# NTSB investigations, ID: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA270.md): Enstrom F-28F · Malad City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 21, 2026 · N8624B · Substantial damage
  > On July 21, 2026, about 0815 mountain daylight time, an Enstrom F-28F helicopter, N8624B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Malad City, Idaho. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The helicopter was operated…
- [NTSB WPR25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA297.md): Cessna 172 · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2025 · N7373A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB WPR24LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA311.md): Cub Crafters CC11 · Grand View, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2024 · N30YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR24LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA286.md): Cessna 182P · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2024 · N9989E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.
- [NTSB WPR24LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Featherville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2024 · N2975A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA013.md): Cessna 340A · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2023 · N682JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA229.md): Maule M-4 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N4718T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a ditch, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA192.md): Cessna 172N · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2021 · N733BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR15LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA234.md): Cessna 180J · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N52095 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.
- [NTSB GAA15CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA145.md): Beech D17S · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N114H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped.
- [NTSB WPR15CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA017.md): Indus T-211 Thorpedo · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N211MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA314.md): Cessna 182Q · Warren, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N624M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR14CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA288.md): Piper PA 17 · Sand Point, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N4842H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR11CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA337.md): Cessna 172N · Porthill, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N733BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole.
- [NTSB WPR10CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA301.md): Cessna 180 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2010 · N2350C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing at an unfamiliar airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR09CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA274.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2009 · N25353 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB SEA08LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA216.md): Brennan RV-8 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N272RS · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line "B" nut.
- [NTSB LAX08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA217.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N2544W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.
- [NTSB SEA07LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA004.md): Cessna 182M · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N70946 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. A contributing factor was the temporary construction fence next to the taxiway.
- [NTSB SEA06CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA151.md): Cessna 180H · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N89SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was the wind gust condition.
- [NTSB SEA06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA066.md): Cessna 182D · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N9971T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N5953A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA192.md): Cessna 421B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N41053 · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB SEA03CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03CA162.md): Cessna R172K · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N758LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA104.md): Mooney M20C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N6806U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..
- [NTSB SEA02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA052.md): Skystar Kitfox Lite Squared · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N211TE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. High and gusting winds were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA037.md): Hiller UH-12E · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N2239 · Substantial damage
  > Altitude deviation during aerial taxi for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA010.md): Luscombe 8F · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1997 · N1895B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor.
- [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 SEA92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA054.md): Michael Conner Avid Flyer · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1992 · N425AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [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 SEA86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA167.md): Maule M-5-235C · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1986 · N5636D · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff an inadvertant ground loop occurred during which the acft veered left striking another parked acft. The plt stated it felt as though the tailwheel jammed; however, post accident exam failed to disclose any failure/malfunction.
- [NTSB SEA86LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA151.md): Navion A · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1986 · N5208N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to land onto a road to pick up a passenger. The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from a wire fence to the right of the road and caught the right wing.
- [NTSB SEA85LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA165.md): Cessna 172 · Pacatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N2396E · Substantial damage
  > After landing the plt was instructed by the tower to expedite off the rwy and taxiway due to a jet following close behind. During taxi from the taxiway to the ramp, the plt was paying particular attention to his right wing tip to avoid parked acft. The acft…
- [NTSB SEA85LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1985 · N3056V · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing on the ramp after landing, the right wing of the acft struck a jet blast fence. The plt stated two linemen were guiding the acft at the time.
- [NTSB SEA84LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA074.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1984 · N85763 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt attempted to taxi back on the active rwy after landing and groundlooped. During the swerve the left wingcontacted a snow bank. The student plt recommended no tail-up taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA82DYA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYA06.md): Rotorway Scorpion TOO · Jerome, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1982 · N222RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot was familiarizing himself with the home built helicopter. After hovering in one general area for about 45 minutes, he decided to hover to an open area by crossing a fence. He stated that he entered translational lift at about 20 knots while hovering…
- [NTSB SEA82DA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA019.md): Hughes 269C · S.E. Of Malta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1982 · N58203 · Substantial damage
  > The purpose of the flight was for predator (coyote) control. The pilot was following a coyote at a low-altitude, moderate-speed air taxi over snow and sagebrush covered terrain. One of the aircraft's snowboards caught several sagebrush limbs and the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA81FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA047.md): Piper PA-34 · Boise, ID · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1981 · N40036 · Minor damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYA26.md): Cessna R172K · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1979 · N58BD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP10.md): Cessna 185 · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1979 · N80337 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYP02.md): Piper PA-22 · Nez Perce, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1978 · N3380A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78DYA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78DYA10.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Ukon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1978 · N88929 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76FYA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76FYA28.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 23, 1976 · N36430 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYA10.md): Cessna 150 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1975 · N7820F · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75AS016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS016.md): Cessna 185E · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1974 · N4753Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75AS006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS006.md): Beech M24R · Boise, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1974 · N2529W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73DYA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73DYA28.md): Beech J35 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1973 · N3005C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70DWG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DWG08.md): Grumman G-164 · Genesee, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 1, 1970 · N10231 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70FXM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70FXM04.md): Cessna 150 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1970 · N8324G · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'ID' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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