NTSB investigations, IN

89 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

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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\" = 'IN' 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 CEN24LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · West Lafayette, INThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the tail rotor pitch change slider attachment hardware (T-bolt), which led to the disconnection of the pitch change slider, a loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the…Mar 7, 2024 · N191LL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C 65 · Connersville, INThe pilot's inability to control the airplane while taxiing due to a strong crosswind condition.May 3, 2014 · N6245H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA452Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Tell City, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.Jul 25, 2013 · N3012E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA396Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Valparaiso, INThe pilot’s failure to stop the airplane while taxiing to park, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.Jun 26, 2012 · N6183H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLearjet 60 · Lafayette, INThe pilot's decision to taxi the airplane across an unpaved area after the nosewheel inadvertently departed the ramp pavement.Oct 12, 2011 · N64MG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA343Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Greenfield, INThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a communications cart while taxiing.May 13, 2011 · N10143 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA015Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, INThe pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.Oct 8, 2010 · N38205 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA468Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-85 · Auburn, INThe pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane.Aug 3, 2010 · N98022 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Delphi, INThe student pilot's failure to maintain separation from a hangar building while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the hangar building.Oct 13, 2008 · N63366 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, INThe failure of the tug driver to maintain clearance from the airplane taxiing on an active taxiway. A factor was the night conditions.Jul 11, 2006 · N40978 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBarr Barr Six · Knox, INThe undetermined cause of the fire during the taxi.Aug 1, 2005 · N83W · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182S · Fishers, INThe pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole.Aug 28, 2002 · N4183N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-4 · Muncie, INThe pilot did not maintain directional control during hover taxi. Inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, the light rain, and the light pole were factors in the accident.May 24, 2002 · N1915B · DestroyedNTSB CHI00LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Griffith, INthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the building during taxi.Jun 29, 2000 · N11527 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, INthe pilot's disregard of the unsafe runway condition, his decision to operate the airplane on unsuitable terrain, and the failure to maintain runway centerline alignment which resulted in the landing gear contacting deeper snow. Factors associated with the…Jan 23, 2000 · N3814P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-62 · Indianapolis, INthe flight crew misjudged the clearance between their right wing and the radome of the parked aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was the ground handling contractor failed to identify the unsafe/hazardous condition that existed on the congested…Dec 17, 1999 · N995CF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Evansville, INthe student pilot's inability to gain clearance between the airplane and the hanger. Factors contributing to this accident were the wet, grass landing surface, the student pilot's attempted turn to avoid the embankment drop off at the end of the runway, the…Dec 10, 1998 · N25493 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Bloomington, INthe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors included the icy runway and the crosswind.Jan 16, 1997 · N51448 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Terre Haute, INthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his inadequate compensation (or inability to compensate) for the wind condition. The high/gusty wind condition was a related factor.Apr 25, 1996 · N18HZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, INreason for the occurrence was undetermined.May 23, 1995 · N6092Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD369D · Beech Grove, INImproper installation of the flight control linkage during maintenance. Complacency and inadequate inspection of the helicopter by maintenance personnel and the pilot are factors in the accident.Oct 23, 1991 · N88SE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCecil, Richard C. Starduster II · Indianapolis, INThe other pilot's inadequate visual lookout during ground taxi operations.May 24, 1990 · N85RC · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI89LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Griffith, INThe student pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain directional control during the landing. The airplane departed the runway and nosed over in soft terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student's lack of recent…Apr 15, 1989 · N9223T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Marion, INThe pilot became disoriented during flight and made an unscheduled stop in a corn field to ask for directions to his destination airport. During taxi for takeoff from the field, the pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout, and struck a manhole cover…Jun 8, 1988 · N3737P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Indianapolis, INFifteen minutes after the pilot had taken off on a tow plane operation he returned to the local arpt. After landing he turned downwind to taxi to the ramp. The wind raised the tail of the tailwheel acft and nosed the acft inverted. The pilot estimated the…Mar 26, 1988 · N5044G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86IA225Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-25 · Evansville, INAfter the aircrew of eastern flt 254 (a Boeing 727, N8107N) had landed on rwy 22 at night & was slowing, the tower controller (ctlr) instructed them to 'turn right on taxiway bravo, if able, hold short of rwy 18 and remain this frequency.' The crew of flt 254…Sep 18, 1986 · N8107N · No damageNTSB CHI85LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Lafayette, INWhile turning the prop by hand to lubricate the engine it unintentionally started and ran at aprx 1700 RPM. The acft was not chocked or tied down and the parking brake was not set. The acft traveled across the ramp and collided with an empty t-hangar. After…Dec 7, 1984 · N738CE · DestroyedNTSB CHI83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSwearingen SA227-AC · Indianapolis, INThe left wing struck a building during taxi into the passenger gate. Ground personnel were stationed on each side of the aircraft.Oct 17, 1982 · N173MA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA353Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Fort Wayne, INPlt taxied off rwy onto grass to give way to landing traffic. Paved taxiways are not available & 50 ft either side of runway is used for taxiing with the grass being kept mowed. Before he was able to taxi back onto the paved rwy the ground gave way & the nose…Sep 16, 1982 · N642MS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEX14Accident · No injuriesClosedPitts S-1C · Indianapolis, INMay 2, 1981 · N10FH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80DEX33Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech E18S · Columbus, INAug 30, 1980 · N666X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80FEX12Accident · No injuriesClosedHugo Craft 01 · Indianapolis, INApr 21, 1980 · N8GH · Substantial damageNTSB CHI80FA029Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 421B · Terre Haute, INMar 20, 1980 · N8216Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79DET14Accident · No injuriesClosedBrantly B2B · Kendallville, INFeb 5, 1979 · N2285U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79FEX03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · Indianapolis, INOct 23, 1978 · N62856 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI79IA005Incident · No injuriesClosedSwearingen SA226 · Lafayette, INOct 6, 1978 · N781S · Minor damageNTSB CHI78FEX41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 402 · Indianapolis, INSep 27, 1978 · N4048Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI78FEX11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Monticello, INApr 1, 1978 · N8065C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEX42Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Huntingburg, INAug 9, 1977 · N32174 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77FEX38Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech S35 · Indianapolis, INJul 12, 1977 · N2015W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77FEX25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Indianapolis, INMay 8, 1977 · N8685B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI77DEA02Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Indianapolis, INNov 7, 1976 · N802R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76AC072Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Michigan City, INJun 23, 1976 · N4968T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI76DEA21Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Zionsville, INDec 22, 1975 · N1334T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DEA37Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 0-58B · Crawfordsvl, INMay 14, 1974 · N47125 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DEA30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Lafayette, INFeb 28, 1974 · N6883E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74DET02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedJeanies TWO · Merriville, INJul 30, 1973 · N4X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI73AC091Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Portland, INMay 24, 1973 · N3778W · DestroyedNTSB CHI73DEA29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 336 · Greenwood, INNov 16, 1972 · N1702Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI73ACO48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310A · Lafayette, INNov 16, 1972 · N347P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage