NTSB investigations, TX

418 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\" = 'TX' 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 CEN26LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Arlington, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the hover taxi.Mar 27, 2026 · N4059A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Galveston, TXThe biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.Mar 24, 2026 · N43000 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.Mar 11, 2026 · N7080T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportHonda HA-420 · Amarillo, TXOn January 16, 2026, at 1154 central standard time, a Honda HA-420 airplane, N949LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas. The airline transport pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated…Jan 16, 2026 · N949LL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 208B · Dallas, TXOn March 14, 2025, about 0738 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B airplane, N9471B, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane…Mar 14, 2025 · N9471B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik EV97 · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi due to strong wind gusts.Jul 29, 2024 · N916SR · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24FA120Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Houston, TXThe captain's decision not to establish and maintain deceleration devices in accordance with company training and standard operating procedures.Mar 8, 2024 · N27290 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA117Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Marcos, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient clearance from a large multi-engine airplane during taxi operations.Feb 20, 2024 · N6762A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TXThe distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.Nov 8, 2023 · N9568U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Brookshire, TXThe P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.Dec 27, 2022 · N282TX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA065Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.Dec 15, 2022 · N221MF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172K · Plains, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi with a strong crosswind.Mar 22, 2022 · N7199G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Grapevine, TXThe failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.Mar 18, 2022 · N78SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DCA21LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TXThe captain’s decision to adjust his flight instruments while taxiing the airplane.May 28, 2021 · N834NN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Austin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while turning onto the taxiway in variable wind conditions.Apr 1, 2021 · N94810 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA346Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Greenville, TXThe passing pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane that he was attempting to pass during taxi operations. Contributing to the accident was the passing pilot's distraction due to looking at his on-board navigation device while attempting to…Jun 11, 2019 · N152TR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane directional control while taxiing at an unsafe ground speed.Mar 28, 2019 · N494JB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.Aug 3, 2018 · N2546B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Lexington, TXThe fatigue failure of the main landing gear (MLG) truss, which resulted in the MLG spreading apart.Jul 14, 2018 · N22GL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA217Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Dennis P Magni M24 · La Grange, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while taxiing onto the runway in gusting wind conditions.Apr 14, 2018 · N3PW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA111Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 6 · Boerne, TXThe ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA165Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Spofford, TXThe pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.Feb 19, 2017 · N804DF · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 34 · Denton, TXThe flight instructor’s decision to continue to taxi the airplane to the parking area with a known brake malfunction, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with a parked airplane.Dec 7, 2016 · N2844T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA365Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172RG · Stamford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.Jun 30, 2016 · N9318B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA283Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Spring Branch, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering in gusting tailwind conditions, resulting in the tailboom striking a light pole and impact with terrain.May 28, 2016 · N921ES · Substantial damageNTSB OPS16IA008IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-505 · Dallas, TXThe controller's miscommunication of a clearance and failure to recognize and correct the readback resulting in the flight crew initiating takeoff without a clearance.Apr 7, 2016 · N304QS · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB CEN16CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNakajima A6M2 Model 21 · Midland, TXThe Goodyear pilot did not see and avoid the Nakajima ahead on the taxiway.Mar 15, 2016 · N8280K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA042Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.Oct 14, 2015 · N19CH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Abilene, TXThe pilot's diverted attention while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a fence post.Oct 12, 2015 · N9736H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A36 · Dallas, TXThe pilot’s improper navigation onto a vehicle service road while taxiing and his subsequent distraction while looking at an airport diagram, which led to the airplane impacting a fence post.Oct 12, 2015 · N55674 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TXN263WN captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance from the parked N8314L resulting in a ground collision.Nov 21, 2014 · N263WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CEN14LA446Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 - D · Burnet, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to adequately supervise the student pilot and his decision to conduct training in an airplane without dual brakes, which resulted in the student pilot’s loss of directional control during initial taxi and subsequent impact with…Aug 5, 2014 · N44335 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421A · Dallas, TXThe improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.May 24, 2014 · N936U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA408Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to use the proper taxi procedure, which resulted in a brake system fire.Jul 10, 2013 · N56FT · Substantial damageNTSB ENG13IA016Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747 · Dallas, TXFuel leaking from a fractured fuel manifold feeder line that ignited on contact with the engine’s hot compressor rear frame, which resulted in an engine undercowl fire. The fuel manifold feeder line failed due to high amplitude fatigue because the fuel…Feb 25, 2013 · B18701 · Minor damageNTSB CEN13LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Austin, TXThe pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the unlit taxiway after the failure of the right wing landing light.Feb 17, 2013 · N4426C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA647Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Fort Worth, TXThe noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.Sep 16, 2012 · N194E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA335Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Bros Shorts SD3-60 · Houston, TXThe pilots’ improper decision to burn fuel during the taxi by operating the engines at a higher-than-normal power setting and using the wheel brakes to control taxi speed, which resulted in a wheel fire.May 17, 2012 · N617FB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA226Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRuiz E RAF 2000 · Anahuac, TXThe student pilot's improper nosewheel and cyclic positioning during the taxi, which resulted in the gyroplane's main rotor contacting the runway surface. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.Mar 31, 2012 · N9012R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the incorrect wiring of the No. 1 alternator and a subsequent electrical system fire during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance documentation…Mar 23, 2012 · N229TX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA664Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing E75 · Houston, TXThe pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA689Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA504Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportQuasar Acft 214SL · Fort Worth, TXA fuel leak in the engine compartment, which resulted in an engine fire.Jul 22, 2011 · N89QL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182M · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.Nov 25, 2010 · N182DG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Wichita Falls, TXA fire of undetermined origin.Apr 1, 2010 · N3320U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the air taxi with shifting winds.Dec 18, 2009 · N442RS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA457Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 310 · Fort Worth, TXThe failure of the pivot pin in the side brace of the right main landing gear resulting in the gear collapse during taxi for undetermined reasons.Jul 10, 2009 · N3106L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA268Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Terrell, TXThe failure of the landing gear due to undetected corrosion.Apr 22, 2009 · N2330K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09IA096Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Fort Worth, TXCollision with a hidden obstruction while taxiing through a grass field following a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to turn on the carburetor heat.Dec 12, 2008 · N5495B · Minor damage