# 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 CHI90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA129.md): Cecil, Richard C. Starduster II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N85RC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's inadequate visual lookout during ground taxi operations.
- [NTSB LAX90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA186.md): Hughes 269A · La Verne, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N8793F · Substantial damage
  > Ground resonance due to an inadequately maintained strut.
- [NTSB SEA90FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA080.md): Swearingen SA226-T(B) · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N161RS · Minor damage
  > Inadequate coordination between the pilot and the ground lineman. A factor related to the accident was: impairment of the ground lineman from consumption of alcohol.
- [NTSB BFO90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA047.md): Robinson R-22M · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N4003K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control while taxiing on turbulent water.
- [NTSB ANC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA089.md): Cessna C-150M · Chakachamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N9477U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly survey the landing area and ensure the appropriate width for his airplane.
- [NTSB MIA90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA122.md): Boeing A75N1 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N50072 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC90FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA104.md): Short Brothers SD3-60-200 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N381MQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that the pilot taxied into a hold position that was too close to a departing B-747, which resulted in the a/c being blown into a blast fence. Contributing was the lack of available information from the aircraft manufacturer which would have…
- [NTSB CHI90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA125.md): Piper PA22-150 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1990 · N7628D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA147.md): Beech F-33A · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N6508V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow directives and his misjudgement of distance. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's failure to ensure that the building did not pose a hazard.
- [NTSB MIA90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA105.md): Embraer EMB-110 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N64CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain an adequate visual look-out due to his self imposed pressure of taxiing, completing cockpit checklists and obtaining a clearance at the same time.
- [NTSB NYC90DFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DFJ02.md): Robbins Breezy CG-1 · Horseheads, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 6, 1990 · N68CG · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control during high speed taxi for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB SEA90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA062.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N9443K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot displayed poor starting procedures by proceeding with known deficiencies with the parking brake and the inadequacies of the tie down. The pilot did not attain assistance for this procedure which resulted in the airplane getting away and colliding with…
- [NTSB ANC90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA049.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Kayak Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N5061G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a suitable area to taxi for takeoff. The hidden obstruction (log) was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N7275G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.
- [NTSB DEN90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA077.md): Cessna 182J · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1990 · N3372F · Substantial damage
  > A deteriorated fuel line.
- [NTSB LAX90LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA077.md): Cessna 182Q · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N759KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB MIA90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA084.md): Grumman American AA-1B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N1492R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI90IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA090.md): Boeing 737-200 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N202AU · No damage
  > The improper taxi speed to be able to negotiate a safe turn off the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB LAX90LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA100.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N222ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB MKC90LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N6377B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive taxi speed and inadequate visual outlook by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA085.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N8394D · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the left main landing gear attach bolts for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA069.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1990 · N98673 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after the right main gear contacted a tie down hole, which resulted in a collision with the hangar.
- [NTSB NYC90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA066.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N349MA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N349MA failed to see and avoid another airplane taxiing in the same direction.
- [NTSB MIA90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA063.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N1528X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and a parked aircraft, while turning on the taxiway. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB DEN90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA038.md): Cessna 182M · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · N70844 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. An on ground encounter with wind gusts is considered an additional cause.
- [NTSB SEA90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA033.md): Cessna 172A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N7878T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls. Factors in the accident were the high, gusty wind conditions, the pilot's self induced pressure to arrive at work on time, and his lack of total pilot experience.
- [NTSB MKC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA043.md): Cessna 172 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the light pole. The location of the pole was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA063.md): Mooney Mark 22 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N7716M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Mooney to stop his aircraft in a timely manner to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB CHI90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA052.md): Cessna 172P · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N65673 · Substantial damage
  > The inability to establish a sufficient climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experinece in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.
- [NTSB LAX90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA051.md): Cessna 172 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1989 · N739EQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged clearance between the aircraft's wing tip & the fuel truck. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the vehicle (fuel truck).
- [NTSB LAX90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA081.md): Cessna 414 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N8247Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between his aircraft and ground objects during a taxi to the ramp area.
- [NTSB FTW90IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90IA043.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Baton Rouge, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N416AA · No damage
  > The captain's excessive speed during a turn off of the runway, and his failure to maintain directional control. The wet taxiway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA018.md): Cessna 402 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N67941 · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the vehicle driver, from consumption of alcohol, which resulted in a collision with the airplane. The vehicle and dark night were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB BFO90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA016.md): Piper PA-31 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N7485L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed. Ice on the ramp and the location of the fence were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA045.md): North American P-51D · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1989 · N5415V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The P-51 pilot's failure to see and avoid the standing C-172.
- [NTSB FTW90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA041.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1989 · N2202C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the gusty tail winds.
- [NTSB CHI90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA037.md): Cessna 172G · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N3783L · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA90IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA036.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N32133 · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately watch for parked aircraft after becoming distracted.
- [NTSB CHI90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA034.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N43313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the clearance between his airplane and a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB ATL90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA026.md): Learjet 24 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N500P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to insure his airplane was clear of a parked aircraft while maneuvering to park.
- [NTSB DEN90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA018.md): Cessna U206B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N3481L · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot while taxiing during unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA020.md): Classic YMF-5 · Marathon, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1989 · N89B · Minor damage
  > The pilot's incorrect elevator control while taxiing with a quartering tailwind. Contributing to the incident was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB ATL90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA021.md): Piper PA-38 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N2412N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, when the airplane began to veer left during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to inspect the airplane wheel for damage after it dropped off the runway during taxi.
- [NTSB LAX90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA036.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N4098A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the brakes by the pilot of the Piper PA-31.
- [NTSB CHI90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA018.md): Beech A36 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N6736L · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's poor judgement in electing to taxi across an unmarked area in dark night conditions, at an airport with known construction in progress and the airport management's failure to assure the initial repairs were sufficient to correct the holes made during…
- [NTSB MKC90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Brooten, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N7047X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper starting procedures and the excessive throttle setting.
- [NTSB FTW90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA009.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1989 · N30263 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the taxi during dark night conditions without taxiway lights, an operable landing light or, assistance from airport personnel.
- [NTSB NYC90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA010.md): Beech 58 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N333TQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA007.md): Cessna 140A · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N9658A · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The tailwind, the pilot's improper use of brakes, and his lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft were considered to be contributing factors.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?page=39

## 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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