NTSB investigations, AL

77 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

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NTSB investigations, AL per year, 1964–2026: 77 cases
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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA25LA209Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Montgomery, ALThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during taxi.May 22, 2025 · N1298M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Gulf Shores, ALThe improper maintenance of the brake system, which resulted in the brakes overheating and catching fire and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.Jun 15, 2022 · N432CD · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22FA153Incident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Bay Minette, ALThe pilot’s loss of control during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the incident were the low visibility conditions that existed at the airport around the time of the incident.Mar 11, 2022 · N5774L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C · Winfield, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain proper wind correction input during taxi in a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a nose over.Sep 4, 2019 · N7326H · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA580Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSikorsky S-76C · Theodore, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance while taxiing.Sep 24, 2012 · N781P · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxing resulting in an on-ground collision with a parked airplane.Nov 5, 2007 · N980JH · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreenhaw, William Lancair 360 · Guntersville, ALFailure of an unapproved automotive fuel line installed by the owner/pilot mechanic which resulted in an engine fire during taxi after landing.Jan 23, 2007 · N117BG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Headland, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while conducting a high speed taxi maneuver which resulted in inadvertent flight. Factors were the pilot's over confidence in his ability, his lack of familiarity with the airplane and the wind gust.Oct 6, 1992 · N4490 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Bessemer, ALWhile taxiing for takeoff the plt attempting to taxi between two rows of parked acft. He used the left brake to maneuver the acft between the rows and could not stop the turn by using the right brake. The acft continued in the turn and struck a parked Cessna…Sep 13, 1986 · N3105L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Geneva, ALDuring instructional flight acft collided with trees after takeoff. Instructor said flaps would not retract while in go around. Acft owner told FAA inspector instructor told him flaps would not retract after final landing. Fuse was then replaced with no…Jul 9, 1985 · N1734Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Decatur, ALDuring eng start the acft accelerated into two parked acft causing substantial damage. The plt stated that the toe brakes were ineffective. Post crash investigation failed to disclose a preexisting failure or malfunction which may haverendered the brakes inop.Mar 13, 1985 · N60649 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL85LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Bessemer, ALThe plt was taxiing to the rwy on a narrow taxiway when the left wing struck a t hangar support post.Mar 6, 1985 · N5105G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Boaz, ALThe acft collided with a traffic sign while taxiing for takeoff on a highway. The plt said he was a'path finder' for a fly-in and had the cooperation of the police. The owner of the acft said the plt was not authorized to use the acft for this flt.May 3, 1984 · N93151 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-181 · Bessemer, ALThe acft collided with a station wagon while taxiing for takeoff during a purchaser demonstration flt. The prospective buyers were a husband and wife and the wife was occupying the left front seat with the CFI in the right seat. The CFI stated, that while…Nov 8, 1983 · N83816 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84IA029Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Mobile, ALThe acft collided with a light pole while taxiing. The instructor pilot was preoccupied with locating a tie down spot.Oct 23, 1983 · N9196U · Minor damageNTSB ATL83FU001Accident · No injuriesFinal reportWizard J-3 · Wetumpka, ALThe plt reported having about 0.4 hour of experience in this new ultralight vehicle. The nosewheel of the vehicle was not steerable & there were no brakes on the main gear. Therefore, the plt relied on the rudder for ground steering. At slow speed, air from…Apr 9, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Jasper, ALAs the acft was taxiing on rwy 9 for a takeoff on rwy 27 the left main gear dropped off the rwy into soft terrain. The plt attempted to taxi back onto the rwy by turning the nose gear to get a better edge. Nevertheless, both the nose &left gear left the rwy &…Mar 13, 1983 · N6243M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA240Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Grand Bay, ALReportedly, the pilot was preparing to fly the aircraft, but the battery was dead, so he hand propped the engine to start it. According to the pilot's father, the aircraft was left unattended with the engine operating at idle speed. The pilot reported that he…Aug 15, 1982 · N42GC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA205Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech J35 · Birmingham, ALThe pilot reported that he had received an instrument clearance before starting the engine and noted that the battery was weak. He reported that he decided to pull the propeller through and turned the ignition switch toward the off position. As the propeller…Jul 20, 1982 · N2TP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA199Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Wetumpka, ALWhile taxiing onto the runway with a load of insecticide, the left main landing gear strut failed. The failure occurred about 2 inches from the fuselage attach point.Jul 13, 1982 · N7234 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FKJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Birmingham, ALDec 9, 1981 · N11623 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL81FKJ34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bay Minette, ALAug 31, 1981 · N7006A · Substantial damageNTSB ATL81FKJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-2 · Huntsville, ALJul 14, 1981 · N9388K · DestroyedNTSB MIA78DKJ58Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Talladega, ALJul 8, 1978 · N6916G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78FA099Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Birmingham, ALJun 26, 1978 · N5644D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA78DKJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Gadsden, ALJan 8, 1978 · N7115U · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77DKJ71Accident · No injuriesClosedHughes 269A1 · Mt.Meigs, ALAug 11, 1977 · N8897F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FKJ46Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech D18 · Sylacauga, ALJun 19, 1977 · N413TB · Minor damageNTSB MIA77DKJ45Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Huntsville, ALJun 6, 1977 · N6409A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77DKJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Tuscaloosa, ALApr 7, 1977 · N9538W · Minor damageNTSB MIA77DKJ13Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23C · Enterprise, ALJan 26, 1977 · N6293Y · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FKJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Birmingham, ALDec 16, 1976 · N2172M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FKJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Selma, ALOct 29, 1976 · N4484T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DKJ72Accident · No injuriesClosedRyan ST-3KR · Fairhope, ALJun 17, 1976 · N53430 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DKJ67Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172A · Bessemer, ALJun 6, 1976 · N7432T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DKJ53Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47D1 · Enterprise, ALMar 6, 1976 · N3109G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DKJ38Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Anniston, ALDec 19, 1975 · N5085W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA76DKJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Elmore, ALJun 14, 1975 · N12527 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75DKJ47Accident · No injuriesClosedRepublic RC-3 · Bayou La Barte, ALMar 20, 1975 · N6432K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75DKJ44Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Aliceville, ALJan 22, 1975 · N19CP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA75DKJ21Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech B50 · Mobile, ALSep 14, 1974 · N9664R · Minor damageNTSB MIA74DKJ74Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Ider, ALAug 13, 1973 · N60318 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73DKJ73Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 411 · Tuscaloosa, ALJun 23, 1973 · N49BC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73DKJ64Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Birmingham, ALMay 11, 1973 · N5518B · Substantial damageNTSB MIA73DKJ47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Mobile, ALFeb 19, 1973 · N2395D · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72DKJ64Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150F · Mobile, ALJun 25, 1972 · N8192F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72DKJ51Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Atmore, ALApr 9, 1972 · N2821E · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72DKJ44Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Dothan, ALMar 16, 1972 · N79575 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA72DKJ33Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Montgomery, ALNov 16, 1971 · N8660N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA71DKJ36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bryant, ALDec 25, 1970 · N35683 · Substantial damage