# NTSB investigations, 2017: 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 WPR18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA059.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2017 · N698MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA087.md): Maule MX7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N61SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA086.md): Halley KFT Apollo · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N15LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop the main rotor rotation before taxiing the gyroplane in gusting wind conditions, resulting in the main rotor striking the empennage.
- [NTSB DCA18WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA077.md): Boeing 767 · Almaty, Kazakhstan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2017 · 4P-KEC · Minor damage
  > Kazakhstan's Aviation Accident Investigation Department has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767, which occurred on December 9, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as…
- [NTSB DCA18CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA043.md): Airbus A319 115 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N9011P · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flight crew of N9011P to maintain an appropriate clearance from N344PP, which was stopped on the taxiway.
- [NTSB DCA18LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18LA024.md): Boeing 777 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2017 · SU-GDL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The air traffic controller's improper instruction to the Egypt Air airplane flight crew to pass in an area where passing is prohibited, which led to a ground collision.
- [NTSB WPR18LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA037.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N2526C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA057.md): Karpayev Vladyslav V RV-9 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2017 · N666BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts.
- [NTSB GAA18CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA051.md): Cessna 182H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N8515S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB DCA17CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA214.md): Boeing 737 823 · Arlington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N841NN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure N841NNs captain to maintain appropriate clearance from N982VJ, which was stopped on the taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR17LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA214.md): SC Aerostar YAK 52W · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N52KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi after a reduction in braking performance and steering capabilities due to his failure to reopen the air supply valve after the nonstandard engine start.
- [NTSB WPR17LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA207.md): Cessna 208B · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N786WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA17CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA197.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N261PS · Substantial damage
  > the tug operator's initiation of a right turn onto the perpendicular terminal road in proximity to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA17CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA195.md): Boeing 737-924ER · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N69813 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the B737 flight crew's misjudgment of the clearance between their wingtip and the B767 horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB DCA17WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA218.md): Boeing 737 · Chochin, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2017 · VT-AYB · Substantial damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 05, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's…
- [NTSB GAA17CA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA514.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2017 · N622MP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA17LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA290.md): Cessna 180 · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N1585C · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the right brake slave cylinder, which led to no fluid in the reservoir and subsequent asymmetric braking.
- [NTSB ANC17LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA052.md): Cessna A185 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2017 · N92DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect a crack in the propeller blade, which led to the separation of a section of a propeller blade due to fatigue.
- [NTSB DCA17CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA181.md): Boeing 737 832 · Queens, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2017 · N377DA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Delta B737 captain's failure to maintain proper clearance between his airplane and the stopped American B757.
- [NTSB ERA17LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA264.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N747CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during taxi operations for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the airplane rolling into a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA17CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA458.md): Randall Marvin L Vans RV 3A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N16MR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.
- [NTSB WPR17LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA163.md): British BAC Stkmstr MK80 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N605GV · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure that the flaps were set to the proper position for takeoff which resulted in the airplane becoming airborne and unable to climb or accelerate and subsequently impacting terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA411.md): Spani Wayne M Starduster TOO SA300 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N506WS · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain separation from a stationary airplane during the taxi to the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA395.md): Cessna R182 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N1746R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA253.md): Waco UPF 7 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear strut brace for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB DCA17LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA182.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N796SK · Substantial damage
  > The fuel supply tube fitting pulling out of the left engine’s operability bleed valve (OBV) during the landing rollout, allowing fuel to leak and contact hot engine cases, which ignited a fire that caused thermal damage to the engine pylon. Contributing to…
- [NTSB DCA17CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA147.md): Airbus A321 231 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N991AU · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the A321 flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision with the horizontal stabilizer of the CRJ700. Contributing to the accident was traffic congestion that resulted in the CRJ700 having to…
- [NTSB CEN17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA217.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N3082T · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe distance between the airplane and a person on the ground, which resulted in serious injuries to the person.
- [NTSB GAA17CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA381.md): Aeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ANC17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA024.md): Cessna U206F · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2017 · N9575G · Destroyed
  > A fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage.
- [NTSB ERA17WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA200.md): Piper PA34 · San Lorenzon, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2017 · OB-1564 · Substantial damage
  > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA34 airplane that occurred on May 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB GAA17CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA275.md): Piper PA18 · Seward, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2017 · N1258C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's incorrect brake application during a high-speed taxi with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA290.md): Cessna 190 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N4498C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA235.md): Raytheon B200 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2017 · N481HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain separation from a fence post during taxi at night.
- [NTSB CEN17WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA159.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GIV X (G450) · Salzburg, Austria · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2017 · N667HS · Substantial damage
  > On April 11, 2017, about 0830 hours universal coordinated time, a Gulfstream Aerospace GIV-X (G450) airplane, United States registration N667HS, was substantially damaged when the nose landing gear collapsed after landing at the Salzburg Airport (LOWS),…
- [NTSB GAA17CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N13499 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.
- [NTSB GAA17CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA188.md): Piper PA 12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2017 · N3654M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the taxi on skis on hard-packed snow in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA126.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2017 · N6330B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB DCA17CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA087.md): Airbus A319 114 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2017 · N369NB · No damage
  > malfunction of the parking brake electrical control valve that resulted in a sudden stop.
- [NTSB DCA17WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA075.md): Boeing 777 · Cancun, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2017 · F-GZNO · Minor damage
  > The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on March 05, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's…
- [NTSB GAA17CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N7450X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA167.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2017 · N864MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt cyclic/pitch attitude control movement, which resulted in a Fenestron ground strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA160.md): Cessna 152 · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2017 · N6132Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing at night.
- [NTSB GAA17CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA165.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Spofford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N804DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.
- [NTSB DCA17WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA055.md): Boeing 737 · Brisbane, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 6, 2017 · VH-VUH · Minor damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on January 06, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under…

## 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") = 2017
  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=2017

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