NTSB investigations, 1992

55 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1992 per year, 1962–2026: 6,398 cases
19626
19636
1964346
1965306
1966372
1967381
1968215
1969200
1970212
1971189
1972181
1973177
1974169
1975179
1976151
1977156
1978184
1979134
1980132
1981113
1982127
1983104
198496
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199149
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199360
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199556
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200157
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200749
200864
200945
201041
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201638
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202147
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1992
    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 CHI93LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Marshall, MNThe pilot's improper aircraft handling during ground operation with a gusty tailwind.Dec 24, 1992 · N8468N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Danbury, CTThe pilot misjudged the clearance between two snow banks, striking one of the snow banks with the airplane's right wing.Dec 14, 1992 · N2131J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe SL8 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of his airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot in commands improper taxi speed.Dec 4, 1992 · N71585 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Denver, COThe ramp agent misjudging the clearance between the airplane and gpu. A factor was: unavailability of proper ground assistance.Nov 15, 1992 · N317BH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Gonzales, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wires.Oct 31, 1992 · N919SF · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3100 · Dfw Airport, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance. The congested ramp was a factor.Oct 21, 1992 · N404AE · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Houston, TXThe vehicle operator's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.Oct 21, 1992 · XAAMF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-D1 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the rotor RPM.Oct 11, 1992 · N162B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Addison, TXThe attempt by both pilots to pass each other without adequate clearance between their airplanes.Oct 10, 1992 · N3501E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680 · Headland, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while conducting a high speed taxi maneuver which resulted in inadvertent flight. Factors were the pilot's over confidence in his ability, his lack of familiarity with the airplane and the wind gust.Oct 6, 1992 · N4490 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-200R · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the hole. Factors were the lack of markings and the poor maintenance of the taxiway and runway.Sep 21, 1992 · N2141T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WAInadequate visual lookout by the other pilot.Aug 31, 1992 · N737TK · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB MIA92IA166Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-71F · Miami, FLFailure of the aircraft operator maintenance personnel to adequately lubricate and seal the main landing gear bogie beam swivel joint as required by manufacturer and operator maintenance program requirements. This allowed moisture to enter the swivel joint…Aug 22, 1992 · N748UP · Minor damageNTSB NYC92LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-238 · Newark, NJThe airport authority's failure to assure adequate obstacle clearance for aircraft manuevering around the ramp area.Aug 11, 1992 · GVOIG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BCS12-D · Sitka, AKThe pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the large boulders (objects) beside the runway.Aug 8, 1992 · N96368 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA92LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBacon Questair Venture LX · Boca Raton, FLThe inadequate inspection/service of the nose gear acuator by other maintenance personnel causing the contamination and subsequent failure.Aug 7, 1992 · N95U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92IA164Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportSmith Vari EZE · Terry, MTThe pilot in command's exceeding liftoff speed during a taxi test.Jul 27, 1992 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fuquay-Varina, NCFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate wingtip clearance with bushes off the side of the taxiway while taxiing to takeoff.Jul 26, 1992 · N25502 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92IA307Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportLockheed L-1011-385-1 · Los Angeles, CAA failure of ground personnel to ensure proper clearance between a taxiing airplane and an adjacent parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was a failure of ground personnel to properly position a parked airplane to ensure that it did not encroach into…Jul 18, 1992 · N719DA · 2 aircraft · No 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 BFO92LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Southwick, MAImproper adjustment of the stabilizer control system by maintenance personnel.Jul 15, 1992 · N3109G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22BETA · Paso Robles, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the helicopter and the terrain while hover taxing.Jul 11, 1992 · N2316H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Goldsboro, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during taxi.Jul 11, 1992 · N6480W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA278Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G5 · Mesa, AZA partial loss of engine power due to unknown reason (s). Factors in this accident were 1) low altitude when the partial loss of power occurred 2) low rotor RPM as a result of the loss of power, and 3) the pilot not being able to take remedial action due to…Jul 4, 1992 · N4798R · DestroyedNTSB ANC92IA097Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKThe driver of the other vehicle not following procedures and directives and colliding with the airplane.Jun 26, 1992 · N66281 · Minor damageNTSB NYC92LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Ocean City, MDThe pilot's inadequate visual look out for objects while taxing.Jun 25, 1992 · N88522 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kantishna, AKThe pilot in command's excessive taxi speed. