NTSB investigations, NE

74 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\" = 'NE' 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 CEN25LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177RG · Wahoo, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.May 16, 2025 · N2614V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA422Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander S2R · McCook, NEThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.Jul 22, 2010 · N51AR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 402B · Omaha, NEThe pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.Sep 22, 2009 · N1048 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.Nov 14, 2008 · N35667 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08IA065Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-2H4 · Lincoln, NEThe improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing to the incident were the swivel valves leaking and the total failure of the hydraulic system.Jan 8, 2008 · N733TW · No damageNTSB CHI00LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · North Platte, NEthe brake fire while taxiing for undetermined reasons.Aug 21, 2000 · N4256R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · North Platte, NEthe pilot of the other airplane not maintaining clearance while taxiing. A factor was the dark night.Aug 12, 2000 · N1116Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI98LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lincoln, NEthe pilot of N60BH failed to maintain clearance with N11498. Factors associated with the accident were the diminished visual lookout due to the runway and the tail wheel configuration of N60HB, along with the controllers failure to point out traffic.May 26, 1998 · N11498 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Hebron, NEThe failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during aerial taxi.Apr 8, 1994 · N100LU · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Grand Island, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the gusty quartering tailwind condition.Dec 20, 1993 · N581JB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Omaha, NEThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Associated factors are the high and gusty winds.Jan 25, 1992 · N96722 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tecumseh, NEExcessive taxi speed and directional control not maintained by the pilot in command.Jun 25, 1990 · N2873K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87IA070Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A109 · Lincoln, NEThe PIC stated that he was ground taxiing the helo to the ramp area at duncan aviation to shutdown for refueling. During the taxi, the PIC heard a loud 'bang' eminating fm the rear of the helo. The PIC lowered collective pitch and no further noise was heard…Mar 30, 1987 · N4GH · Minor damageNTSB MKC85LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · York, NEThe plt reported that he had completed a landing & had come to a near stop, then he applied power & was on the brakes for control. He stated that the left brake locked & the acft went off the rwy into hi weeds & rough terrain. There was no damage due to…Jun 20, 1985 · N92253 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Broken Bow, NEA gust of wind overturned the acft during taxi from landing. The wind was from 330 degrees at 24 KTS gusting to 34 KTS.Mar 7, 1984 · N52252 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Battle Creek, NEThe acft as taxiing on a hard packed snow covered field when the right main landing gear collapsed. Visual inspection did not show any signs of fatigue. Slight bending and overload separtion of the shock strut tubing was evident.Jan 9, 1984 · N6839H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA084Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Ainsworth, NEThe pilot elected to taxi on a closed runway that was used to store piles of corn. The pilot stated that a gust of wind forced the aircraft into a pile of corn causing substantial damage to the nose gear. Wind gusts were reported to 22 knots.May 19, 1982 · N5399B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA053Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 205 · Hebron, NEAfter landing on runway 30 the pilot stated that he initiated a turn to taxi to his parking space when a gust of wind lifted the tail of the aircraft into the air and it nosed over. Winds were gusting to 35 knots.Apr 2, 1982 · N8216Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC80DCJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Sidney, NEJan 6, 1980 · N64294 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79DCJ14Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · North Platte, NEApr 21, 1979 · N57753 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79DCJ12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Kearney, NEMar 13, 1979 · N8945V · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78DCJ11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Thedford, NEMar 2, 1978 · N79445 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FCJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedNavion NAV-A · Omaha, NENov 3, 1977 · N4955K · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77DCJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Omaha, NEApr 10, 1977 · N6560E · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77DCJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172H · Grand Island, NEFeb 4, 1977 · N3779F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DCJ17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28R · Lincoln, NENov 5, 1975 · N41890 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75DCJ49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Scottsbluff, NEMar 30, 1975 · N3799R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75DCJ40Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J3C-65 · Gordon, NENov 19, 1974 · N26959 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75DCJ33Accident · No injuriesClosedStinson 108-3 · Alliance, NEOct 16, 1974 · N4123C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75DCJ35Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech E55 · Ainsworth, NEOct 12, 1974 · N9327Q · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75DCJ05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Potter, NEJul 10, 1974 · N50581 · DestroyedNTSB MKC74FCJ46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Papillion, NEJun 1, 1974 · N5148E · Substantial damageNTSB MKC74DCJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170A · Merriman, NEDec 27, 1973 · N1418D · Substantial damageNTSB MKC74DCJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Angora, NEDec 10, 1973 · N11183 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73DCJ38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180H · Ponca, NEMay 10, 1973 · N9744G · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73DCJ14Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 11AC · Taylor, NEAug 11, 1972 · N9148E · Substantial damageNTSB MKC73FCJ10Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech H35 · North Platte, NEJul 28, 1972 · N336B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72FCJ53Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7GCBC · North Platte, NEMar 18, 1972 · N12207 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72DCJ48Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Lincoln, NEFeb 17, 1972 · N76809 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72DCJ43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Taylor, NEDec 24, 1971 · N7989F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71DCJ65Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Grand Isl, NEMay 21, 1971 · N3615S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71DCJ61Incident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lincoln, NEMay 13, 1971 · N7482W · Minor damageNTSB MKC71DCJ06Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Shickley, NEJul 18, 1970 · N4719A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC71DCJ04Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75N1 · Franklin, NEJul 13, 1970 · N5527N · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70FCJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Gordon, NEFeb 15, 1970 · N7264W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0270Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210B · Genoa, NENov 26, 1969 · N9743X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0276Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-3 · Burwell, NENov 16, 1969 · N32843 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0219Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Gothenburg, NESep 20, 1969 · N5521U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70F0120Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-C55 · Lincoln, NEAug 11, 1969 · N8000Y · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0026Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Alliance, NEJun 9, 1969 · N6328R · Substantial damage