137.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N491AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain of the other aircraft misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the standing commuter airplane. A factor was the failure by the second pilot of the other airplane to identify a hazardous condition.
- [NTSB LAX91LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA318.md): Cessna 172 · Chico, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N6387E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure.
- [NTSB NYC91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA186.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N738VP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout which resulted in a ground collision with a parked aircraft. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to taxi on the taxiway centerline and night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Waldron, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N737BZ · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout was not maintained, and diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA156.md): Boeing PT-17A75N1 · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N422S · Substantial damage
  > The improper handling of the airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control. A factor was the limited experience of the pilot in this model.
- [NTSB BFO91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA056.md): Cessna 206 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N734LN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain adequate clearance with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA199.md): Robinson R-22 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N8024W · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions was not attained by the pilot resulting in loss of directional control. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.
- [NTSB FTW91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA101.md): Republic RC-3 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N6441K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures. A factor was the pilot's lack of expereince in seaplanes.
- [NTSB LAX91LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA258.md): Beech F33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N6486N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to exit the runway onto the taxiway at a speed sufficient to stop prior to colliding with the stopped aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX91LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA241.md): Cessna 172M · Crescent City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N12447 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to employ proper flight control positioning to maintain control of the airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA179.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N2596P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control by the dual student was not maintained, remedial action by the CFI was delayed, which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor related to the accident was rough water caused by a power boat wake.
- [NTSB MIA91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA153.md): Cessna 210N · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N6555Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance while taxiing the airplane near a parked airplane.
- [NTSB BFO91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA051.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar STP1 · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N949Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a moving aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N4649E · No damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC91LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA142.md): Piper PA-28 · Vergennes, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1991 · N9163Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, resulted in an on ground loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN91LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA074.md): Pitts S-2B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N603SB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI91FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA152.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N715NC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose wheel steering hydraulic line during after landing ground operations. A related factor is the manufacturer's inadequate inspection and/or replacement standards.
- [NTSB ATL91FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA090.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N938DL · Substantial damage
  > The van driver's inadequate visual lookout and poor division of attention.
- [NTSB MIA91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1991 · N150ER · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the PA-28 pilot to maintain proper brake pressure, while diverting his attention to his notepad.
- [NTSB CHI91IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA144.md): Boeing 727-223 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N6815 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to properly align the airplane in the gate alley during the push back from the gate.
- [NTSB CHI91LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA132.md): Luscombe 8A · Fibre, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · CGWGZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempting to taxi on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA91LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA120.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N6040V · Substantial damage
  > Improper ATC clearance by ground personnel and poor decision by the pilot to taxi behind an airplane holding on a runway.
- [NTSB CHI91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA128.md): De Havilland Beaver U-6A · Oak Island, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N9028 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain was selected by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the terrain/runway was composed of weak ice.
- [NTSB BFO91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA043.md): Cessna 172H · Morehead, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N3781F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of his aircraft in exceedingly high wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA108.md): Cessna 402A · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N104EC · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the nose gear due to a failure of the nose gear trunion.
- [NTSB ATL91LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA071.md): Beech F33A · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N7224L · Substantial damage
  > The hole in the airport taxiway, which was created by the erosion of soil beneath the taxiway, and the failure of the airport to inspect and maintain ditches which run beneath the runways and taxiways.
- [NTSB LAX91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N25378 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the CFI aboard N25378 to adequately supervise the flight and the dual student pilot's improper use of the normal brakes.
- [NTSB LAX91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA119.md): Cessna 172G · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N4417L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/preparation decision. Factors related to the accident were the high wind condition and the pilot in commands inability to compensate for the wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA102.md): Curtiss-Wright E-4000 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1991 · N9048 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design and length of the tailwheel assembly cable.

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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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