NTSB investigations, 1984

96 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 1984 per year, 1962–2026: 6,400 cases
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1984
    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 CHI85LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Staunton, ILWhile taxiing for takeoff at a private airstrip, the acft contacted a parked truck. The plt attributed the collision to his lack of alertness.Dec 22, 1984 · N8232F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Deer Park, WADuring landing practice on an instructional flight at an uncontrolled arpt, acft was being taxiied back for takeoff after a full stop landing. Surface was icy and snow-covered. Student was practicing directional control exercise with rudder. Acft skidded and…Dec 19, 1984 · N7336B · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pacoima, CAThe plt landed normally & taxied off the rwy. The acft encountered a gust of wind & nosed over. Winds were reported as 300 deg at 20 KTS gusting to 25 KTS.Dec 14, 1984 · N737PZ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85FA059Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2 · San Juan, PRAfter landing the flt was directed by ground control to taxi to the cargo ramp making room for a taxiing Boeing 747. Ground control then asked the acft to make a 180 deg turn and taxi further east on the ramp. As the left turn was completed the right brake…Dec 13, 1984 · N119DW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC85IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Jamaica, NYDuring taxi for departure, acft experienced several jolts to the right. Capt stopped acft and requested grnd personnel to inspect landing gear. Inspection revealed rt main gear truck beam failed. Metallurgical inspection of truck beam ass'y concluded the…Dec 12, 1984 · N117AA · Minor damageNTSB MIA85LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Daytona Beach, FLPlt stated that he was unfamiliar with the arpt and requested assistance to taxi to the ramp. The pilot was told to take the first left turn to ramp, he turned onto an access road to the fire station and collided with a sign that stated 'no taxiway.'Dec 9, 1984 · N43080 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Salinas, CADuring walk-around preflight, plt was checking the prop for nicks and decided to 'turn the prop through' by hand to 'loosen the oil and coat cylinder walls,' assuming the power plant controls to be off and secure. The engine started at full power and the…Dec 7, 1984 · N6052M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182RG · Lafayette, INWhile turning the prop by hand to lubricate the engine it unintentionally started and ran at aprx 1700 RPM. The acft was not chocked or tied down and the parking brake was not set. The acft traveled across the ramp and collided with an empty t-hangar. After…Dec 7, 1984 · N738CE · DestroyedNTSB NYC85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Millbrook, NYPlt stated that while taxiing off the runway onto the taxiway, a gust of wind caused the acft to drift left. Plt stated he over corrected with rudder and power; acft swerved right, off the narrow prepared surface and down a steep embankment.Nov 27, 1984 · N3709K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Plainfield, ILRight wing of acft was lifted by wind while taxiing after landing. Plt was taxiing south then made turn into tie down area when accident occurred. Flaps were down and control wheel was held forward with left aileron input. Acft flipped over. Plt recommended,…Nov 22, 1984 · N2381A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Gainesville, FLThe acft collided with a tractor during taxi. The plt stated that he saw the tractor and thought there was room to pass.Nov 10, 1984 · N38444 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Springfield, MOAfter a gear collapse following a manual extension of landing gear due to an electrical failure the acft was afforded a temporary repair by clamping a wrench to the landing gear strut to 'stiff-leg' it. The gear collapsed again during taxi to the active…Nov 6, 1984 · N6294Q · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Denver, COAccording to the pilot, the acft was taxiing to park when a small truck was seen approaching from the right about 50 ft away. After realizing that the vehicle driver did not see the acft the pilot reduced power to idle and applied the brakes. The truck driver…Nov 6, 1984 · N47347 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-131 · Los Angeles, CADuring darkness, a Boeing 747, N93106, was being taxied for departure when its left wing collided with the right wing of a Boeing 767 being towed in the same direction on a parallel taxiway. Both crews had obtained ground control clearances to perform their…Nov 2, 1984 · N93106 · Minor damageNTSB LAX85LA033Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Lower Lake, CAThe plt reported that he originally planned to start the acft eng in order to charge the battery. The eng started using the acft starter so the plt decided to fly. He set the parking brake & with the eng running at a 'fast idle', exited the acft, intending to…Oct 28, 1984 · N66592 · 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 SEA85LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-207 · Juneau, AKThe right wing of N70076 contacted the spinning propeller of a PA-32-300 