# NTSB investigations, 2008: 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 WPR09CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA093.md): Stemme S-10 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N8679 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA09CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA117.md): Beech G35 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2008 · N400SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the marked helicopter dolly. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA067.md): Cessna 208B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N890FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA114.md): Boeing 747-212B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N486EV · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while directing the airplane to parking.
- [NTSB CEN09IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA096.md): Cessna 182 · Fort Worth, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N5495B · Minor damage
  > Collision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR09WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09WA249.md): Embraer EMB145 · Kemi, Finland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2008 · OH-EBE · Minor damage
  > On December 11, 2008, at 2253 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB145, registration OH-EBE, sustained minor damage to the tailcone after the Auxillary Power Unit (APU) caught fire during taxi after landing at Kemi-Tornio Airport, Kemi, Finland. The…
- [NTSB ERA09CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA086.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2008 · N2125J · Substantial damage
  > The unknown pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN09LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA093.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-50 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2008 · N782NC · Substantial damage
  > The collision between the tug and the airplane during towing as a result of sliding on the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA072.md): Cessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N35667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.
- [NTSB DCA09FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09FA011.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N8698A · Substantial damage
  > The lack of vigilance on the part of the ramp agent driving the baggage tug. Contributing factors include the night conditions, and low visibility due to fog and rain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA036.md): Cessna 680 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2008 · N320QS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ground service vehicle driver to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA057.md): Campbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N914ES · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the RV-6A's right brake assembly o-ring due to excessive heat.
- [NTSB CEN09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA044.md): Cessna 172M · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N333AE · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.
- [NTSB WPR09LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA024.md): Holm Michael J Kitfox IV 1200 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N427ET · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the…
- [NTSB WPR09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA017.md): Piper L-4 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N87117 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.
- [NTSB CEN09CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA029.md): Cessna 172 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N20745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass.
- [NTSB CEN09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA017.md): Cessna 172P · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N63366 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.
- [NTSB ANC09TA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09TA005.md): Cessna A185F · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N9380N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while taxiing after landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA004.md): Cessna 208B · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N1229C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance/distance from each other at the taxiway intersection to avoid a collision. Contributing to the accident was a lack of clear and concise instruction to either airplane by the ground controller to…
- [NTSB SEA08LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA216.md): Brennan RV-8 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N272RS · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line "B" nut.
- [NTSB ENG08IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA042.md): Boeing 737 · Chicago, IL · Incident · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N551WN · Minor damage
  > The right nose landing gear axle's failure from intergranular and fatigue cracking due to an earlier bearing failure.
- [NTSB SEA08CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA211.md): Cessna 180 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2008 · N4646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with the rough, uneven, and eroded condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN08LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA151.md): Beech 1900D · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N122UX · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew's failure to ensure airplane clearance from the building while parking the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's unprofessional behavior and the lack of marshaling procedures for the ground crew.
- [NTSB CHI08CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA271.md): Cessna T182T · Munising, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N140NE · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot to carry a hazardous material aboard an airplane that resulted in a fire during an after-landing taxi.
- [NTSB OPS08IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA013.md): Piper PA-46 · Fresno, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N9219T · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The tower controller's failure to ensure the runway was clear before allowing Skywest 69R to land. Factors contributing to the incident were the Malibu pilot's and tower controller's unfamiliarity with the airport layout.
- [NTSB MIA08LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA174.md): Schweizer G-164B · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N3633S · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to torque check the axle-to-spring gear attachment bolts per the manufacturer's Annual/100-Hour Airframe Inspection Checklist, resulting in fatigue failure of the bolts.
- [NTSB CHI08CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA265.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N523PU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to correct a hazardous condition on the airport. A factor was the uncovered manhole.
- [NTSB CHI08CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA298.md): Lake LA-4 · Algonac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N1147L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's collision with submerged debris during taxi for takeoff, and the resulting damage to the hull.
- [NTSB LAX08CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA282.md): Boeing BV234 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N239CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB ANC08LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA106.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N9935M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's excessive taxi speed while taxiing to the runway, and his failure to see the stopped airplane ahead of him in time to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB ANC08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA102.md): Cessna 182 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N82Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance while step-taxiing after landing. Factors in the accident were rain showers, wind, and spray from the airplane's propeller.
- [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 LAX08LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA283.md): Cessna 172 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2008 · N5329L · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with the jet wash from a parked commercial airplane while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA235.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-und EA 300/L · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N981KM · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from another airplane.
- [NTSB MIA08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA148.md): Diamond DA20-C1 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N956CT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB OPS08IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS08IA010.md): Cessna 172 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N316AS · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > Probable Cause The probable cause of this incident was the TEB ground controller's failure to direct N316AS to hold short of runway 24 when issuing taxi instructions to the aircraft as required FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2 (2a); Taxi and Ground Movement…
- [NTSB ANC08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA086.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N81522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA217.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N2544W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.
- [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 DEN08CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA115.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N8106M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain separation from the parked airplanes while taxiing at an excessive speed for the conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport personnel's decision to park the airplanes in close proximity to the taxiway.
- [NTSB CHI08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA161.md): Cessna 172 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2008 · N31SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.
- [NTSB DFW08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA154.md): Cessna 172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N9144H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA148.md): Cessna 150H · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2008 · N7050S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to taxi during thunderstorm activity and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms and wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA08LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA117.md): Rockwell 690C · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N980AK · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of both main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA048.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N7886G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a road sign while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB DFW08IA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA126.md): 2007 Savage Air Epic LT · Uvalde, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 1, 2008 · N603JS · Minor damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed during a turn off the active runway to the taxiway which exceeded the lateral limits of the supporting landing gear structure resulting in the collapse of the left main gear.
- [NTSB CHI08IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA119.md): Bombardier CL600-2D24 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N918XJ · No damage
  > The flying pilot's incorrect use of the thrust lever leading to the dual engine shutdown during taxi. Contributing to the incident was the flying pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA120.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N2710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.
- [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 DFW08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA099.md): Cessna 310Q · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7935Q · Substantial damage
  > The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/250/cases.md?year=2008&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") = 2008
  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=2008

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