# NTSB investigations, OK: 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 WPR26LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA230.md): Stephen Aberle Chipper CH-2A · Alva, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2026 · N618SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to taxi the tailwheel-equipped airplane over uneven terrain while operating with limited forward visibility, which resulted in the left main landing gear entering a hole.
- [NTSB CEN23LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA015.md): Beech B-60 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2022 · N2889W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN20LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA413.md): Cosmos Phase 3 · Wayne, OK · Accident · Fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N7024L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA324.md): Best Off Skyranger · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N1671L · Destroyed
  > A fire during the engine run-up for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA126.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2017 · N6330B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA160.md): Cessna 152 · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2017 · N6132Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing at night.
- [NTSB GAA16CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA253.md): Cessna 172 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N917CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from obstacles while taxiing to parking, resulting in the airplane's wing striking a light pole.
- [NTSB CEN12CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA329.md): Brumbaugh B/Kasowski L Avid Flyer IV · Pryor, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N85AY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high speed taxi.
- [NTSB CEN09TA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09TA399.md): Cessna 182 · Cookson, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N60HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road.
- [NTSB DFW08CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA070.md): Cessna 172S · Jenks, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2008 · N766PD · Substantial damage
  > The owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings.
- [NTSB DFW07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA056.md): Cessna 172S · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N159RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar and parked airplane during the unauthorized use of an airplane.
- [NTSB FTW01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA126.md): Beech BE-76 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N6003Y · Substantial damage
  > the dual student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar while taxing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA251.md): Beech BE58 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N84DE · Substantial damage
  > the fire, which ignited in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons while taxiing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA071.md): Cessna 172E · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1999 · N5606T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5745R · Substantial damage
  > The high winds and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting to taxi in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA023.md): Cessna 172D · Pryor, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N2848U · Substantial damage
  > The high wind and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting the flight.
- [NTSB FTW95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA172.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1995 · N2266U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during a hovering turn. A factor was the low temperature.
- [NTSB FTW91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA032.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1991 · N82162 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of the ignition switch. A factor was the pilot's failure to apply the parking brake or use airplane wheel chocks.
- [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 FTW89LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1988 · N4715B · Substantial damage
  > Acft's left wing struck a truck that was parked adjacent to the taxiway. After initial impact, the acft veered left and the nose also struck the truck. The plt stated that he was concentrating on a ramp sweeper that was moving down the taxiway in front of the…
- [NTSB FTW88LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA152.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N2264U · Substantial damage
  > Acft experienced a hard landing and rolled over following a loss of control in a hover. Plt delayed cutting the throttle in order to clear a ditch. Investigation revealed that the tail rotor driveshaft coupling retaining screw had separated. The separation…
- [NTSB FTW88DPJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DPJ06.md): Cessna 172G · Frederick, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1988 · N1103F · Substantial damage
  > During slow taxi to takeoff, a gust of wind or a dust devil lifted aircraft off taxiway and flipped it inverted. Numerous small whirlwinds were observed in the vicinity of the airport at the time.
- [NTSB FTW87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA113.md): Boeing 707-323C · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1987 · N8404 · Substantial damage
  > After engine start ground personnel experienced difficulty disconnecting the airstart unit hose. The ground signalman left the view of the crew to assist the other men in an effort to disconnect the unit from the aircraft. The pilot assuming that all was…
- [NTSB FTW87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA092.md): Cessna 402B · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1987 · N402BC · Substantial damage
  > A 17 year old non rated pilot and 3 of his friends attempted to steal the arcft. After the engines were started power was applied and control of the aircraft was lost immediately. The aircraft struck a hangar and continued across the taxiway where the…
- [NTSB FTW86LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA120.md): Beech E18S · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1986 · N2001C · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A swearingen SA-226TC, N516SS, was lndd at ngt on rwy 17L. After lndg, the flt crew exited onto taxiway-E3 (TWY-E3), where they were instructed by tower to hold. A Beech E18S, N2001C, was then lndd on the same rwy (rwy 17L) & its plt also exited onto TWY-E3.…
- [NTSB FTW86LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N2826L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported encountering strong gusty winds while taxiing for departure at jones memorial airport, Bristow, OK. As a result his aircraft was flipped upside down and substantially damaged. The pilot was not injured.
- [NTSB FTW85LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA016.md): Cessna 172P · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1984 · N55350 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot had returned to his home airport after aborting a business flight due to weather. After landing, the pilot was taxiing from the active runway when the aircraft flipped inverted due to strong gusting winds. The wind was reported by the pilot to be…
- [NTSB FTW84LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA373.md): Cessna 172M · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N9646H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt of N9646H, while he was taxiing under the direction of ground control the acft was struck from behind by N1PN. The plt of N1PN stated that he was cleared to taxi and did not see any other acft as he entered the taxiway. Seated in the rear…
- [NTSB FTW84LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA307.md): Cessna 152 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1984 · N6180Q · Substantial damage
  > While taxing from landing the plt was watching the clearance on the left side of the acft and the right wing contacted an unmarked utility pole.
- [NTSB FTW83LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA161.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1983 · N6501J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said he was waiting for an acft to clear the rwy. As he started to turn downfield for takeoff he pushed the throttle in, advancing the power instead of retarding it. The aircraft crossed the runway at an angle, became airborne and hit a tree. The…
- [NTSB FTW81FPM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPM02.md): Cessna 310Q · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1980 · N69606 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPM10.md): Cessna 150 · Vinita, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1979 · N50254 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPJ08.md): Cessna 172 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1979 · N61624 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FPM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPM08.md): Beech C-45H · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 17, 1979 · N8SL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78DPJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78DPJ25.md): Cessna 182 · Lawton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1978 · N2692G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPJ08.md): Piper PA-22 · Duncan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 12, 1977 · N5426Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FPJ01.md): Cessna 172 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1976 · N5473R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPJ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPJ46.md): Brantley 305 · Chattanooga, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1976 · N2231U · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DPJ49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ49.md): Bell 47G-2 · Elgin, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1976 · N13299 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FPJ28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPJ28.md): Piper PA-22 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1976 · N1722P · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76DPJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPJ14.md): Cessna 180B · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1975 · N4US · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPJ02.md): Cessna 182B · Norman, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1975 · N2732G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75DPJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPJ20.md): Cessna U206 · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 26, 1975 · N4994F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPJ32.md): Piper PA-34 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1974 · N16575 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74DPM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPM26.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Okemah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 12, 1974 · N5099X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPJ24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPJ24.md): Cessna U206F · Oklahoma Cty, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1974 · N9610G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPJ23.md): Cessna 182 · Okla City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1974 · N9360X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPM13.md): Cessna 150 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 15, 1973 · N18124 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FPJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPJ09.md): Cessna 140A · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 3, 1973 · N1108D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DPJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DPJ07.md): Champion 7GCBC · Seminole, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 14, 1973 · N5242X · 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" = 'OK' 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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