# NTSB investigations, 2000: 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 LAX01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA056.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2000 · N9952Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a pothole during taxi, after landing.
- [NTSB NYC01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA076.md): Boeing 767-300ER · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N155DL · No damage
  > The vehicle driver's improper decision to pass behind an aircraft with operating engines, which resulted in an encounter with jet blast.
- [NTSB MIA01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA040.md): Cessna 421B · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N781SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear scissors washer during taxi for takeoff, and collapse of the left main landing gear. A factor in the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to comply with a manufacturers service letter concerning…
- [NTSB ANC01LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA021.md): Cessna 180H · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N8206V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was weak ice.
- [NTSB CHI01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA040.md): Cessna 150K · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2000 · N562GS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control on the ground. Factors relating to the accident were the high winds, the slush-covered taxiway, the snowbank, inadequate preflight planning by the flight instructor, and the instructor pilot's failure…
- [NTSB NYC01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA023.md): Bombardier CL-600 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N804CA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Boeing captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the CRJ. A factor was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA012.md): Cessna 150L · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N11938 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A factor in the accident was the failure of each pilot to communicate with the other.
- [NTSB MIA01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jesup, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2000 · N47881 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the wheel braking system due to the pilot's improper use of braking in downwind, downhill conditions, resulting in overheated brakes, and subsequent encounter with a downslope and terrain collision.
- [NTSB LAX01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA017.md): Aeronca 7AC · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N707SR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the tail wheel equipped aircraft while taxiing due to excessive taxi speed resulting in a collision with parked aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA010.md): Beech BE-23 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N8895M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA005.md): Cessna T210N · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N4673C · Substantial damage
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB ANC01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA009.md): Curtis-Wright C-46F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N1822M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [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 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 DEN00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA178.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N9281W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a vehicle parked beside the ramp while he was taxiing the aircraft from landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA129.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N1455H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for high, gusty wind conditions during water taxi. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty wind conditions.
- [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 CHI00LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA296.md): Boeing 727-224 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N296SC · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the wheel assembly. A factor was the inadequate inspection procedures prior to the issuance of a service bulletin.
- [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 CHI00LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA278.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N451X · Substantial damage
  > A hydraulic fluid leak which resulted in a landing gear brake fire.
- [NTSB NYC00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA268.md): Aerosports Connection FB-582 · Perth Amboy, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for take off on water.
- [NTSB CHI00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA267.md): Piper PA-32-300 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N4256R · Substantial damage
  > the brake fire while taxiing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA083.md): Douglas DC-3 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · N79MA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right brake expander tube which limited the pilots control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA254.md): Cessna 208B · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1116Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane not maintaining clearance while taxiing. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA270.md): Piper PA-38-112 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2000 · N2400P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing to the runway, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck.
- [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 LAX00LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA289.md): Cessna 172K · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N79004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's (Cessna) inadequate visual lookout and misjudged distance to the standing Beech.
- [NTSB MIA00LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA212.md): Cessna 560 XL · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N868JB · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's failure to activate the normal brake system, and failure to follow published aircraft procedures/directives for a hard brake or no braking condition and use the emergency brake system after recognizing a normal brake system failure, which…
- [NTSB MIA00LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA206.md): Boeing 737-49R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N460PR · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to stop the aircraft when given a stop signal by the ground marshaller and his failure to turn the aircraft when given a turn signal by the ground marshaller as he taxied into the gate resulting in the aircraft's left wing colliding with…
- [NTSB CHI00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA183.md): Cessna 150L · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N11527 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the building during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA168.md): Cessna 172M · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N6557H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the T-hangar while taxiing. A Factor associated with the accident was the pilot's attention was diverted to an other airplane which was taxiing on the same taxi line in the opposite direction.
- [NTSB NYC00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA163.md): Pratt Falcon XP · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N544AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Factors related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB MIA00IA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA186.md): Grumman G-73T · Watson Island, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N142PA · Minor damage
  > the overload separations of the control yoke on the captain's side.
- [NTSB CHI00LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA158.md): Truthan Searey · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N89PJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when the airplane encountered high winds. Factors which related to this accident were the high crosswind, the wind gusts, and the submerged object.
- [NTSB CHI00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA149.md): Piper PA-36-200 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N2329Y · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. The thunderstorm, quartering tailwind/crosswind and the weather evaluation by the pilot were contributing factors.
- [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 CHI00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA143.md): Cessna T207A · Green Bay, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N774EA · Substantial damage
  > the improper compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the wind shear.
- [NTSB ANC00LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA058.md): Piper PA-12 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N7944H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, and excessive taxi speed. A factor associated with this accident was a ditch in the taxi area.
- [NTSB MIA00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · N92995 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper visual lookout and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision that resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence post.
- [NTSB ANC00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA049.md): Piper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2000 · N1200A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA048.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2000 · N10100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of heel brakes. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA106.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Saint Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2000 · N8943D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor to the accident was the high winds.
- [NTSB MIA00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA124.md): Cessna 172P · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2000 · N9400L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance between the left wingtip and a hangar door resulting in the on-ground collision.
- [NTSB NYC00LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA110.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N88340 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the flight instructor's delay in remedial action. A factor in the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA115.md): Beech 1900 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N199GA · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA120.md): Cessna 150E · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N6194T · Substantial damage
  > A loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls.
- [NTSB LAX00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA113.md): Luscombe 8A · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N1544K · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of the right landing gear axle during taxi from landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA030.md): Cessna 180H · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N8221V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was the soft, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA076.md): Cessna 182P · Hartford, CT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2000 · N1420S · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?year=2000&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") = 2000
  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?year=2000

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