# NTSB investigations, WA: 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 WPR25LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA262.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2025 · N877DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the light pole, which resulted in a collision with the light pole and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB WPR23LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA326.md): Henry Steven J JA 30 Superstol · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2023 · N869BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB DCA21LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA208.md): Boeing 737-990ER · SeaTac, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N479AS · No damage
  > The passenger’s use of the evacuation slide resulted in the serious injury.
- [NTSB WPR21LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA159.md): Piper PA22 · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N3023M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA148.md): Cessna 172 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2019 · CFHGQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper crosswind correction during taxi operations in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA296.md): Cessna 182 · Prescott, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2018 · N182EW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s taxiing too fast on rough terrain, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA458.md): Randall Marvin L Vans RV 3A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N16MR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.
- [NTSB GAA17CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA106.md): Maule M7 · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N260BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA417.md): Cessna 172 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N4801D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the building door, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA138.md): Cessna 170 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2016 · N2715C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect brake application during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA306.md): Bosco Don Searey · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2014 · N83007 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect decision to takeoff once the sponson had been damaged.
- [NTSB WPR14CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA212.md): Piper PA 18A · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2014 · N7474D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during taxi in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR13CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA371.md): Cessna 172H · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N8160L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a windsock pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA344.md): Rotorway Exec · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2012 · N156RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of experience in the helicopter, which resulted in his failure to maintain ground clearance during the taxi hover, followed by inadvertent ground contact and rollover.
- [NTSB WPR11CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA294.md): Cessna 172N · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N5366J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB WPR11CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA252.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2011 · N6072X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR11CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA191.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2011 · N492SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA367.md): Cessna 152 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2010 · N6139M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
- [NTSB WPR10LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA198.md): Grumman American Avn. G-1159 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2010 · N706TJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the fuel truck during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR09CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA473.md): Aviat A-1B · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N445BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention.
- [NTSB WPR09CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA433.md): Swalley Mark H CH 701 SP · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N701V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR09CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA416.md): Morgan James E Morgan RV6 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N116JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from objects during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate marking of the taxiway and obstacles.
- [NTSB SEA08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA171.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kenmore, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2008 · N53BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while water taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition and a tailwind.
- [NTSB OPS08IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA007.md): Boeing 737-700 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N339AT · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The diverted attention during taxi of the flight crew in the other aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic control clearance was not followed by the flight crew of the other aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Twisp, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N3051W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a ground obstacle while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA087.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · N2823L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the control interference on the rudder pedals created by the pilot's footwear.
- [NTSB SEA07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA026.md): Cessna 310B · Lake Stevens, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N6640B · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the main landing gear for an undetermined reason while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA011.md): Sorensen Searey · Marysville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N9877S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe condition (strong tidal currents) prior to a water landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over when the pilot was unable to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA05CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA159.md): Cessna 172M · Hoquiam, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N724TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence. The fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA195.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N43779 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the parked airplane while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB SEA04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA129.md): Logston Starduster SA100DL · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N35RL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi from another aircraft standing on the runway resulting in a collision. The aircraft standing on the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA201.md): Cessna 172S · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N3555L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempting to taxi the airplane with a known system deficiency. Factors include worn wheel brakes and a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB SEA03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA156.md): Hughes 269C · Marblemount, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N500HS · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of a magneto during hover taxi over water, leading to a forced landing in shallow water near the shoreline. Factors include the aircraft being over a lake at the time that the partial loss of power made it impossible to keep it airborne.
- [NTSB SEA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA150.md): Cessna 185 · Sinclair Is., WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · C-FHMY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the ditch and the fence.
- [NTSB SEA02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA099.md): Cessna 172K · Clarkston, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N84840 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during taxi along the gravel landing site after having landed off the designated runway. A contributing factor was the embankment which the aircraft's left wing impacted during taxi.
- [NTSB SEA02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA084.md): Paxhia Murphy SR3500 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N526AP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main gear leg AN-5 attach fitting bolt.
- [NTSB SEA02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA055.md): Cessna 152 · NAS Whidbey, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2002 · N25455 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi behind a standing large military turbo-prop aircraft, which he knew may be performing periodic engine test runs, without first initiating communications to insure that the engine power on the standing aircraft would…
- [NTSB SEA02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA017.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2001 · N733XW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot misjudged the distance from a fence during taxi. The flight instructors inadequate supervision and the fence were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA171.md): Cessna 172M · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N20675 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N426SK · Substantial damage
  > The DHC-8 maintenance crew's failure to maintain radio contact with the tower during its engine run. Factors included the tower controller not issuing a safety advisory on the DHC-8 engine run to the accident pilot as recommended by FAA guidance, and the…
- [NTSB SEA01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA103.md): Piper J3F-65 · Brush Prairie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N29042 · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-speed taxi maneuver. Tall grass adjacent to the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA065.md): Piper J3C-65 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2001 · N30616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually detect the barricade, resulting in a collision with the barricade. Factors included the barricade, and inadequate information on the ATIS broadcast.
- [NTSB SEA00LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA191.md): Aeronca 11BC · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N3954E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the aircraft prior to a manual engine start. A contributing factor was the excessive throttle setting on start.
- [NTSB SEA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA180.md): Cessna 172L · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N7195Q · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA179.md): Cessna 172P · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N53201 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling area, and a congested/confined taxiway.
- [NTSB SEA00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA134.md): Cessna 182 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N6473A · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear failed for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA094.md): Boeing 767-200 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N767AX · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of the B-767 flight crew to ensure their aircraft's jet blast was not a hazard to the Cessna. A factor for the Cessna was the B-767 moving on the taxiway. A factor for the B-767 was the Cessna standing in the runup area. A factor for both aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA055.md): Piper J-3 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N48612 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain clearance from the pilot's stationary aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N1673V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp.
- [NTSB SEA97LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA095.md): Cessna 172N · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N73934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck parked near his taxi route. Factors include a dark night and a vehicle parked near the pilot's route of taxi.

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