NTSB investigations, 1993

60 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1993 per year, 1962–2026: 6,400 cases
19626
19636
1964346
1965306
1966372
1967381
1968215
1969200
1970212
1971189
1972181
1973177
1974169
1975179
1976151
1977156
1978184
1979134
1980132
1981113
1982127
1983104
198496
198573
198670
198787
198883
198973
199074
199149
199255
199360
199451
199556
199659
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199955
200057
200157
200262
200349
200448
200552
200651
200749
200864
200945
201041
201145
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201433
201543
201638
201745
201850
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202025
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\") = 1993
    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 SEA94LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's poor in flight decision. Factors include high winds, gusts, and the pilot's lack of total experience operating in high wind conditions.Dec 31, 1993 · N3734F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's failure to properly position the helicopter away from the dolly edge during the initial touchdown.Dec 24, 1993 · N162BC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Grand Island, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was the gusty quartering tailwind condition.Dec 20, 1993 · N581JB · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · Orlando, FLThe failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to maintain a visual lookout and clearance between aircraft.Nov 15, 1993 · N91WW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210F · Sheridan, WYThe pilot did not obtain proper assistance after landing in high wing conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the strong, gusty wind conditions.Nov 3, 1993 · N6177R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-602P · Falls Of Rough, KYThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout prior to entering the runway, resulting in a taxi off the runway to avoid conflict, onto soft terrain, and the subsequent collapse of the landing gear.Oct 24, 1993 · N6891M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC94LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Pilot Point, AKThe Pilot-in-command's failure to compensate for the crosswind during taxi. The crosswind was a factor.Oct 3, 1993 · N3680Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Dfw Airport, TXThe pilot's disregard for the issued safety advisory.Oct 2, 1993 · N9762B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Smyrna, TNThe inadequate maintenance of the taxiway.Sep 28, 1993 · N9640T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1-T · Sherman, TXFailure to maintain visual lookout by the pilots in command of both aircraft.Sep 23, 1993 · N7FD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sweet Lucy Lake, AKThe pilot in command's improper preflight planning and decision making. A factor in the accident was the high wind conditions.Sep 6, 1993 · N180TM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93IA250Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Pilottown, LAThe pilot in command becoming physically incapacitated (heart attack).Sep 2, 1993 · N6279E · No damageNTSB CHI93IA352Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · St. Louis, MOa fatigue failure of the power transfer unit caused by a material defect which resulted in a total hydraulic system failure.Sep 2, 1993 · N918TW · No damageNTSB CHI93IA346Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Dickinson, NDthe total failure of the airplane's heater system combustion air pressure safety switch.Aug 30, 1993 · N36990 · Minor damageNTSB LAX93LA337Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Los Angeles, CAThe inattention of the driver of a service truck to yield to aircraft and subsequent collision with the airplane as it crossed the service roadway.Aug 28, 1993 · N781FE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA336Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Adrian, MIan excessive taxi speed used by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was loose gravel on the ramp and inadequate airport maintenance by the airport personnel.Aug 22, 1993 · N13923 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cleveland, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.Aug 18, 1993 · N4921H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Philadelphia, PAFailure of the cessa pilot to remain clear of the parked Beech C90.Aug 13, 1993 · N6419V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Portsmouth, OHThe pilot's inadequate start procedure which resulted in the airplane taxiing unmanned and its subsequent collision with a building. A factor is the pilot's failure to obtain assistance.Aug 9, 1993 · N1844E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93FA316Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L1 · Tusayan, AZFailure of the pilot of N444CR to maintain adequate main rotor clearance from N38903, and the operator's failure to provide adequate or recommended safe helipad dimensions. A factor in the accident was the lack of visual reference to the rotating blades of…Aug 8, 1993 · N444CR · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ANC93LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA04 · Blair Lake, AKThe pilot's inadvertant entry into a porpoise and subsequent loss of control while step-taxiing prior to takeoff. A factor in the accident was the rough water conditions.Aug 7, 1993 · N6669L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Emporia, KSThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.Aug 4, 1993 · N33299 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airpalne. A factor in the accident was the ditch along the side of the runway.Jul 30, 1993 · N5076E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R-T34 · Tulare, CAthe failure of the main gear inner lower tube assembly due to fatigue.Jul 29, 