# NTSB investigations, OR: 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 WPR25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA241.md): Cessna 182M · Inhama, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2025 · N71879 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB WPR23LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA221.md): Cessna 340A · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2023 · N340SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.
- [NTSB WPR23LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N25233 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA336.md): Cessna 120 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N77257 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while taxing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA276.md): Payne Steven R RV-8 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N526KP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR16LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA174.md): Schneider K/Cook C SC Skybolt · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N300SB · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear truss due to a weld joint failure, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage frame structure.
- [NTSB GAA16CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA051.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2015 · N555RG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel truck driver to see and avoid the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB WPR11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA427.md): Stinson V77 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N9112H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing in a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR11CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA347.md): Cessna 182B · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2011 · N8426T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane and ground obstacles.
- [NTSB WPR10CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA478.md): Robinson R22 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N856HA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to hover-taxi behind a jet, resulting in the helicopter encountering jet wash and rolling over.
- [NTSB LAX08CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA282.md): Boeing BV234 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N239CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA06TA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06TA118.md): Cessna 206H · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8210G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid one another.
- [NTSB SEA05LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA184.md): Airbus Industrie A330-223 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N855NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew of the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA104.md): Hiller UH-12E · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N3030H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain landing skid clearance during hover taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA133.md): Cessna 402 B · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N98635 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation.
- [NTSB SEA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA040.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N7004P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA134.md): Piper PA-12 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2001 · N918TF · Substantial damage
  > The front seat (pilot-in-command's) inadequate visual lookout during step taxi resulting in the aircraft's collision with a partially submerged log. A contributing factor was the log and it's lack of any conspicuous marking.
- [NTSB SEA01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA056.md): Piper PA-28-181 · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N8133C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA036.md): Cessna 172K · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N78284 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while taxiing the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA00LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA195.md): Boeing E75 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N8528N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control upon experiencing a loss of normal braking effectiveness. Factors included a partial failure of the brake system, a tailwind, and a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA187.md): Piper PA-16 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N5932H · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA055.md): Champion 7ECA · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N11099 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: the ravine located near the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA064.md): Cessna 180A · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1996 · N9669B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to identify the unsuitable taxi area, and the failure of airport maintenance personnel to properly identify a construction area.
- [NTSB SEA96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA062.md): Boeing 767-332 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N125DL · No damage
  > the passenger's unsuccessful (improper) evacuation of the aircraft. The malfunctioning APU was a related factor in that it torched and produced smoke, due to a faulty fuel control unit and/or gearbox shutoff valve, thereby prompting an emergency evacuation of…
- [NTSB SEA95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA184.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N6854P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was his diversion of attention.
- [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB SEA90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA170.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N965CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to maintain adequate clearance from an object near the runway.
- [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 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 SEA89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA138.md): Grumman 164B · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N6632Q · Substantial damage
  > The airport owners failure to mark a hidden hazard.
- [NTSB SEA88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1987 · N3275P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A single engine aircraft was taxiing from the south end of the ramp area to the runway. A twin engine aircraft entered the taxiway in front of the single engine aircraft from the right of the taxiway. The single engine aircraft struck the twin engine aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA87LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA037.md): Cessna T310Q · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1986 · N7581Q · Substantial damage
  > During turn off from the runway to the taxiway the left main gear collapsed. The runway and taxiway were icy and wet. Examination of the landing gear indicated an overload failure.
- [NTSB SEA85LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA189.md): Beech 35-C33 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N5891J · Substantial damage
  > During taxi from landing while in a turn, th epilot inadvert ently selected gear up. He owns a similar airplane and had borrowed this aircraft. His aircraft gear and flap contr ols are in the opposite position of this aircraft's. he intended to raise the…
- [NTSB SEA84LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA169.md): Cessna 172NII · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1984 · N5280E · Substantial damage
  > While taxing on a ramp area the plts attention was diverted to adjusting the transponder code. The left wing of the acft contacted a moving fuel truck.
- [NTSB SEA84FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA048.md): Sikorsky S-61L · Medford, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N6981R · Destroyed
  > The plt deviated from the painted taxi line to avoid a parked fuel truck and collided with a hangar door. The main rotor hit the door and flying debris damaged 2 hangers,3 acft and 2 cars.
- [NTSB SEA82DYK12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYK12.md): Cessna 210 · Rosenburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N727FK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to hand start the aircraft due to a weak battery. The pilot told passenger to hold the brakes and assumed the passenger knew how, because of his many hours of flight time (as a passenger). When the engine started the aircraft began to move…
- [NTSB SEA82DYM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM14.md): Cessna 182 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 3, 1982 · N2296G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot proceeded to the run-up area at the end of the runway. After making a run-up, he elected to taxi to refuel before taking off. He stated that he was making a turn when a gust of wind picked up his right wing. The aircraft then turned until it was in…
- [NTSB SEA82DYM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYM12.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1982 · N2935S · Substantial damage
  > While proceeding from a restaurant parking area to the runway, the aircraft had to be taxied across a bridge. The bridge was 30 ft wide and 50 ft long. It had no side rails and was used to cross a drainage ditch. A slight right turn was required just before…
- [NTSB SEA82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA028.md): Boeing A75N1 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 1982 · N56270 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > After landing the pilot of Taylorcraft, N9507B, was cleared to proceed to his parking area. At 1054:50, ground control advised him of stearman, N56270, approaching from the opposite direction. The Taylorcraft pilot adjusted his taxi path to the right of the…
- [NTSB SEA81DYM39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM39.md): Geo. Mccall KR-2 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1981 · N54622 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79DYM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79DYM12.md): Piper J3C-65 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1979 · N5721N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA78FYM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYM03.md): Enstrom 280C · Aloha, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1977 · N111EE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYK05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYK05.md): Piper PA-22 · Denmark, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1977 · N4739Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77DYC09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77DYC09.md): Cessna 150 · Cornelius, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 7, 1976 · N60855 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYI16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYI16.md): Piper PA-22 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 25, 1976 · N5928Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA76DYC21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76DYC21.md): Piper PA-28 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1975 · N41505 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75DYC32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75DYC32.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1975 · N1373X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75AYI11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AYI11.md): Cessna 172 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1974 · N20981 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX74DYI11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DYI11.md): Cessna 150 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1974 · N2800S · 2 aircraft · 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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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