NTSB investigations, SD

44 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, SD per year, 1964–2026: 44 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\" = 'SD' 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 CEN23LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT802 · Aberdeen, SDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop.Jul 27, 2023 · N8503W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Spearfish, SDThe snowplow driver’s failure to see the airplane which resulted in a collision with the airplane.Oct 18, 2020 · N97875 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Sioux Falls, SDFailure of the right main landing gear drag brace bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Apr 30, 2018 · N172GA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Buffalo, SDThe instructor pilot's inadequate remedial action to the dual student's loss of aircraft control during high speed taxiing which lead to the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the student not maintaining aircraft control.Jul 28, 2003 · N9032L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Faulkton, SDThe directional control not maintained during an after landing taxi on the runway by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience and downhill terrain off the runway were contributing factors.Nov 11, 2002 · N2557F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Redfield, SDthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while taxing to takeoff in high and gusty wind conditions.May 3, 2002 · N6422E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-65 · Vernillion, SDthe pilot's failure (or inability) to properly compensate for wind conditions, while taxiing. Factors associated with the accident were: the sandy terrain, and the gusty tailwind condition.Apr 5, 1998 · N34066 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Pierre, SDthe pilot's inadvertent activation of the number one throttle/power control. Factors were: the pilot left the cockpit unattended with the engines running and a wet ramp.Apr 21, 1997 · N283PT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rapid City, SDThe pilot in command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.Jun 23, 1993 · N5435E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Pierre, SDInadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. An on ground encounter with wind gusts is considered an additional cause.Jan 11, 1990 · N70844 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172 · Sturgis, SDThe pilot landed in an open field to go to an auction. When he taxied back downwind to start his takeoff, the wind was gusting to 28 knots. The pilot estimated that he was moving about 15 mph as he turned to head back into the wind. As he started a right…May 10, 1982 · N5266J · Substantial damageNTSB DEN81FTK17Accident · No injuriesClosedHiller Acft FH1100 · Sioux Falls, SDJul 31, 1981 · N4258V · Substantial damageNTSB MKC79FTK03Accident · No injuriesClosedAmer Avco AA-1A · Redfield, SDOct 21, 1979 · N9248L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FTK33Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna A188B · Doland, SDJul 28, 1978 · N731LH · Substantial damageNTSB MKC78FTK15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Sturgis, SDMay 12, 1978 · N6278S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC77FTK02Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32 · Dell Rapids, SDOct 24, 1976 · N16415 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76DTK22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172E · Sioux Falls, SDApr 16, 1976 · N3883S · Substantial damageNTSB MKC76FTK06Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172M · Rapid City, SDSep 19, 1975 · N6782H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75DTK14Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 7ACA · Madison, SDMar 4, 1975 · N9156L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC75DTK11Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Iroquis, SDJan 17, 1975 · N5141W · Substantial damageNTSB MKC74DTK10Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172F · Hot Springs, SDFeb 8, 1974 · N8307U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72DTK17Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7BCM · Huron, SDJan 6, 1972 · N4256E · Substantial damageNTSB MKC70D0172Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7EC · Pierre, SDAug 29, 1969 · N8973R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0468Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172K · Martin, SDMay 7, 1969 · N46474 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC69D0275Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Watertown, SDDec 4, 1968 · N9684X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68D0576Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Mitchell, SDMay 10, 1968 · N461VY · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68F0491Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150G · Rapid City, SDMar 30, 1968 · N3613J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC68F0148Accident · No injuriesClosedAero Comdr 500 · Watertown, SDJul 6, 1967 · N8437C · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67F0609Accident · No injuriesClosedErco 415-C · Hot Springs, SDMay 15, 1967 · N3130H · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67F0465Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Huron, SDFeb 16, 1967 · N6054X · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67F0427Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Newell, SDJan 24, 1967 · N3141D · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67D0314Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Rapid City, SDNov 29, 1966 · N7004A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67D0293Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Spearfish, SDNov 16, 1966 · N4966Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67D0226Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Pickstown, SDSep 24, 1966 · N6430U · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67D0256Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Ft.Thompson, SDAug 3, 1966 · N1790P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC67D0100Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-22 · Milesville, SDJul 28, 1966 · N2639P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66D0432Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Summit, SDFeb 18, 1966 · N6980D · Substantial damageNTSB MKC66D0199Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Redfield, SDJul 30, 1965 · N9774D · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X4114Accident · No injuriesClosedChampion 7FC · Sioux Falls, SDSep 23, 1964 · N9866B · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X4113Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA22 · Watertown, SDSep 23, 1964 · N2464A · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X2753Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Chamberlain, SDJul 10, 1964 · N3698U · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1508Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA12 · Sioux Falls, SDApr 29, 1964 · N3356N · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1452Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 7AC · Clark, SDApr 25, 1964 · N83780 · Substantial damageNTSB UNK64X1402Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 180 · Ipswich, SDApr 21, 1964 · N6477X · Substantial damage