# NTSB investigations, 2004: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA019.md): Cessna U206G · Illiamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2004 · N9909Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DFW05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA045.md): Cessna 421C · Henderson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2004 · N369RK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear trunnion lug. A contributing factor was the non-compliance of the service bulletin by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC05CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA017.md): Cessna U206G · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2004 · N496K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with a ditch. Factors contributing to the accident were an icy taxiway and wind gusts.
- [NTSB IAD05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N15037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight with known deficiencies in equipment. Also causal was the failure of the right main landing gear due to overstress cracking.
- [NTSB IAD05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA019.md): Embraer EMB-135BJ · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2004 · N995CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper decision to continue taxi without a ground marshaller, and her misjudged clearance from a parked airplane, which resulted in a ground collision during taxi. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue, night…
- [NTSB LAX05LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA038.md): Beech 99 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N1049C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxing in a nonmovement area at night.
- [NTSB IAD05CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA014.md): Cessna 172S · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2004 · N2120M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ANC05LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA015.md): Cessna U206F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2004 · N9644G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over during taxi from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI05CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA031.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Sikeston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N3464Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining his visual lookout and not maintaining clearance from the pole during his taxi to park from a landing. A factor was the pole he impacted.
- [NTSB IAD05LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA011.md): Champion 7EC · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2004 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to operate the airplane's brake pedals which resulted in the loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA05CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA022.md): Champion 7GCBC · Pierson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2004 · N1826G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command resulting in the airplane encountering uneven terrain, propeller contact to the ground, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB IAD05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA009.md): Cessna 120 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N1811N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control due to his uneven application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA018.md): Cessna 340A-RAM VI · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N340BK · Substantial damage
  > The left landing gear collapsing due to the actuator separating for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA013.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N592ML · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's misjudged clearance from a parked airport vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the vehicle operator's improper decision to park within a taxiway safety area.
- [NTSB DFW05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA001.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Hearne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N5529K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot in command resulting in the pilot's loss of control. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA001.md): Cessna TU206A · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N4835F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to remain on the designated taxiway surface, which resulted in the airplane's collision with the ditch. The dark lighting condition was a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB FTW04CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA245.md): Cessna 172H · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2004 · N189W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack.
- [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 LAX04CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA317.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N5300R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway and adequate obstacle clearance. A factor was the bright morning sunglare.
- [NTSB LAX04LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA334.md): British Aerospace BAE 125-1000A · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N520QS · Substantial damage
  > An electrical arc from an undetermined source initiated a hydraulic line rupture, which resulted in an equipment bay fire.
- [NTSB DEN04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA140.md): Beech B-60 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2004 · N1551L · Substantial damage
  > the missing nose gear assembly bolt, spacer and nut resulting in a gear collapse due to improper maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the collision with the storm drain.
- [NTSB ANC04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA100.md): Piper PA-14 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2004 · N4241H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a runway marker sign. A factor contributing to the accident was sunglare in the pilot's eyes.
- [NTSB NYC04LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA194.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N6816J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper.
- [NTSB ANC04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA087.md): Hughes OH-6A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2004 · N243D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness during aerial taxi, and the pilot's delayed remedial action to counteract a rapid right yaw, which resulted in an in-flight loss of directional control, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB FTW04CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA234.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N6036F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [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 ATL04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA167.md): Cessna 172M · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N71409 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post, while taxing which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB NYC04IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04IA152.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Manchester, NH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N348NB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Airbus captain's misjudged clearance, which resulted the left wing of the Airbus contacting the rudder of the stationary Canadair.
- [NTSB LAX04CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA221.md): American Blimp A-1-50 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N154ZP · Substantial damage
  > the ground crew's inability to maintain control of the airship and the pilot's inability to obtain a sufficient rate of climb. Contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB ANC04LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA054.md): Cessna 208B · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N9820F · Substantial damage
  > The captain's improper evaluation of the weather conditions and improper decision to taxi the airplane in high gusting wind conditions which resulted in the airplane's right wing striking the ground. A contributing factor was the high gusting wind.
- [NTSB LAX04CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA208.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N84245 · Substantial damage
  > the backhoe driver's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering near a taxiway, which resulted in its collision with a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB ATL04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA110.md): Cessna 150K · Monticello, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2004 · N5656G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA196.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2004 · N734RE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB DEN04IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA063.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Colorado Spring, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N17231 · Minor damage
  > The failed air conditioning fan by-pass check valve and the subsequent overtemperature of the air conditioning pack.
- [NTSB LAX04LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA184.md): Grumman American AA-5B · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N74270 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with jet blast effects. Factors in the accident were the pilots' inadequate situational awareness of the potential for the jet blast encounter after hearing the Global Express airplane on the frequency call ready for taxi, and, the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA099.md): Beech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2004 · N149CJ · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver's failure to maintain clearance with a taxiing airplane, resulting in the collision between the fuel truck and the airplane. A factor in the accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB CHI04CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA092.md): Cessna 150J · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2004 · N51365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the post. A factor was the post.
- [NTSB ANC04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA044.md): Beech V35B · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2004 · N412V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA058.md): Ortmayer/Parson none · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2004 · N69EP · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with a manufacture notice to replace the rotor blades and hub bar assembly, resulting in a failure of the hub bar to hub bar wing attaching bolt and separation of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB LAX04LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA159.md): Beech 65 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N751T · Substantial damage
  > an explosion of the left outboard wing, resulting from a leaking fuel line and the ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the outboard wing bays; the source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined. A factor in the accident was an…
- [NTSB DEN04IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA050.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2004 · N467UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of the other flight crew to maintain clearance from the airplane and the ground crews failure to follow proper pushback procedures.
- [NTSB CHI04LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA083.md): Cessna 195 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N4351V · Minor damage
  > The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the restricted forward visibility (blind spot) of the Cessna 195 due to the engine cowling. An additional factor was…
- [NTSB ANC04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA024.md): Robinson R44 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · N323TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while hover taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain and a rollover of the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was a gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX04CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA130.md): Cessna 172S · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N262TA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper alignment with the taxiway. Factors in the accident were the dusk lighting conditions and pilot not understanding the ground control taxi clearance.
- [NTSB NYC04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA062.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2004 · N39WA · Substantial damage
  > An improperly maintained ramp area, which resulted in a loss of airplane control while taxiing on ice. Factors in this accident were, high winds, and the down-sloping ramp.
- [NTSB LAX04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA099.md): Cessna 152 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N67844 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of clearance from the vehicle while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA090.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2004 · N3820T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to continue taxiing during dark night conditions without an operable taxi/landing light or taxiway lights and his failure to maintain taxiway alignment. Contributing factors to the accident were the dark night light conditions, the failed…
- [NTSB LAX04CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA088.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N9272Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors to the accident were the parked vehicle, and the pilot's diverted attention.

## 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") = 2004
  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=2004

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