# NTSB investigations, 1997: 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 FTW98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA080.md): Beech E18S · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N4980V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot in the 2nd airplane (N4980V) to see-and-avoid the standing airplane (N2069C). Related factors were: darkness, and inadequate (vague) instructions issued by the UPS ramp controller.
- [NTSB FTW98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA077.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N121KS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by allowing the airplane to get in a situation, where he could not compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA050.md): Beech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1997 · N140ZV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate snow removal by airport personnel. Contributing factors were the snowbank and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98IA061.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N932AS · No damage
  > An emergency evacuation due to fumes from a failed hydraulic line that entered into the cabin.
- [NTSB CHI98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA033.md): Beech C90A · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N200HV · Substantial damage
  > the driver of the vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to an airplane taxiing in a designated airport taxiway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA030.md): Cessna 172P · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1997 · N98483 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a hangar while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA010.md): Luscombe 8F · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1997 · N1895B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor.
- [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 FTW98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA037.md): Cessna 150M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N9182U · Substantial damage
  > inadequate service provided by the ground controller, by clearing the Boeing 727 to taxi after the Cessna 150 was cleared to taxi behind the 727, which led to a wake turbulence (jet exhaust) encounter and damage to the Cessna 150.
- [NTSB LAX98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA014.md): Stinson AT-19 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N88793 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Stinson AT-19, N88793, inadequate visual lookout and his failure to perform clearing S-turns while taxiing. A related factor was the inherent forward visual restriction of the aircraft's conventional landing gear design.
- [NTSB IAD98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA006.md): Aviat A-1 · Duxbury, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA013.md): Beech 1900D · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N162ZV · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's failure to obey a stop sign and his failure to yield right-of-way to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA001.md): Boeing 727-51C · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N414EX · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the bus driver to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors were visibility restrictions, inadequate driver training by management, and the flight crew's inadequate visual lookout due to their…
- [NTSB CHI97LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA298.md): Cessna 172G · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N4375L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route (service road) and not maintaining clearance between his airplane's wing and a bus.
- [NTSB MIA97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA247.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N3985P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to see and avoid the tractor resulting in an on ground collision. A factor in this accident was the limited forward visibility from the cockpit of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA253.md): Cessna 411 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N12WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX97LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA317.md): Bell 206B · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N770GG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight, which resulted in him failing to notice and release the tie down chains.
- [NTSB ANC97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA145.md): Cessna 402C · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2649Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R.
- [NTSB ANC97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA127.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N27188 · Substantial damage
  > the baggage tug driver's disregard for wet taxiway/ramp conditions, which resulted in his inability to avoid a taxiing airplane as he came around the end of a concourse building. Darkness, rain, and the wet ramp conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA320.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1997 · N35164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW97IA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA305.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Lafayette, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N313AE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the AC generator due to the failure of the anti-drive end bearing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA249.md): Beech A36 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N4640M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway. Factors associated with the accident were the fence post, and the sunglare, which hindered the pilot's ability to see the fence post.
- [NTSB ANC97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA116.md): Cessna 180 · Port Ashton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N9044M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind and soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA164.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N23831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the aircraft and fuel truck, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB CHI97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA244.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N720MB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the throttle control friction lock, and his inadequate remedial action. Related factors were his lack of experience in type of aircraft, the pilot's habit interference, and the presence of parked (standing) aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA154.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N61TV · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the checklist and verify the throttle was in the ON position before lift-off, which resulted in low rotor RPM and loss of control, while attempting to hover/taxi.
- [NTSB ANC97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA111.md): Cessna 180 · Umiat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N2707X · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear while taxiing to parking.
- [NTSB FTW97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA267.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N800SA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the bus driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and bright background lighting.
- [NTSB LAX97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA234.md): Cessna 150G · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N458AE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to attain directional control of the aircraft due to an improperly adjusted parking brake spring.
- [NTSB MIA97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA201.md): Grumman G-164 · Altha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10273 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to a preexisting fatigue crack resulting in the separation of the left main landing gear, and subsequent nose down during taxi.
- [NTSB FTW97IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA248.md): Beech 95-B55 · Longview, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N6663C · No damage
  > The failure of the rudder pedal bell crank from the right seat side due to an overload fracture.
- [NTSB FTW97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA247.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N53795 · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in his inadvertent encounter with jet blast from a twin jet transport airplane.
- [NTSB IAD97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA091.md): Aeronca S15AC · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N1105H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ATL97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA085.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N7617F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot of N7617F to comply with an ATC instruction to hold short of a taxiway, and failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see-and-avoid each other's airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA164.md): Douglas DC-10-30F · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1997 · N302FE · No damage
  > the lack of communications to assure safe operations between aircraft on a non-movement area.
- [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 LAX97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA200.md): Moravan Z242L · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N7ZA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Beech E35, N7354, inadequate preflight planning/preparation and lack of familiarity with the aircraft which led to his attempt to taxi from a seat without brake controls.
- [NTSB MIA97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA159.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · GNIUK · No damage
  > an on ground engine fire in the No. 3 (right) engine resulting from a failed heat exchanger, and subsequent fuel leak. A factor in this accident was the cabin crew's improper handling of the evacuation which resulted in serious injury to a passenger.
- [NTSB CHI97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA132.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Correctionville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N7729P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while taxiing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, an encounter with terrain, and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA176.md): Lockheed P-38L · Galveston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N9005R · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft clearance from the ground vehicle.
- [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.
- [NTSB FTW97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N2326H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [NTSB CHI97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA109.md): Cessna 421C · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1997 · N283PT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent activation of the number one throttle/power control. Factors were: the pilot left the cockpit unattended with the engines running and a wet ramp.
- [NTSB FTW97IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA161.md): Boeing 747-300 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · PHBUL · Minor damage
  > The first officer's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing around a standing airplane.
- [NTSB ANC97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA062.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Koyuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N53817 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the winds gusts and crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC97LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA049.md): Piper PA-12 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1997 · N112PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi and takeoff. Soft/snow covered terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA080.md): Cessna 172 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N5115K · Substantial damage
  > the pilots' inadequate evaluation of the strong winds, when they attempted to turn to taxi with a very strong tailwind. Factors relating to the accident included the high and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA077.md): de Havilland DHC-8 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N826PH · Substantial damage
  > failure of the ground marshaller to marshal the airplane into a correct parking place on the ramp, her failure to verify clearance between the right wing of the airplane and the ground de-ice cart, and failure of the flight crew to ensure clearance of the…
- [NTSB NYC97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA065.md): Cessna 172 · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N733LK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to taxi on a motor vehicle access road at night, and his inadequate visual look out which resulted in the collision with an aluminum lamp post. A factor in this accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB FTW97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA148.md): Stinson L5 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1997 · N57789 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the Stinson L5, N57789, to see and avoid the RV-6, N139TX.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?year=1997&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1997
  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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