while taxiing from the ramp area to the active rwy. Plt stated he was checking the clearance on the left side of the acft and once viewing the PA-32-300 it was too late for the remedial…Oct 15, 1984 · N70076 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Greenbush, MNFollowing an uneventful approach and landing, the plt was taxiing back up the runway when the right engine quit. The right seat passenger immediately noted flames coming from the engine and notified the plt, who swung the acft into positon for wind to keep…Oct 3, 1984 · N37JL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA501Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Borrego Springs, CAAfter landing, the plt hover taxied to the fuel pumps to refuel. While maneuvering to touch down at the pumps, the main rotor blade struck a 10 to 12 ft high vent pipe. The plt reported that the vent pipes were painted black & were not readily apparent with…Sep 29, 1984 · N28895 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA500Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · San Diego, CAThe takeoff rwy had arresting gear installed 1,900 ft from the threshold. In an effort to avoid rolling over the arresting gear cable during the takeoff roll the plt elected to utilize the overrun area for the initiation of the roll. As the acft taxied from…Sep 29, 1984 · N90667 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA490Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Dolan Springs, AZAfter lndg, the plt was taxiing back up the rwy to a parking area when the nose wheel 'fell into' a sand filled depression in the surface, collapsing the nose gear. County maintenance personnel had graded the rwy surface after heavy rains but no compaction…Sep 22, 1984 · N323BE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA409Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Lancaster, TXWitnesses reported that the acft was taxiing fast and failed to clear the row of parked acft. The left wing contacted the tail of a parked Cessna 177, which was destroyed by impact and propeller damage as the taxiing acft swung into it.Sep 21, 1984 · N54984 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182H · Murray, KYThe pilot stated that during taxi from landing, the left wing tip of the aircraft struck the corner of the main hangar building. Daylight hours, clear weather and dry ramp area conditions existed at the time.Sep 20, 1984 · N1936X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84FA487Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Santa Ana, CAAfter completing a dual instructional flt in 91 to 103 deg wx, the acft landed uneventfully. The PIC failed to follow the required procedure in the flight manual of turning off the anti-skid switch after clearing the rwy. Rather, he used the outdated…Sep 19, 1984 · N88MJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC84LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKWhile taxiing for takeoff the aircraft's left wing struck a duck shack.Sep 15, 1984 · N5349G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW84LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Wharton, TXAfter landing on rwy 14 the plt did a 180 deg turn and taxied back down the rwy. While attempting to turn right onto the taxiway the left main gear departing the improved surface and collapsed when it struck a concrete culvert. Brake skid marks were found on…Sep 11, 1984 · N4293Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA503Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hayward, CAWhile taxiing to rwy 28 on the taxiway the acft was overtaken by a vw bus which hit the acfts left wing.Sep 9, 1984 · N7338F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23A · Mansfield, MAAfter a night landing, the plt went to the end of the rwy, then started a 180 deg turn to the right onto a parallel taxiway. He intended to head the opposite direction on the taxiway, which was not lighted. As he turned, the landing light (installed on the…Sep 2, 1984 · N613AW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA243Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Miami, FLWhile taxiing for takeoff the acft veered to the left and collided with a parked acft. The plt stated a gust of wind caused the acft to veer. The acft operator reported the plt was helping the pax with a seatbelt when the accident occurred.Aug 31, 1984 · N23665 · 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 ANC84LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna Bay, AKThe acft struck a gravel bar while taxiing. The acft was not freed from the gravel bar until the next morning due to a receding tide on the previous night. Approx 3 hours later as the pilot taxied around awaiting daylight for takeoff, the acft rolled over in…Aug 28, 1984 · N2641Y · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA455Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Goleta, CAThe student plt was practicing during solo flt and collided with the ground during an aerial taxi. The student explainedthat after a normal landing he pulled enough collective to make the acft light on the skids and proceeded to taxi along the ground by…Aug 25, 1984 · N9380F · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Satanta, KSThe pilot selected 10 degrees of flap for takeoff with the aircraft loaded to near limits for existing conditions. The aircraft became airborne in ground effect and would not accelerate to flying speed, necessitating a forced landing in a soybean field.