NTSB investigations, MA

112 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\" = 'MA' 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 ERA25LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Plymouth, MAThe low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.Sep 19, 2025 · N2383X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ERA25LA060Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2012 Traveller · Boston, MAThe tug crew’s inadequate visual lookout while towing an airplane at night and their failure to identify a stationary airplane within sufficient time/distance to stop.Nov 25, 2024 · N651CA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV-12 · Westfield, MAThe pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing for takeoff.Aug 16, 2022 · N33EV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T303 · Great Barrington, MAThe pilot’s failure to see the taxiway when returning to the ramp from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the airplane rolling down an embankment.Feb 4, 2018 · N303TL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · North Adams, MAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.Jun 19, 2011 · N12477 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10CA411Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Marshfield, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate visual lookout.Aug 9, 2010 · N2150F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Boston, MAThe air traffic controller's improper taxi clearance.Sep 4, 2007 · N445AF · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05LA044Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Boston, MAThe first officer's misjudgment of a perceived threat, which resulted in the captain's excessive braking and subsequent injury to a flight attendant. A factor was the night lighting conditions.Mar 6, 2005 · N6710E · No damageNTSB IAD05LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Falmouth, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi. A factor was the snow-covered taxiway.Jan 1, 2005 · N333EG · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Mansfield, MAThe pilot's improper decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance.Nov 19, 2004 · N2120M · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoff Glassair · Stow, MAThe pilot's improper positioning of the throttle during engine start, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the airplane.Sep 6, 2002 · N7223R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-200ER · Boston, MAThe Boeing 767 captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the stationary Boeing 737, which resulted in a ground collision. A factor was sunglare.Apr 9, 2001 · N328AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB NYC01LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B-737-832 · Boston, MAThe inadequate visual lookout by theMD-81's tug driver during the pushback operation.Feb 3, 2001 · N3735D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-300ER · Boston, MAThe vehicle driver's improper decision to pass behind an aircraft with operating engines, which resulted in an encounter with jet blast.Dec 27, 2000 · N155DL · No damageNTSB IAD98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Duxbury, MAFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the wind gusts.Oct 19, 1997 · N9614B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-6G · Mansfield, MAfailure of the T-6 pilot to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152, as he turned off the runway after landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the T-6 pilot's restricted view of the Cessna 152 (lack of visual detection), due to a blind spot beyond the…Oct 6, 1996 · N5115D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Southwick, MAImproper adjustment of the stabilizer control system by maintenance personnel.Jul 15, 1992 · N3109G · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK6B · Middleboro, MAThe pilot's failure to release a tie down strap from the helicopter's skid during the preflight.May 14, 1992 · N9012T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA247Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-82 · East Boston, MAThe malfunction of an electrical component in the cockpit, which resulted in smoke and the subsequent emergency evacuation of the passengers from the airplane.Sep 28, 1991 · N819NY · Minor damageNTSB NYC90LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Southbridge, MAThe pilot improper starting procedures.Sep 8, 1990 · N89697 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Boston, MAThe failure of the ground personnel to safely guide the aircraft so that it would have cleared the jetway.Sep 1, 1989 · N318BH · Substantial damageNTSB DCA88IA044Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Boston, MAThe improper installation of the battery ground connection that resulted in premature loosening of the connection and electrical arc ignition of pooled fuel in the cac bilge. The fuel was not drained overboard due to inoperative cac bilge area drain valves.