NTSB investigations, OH

165 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

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NTSB investigations, OH per year, 1964–2026: 165 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\" = 'OH' 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 ERA26LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · North Canton, OHThe flight instructor’s decision to conduct a training flight in strong, gusting crosswinds, which resulted in the airplane’s right wing impacting the ground during taxi.Mar 13, 2026 · N9612B · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA383Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1 · Carrollton, OHA failure of the left main landing gear due to fatigue cracking, which resulted the airplane’s left wing contacting the ground.Sep 15, 2024 · N801JH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.Mar 21, 2023 · N7772B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMbb BK117 · Wooster, OHThe entanglement of construction fencing into the main rotor system, which necessitated a forced landing that resulted in substantial damage to the helicopter.Jul 4, 2020 · N263MH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA600Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Columbus, OHThe failure of the right main landing gear strut due to a preexisting crack.Aug 26, 2012 · N904LA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA413Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182K · Newark, OHThe pilot's loss of control during taxi in strong wind conditions.Jun 29, 2012 · N2591R · Substantial damageNTSB OPS09IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · Cleveland, OHThe ground controller did not issue taxi instructions in accordance with FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2. The local controller did not scan the runways prior to issuing a taxi into position and hold instruction to SWA1080 as required by FAA Order 7110.65…Jun 3, 2009 · N299WN · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN09CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Van Wert, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass.Oct 15, 2008 · N20745 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA161Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi. A factor was the building.Jun 11, 2008 · N31SZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Cincinnati, OHThe pilot's improper decision to leave the aircraft unattended while the engine was running. A factor in the accident was the disengagement of the parking brake.May 9, 2007 · N15027 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 560XL · Columbus, OHThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.Sep 26, 2005 · N699QS · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEmbraer EMB-135BJ · Cleveland, OHThe pilot in command's improper decision to continue taxi without a ground marshaller, and her misjudged clearance from a parked airplane, which resulted in a ground collision during taxi. Factors which contributed to the accident were fatigue, night…Nov 29, 2004 · N995CW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGates Learjet 35A · Akron, OHAn improperly maintained ramp area, which resulted in a loss of airplane control while taxiing on ice. Factors in this accident were, high winds, and the down-sloping ramp.Jan 30, 2004 · N39WA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01IA126Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Newark, OHThe company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with the service bulletin, which resulted in a fuel boost pump leakage and subsequent fire during taxi. A factor was the manufacturer's confusing service bulletin.Apr 20, 2001 · N4078L · Minor damageNTSB NYC00LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Wooster, OHThe pilot's inadvertent taxi onto unsuitable terrain. A factor was the burnt out landing/taxi light.Dec 8, 1999 · N7565G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbus, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and his visual perception of the perimeter road as Taxiway Charlie. A factor in the accident was the absence of a sign identifying the perimeter road.May 2, 1999 · N5815E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Middletown, OHthe pilot's improper decision to taxi on a motor vehicle access road at night, and his inadequate visual look out which resulted in the collision with an aluminum lamp post. A factor in this accident was the night condition.Mar 22, 1997 · N733LK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-62 · Wilmington, OHThe pilot-in-command's inadequate visual lookout and the company/operator's inadequate crew/group coordination and communication during taxi and snow removal operations. Related factors were the snowy weather conditions affecting visibility and the snowplow…Mar 20, 1996 · N803AX · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Zanesville, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.Mar 25, 1995 · N45631 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OHThe pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Dayton, OHAn encounter with a strong wind gust which resulted in loss of control and nose over.Jul 16, 1992 · N8432R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Cleveland, OHA failure of the left main gear's upper strut housing and down lock link assembly attach point.Jun 2, 1992 · N225SC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbus, OHThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout which resulted in a ground collision with a parked aircraft. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to taxi on the taxiway centerline and night conditions.Jul 17, 1991 · N738VP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Columbus, OHFailure by pilots of the other aircraft to see and alter taxi path to avoid the standing aircraft.Oct 29, 1990 · N972VJ · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB NYC91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Dayton, OHA carburetor fire due to an engine backfire. A factor relating to the accident was improper remedial action taken by the pilot to extinguish the engine fire.Oct 11, 1990 · N2233E · DestroyedNTSB CHI90LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Akron, OHPilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing in gusty crosswind conditions.May 10, 1990 · N7628D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Columbus, OHImproper planning/decision by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.Mar 22, 1990 · N7275G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90IA090Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Cleveland, OHThe improper taxi speed to be able to negotiate a safe turn off the snow covered runway.Feb 23, 1990 · N202AU · No damageNTSB CHI90LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Middletown, OHThe inability to establish a sufficient climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experinece in this type of aircraft.Dec 26, 1989 · N65673 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89MA132Accident · No injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC8-63F · Vandalia, OHFailure of the left main landing gear, bogie trim cylinder, and malfunction of the emergency airbrake control valve.Jul 13, 1989 · N950R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Akron, OHOn taxiing in from landing on a dark night, the pilot inadvertently taxied off the pavement onto a grassy area. When he realized that he was off the pavement he made an attempt to return to the pavement and encountered a 20' hole. The main gear sank into the…Sep 28, 1988 · N8322C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Xenia, OHAug 1, 1988 · N2282E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Mansfield, OHThe plt reported that the helicopter made an uncommanded turn to the right and rolled to the left as she was hover-taxiing away from the hangar toward the takeoff area. The acft subsequently impacted the terrain and came to rest on its left side. Post-crash…Sep 30, 1987 · N29GC · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Put In Bay, OHThe plt heard a loud 'snap' while taxiing to the rwy, and the ldg gear collapsed immediately thereafter. The plt observed that the gear handle was still in the down-and-locked position and that the green 'gear down' light remained illuminated. FAA exam of the…Aug 29, 1987 · N9784M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87DEK01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Columbus, OHThe pilot taxied off an unlighted taxiway into a large drainage ditch while taxiing to a parking ramp. The pilot thought he was on the taxiway but the right landing gear was on a portion of the drainage ditch retaining wall. The rt landing gear collapsed. The…Jul 14, 1987 · N127GS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Columbus, OHWhile taxiing for takeoff on a local flight, the aircraft collided with a parked fuel truck. The pilot said he saw the parked truck and attempted to taxi between it and some parked aircraft. The pilot said he misjudged the clearance and the left wing struck…Apr 17, 1987 · N2183D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · New Philadelphi, OHThe acft right wing tip struck a hangar door while taxiing. The plt reported that he initially estimated the damage to be limited to the fiberglass wing tip fairing. He subsequently flew the aircraft back to his original departure point. Further examination…Dec 23, 1986 · N380LA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Mount Gilead, OHAccording to the arpt manager, the plt was taxiing down the active in gusty wind conditions at a fairly rapid rate of speed. As the plt turned into the run-up pad area the acft nosed over.Jan 11, 1986 · N3003Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · East Liverpool, OHAccording to the plt, he was unable to stop the acft at the end of the taxiway after he had taxied through water. The acft came to rest after sliding into a drainage ditch at the end of the taxiway. The plt continued the flt although the acft was damaged. The…Dec 3, 1985 · N6208V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Lancaster, OHThe plt was unaware that the taxiway did not continue to the approach end of rwy 28. He failed to see the turn in the taxiway and the acft continued off the end of the taxiway where it contacted a ditch. The taxiway was not lit (nor was it required to be). It…Jun 6, 1985 · N8243T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Wauseon, OHWhile taxiing on the S0D for takeoff, the left wing hit a tree.Jun 10, 1984 · N95478 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84FA165Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SD3-30 · North Canton, OHFollowing normal lndg, plt executed 180-degree turn on runway, then taxied to gate. Normal gate arrival maneuver is a right 180-degree turn to present left side of acft to gate. As acft passed through about 135 degrees of this maneuver, hydraulic warning…Apr 27, 1984 · N330L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Columbus, OHThe pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert.Oct 29, 1982 · N7850Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82FEK03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, OHDec 16, 1981 · N28906 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEI28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 310R · Cleveland, OHAug 25, 1981 · N87457 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEK22Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Columbus, OHJun 26, 1981 · N56241 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81DEG09Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J3C · Waynesville, OHMar 15, 1981 · N92483 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81DA030Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-31 · North Canton, OHFeb 25, 1981 · N74931 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEK12Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Chillicothe, OHJan 8, 1981 · N9086K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI81FEK04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Circleville, OHOct 31, 1980 · N5318E · Substantial damage