NTSB investigations, MT

68 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

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NTSB investigations, MT per year, 1964–2026: 68 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\" = 'MT' 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 WPR27LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna P210N · Stevensville, MTOct 4, 2026 · N94PS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Bozeman, MTThe student pilot and flight instructor's failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.Apr 4, 2018 · N621ZC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Roberts, MTThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain during taxi, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Dec 29, 2013 · N924JS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Dell, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.Sep 27, 2013 · N53WY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA412Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 11 · Bozeman, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and inadequate compensation for the high gusty wind conditions during taxi.Sep 16, 2013 · N4988M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA476Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Great Falls, MTThe uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main gear upper side link into the locked position for undetermined reasons.Sep 28, 2010 · N455TB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Billings, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking.Apr 30, 2006 · N739AJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Havre, MTThe pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.Apr 10, 2006 · N2831C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Belgrade, MTClearance from objects was not maintained during taxiing. Factors include the pilot's inadequate visual lookout.Aug 21, 1999 · N5359D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEvarts Kitfox IV 1200 · Sula, MTAn excessive brake application by the pilot. Factors included a narrow landing area, the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a 180-degree taxi turn, and a tailwind.Sep 26, 1998 · N992WY · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Helena, MTLanding gear locking mechanism overload and improper rigging.Aug 20, 1994 · N14MV · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Havre, MTThe pilot in command misjudged his clearance from a ditch, and his use of improper remedial action.Jun 4, 1993 · N4741J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92IA164Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportSmith Vari EZE · Terry, MTThe pilot in command's exceeding liftoff speed during a taxi test.Jul 27, 1992 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB DEN90LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206B · Billings, MTImproper planning/decision by the pilot while taxiing during unfavorable wind conditions.Nov 7, 1989 · N3481L · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Miles City, MTThe pilot's improper decision to land and attempt to taxi at an airport where strong winds would not permit safe ground handling of the aircraft.May 19, 1989 · N2774F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Great Falls, MTThe failure of the pilot in compensate adequately for wind conditions, and landing despite having been alerted to wind conditions.Mar 25, 1989 · N4273Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Cut Bank, MTThe plt stated that she radioed the Cut Bank fss and was told that the wind was 060 degrees at 41 knots. She then landed the acft uneventfully. However, while turning 90 degrees off the rwy onto a taxiway, the acft nosed over.Aug 1, 1987 · N9748T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Missoula, MTThe plt of the Piper navajo was taxiing to the active rwy for an IFR departure, directed his attention to the departure procedure chart in the cockpit, and collided with the tail of a swearingen acft holding short of the rwy awaiting takeoff clearance.Mar 19, 1987 · N3529W · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB DEN86LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Great Falls, MTThe plt reported that after landing on rwy 24 he was back taxiing on rwy 06 when he encountered strong, gusty surface winds. He said he stopped and was looking for a place to tie down when a strong gust flipped the acft onto its back. Surface wind at the time…May 14, 1986 · N3749R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Polson, MTThe plt stated a 35 kt gust of wind from the north lifted the tail of the acft to the left. The acft veered right, contacted a snow bank and nosed over. The plt was taxiing on rwy 18 after landing when the accident occurred.Feb 25, 1985 · N8676C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Busby, MTAccording to the pilot he was making a downwind landing to avoid taxiing over rough ground any farther than necessary. After touchdown he travelled about 150 yards up the runway when a gust of wind picked up the tail and he lost control ending in a ground…Aug 26, 1983 · N4596B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA80FTA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Billings, MTOct 19, 1979 · N45361 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA79DTI09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Turner, MTMar 11, 1979 · N8690C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78DTA16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Miles City, MTJul 15, 1978 · N19313 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA78FTI11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Helena, MTApr 11, 1978 · N206AM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA77FTA04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Glendive, MTNov 7, 1977 · N8152D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA77FTI21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Helena, MTAug 8, 1977 · N3752J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA77FTI11Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBell 47G3B1 · Polson, MTApr 17, 1977 · N12437 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA76FTA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Red Lodge, MTAug 24, 1975 · N4138F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75DTI36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Livingston, MTJun 25, 1975 · N6294A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75DTI09Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Kalispell, MTSep 2, 1974 · N44286 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA75FTA01Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Malta, MTJul 5, 1974 · N2625A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA74FTI20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172B · Livingston, MTMar 30, 1974 · N7972X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA73FTI16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175B · Great Falls, MTNov 30, 1972 · N8170T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA72FTA15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150J · Ashland, MTMar 16, 1972 · N5625G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA72DTI12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172G · Loma, MTDec 27, 1971 · N3636L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA71FDA12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Billings, MTJan 20, 1971 · N50618 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA71DDG20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Dutton, MTDec 17, 1970 · N71654 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA70DDA01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180E · Ashland, MTJan 5, 1970 · N8680X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA69F0094Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Hamilton, MTAug 17, 1968 · N7968T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0306Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 206 · Livingston, MTApr 14, 1968 · N5210U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0275Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Miles City, MTApr 11, 1968 · N2538P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0259Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Fishtail, MTMar 17, 1968 · N3909D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0213Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Great Falls, MTOct 3, 1967 · N3455A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0127Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Babb, MTSep 5, 1967 · N6494X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA68D0110Accident · No injuriesClosedN.American AT-6G · Chester, MTMay 19, 1967 · N3746G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67D0325Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Cut Bank, MTApr 3, 1967 · N6830X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67F0255Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Helena, MTJan 31, 1967 · N9384X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67D0165Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Chinook, MTOct 16, 1966 · N7327T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA67D0144Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Dillon, MTSep 16, 1966 · N3952Z · Substantial damage