1993 · N4016B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American F-51 · Fond Du Lac, WIthe pilot-in-command of the F-51's diverted attention and failure to maintain a visual outlook.Jul 28, 1993 · N6327T · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW93LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · League City, TXVisual lookout not maintained by the driver of the vehicle. A factor was the driver of the vehicle becoming inadvertently lost.Jul 27, 1993 · N3079M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93FA137Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-368 · Jamaica, NYMissjudged clearance by the captain of the B-747, hz-ais, as he attempted to maneuver around the ATR-42, N242AT. A factor related to the accident was the diverted attention of the captain of the B-747.Jul 25, 1993 · HZAIS · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB BFO93LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BF12-65 · Sunappee, NHThe passenger's failure to follow proper procedures and inadequate supervision by the pilot.Jul 25, 1993 · N36452 · No damageNTSB ANC93LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip.Jul 14, 1993 · N4946M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Rogers, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the tailwind.Jul 3, 1993 · N2839B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot in command's improper taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the rough water.Jul 2, 1993 · N9872M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the submerged sand bar and the pilot's excessive taxispeed.Jul 2, 1993 · N1801Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Osceola, WIThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control.Jun 27, 1993 · N11854 · 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 LAX93LA258Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Stoneyford, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions during a hover operation. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude and the gusting, variable wind conditions.Jun 17, 1993 · N38EA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A2 · Goodyear, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstruction clearance while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted by the movement of two trucks.Jun 12, 1993 · N6515Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPZL Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Haines, AKThe parking brake failure due to a broken bracket; intentionally leaving the airplane unattended with the engine running by the pilot-in-command; and the improper planning and decision of the pilot-in-command by not using wheel chocks.Jun 12, 1993 · N909CC · No damageNTSB SEA93LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Havre, MTThe pilot in command misjudged his clearance from a ditch, and his use of improper remedial action.Jun 4, 1993 · N4741J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Kansas City, MOThe pilot-in-command was operating the airplane at an excessive taxi speed, and did not maintain visual separation with the tied down airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a light rain and fog condition, and a foggy interior window.Jun 4, 1993 · N6349C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sandwich, ILThe fixed-wing student pilot's poor judgement in attempting to fly a rotary wing aircraft, and the subsequent loss of control in-flight. The pilot's inadequate training in rotary wing aircraft was a factor.May 31, 1993 · N44227 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Van Nuys, CAthe student pilot's failure to maintain the altitude while maneuvering toward the parking area. The student pilot's lack of total experience was a factor in this accident.May 26, 1993 · N58407 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Pacoima, CAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, his improper use of the throttle and antitorgue pedals. A factor related to this accident was the student's lack of total experience.May 26, 1993 · N2312N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC93LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting to land under the existing high wind condition.May 17, 1993 · N734GW · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Wilmington, NCThe ground personnel's failure to ensure that the airplane was clear of obstructions which resulted in the right wing colliding with a utility pole. A factor was the pilot's inadequate visual lookoutMay 10, 1993 · N4856D · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Clarksburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the hangar. Contributing to the accident was the dark night.May 4, 1993 · N130AT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T303 · Mena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional controlApr 16, 1993 · N9481T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA100Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Orlando, FLVisual lookout not maintained by the pilot-in-command while taxiing the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the driver of the vehicle to advise the ground controller that he had stopped the vehicle on the taxiway.Apr 12, 1993 · N65484 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Key Largo, FLThe pilot-in-command's complacency and decision to leave the aircraft controls unattended with the engine operating and without setting the parking brake.Mar 24, 1993 · N18368 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Friday Harbor, WAThe improper use of flight controls by the pilot in command. Factors relating to the accident were the strong, tailwind weather conditions.Mar 22, 1993 · N8768Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Chandler, AZThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation resulting in an inadvertent encounter with gusty wind conditions while taxiing.Mar 19, 1993 · N3211U · Substantial damage