NTSB investigations, NM

81 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\" = 'NM' 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 GAA19CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.Dec 15, 2018 · N188H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA234Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during taxi due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devil.Apr 20, 2013 · N6955E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA496Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBlack Donald Cozy III · Los Lunas, NMA loose oil line, which allowed oil to leak onto the hot engine turbocharger and resulted in a fire.Jul 29, 2012 · N904DB · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310Q · Roswell, NMThe airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.Apr 11, 2008 · N7935Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.Jun 4, 2006 · N6220N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Santa Fe, NMtotal failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow proper procedures/directives.Jun 17, 2005 · N155RP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS 365 N-2 · Santa Fe, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance from the hangar. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.Dec 27, 2003 · N291LL · DestroyedNTSB DEN03TA103Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna R172E · Albuquerque, NMthe student pilot's inadvertent encounter with the jet blast and the subsequent inability to maintain aircraft control.Jun 12, 2003 · N7867N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Santa Rosa, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.Mar 26, 2003 · N1228D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Albuquerque, NMThe failure of the tug driver to stop at the stop sign resulting in a collision with a taxiing airplane. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions.Mar 14, 2002 · N596DM · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V-35A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's inattention during night taxiing, which resulted in his airplane impacting a parked airplane.Feb 4, 2001 · N9447S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN99LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Santa Rosa, NMThe unfavorable wind gust which inverted the airplane while taxiing.Mar 8, 1999 · N8470K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T-620 · Santa Fe, NMInadvertent deactivation of aircraft brakes by unqualified person.Sep 22, 1991 · N2FJ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN91LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Albuquerque, NMFailure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain visual lookout.May 16, 1991 · N603SB · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB DEN88LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Las Vegas, NMThe private plt and his daughter were on a cross country flight. Landing with a strong headwind and reported gusts to 31 knots, the plt taxied clear of the runway. A 90 degree turn crosswind on the taxiway resulted in wind lifting the left wing and a loss of…May 1, 1988 · N6059R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Carlsbad, NMThe student plt was on a solo x-country and landed at an intermediate arpt. The acft was taxiing from landing with a 24 kt tailwind. A strong gust of wind hit the acft and it nosed over.Mar 22, 1987 · N6285Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Roswell, NMStudent plt obtained wx briefing from fort worth fss and filed VFR flt plan for x-country flt from plainview, tex, to Roswell, NM, via hobbs, NM,. Plt landed at Roswell, refueled, and filed return VFR flt plan. He did not obtain updated wx briefing. Cold…Jan 24, 1987 · N8224X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Albuquerque, NMWhile taxiing for takeoff in strong gusty wind conditions the aircraft was blown into an inverted position on the taxiway.Jul 31, 1986 · N3809R · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LQA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Tucumcari, NMOn July 4, 1985, at 1400 MDT, a Piper PA-18, N1754A, registered to ted w. stallings, departed the designated taxiway and collided with a culvert at Tucumcari municipal airport, Tucumcari, new Mexico. The aircraft was being taxied for thepurpose of a local…Jul 4, 1985 · N1754A · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA211Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Lordsburg, NMThe plt said he had encountered moderate turbulence while en route & his passengers became air sick. He decided to land at the nearest suitable arpt. The landing was made without incident. However, while taxiing to the ramp, the aircraft encountered what one…Jul 4, 1985 · N4349Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Farmington, NMWhile taxiing after landing, the acft was in a left turn when the right main gear collapsed. The plt reported that all 3 gear indicated down & lock, both before & after the mishap. An exam of the right main gear actuator, pn 9910136-4, revealed that…Apr 15, 1984 · N6205X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 222U · Albuquerque, NMThe helicopter was parked on the ramp, facing east. When the plt called the tower for clearance, he requested a west departure. The plt received a clearance & was advised of traffic on the west ramp (behind the helicopter) & was instructed not to overfly the…Dec 10, 1983 · N3177G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Portales, NMThe plt had made a successful landing in an unimproved wheat field. The acft had stopped & as the plt was making a 180 deg turn back the wind caught a wing causing the acft to nose over onto its back. The plt stated that during the turn the right main gear…Nov 26, 1983 · N5212D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW82DA056Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 177RG · Artesia, NMWhile taxiing, the aircraft was lifted up on its right main gear by a gust of wind. When the aircraft settled back down, the left main inboard castering bolt sheared and the left main gear collapsed. The wind was gustng to 20 knots.Feb 7, 1982 · N33281 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW81DQG38Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna R172K · Milnesand, NMJun 19, 1981 · N736BF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW81IA103Incident · No injuriesClosedAerospatial SE3160 · Ruidoso, NMJun 9, 1981 · N605RA · Minor damageNTSB FTW81FQA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T337G · Albuquerque, NMOct 10, 1980 · N3CF · Substantial damageNTSB DEN80DQG04Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Hobbs, NMFeb 25, 1980 · N2863N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN80IA010Incident · No injuriesClosedBeech 95-B55 · Albuquerque, NMNov 27, 1979 · N677K · Minor damageNTSB DEN79FQA52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 175 · Albuquerque, NMSep 14, 1979 · N7173M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79FQA32Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C23 · Albuquerque, NMJun 18, 1979 · N23986 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79FQA24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 402 · Albuquerque, NMApr 9, 1979 · N4514Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79FQA20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Albuqueque, NMMar 10, 1979 · N23459 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79FQA06Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47G3B2 · Albuquerque, NMOct 29, 1978 · N83029 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN79DQA04Accident · No injuriesClosedScorpion 133 · Tucumcari, NMOct 26, 1978 · N81950 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FQA54Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Farmington, NMSep 8, 1978 · N8812X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FQA61Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Los Lunas, NMSep 4, 1978 · N734FG · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FQA22Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 24 · Gallup, NMMay 13, 1978 · N9362S · Substantial damageNTSB DEN78FQA16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Albuquerque, NMApr 9, 1978 · N9921X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN77FQG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 402 · Clovis, NMAug 25, 1977 · N9900F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN77DQA40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Albuquerque, NMJun 18, 1977 · N3671Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN77FQD09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 402A · Silver City, NMJan 28, 1977 · N7810Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN77DQD07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 411 · Artesia, NMJan 21, 1977 · N411HG · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76FQA32Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Albuquerque, NMDec 30, 1975 · N44311 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN76FQA29Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC12-D · Farmington, NMNov 19, 1975 · N95313 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75DQA46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182E · Roy, NMMay 21, 1975 · N9327X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75DQG08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182B · Clovis, NMApr 17, 1975 · N2584G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN75DQA16Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Albuquerque, NMSep 30, 1974 · N19107 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN74FQA46Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Albuquerque, NMMay 19, 1974 · N7904F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN74DQA32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Roswell, NMMar 3, 1974 · N3456S · Substantial damage