NTSB investigations, ID

57 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

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NTSB investigations, ID per year, 1964–2026: 57 cases
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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\" = 'ID' 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 WPR26LA270Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportEnstrom F-28F · Malad City, IDOn July 21, 2026, about 0815 mountain daylight time, an Enstrom F-28F helicopter, N8624B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Malad City, Idaho. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The helicopter was operated…Jul 21, 2026 · N8624B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hayden, IDThe student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.Sep 26, 2025 · N7373A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA311Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 · Grand View, IDThe pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during taxi.Sep 23, 2024 · N30YC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA286Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Stanley, IDThe pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.Aug 23, 2024 · N9989E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Featherville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jan 18, 2024 · N2975A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Boise, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.Oct 12, 2023 · N682JS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA229Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4 · Cascade, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a ditch, which resulted in impact with terrain.Jun 2, 2021 · N4718T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Lewiston, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxiing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a fence.May 5, 2021 · N733BT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Dixie, IDThe failure of the right brake hydraulic line during taxi due to fatigue, which caused a loss of hydraulic fluid and rendered the brake inoperative.Jul 26, 2015 · N52095 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D17S · Idaho Falls, IDWhile taxiing as a flight of two, the pilot of the blue Beechcraft became distracted and impacted the red Beechcraft which had stopped.Jun 28, 2015 · N114H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIndus T-211 Thorpedo · Mountain Home, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff.Oct 20, 2014 · N211MY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA314Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Warren, IDThe pilot's attempt to depart on an unpaved road, which he mistook for the unpaved runway. Contributing to the accident was the fact that the road and the runway were conjoined for the first few hundred feet of the runway.Jul 26, 2014 · N624M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 17 · Sand Point, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi.Jul 8, 2014 · N4842H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11CA337Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Porthill, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole.Jul 17, 2011 · N733BT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Big Creek, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing at an unfamiliar airstrip.Jun 21, 2010 · N2350C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Grangeville, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.May 28, 2009 · N25353 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrennan RV-8 · Idaho Falls, IDThe on-ground fire during taxi due to a loose fuel line "B" nut.Oct 1, 2008 · N272RS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLancair LC41-550FG · Hailey, IDThe loss of directional control while taxiing due to the failure of the right brake.Jul 6, 2008 · N2544W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. A contributing factor was the temporary construction fence next to the taxiway.Oct 5, 2006 · N70946 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was the wind gust condition.Jul 30, 2006 · N89SJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.Mar 16, 2006 · N9971T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gooding, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during taxi. A contributing factor was the wind gusts.Mar 12, 2005 · N5953A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Driggs, IDThe collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication.Sep 20, 2003 · N41053 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R172K · Idaho Falls, IDThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked aircraft while taxiing.Jul 17, 2003 · N758LW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Boise, IDFailure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..Jun 14, 2003 · N6806U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSkystar Kitfox Lite Squared · Caldwell, IDThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. High and gusting winds were a factor.Mar 9, 2002 · N211TE · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99FA037Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Yellow Pine, IDAltitude deviation during aerial taxi for undetermined reasons.Feb 28, 1999 · N2239 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Boise, IDThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive taxispeed. Pressure perceived by the student pilot to expedite clearing the runway after landing in order to facilitate an aircraft departure was a contributing factor.Nov 4, 1997 · N1895B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Boise, IDFailure of both pilots to perform adequate visual lookout during taxi, and the ground controller's failure to identify the position of the Piper PA-34 before issuing taxi instructions. Factors relating to the accident were: decreased visibility due to…Apr 8, 1995 · N25BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael Conner Avid Flyer · Nampa, IDThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.Mar 2, 1992 · N425AV · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA226-T(B) · Coeur D'Alene, IDInadequate coordination between the pilot and the ground lineman. A factor related to the accident was: impairment of the ground lineman from consumption of alcohol.May 20, 1990 · N161RS · Minor damageNTSB SEA86LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-235C · Boise, IDWhile taxiing for takeoff an inadvertant ground loop occurred during which the acft veered left striking another parked acft. The plt stated it felt as though the tailwheel jammed; however, post accident exam failed to disclose any failure/malfunction.Jul 12, 1986 · N5636D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA86LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion A · Boise, IDThe pilot elected to land onto a road to pick up a passenger. The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance from a wire fence to the right of the road and caught the right wing.Jun 13, 1986 · N5208N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Pacatello, IDAfter landing the plt was instructed by the tower to expedite off the rwy and taxiway due to a jet following close behind. During taxi from the taxiway to the ramp, the plt was paying particular attention to his right wing tip to avoid parked acft. The acft…Jul 15, 1985 · N2396E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Boise, IDWhile taxiing on the ramp after landing, the right wing of the acft struck a jet blast fence. The plt stated two linemen were guiding the acft at the time.Feb 10, 1985 · N3056V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Hailey, IDThe student plt attempted to taxi back on the active rwy after landing and groundlooped. During the swerve the left wingcontacted a snow bank. The student plt recommended no tail-up taxiing.Mar 22, 1984 · N85763 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DYA06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRotorway Scorpion TOO · Jerome, IDThe pilot was familiarizing himself with the home built helicopter. After hovering in one general area for about 45 minutes, he decided to hover to an open area by crossing a fence. He stated that he entered translational lift at about 20 knots while hovering…Mar 25, 1982 · N222RP · DestroyedNTSB SEA82DA019Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · S.E. Of Malta, IDThe purpose of the flight was for predator (coyote) control. The pilot was following a coyote at a low-altitude, moderate-speed air taxi over snow and sagebrush covered terrain. One of the aircraft's snowboards caught several sagebrush limbs and the pilot…Jan 15, 1982 · N58203 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA81FA047Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Boise, IDJul 17, 1981 · N40036 · Minor damageNTSB SEA79DYA26Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R172K · Rexburg, IDAug 30, 1979 · N58BD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA79DYP10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Cottonwood, IDFeb 5, 1979 · N80337 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA79DYP02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Nez Perce, IDNov 1, 1978 · N3380A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78DYA10Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Ukon, IDJun 1, 1978 · N88929 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76FYA28Accident · Serious injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Mountain Home, IDJun 23, 1976 · N36430 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76DYA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Jerome, IDAug 2, 1975 · N7820F · DestroyedNTSB SEA75AS016Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185E · Twin Falls, IDOct 10, 1974 · N4753Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75AS006Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech M24R · Boise, IDAug 1, 1974 · N2529W · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB SEA73DYA28Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech J35 · Cascade, IDMay 11, 1973 · N3005C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70DWG08Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164 · Genesee, IDApr 1, 1970 · N10231 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70FXM04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Boise, IDFeb 12, 1970 · N8324G · Substantial damage