NTSB investigations, OK

105 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\" = 'OK' 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"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB WPR26LA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen Aberle Chipper CH-2A · Alva, OKThe pilot's decision to taxi the tailwheel-equipped airplane over uneven terrain while operating with limited forward visibility, which resulted in the left main landing gear entering a hole.Jun 21, 2026 · N618SA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA015Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B-60 · Ardmore, OKThe pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi.Oct 13, 2022 · N2889W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA413Accident · FatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCosmos Phase 3 · Wayne, OKA loss of control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Sep 19, 2020 · N7024L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA324Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBest Off Skyranger · Duncan, OKA fire during the engine run-up for undetermined reasons.Sep 19, 2019 · N1671L · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Skiatook, OKThe loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 13, 2017 · N6330B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA160Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Madill, OKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing at night.Feb 26, 2017 · N6132Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Shawnee, OKThe pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from obstacles while taxiing to parking, resulting in the airplane's wing striking a light pole.May 14, 2016 · N917CP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA329Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrumbaugh B/Kasowski L Avid Flyer IV · Pryor, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high speed taxi.May 29, 2012 · N85AY · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09TA399Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182 · Cookson, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road.Jun 20, 2009 · N60HP · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Jenks, OKThe owner of the parking surface's failure to ensure that the parking surface was clear of hazards to taxiing airplanes and the pilot's failure to ensure a safe taxi route in unfamiliar surroundings.Feb 3, 2008 · N766PD · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar and parked airplane during the unauthorized use of an airplane.Dec 27, 2006 · N159RA · DestroyedNTSB FTW01LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Tulsa, OKthe dual student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar while taxing.May 21, 2001 · N6003Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE58 · Bethany, OKthe fire, which ignited in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons while taxiing.Sep 6, 2000 · N84DE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172E · Guymon, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty crosswind.Jan 26, 1999 · N5606T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW98LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Elk City, OKThe high winds and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting to taxi in the existing wind conditions.Nov 2, 1997 · N5745R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Pryor, OKThe high wind and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting the flight.Oct 22, 1995 · N2848U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Elk City, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during a hovering turn. A factor was the low temperature.Mar 9, 1995 · N2266U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301 · Enid, OKThe mechanical failure of the ignition switch. A factor was the pilot's failure to apply the parking brake or use airplane wheel chocks.Jan 23, 1991 · N82162 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1 · Ardmore, OKPilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the gusty tail winds.Dec 4, 1989 · N2202C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Muskogee, OKAcft's left wing struck a truck that was parked adjacent to the taxiway. After initial impact, the acft veered left and the nose also struck the truck. The plt stated that he was concentrating on a ramp sweeper that was moving down the taxiway in front of the…Oct 26, 1988 · N4715B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrantly Helicopter B-2B · Sallisaw, OKAcft experienced a hard landing and rolled over following a loss of control in a hover. Plt delayed cutting the throttle in order to clear a ditch. Investigation revealed that the tail rotor driveshaft coupling retaining screw had separated. The separation…Aug 25, 1988 · N2264U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW88DPJ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172G · Frederick, OKDuring slow taxi to takeoff, a gust of wind or a dust devil lifted aircraft off taxiway and flipped it inverted. Numerous small whirlwinds were observed in the vicinity of the airport at the time.Jun 9, 1988 · N1103F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 707-323C · Oklahoma City, OKAfter engine start ground personnel experienced difficulty disconnecting the airstart unit hose. The ground signalman left the view of the crew to assist the other men in an effort to disconnect the unit from the aircraft. The pilot assuming that all was…May 1, 1987 · N8404 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Altus, OKA 17 year old non rated pilot and 3 of his friends attempted to steal the arcft. After the engines were started power was applied and control of the aircraft was lost immediately. The aircraft struck a hangar and continued across the taxiway where the…Apr 4, 1987 · N402BC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E18S · Oklahoma City, OKA swearingen SA-226TC, N516SS, was lndd at ngt on rwy 17L. After lndg, the flt crew exited onto taxiway-E3 (TWY-E3), where they were instructed by tower to hold. A Beech E18S, N2001C, was then lndd on the same rwy (rwy 17L) & its plt also exited onto TWY-E3.…Jun 24, 1986 · N2001C · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW86LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Bristow, OKThe pilot reported encountering strong gusty winds while taxiing for departure at jones memorial airport, Bristow, OK. As a result his aircraft was flipped upside down and substantially damaged. The pilot was not injured.Mar 31, 1986 · N2826L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Stillwater, OKPilot had returned to his home airport after aborting a business flight due to weather. After landing, the pilot was taxiing from the active runway when the aircraft flipped inverted due to strong gusting winds. The wind was reported by the pilot to be…Oct 16, 1984 · N55350 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bethany, OKAccording to the plt of N9646H, while he was taxiing under the direction of ground control the acft was struck from behind by N1PN. The plt of N1PN stated that he was cleared to taxi and did not see any other acft as he entered the taxiway. Seated in the rear…Aug 30, 1984 · N9646H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Eufaula, OKWhile taxing from landing the plt was watching the clearance on the left side of the acft and the right wing contacted an unmarked utility pole.Jul 14, 1984 · N6180Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Guthrie, OKThe pilot said he was waiting for an acft to clear the rwy. As he started to turn downfield for takeoff he pushed the throttle in, advancing the power instead of retarding it. The aircraft crossed the runway at an angle, became airborne and hit a tree. The…Mar 18, 1983 · N6501J · Substantial damageNTSB FTW81FPM02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 310Q · Tulsa, OKNov 11, 1980 · N69606 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79FPM10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Vinita, OKJun 10, 1979 · N50254 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW79FPJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Bethany, OKMar 15, 1979 · N61624 · DestroyedNTSB FTW79FPM08Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech C-45H · Tulsa, OKFeb 17, 1979 · N8SL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW78DPJ25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Lawton, OKMay 27, 1978 · N2692G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FPJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Duncan, OKMar 12, 1977 · N5426Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW77FPJ01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Oklahoma City, OKNov 25, 1976 · N5473R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPJ46Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBrantley 305 · Chattanooga, OKSep 11, 1976 · N2231U · DestroyedNTSB FTW76DPJ49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-2 · Elgin, OKAug 14, 1976 · N13299 · DestroyedNTSB FTW76FPJ28Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Oklahoma City, OKMar 19, 1976 · N1722P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76DPJ14Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180B · Blackwell, OKOct 27, 1975 · N4US · Substantial damageNTSB FTW76FPJ02Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 182B · Norman, OKJul 11, 1975 · N2732G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW75DPJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna U206 · Bethany, OKMar 26, 1975 · N4994F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74DPJ32Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-34 · Duncan, OKJun 15, 1974 · N16575 · DestroyedNTSB FTW74DPM26Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7KCAB · Okemah, OKMay 12, 1974 · N5099X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74DPJ24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna U206F · Oklahoma Cty, OKApr 6, 1974 · N9610G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74FPJ23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Okla City, OKFeb 27, 1974 · N9360X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74DPM13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Tulsa, OKDec 15, 1973 · N18124 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB FTW74FPJ09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140A · Bethany, OKSep 3, 1973 · N1108D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW74DPJ07Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7GCBC · Seminole, OKAug 14, 1973 · N5242X · Substantial damage