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswind and dusk light conditions.Jun 21, 1992 · N7850H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Elmendorf Afb, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were his psychological condition.Jun 16, 1992 · N96082 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Greenville, METhe pilots decision to initiate a step turn into the wind. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and gusts.Jun 12, 1992 · N2816K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKInadequate visual look out by the pilot of both aircraft. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the other moving aircraft/object (c 172), and the excessive taxi speed of the c 172.Jun 10, 1992 · N61670 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI92LA164Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5B · Charlotte, MIThe pedestrian's failure to maintain visual outlook and separation from the taxiing aircraft.Jun 7, 1992 · N45199 · No damageNTSB ATL92LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Williamson, GAThe failure of the pilot of N46RB (the sonerai) to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll, and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of runway edge markings at this airport.Jun 6, 1992 · N6810K · 2 aircraft · 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 CHI92DCD06Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportRonnie Baker BEE 2 · Lake Mills, IAExcessive taxispeed and inadvertent liftoff at an airspeed below stalling speed by the pilot in command.May 31, 1992 · N5141B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Snow Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to keep the aircraft on the step and he allowed it to become airborne. The pilot subsequently lost depth perception, and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the float landing gear. A…May 30, 1992 · N9897Y · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Vine Grove, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind.May 17, 1992 · N93426 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters MK6B · Middleboro, MAThe pilot's failure to release a tie down strap from the helicopter's skid during the preflight.May 14, 1992 · N9012T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92IA104Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Lamar, COFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance. A factor was the bright sun.Apr 4, 1992 · N137YV · Minor damageNTSB LAX92LA158Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Douglas, AZAn encounter with an unforecasted high velocity wind gust which caused the airplane to nose over to an inverted position.Apr 1, 1992 · N28723 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-23 · Dalton, GAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting winds while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a lost of control. A factor was gusting quartering tail winds.Mar 28, 1992 · N6003Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA048Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGerald G. Holland Challenger II · Fairbanks, AKExcessive taxispeed and directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: lack of familiarization with aircraft and inadequate airspeed.Mar 21, 1992 · N30781 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92IA046Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-123 · Louisville, KYInadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in on ground collision with a blast fence. Contributing was inadequate instruction from ground personnel.Mar 19, 1992 · N681UP · Minor damageNTSB LAX92LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Long Beach, CAThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear down lock bell crank pivot bolt.Mar 12, 1992 · N1362C · Substantial damageNTSB BFO92LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Charleston, WVFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the taxiway sign.Mar 4, 1992 · N4495C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMichael Conner Avid Flyer · Nampa, IDThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.Mar 2, 1992 · N425AV · Substantial damageNTSB ANC92LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DH6 · Anchorage, AKInadequate visual look out by both pilots in the airplane, and the driver of the ground vehicle. Contributing factors to the accident were the absence of side conspicuity lighting on the ground vehicle, and the night lighting conditions.Feb 24, 1992 · N723CA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Leesburg, FLThe unfavorable wind conditions encountered by the flight during taxi.Feb 17, 1992 · N53370 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Sanford, METhe failure of the pilot of N64147 to maintain adequate spacing and visual lookout from N6544G while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.Feb 15, 1992 · N6544G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Wellington, UTThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and an excessive rate of descent. Factors contributing to the accident were fog, rain, low ceilings, night conditions, snow covered terrain and pilot disorientation.Feb 12, 1992 · N5003U · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Perry, FLFailure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing.Feb 8, 1992 · N46021 · Substantial damage