…Mar 30, 1988 · N154US · Minor damageNTSB NYC88LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MAThe aircraft was taxiing from a shop on the airport to runway 24 for a south end departure. The pilot stated that the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the parked truck causing substantial damage.Dec 24, 1987 · N32560 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900 · Boston, MADuring taxi operations in preparation for a takeoff from Boston logan airport, the Beech aircraft was struck by a ground vehicle and substantially damaged.Apr 7, 1987 · N811BE · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Bedford, MADuring taxi operation in preparation for takeoff, the left main gear of the aircraft impacted an unmarked open manhole and the aircraft was substantially damaged.Mar 27, 1987 · N40958 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86IA093Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-231 · Boston, MATwo of 3 reqd flt attendants (f/a's) were distributing passenger (pax) coats as the acft was being taxied after lndg. Smoke fm an overheated air cond (a/c) pack bgn entering the cabin & the f/a's returned to their duty stations. The flt crew stopped the acft…Mar 27, 1986 · N52311 · No damageNTSB NYC86LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Newburyport, MAWhile taxiing on a grass taxiway, the acft contacted a soft spot in the grass and nosed over.Mar 20, 1986 · N2643N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Mansfield, MAAfter a night landing, the plt went to the end of the rwy, then started a 180 deg turn to the right onto a parallel taxiway. He intended to head the opposite direction on the taxiway, which was not lighted. As he turned, the landing light (installed on the…Sep 2, 1984 · N613AW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mansfield, MAN49985 landed on rwy 32 and turned off rwy at midfield intersection. Acft came to full stop to retract flaps and turn off carb heat. Plt stated a check for other traffic who made at this time. Student plt began taxiing to ramp with landing light off, nav…Jul 25, 1984 · N49985 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Chatham, MAAfter landing, as the plt was taxiing to the parking area, the acft hit a rwy identifier sign. The left horizontal stabilizer, elevator & rudder were damaged. The plt said the sign was painted black & was not clearly visible. Also, the sign was not of a…Mar 25, 1984 · N84074 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Lawrence, MAAs the plt completed his landing, he let the acft roll-out to the intersection of rwys 32 & 23 where he intended to turn off the active rwy. He reported that when he came to the intersection, the right gear 'collapsed' (retracted) & the acft skidded to the…Mar 24, 1984 · N2080P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83IA252Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6 · Boston, MAThe acft encountered jet blast while taxiing behind a L-1011 acft which had not yet received taxi clearance & was still attached to the tug when the pass began.Sep 21, 1983 · N50RP · Minor damageNTSB NYC83FU010Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRotec Rally 3B · Franklin, MAAccording to the plt, the registered ultralight acft was brought to a field during the morning to check out the control rigging & to familiarize him with the vehicle. There was no intention to fly the ultralight at that time. Later in the day, the plt was…Sep 11, 1983 · N116RE · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Taunton, MAThe acft collided with a small rock during taxi from landing. As the pilot taxied back to the ramp area along a dirt taxiway he observed three people standing in the way. The pilot taxied onto the grass to avoid the people and while still taxiing the acft…May 21, 1983 · N2632G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FNA13Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech E33 · Bedford, MAThe pilot was unable to start the aircraft with the electric starter when the battery had insufficient power to crank the engine. The pilot stated that he shut off the battery and alternator switches, turned off the magneto switch, and removed the keys. He…May 11, 1982 · N7457N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC80DNA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Bedford, MADec 8, 1979 · N79883 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79DNA18Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Boston, MAJun 27, 1979 · N733AP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FNA12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Boston, MAJan 29, 1979 · N9701T · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FNA10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Boston, MADec 25, 1978 · N12083 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC79FNA05Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · New Bedford, MADec 1, 1978 · N9436W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC78FNA34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Edgartown, MAJul 4, 1978 · N1510P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76DNA39Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Oak Bluffs, MAMay 23, 1976 · N6275M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FNE15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Orange, MAFeb 28, 1976 · N15000 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FNE14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Worcester, MAFeb 4, 1976 · N84183 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76FNE13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172L · Worcester, MAJan 14, 1976 · N3967Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76IN058Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Boston, MADec 23, 1975 · N48PB · Minor damageNTSB NYC76FNA02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 177RG · Marlboro, MAJul 24, 1975 · N2030Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC76AN010Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 402A · Hyannis, MAJul 18, 1975 · N4533Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75FNA47Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Bedford, MAJun 23, 1975 · N55498 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC75DNA39Accident · No injuriesClosedGrum Amer AA-5 · Tewksbury, MAApr 11, 1975 · N5414L · Substantial damage