# NTSB investigations, 2005: 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 NYC06CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA063.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-200 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N885RR · No damage
  > The passenger's improper decision to get up from her seat while the airplane was taxiing. A factor was the inadvertent excessive application of the emergency brake.
- [NTSB ANC06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA012.md): Cessna 208 · Brevig Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N303GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground while taxiing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW06IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA025.md): Boeing 767-300ER · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N319UP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane awaiting for a gate. A contributing factor was that taxi procedures were not issued by ground control to advise the captain that the ramp area where he was taxing was designated as a…
- [NTSB LAX06CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA057.md): Grafton Rand KR-1 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2005 · N47186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to turn off the runway at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX06CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA062.md): Ryan Navion · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N4403K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB DFW06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA038.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N302BY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed and his excessive use of brakes.
- [NTSB DEN06IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA020.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N299UX · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway light. Factors contributing to the incident were the crew's inadequate visual lookout and the taxiway light.
- [NTSB CHI06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA038.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-10 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N359FE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to see and avoid the crew stairs and the failure of unknown persons to properly secure the stairs after use. Factors associated with the accident were the dark light conditions and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX06CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2005 · N182HG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxi speed, and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB ANC06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA008.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2005 · N3308S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in an encounter with a hidden obstruction, and an on-ground collision with trees while taxiing to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB DFW06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA024.md): Boeing 727-225 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N679MG · No damage
  > The captain's improper decision to maneuver a transport category airplane in a confined and unapproved area with engine thrust, which resulted in ground damage and personal injury to an individual.
- [NTSB LAX06LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA009.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N755SA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the other flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN06IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA008.md): Airbus Industries A319-111 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N927FR · Minor damage
  > the de-ice vehicle operator's failure to follow post de-icing procedures, resulting in a collision. Contributing factors were the fog, snow, and the de-icing vehicle.
- [NTSB DFW06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA005.md): Cessna 152 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2005 · N94684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the unmarked light pole, and the lack of taxiway centerline markings at the parking area.
- [NTSB LAX05CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA322.md): Cessna 172P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N5394K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA277.md): Cessna 560XL · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N699QS · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA184.md): Airbus Industrie A330-223 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N855NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew of the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA238.md): Boeing 757-33N · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N557TZ · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while taxiing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA118.md): Boeing 737-824 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2005 · N73270 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The airport's failure to install markings on a parking "block" that bordered the taxiway, which failed to provide adequate clearance between taxiing airplanes and airplanes parked in the block. Factors in the accident were air traffic control's use of the…
- [NTSB NYC05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA131.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N915DJ · Substantial damage
  > A fire that originated at the right main landing gear brake caliper and piston, during taxi, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [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 DFW05IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA200.md): Airbus A320-232 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N496UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain sufficient clearance while taxiing to an assigned gate, which resulted in a collision with an airplane that had been pushed back (and holding) from another gate. Also causal was the tug operator's failure to follow published…
- [NTSB CHI05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA210.md): Barr Barr Six · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N83W · Destroyed
  > The undetermined cause of the fire during the taxi.
- [NTSB ANC05CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA113.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N120CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane encountering a ditch, and the collapse of the main landing gear. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA118.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N5043N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the portable helipad during taxi after landing resulting in the airplane colliding with it. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of a taxi route through a non-movement area, his inability to…
- [NTSB MIA05CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA134.md): Bell 206B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N27VT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot for his initiation of the flight with inadequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain main rotor rpm following a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N9886K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ANC05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA089.md): Cessna 207A · Excursion Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N39AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing when it struck the building.
- [NTSB DEN05IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA098.md): Boeing 737-524 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N24633 · Minor damage
  > the left wing walker's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Contributing factors were his inadequate initial training, and the failure of other ground personnel to follow company procedures/directives.
- [NTSB DEN05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA091.md): Cessna 340A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N155RP · Substantial damage
  > total failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow proper procedures/directives.
- [NTSB LAX05LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA199.md): Cessna 172M · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2005 · N1126U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA104.md): Hiller UH-12E · Estacada, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N3030H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain landing skid clearance during hover taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. A factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX05CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA182.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N8460N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the building. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N9344L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN05IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA076.md): Boeing 737-322 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N305UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the improper use of procedure used by the ground personnel resulting in the right wing of the aircraft colliding with the left wing of another aircraft. A factor in this incident was the failure to maintain clearance by the flight crew of the other aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD05CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA059.md): Cessna 152 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2005 · N5150B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance to the restaurant sundeck.
- [NTSB ANC05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA069.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N2981D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing from landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with the sign.
- [NTSB DEN05IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA071.md): Boeing 737-282 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N789TM · Minor damage
  > the improper operation of the loading bridge which resulted in the loading bridge impacting the airplane. Contributing factors were the failure of the ground personnel to marshal the airplane on the assigned aircraft stop line, lack of supervision and…
- [NTSB ANC05TA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA058.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8190Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi after landing, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and structural damage to the right wing and forward fuselage. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA090.md): Cessna 172R · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N985BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB LAX05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA130.md): Cessna 421B · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N637SC · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the landing gear shaft roll pin that resulted in a main gear collapse during the taxi.
- [NTSB LAX05LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA124.md): North American AT-6C · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N7055H · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA061.md): Boeing 737-72T · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2005 · N50TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing flightcrew's misjudged clearance of the parked Gulfstream during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB ANC05CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA071.md): Aerospatiale AS350-B2 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2005 · N295EW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while hover taxiing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a sign.
- [NTSB SEA05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA062.md): Cessna 172 · Gooding, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N5953A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB IAD05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA043.md): Cessna 172N · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N711DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB ANC05CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA047.md): Cessna 172B · South Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N7871X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during taxi after landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA044.md): Boeing 757-232 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N6710E · No damage
  > The first officer's misjudgment of a perceived threat, which resulted in the captain's excessive braking and subsequent injury to a flight attendant. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ANC05LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA044.md): Piper PA-22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N6174D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed during a turn while taxiing from landing, which resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear, and structural damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB ANC05CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA024.md): Piper PA-19 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N5417H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing/taxi area, which resulted in an on-ground encounter with a berm, a loss of control on the ground, and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions,…

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## 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") = 2005
  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=2005

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