# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 CEN21LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA451.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N2923W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI08CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA265.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.
- [NTSB CHI08IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA119.md): Bombardier CL600-2D24 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N918XJ · No damage
  > The flying pilot's incorrect use of the thrust lever leading to the dual engine shutdown during taxi. Contributing to the incident was the flying pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI02FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA289.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2002 · N941N · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the main landing gear strut due to inclusions in the material, residual stresses, and dissolved hydrogen content.
- [NTSB CHI02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA175.md): Cessna 172N · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N4808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the fuel truck.
- [NTSB CHI00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA296.md): Boeing 727-224 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N296SC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the wheel assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection procedures prior to the issuance of a service bulletin.
- [NTSB CHI98LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA334.md): Culver-Revolution Mini 500 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N6269R · Substantial damage
  > a design change to the fuel tank filler neck sealant made by the owner/builder of the helicopter. Factors associated with this accident were an improper sealant material used by the owner/builder and an autorotation was not possible by the pilot due to the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA161.md): Cessna 152 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA150.md): Cessna 152 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N93844 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the propblast from another airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student to communicate with the pilot(s) of the other airplane before taxiing behind it.
- [NTSB CHI96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA050.md): Beech B90 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N551SS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the hangar while taxiing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB CHI95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA170.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-211 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N326US · Substantial damage
  > the captain's not maintaining crew/group coordination. Factors were the captain's diverted attention and his not maintaining visual separation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA105.md): Cessna 185 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N714MX · Substantial damage
  > an encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA094.md): Beech 1900 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1995 · N130UE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations. Related factors are the dark night light conditions and the wrong taxi route.
- [NTSB CHI95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA031.md): Boeing 757-231 · St Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N518US · No damage
  > Failure of ground personnel to identify the unsafe/hazardous situation regarding the closeness of the airplane to the baggage carts, and the captain's improper planning/decision concerning the situation.
- [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 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 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 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 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 MKC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damage
  > That proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down.
- [NTSB CHI88FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA163.md): Boeing 727 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N254US · Substantial damage
  > After push back from the gate, the captain received an unrestricted taxi clearance & elected to taxi to the north side of a construction area. Subsequently, the left wing of the acft struck a parked vehicle in a nonmovement area, which resulted in substantial…
- [NTSB CHI88LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA136.md): de Havilland DHC2-MK I · Warroad, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N49771 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot decided to land in the lake approximately 1000 yds from the sea plane base and was attempting a step-taxi back to the base when the acft struck a sand bar. The pilot stated that he was taxiing near tall grass where he thought the water was deep…
- [NTSB CHI88LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA032.md): Cessna 180 · Carlton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1987 · N2957C · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that the left main gear collapsed as he started to taxi from the ramp area on a smooth grass surface. When the gear collapsed, the left wing dropped to the ground & was substantially dmgd. The plt rprtd the left gear leg had broken off 2 inches…
- [NTSB CHI87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA105.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N1156H · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while taxiing on the north taxiway, for takeoff on runway 31, a 'gust of wind caught the tail abruptly and caused plane to veer to the left and strike corner of hangar.' The acft collided with the hangar nose first.
- [NTSB CHI85LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA362.md): Beech A36 · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N1450R · Substantial damage
  > The plt of this acft attempted to start the eng twice with acft battery and a ground pwr unit without success. He then tied the tail down with a rope and had started the eng. After the eng started, the tie down rope broke and the acft taxied by itself into…
- [NTSB CHI85LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA238.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Starbuck, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1985 · N5355Z · Substantial damage
  > Plt landed in crosswind conditions, veered off the edge of tha rwy onto rough, unleveled terrain. The nosewheel collapsed and the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA001.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Greenbush, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N37JL · Substantial damage
  > Following an uneventful approach and landing, the plt was taxiing back up the runway when the right engine quit. The right seat passenger immediately noted flames coming from the engine and notified the plt, who swung the acft into positon for wind to keep…
- [NTSB CHI84LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA172.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winona, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1984 · N5184M · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the plt was turning left onto the taxiway when the wind lifted the right wing and tail of the acft. The acft nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI82DA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA107.md): Cessna 172K · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 1982 · N84344 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountered adverse weather and elected to land at Fairmont,Minnesota. While taxiing after landing, the aircraft flipped over in strong wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI81DER20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER20.md): Cessna 172F · Slaton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1981 · N5639R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81DER05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81DER05.md): Cessna 172 · Thief River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1980 · N3222L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DER32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER32.md): Piper PA-22 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1979 · N8052D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DER23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER23.md): Piper PA-38 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 7, 1979 · N2359D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC79DER86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC79DER86.md): Cessna 421B · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 10, 1978 · N110SW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MKC78FER84](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER84.md): Piper PA-38 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1978 · N6291A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FER33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FER33.md): Cessna 172 · Thief Riv Fall, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 8, 1978 · N3889Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DER09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DER09.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 16, 1977 · N117L · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77DER29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER29.md): Cessna 172 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1977 · N3060U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DER10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DER10.md): Cessna 180 · White Bear Lk, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 24, 1976 · N9105C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FER04.md): Champion 7GCB · Chaska, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 24, 1976 · N8992R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER82.md): Cessna 150J · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 25, 1976 · N60030 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER75](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER75.md): Piper PA-28R · Sauk Centre, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1976 · N8405C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER58](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER58.md): Aeronca 11AC · Sacred Heart, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1976 · N86113 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FER57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER57.md): Piper PA-28 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 2, 1976 · N9100J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER53.md): Piper PA-22 · Gaylord, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 28, 1976 · N3521Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER37.md): Cessna 210G · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1975 · N6881R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DER29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DER29.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1975 · N17376 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76FER28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FER28.md): Volmer VJ-22 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1975 · N5918 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75AK048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK048.md): Bell 47G-2A · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1975 · N116SP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC75FER55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75FER55.md): Beech 58 · Rochester, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1975 · N9021V · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?state=MN&page=2

## 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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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