# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 CEN26LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA153.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N4059A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the hover taxi.
- [NTSB CEN26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA145.md): Classic Waco YMF · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2026 · N43000 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.
- [NTSB CEN26LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2026 · N7080T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA096.md): Honda HA-420 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 16, 2026 · N949LL · Substantial damage
  > On January 16, 2026, at 1154 central standard time, a Honda HA-420 airplane, N949LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas. The airline transport pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN25LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA122.md): Cessna 208B · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 14, 2025 · N9471B · Substantial damage
  > On March 14, 2025, about 0738 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B airplane, N9471B, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN24LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA289.md): Evektor Aerotechnik EV97 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2024 · N916SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi due to strong wind gusts.
- [NTSB DCA24FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24FA120.md): Boeing 737-8 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2024 · N27290 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's decision not to establish and maintain deceleration devices in accordance with company training and standard operating procedures.
- [NTSB CEN24LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA117.md): Cessna 172 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2024 · N6762A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.
- [NTSB CEN24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA034.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2023 · N9568U · Substantial damage
  > The distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA072.md): Piper PA46 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2022 · N282TX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.
- [NTSB CEN23LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA065.md): Cessna 172M · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N221MF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.
- [NTSB CEN22LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA164.md): Mooney M20E · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA155.md): Cessna 172K · Plains, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2022 · N7199G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA149.md): Cessna 208B · Grapevine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2022 · N78SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA137.md): Boeing 737-823 · Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N834NN · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s decision to adjust his flight instruments while taxiing the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN21LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA178.md): Cessna 182 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2021 · N94810 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while turning onto the taxiway in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA346.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N152TR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to…
- [NTSB CEN19LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA113.md): Cessna 172 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2019 · N494JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control while taxiing at an unsafe ground speed.
- [NTSB CEN18LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA315.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.
- [NTSB CEN18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA271.md): Steen Skybolt · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N22GL · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the main landing gear (MLG) truss, which resulted in the MLG spreading apart.
- [NTSB GAA18CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA217.md): Smith Dennis P Magni M24 · La Grange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2018 · N3PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing onto the runway in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA111.md): Maule M 6 · Boerne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damage
  > The ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB GAA17CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA165.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Spofford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N804DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.
- [NTSB GAA17CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA093.md): Piper PA 34 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2016 · N2844T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s decision to continue to taxi the airplane to the parking area with a known brake malfunction, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
- [NTSB GAA16CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA283.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N921ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering in gusting tailwind conditions, resulting in the tailboom striking a light pole and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB OPS16IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS16IA008.md): Embraer S A EMB-505 · Dallas, TX · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Apr 7, 2016 · N304QS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The controller's miscommunication of a clearance and failure to recognize and correct the readback resulting in the flight crew initiating takeoff without a clearance.
- [NTSB CEN16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA126.md): Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2016 · N8280K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Goodyear pilot did not see and avoid the Nakajima ahead on the taxiway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA042.md): Cessna 421 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N19CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB GAA16CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA034.md): Cessna 182R · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N9736H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB CEN16LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA008.md): Beechcraft A36 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N55674 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper navigation onto a vehicle service road while taxiing and his subsequent distraction while looking at an airport diagram, which led to the airplane impacting a fence post.
- [NTSB DCA15CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA025.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N263WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N263WN captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance from the parked N8314L resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN14LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA446.md): Taylorcraft BC12 - D · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N44335 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to adequately supervise the student pilot and his decision to conduct training in an airplane without dual brakes, which resulted in the student pilot’s loss of directional control during initial taxi and subsequent impact with…
- [NTSB CEN14CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA310.md): Cessna 421A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N936U · Substantial damage
  > The improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN13LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA408.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N56FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the proper taxi procedure, which resulted in a brake system fire.
- [NTSB ENG13IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG13IA016.md): Boeing 747 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2013 · B18701 · Minor damage
  > Fuel leaking from a fractured fuel manifold feeder line that ignited on contact with the engine’s hot compressor rear frame, which resulted in an engine undercowl fire. The fuel manifold feeder line failed due to high amplitude fatigue because the fuel…
- [NTSB CEN13LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA170.md): Cessna 195 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2013 · N4426C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the unlit taxiway after the failure of the right wing landing light.
- [NTSB CEN12CA647](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA647.md): Enstrom F-28A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N194E · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.
- [NTSB CEN12LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA335.md): Short Bros Shorts SD3-60 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N617FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper decision to burn fuel during the taxi by operating the engines at a higher-than-normal power setting and using the wheel brakes to control taxi speed, which resulted in a wheel fire.
- [NTSB CEN12CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA226.md): Ruiz E RAF 2000 · Anahuac, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2012 · N9012R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper nosewheel and cyclic positioning during the taxi, which resulted in the gyroplane's main rotor contacting the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CEN12LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA220.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N229TX · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the incorrect wiring of the No. 1 alternator and a subsequent electrical system fire during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance documentation…
- [NTSB CEN11CA664](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA664.md): Boeing E75 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA504.md): Quasar Acft 214SL · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N89QL · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak in the engine compartment, which resulted in an engine fire.
- [NTSB CEN11CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA187.md): Cessna 182M · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2010 · N182DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB CEN10LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA186.md): Cessna 182F · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N3320U · Substantial damage
  > A fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB CEN10CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA082.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N442RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA457.md): Cessna 310 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N3106L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pivot pin in the side brace of the right main landing gear resulting in the gear collapse during taxi for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA268.md): Luscombe 8 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN09IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA096.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Worth, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N5495B · Minor damage
  > Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?state=TX&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" = 'TX' 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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