…Aug 24, 1984 · N1386V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-601P · Teterboro, NJAcft was cleared to taxi to the rwy. Taxiway was blocked by construction. Plt elected to taxi to runup area to make a 180 deg turn. Plt turned right and right main gear went off pavement onto the soft shoulder and collapsed.Aug 23, 1984 · N18ZZ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA449Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Sacramento, CAWhile taxiing for takeoff the pilot's seat slid aft causing the loss of directional control and subsequent collision with other acft. The plt stated that when she entered the acft she moved the seat full forward and that the seat lockingmechanism was not…Aug 22, 1984 · N5122U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Cheyenne, WYFollowing an uneventful solo flight the student plt began to follow a parking vehicle to a parking spot. The spot that the parking vehicle driver selected necessitated that the acft execute a 180 deg turn just priop to stopping. During this turn the right…Aug 19, 1984 · N43DR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA84LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas C-54 · Ft.Lauderdale, FLThe acft had returned for precautionary landing after #4 engine vibration was noted 10 mins into the flt. Acft landed 4000 lbs over max allowable landing wt. After #4 engine examination the acft was released for flight. An exchangeof pilot in command was made…Aug 14, 1984 · N74183 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL84LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Shelbyville, TNThe acft collided with a parked truck on a taxiway en route to takeoff. The plt said he observed the parked truck on thetaxiway. There was another taxiway available but the plt continued on the congested one with the acft wing overlapping the truck by about 7…Aug 8, 1984 · N35849 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401 · Hutchinson, KSWhile taxiing for takeoff the plt turned from the taxiway onto the rwy & the left main gear collapsed. Post crash examination of the left gear revealed that the ldg gear wing rib support bracket failed allowing the gear to collapse. A Cessna service letter…Aug 3, 1984 · N101SB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mansfield, MAN49985 landed on rwy 32 and turned off rwy at midfield intersection. Acft came to full stop to retract flaps and turn off carb heat. Plt stated a check for other traffic who made at this time. Student plt began taxiing to ramp with landing light off, nav…Jul 25, 1984 · N49985 · 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 SEA84LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172NII · Hillsboro, ORWhile taxing on a ramp area the plts attention was diverted to adjusting the transponder code. The left wing of the acft contacted a moving fuel truck.Jul 9, 1984 · N5280E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Ellington, CTAfter being directed to do so by the arpt mgr the pilot was air taxiing to parking when the main rotor blades contacted one main rotor blade of a parked bell 206. The pilot related that he assumed he would clear the 206 since he was watching the airport mgr…Jul 5, 1984 · N9077G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA84LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Pasco, WAWhile taxiing to takeoff, the right main gear got into soft terrain off the right edge to the rwy. This pulled the acft to the right & the right wing struck an embankment. The right main gear collapsed & the right wing was buckled.Jun 28, 1984 · N1964J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Gainsville, MOThe pilot was taxiing the aircraft back to his hangar. Upon reaching the hangar he made a 180 degree turn to position the aircraft so he could push it backwards into the hangar. During the turn the left wing impacted a pole.Jun 28, 1984 · N1530E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC84LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · Amityville, NYThe acft sustained substantial damage during a step turn maneuver on the water. The student was briefed by the instructor prior to the flight and they proceeded to perform training maneuvers over the water. During the step turn maneuver, the instructor…Jun 23, 1984 · N6209V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI84LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Kilbourne, ILThe student pilot stated that the nose wheel cocked in sand while taxing and the acft nosed over.Jun 22, 1984 · N734FP · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · El Dorado, ARThe acft collided with a ditch while taxiing after landing. The plt was attempting to make a 180 degree turn on the rwy. She said she turned right to allow more room to swing left. She said that she was then unable to depress the left rudderpedal. The acft…Jun 14, 1984 · N51128 · 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 DEN84LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Englewood, COAfter receiving clearance to rwy 16L, the plt began taxiing thru a congested area where the taxiway & an arpt road were routed thru a hangar/parking area. In that area, the roadway was adjacent to the taxiway & to the right of the plt as he was taxiing. The…Jun 9, 1984 · N5420P · Substantial damage