# NTSB investigations, KY: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA23LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA031.md): Cessna 172P · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2022 · N63663 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the taxi without visual reference to the surface, due to his vision being impaired by darkness and glare, which resulted in the airplane’s departure from the paved surface and impact with a ditch. Contributing was the flight…
- [NTSB ERA13CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA413.md): Lake LA-4 · Monticello, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N1136L · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a large wave during water taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB OPS11IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA173.md): Boeing 737-832 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2010 · N3731T · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller's distraction with a helicopter south of the field.
- [NTSB ERA10CA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA491.md): Mooney M20J · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N1156U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention.
- [NTSB ERA10CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA065.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Georgetown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N2374 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the surface during lateral hover, which resulted in dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB DCA06MA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA064.md): Bombardier CRJ-100 · Lexington, KY · Accident · 49 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N431CA · Destroyed
  > the flight crewmembers's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB IAD04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA003.md): Cessna C172R · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2003 · N9968F · Substantial damage
  > The ground controller's failure to advise the relieving controller information regarding an engine run-up, which subsequently resulted in the flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with jet blast during ground taxi.
- [NTSB IAD03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA042.md): Bell BHT-47-G3B2A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N47SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering to land after a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA047.md): Swearingen SA-227-AT · Covington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2002 · N556UP · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in his failure to see the airplane in time to prevent the collision.
- [NTSB NYC00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA027.md): Kolb Firestar · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor in the accident was his lack of total aviation experience.
- [NTSB NYC99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA023.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N997DL · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain a proper visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI97IA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA031.md): ATR 42 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N47AE · Minor damage
  > improper use of procedures by maintenance personnel at an overhaul facility during overhaul of the landing gear, allowing corrosion to occur on the barrel lugs of the landing gear, which subsequently led to fatigue cracking of the lugs and eventual collapse…
- [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 BFO92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA067.md): Ercoupe 415C · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N93426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind.
- [NTSB BFO92IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92IA046.md): Boeing 747-123 · Louisville, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damage
  > Inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in on ground collision with a blast fence. Contributing was inadequate instruction from ground personnel.
- [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 ATL87LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA185.md): Beech 200C · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1987 · N617MS · Destroyed
  > The acft struck a 2-FT hi avgas pump while the plt was taxiing around another acft that was parked. The nose gear collapsed & a small fire resulted. The plt & pax evacuated the acft. Line psnl were unable to extinguish the fire with hand-held extinguishers.…
- [NTSB ATL87LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA048.md): Beech D-17-S · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1986 · N217SD · Substantial damage
  > Following a normal landing on runway 06 at bowman field, the acft nosed over while clearing the rwy. The plt reported applying brakes and recalled feeling the tailwheel lift off the ground. The plt did not report any system malfunction, and the investigation…
- [NTSB ATL87IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA027.md): British Aerospace BA-31 · Louisville, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1986 · N823JS · Minor damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff, a jetstream 31 operating as a commuter carrier to dayton, Ohio, collided with the fourth baggage cart of a four car train. The visibility on the ramp was reduced due to rain and fog. The baggage cart driver stated that he was…
- [NTSB ATL84LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA299.md): Cessna 182H · Murray, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1984 · N1936X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during taxi from landing, the left wing tip of the aircraft struck the corner of the main hangar building. Daylight hours, clear weather and dry ramp area conditions existed at the time.
- [NTSB ATL83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA199.md): SIAI-Marchetti FN333 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1983 · N591W · Destroyed
  > The acft was being taxied in from landing when the engine quit. The pilot cranked the engine to restart, an explosion was heard and flames appeared in the cabin area. The pilot evacuated the acft as flames totally destroyed it. The engineis mounted above and…
- [NTSB ATL82DA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA253.md): Piper PA-34 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N6850J · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing to a hangar the left wheel went off the taxiway causing the left gear to collapse.
- [NTSB ATL82DA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA200.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N37109 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot hand propped aircraft which broke tail tie-down rope and taxiied unattended into a runway light and a ditch about 175 feet from starting point.
- [NTSB IAD79FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA094.md): Cessna 150M · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1979 · N6096K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA075.md): Beech V35 · Somerset, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1979 · N614L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD79FLQ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FLQ23.md): Cessna 172E · Erlanger, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1979 · N5470T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76AI025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI025.md): Beech E18S · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 17, 1975 · N5611D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FLQ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FLQ17.md): Aero Comdr 500B · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 3, 1975 · N6399U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74FLQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74FLQ35.md): Amer Avco AA-5 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1974 · N5442L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73FIQ35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73FIQ35.md): Great Lakes 2T-1R · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 24, 1973 · N3290 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73AI018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73AI018.md): Beech E18S · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1973 · N136C · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI73ALQ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73ALQ20.md): Cessna 177RG · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 11, 1973 · N1874Q · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI72FLQ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FLQ37.md): Cessna 150K · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1972 · N6467G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FLQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FLQ18.md): Cessna 182B · Frankfort, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1971 · N2432G · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FLQ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FLQ13.md): Cessna 310N · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1971 · N5030Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0068.md): Ryan ST-3KR · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1969 · N54403 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI68D0624](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68D0624.md): Beech A23-24 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 25, 1968 · N3666Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0475.md): Cessna 172C · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 14, 1967 · N1807Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0342.md): Cessna 150D · London, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1966 · N4145U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0074.md): Piper J-3 · Columbia, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1966 · N6104H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI65F0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65F0096.md): Piper PA-24 · Monticello, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 14, 1965 · N7410P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI65I0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65I0072.md): Boeing B-727 · Covington, KY · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1965 · N1975 · No damage
- [NTSB UNK65X0300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0300.md): Bensen Gyro B8MEJ · Berea, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1964 · N3402G · Substantial damage

## 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" = 'KY' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases?state=KY

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