NTSB investigations, CT

40 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, CT per year, 1965–2026: 40 cases
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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\" = 'CT' 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 GAA19CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDaryl Baker Bush Sport · Willimantic, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a fuel pump enclosure.May 31, 2019 · N4625D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA374Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech V35B · Chester, CTThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi.Jun 21, 2018 · N6KG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Hartford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of the parked airplanes to the taxiway and the failure of the marshaller to provide adequate guidance.Oct 5, 2007 · N5205X · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Willimantic, CTthe pilot's loss of directional control due to his uneven application of brakes. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.Nov 2, 2004 · N1811N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CTThe 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.Apr 1, 2004 · N149CJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00IA076Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Hartford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout.Feb 9, 2000 · N1420S · Minor damageNTSB IAD98LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Windsor Locks, CTThe student pilot's inattention during taxi, which resulted in the collision with a fuel truck.Mar 30, 1998 · N5357H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC98LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Windsor Locks, CTThe inadequate snow removal by airport personnel. Contributing factors were the snowbank and whiteout conditions.Dec 23, 1997 · N140ZV · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Stratford, CTinadequate visual lookout by the pilot and the vehicle operator, resulting in their failure to see and avoid each other.Feb 16, 1996 · N8137D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Groton, CTthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment.May 24, 1994 · N6891H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Danbury, CTThe pilot misjudged the clearance between two snow banks, striking one of the snow banks with the airplane's right wing.Dec 14, 1992 · N2131J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88DNE01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLamb Commander Elite · Meriden, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the homebuilt gyrocopter while preforming low level 'fast taxi' maneuvers.Nov 4, 1987 · N501JL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Groton, CTThe aircraft was taxiing to the ramp after landing. While the pilot was maneuvering the aircraft into a parking space, the aircraft was positioned in such a way that the sun had blinded him temporarily. As the pilot turned the aircraft the left wing contacted…Jul 31, 1987 · N53461 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Ellington, CTAfter being directed to do so by the arpt mgr the pilot was air taxiing to parking when the main rotor blades contacted one main rotor blade of a parked bell 206. The pilot related that he assumed he would clear the 206 since he was watching the airport mgr…Jul 5, 1984 · N9077G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · New Haven, CTWhile taxiing in from landing and maneuvering for parking the acft contacted a light pole. The CFI was reportedly at theacft controls at the time of the collision. The right wing was damaged in the collision.Mar 4, 1984 · N2583D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84IA091Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed 382G · Groton, CTAfter landing on rwy 33, and during taxi to the ramp, the lt wing tip of the acft struck a parked DC-3.Feb 24, 1984 · N15ST · Minor damageNTSB NYC83LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F-27-100 · New Haven, CTAircraft collided with a power cart as taxi to takeoff began.Nov 30, 1982 · N141PM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FNE09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Windsor Locks, CTFeb 1, 1980 · N704WG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80FNE03|NYC80FNE04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Stratford, CTNov 19, 1979 · N13660 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC77FNE04Accident · No injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Burlington, CTOct 22, 1976 · N1170K · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FNE16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Windsor Locks, CTFeb 28, 1976 · N84760 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FNE14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 195B · Danbury, CTOct 6, 1974 · N2154C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC74FNE08Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 112 · Hartford, CTOct 10, 1973 · N88MS · Substantial damageNTSB NYC73DNE20Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Windsor Lock, CTJan 20, 1973 · N5513Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC72DNE27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172I · Groton, CTFeb 20, 1972 · N35479 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC70DFM14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Stratford, CTMay 29, 1970 · N7957U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69D0409Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Bridgeport, CTApr 6, 1969 · N4672Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69D0160Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Woodstock, CTSep 1, 1968 · N42392 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68F0322Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Hartford, CTDec 20, 1967 · N3237J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68D0310Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Groton, CTDec 17, 1967 · N5329T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68D0235Accident · Serious injuriesClosedAeronca 7CCM · Hartford, CTOct 13, 1967 · N1318V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67D0681Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Plainville, CTMay 11, 1967 · N3790J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67F0654Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310D · New Haven, CTApr 29, 1967 · N6980T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67F0589Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Plainville, CTApr 9, 1967 · N5519R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67D0602Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · New Haven, CTApr 3, 1967 · N1592Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67D0376Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Burlington, CTNov 13, 1966 · N3992U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC67D0170Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Westford, CTAug 28, 1966 · N7169X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0542Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · So Woodstock, CTFeb 27, 1966 · N5682Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66D0441Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Hartford, CTJan 22, 1966 · N8546C · Substantial damageNTSB NYC65F0020Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Ansonia, CTFeb 13, 1965 · N8161A · Substantial damage