NTSB investigations, 1994
51 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 6 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 346 |
| 1965 | 306 |
| 1966 | 372 |
| 1967 | 381 |
| 1968 | 215 |
| 1969 | 200 |
| 1970 | 212 |
| 1971 | 189 |
| 1972 | 181 |
| 1973 | 177 |
| 1974 | 169 |
| 1975 | 179 |
| 1976 | 151 |
| 1977 | 156 |
| 1978 | 184 |
| 1979 | 134 |
| 1980 | 132 |
| 1981 | 113 |
| 1982 | 127 |
| 1983 | 104 |
| 1984 | 96 |
| 1985 | 73 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 87 |
| 1988 | 83 |
| 1989 | 73 |
| 1990 | 74 |
| 1991 | 49 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 60 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 56 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 62 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2006 | 51 |
| 2007 | 49 |
| 2008 | 64 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 52 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 58 |
| 2026 | 48 |
Where
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\") = 1994
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.
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") = 1994
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 250)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Unalakleet, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A crosswind was a factor in the accident.NTSB ATL95LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Carrollton, GAThe pilot's inadvertent collision with trees, adjacent to the taxiway, while attempting to avoid a deer that crossed the taxiway.NTSB MIA95LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Memphis, TNThe inability of the pilot of Cessna 208, N927FE to see Douglas DC3, N24320, as he taxied to takeoff due to inoperative tail navigation lights and beacon lights on the DC3 and due to glare on the wet taxiway.NTSB FTW95IA064Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72-212 · Dfw Airport, TXFire due to the internal failure of the number one DC starter-generator.NTSB CHI95IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Saint Louis, MOimproper maintenance installation (fuel line fitting)by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the cross threaded fuel line fitting.NTSB MIA95GA033Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSikorsky UH-60A · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain separation while ground taxiing between two hangers, resulting in the main rotor blades colliding with a hanger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of written procedures pertaining to ground marshalling of…NTSB NYC95LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Niagra Falls, NYThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and the on ground encounter with gusty winds.NTSB MIA95LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain visual outlook during taxiing.NTSB MIA95LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182-D · Deland, FLThe failure of the pilot to compensate for the gusty wind conditions during taxi for takeoff.NTSB ANC95LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/taxi. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain.NTSB CHI95LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-231 · St Paul, MNFailure of ground personnel to identify the unsafe/hazardous situation regarding the closeness of the airplane to the baggage carts, and the captain's improper planning/decision concerning the situation.NTSB CHI95LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206G · Butler, MOthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.NTSB CHI95IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-251B · Chicag0, ILinattentive maintenance service of the airplane by the mechanic who failed to disengage the constant speed drive (CSD) after the engine runup had been completed. A factor in this incident was the lead mechanic not performing maintenance record keeping after…NTSB LAX95LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Tonopah, NVthe pilot's excessive taxi speed and improper remedial action after the nose gear began to shimmy. The nose gear shimmy (nose gear vibration) and the berm were factors in this accident.NTSB ANC95LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Kotzebue, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from the terrain (snow bank). Flat lighting and low contrast conditions were factors in the accident.NTSB CHI95LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Mt. Horeb, WIthe pilot's excessive braking while taxiing from landing.NTSB FTW95LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Moro, AREngine compartment fire due to undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA94LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 99 · Helena, MTLanding gear locking mechanism overload and improper rigging.NTSB ANC94LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Skwenta, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).NTSB CHI94FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MIThe pilot's failure to follow good seaplane operating practices by taxiing with power at forward thrust, with a tailwind, at a speed that necessitated using reverse thrust to arrest the excessive speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…NTSB SEA94FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Salem, ORFailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.NTSB NYC94LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman PT-13 · Readington, NJThe failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout.NTSB SEA94LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Salt Lake City, UTThe inadequate visual lookout by the instructor and dual student. Factors include sunglare and the tug left on the taxiway.NTSB MIA94LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Naples, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain wingtip clearance while taxiing resulting in the on-ground collision with a light pole.NTSB CHI94LA238Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Harvard, ILthe pilot's excessive taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.NTSB MIA94LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE 3201 · Orlando, FLInadvertent deactivation of the parking brake by the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the parking brake assembly.NTSB LAX94LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210A · Mesquite, NVExhaustion of the brake system hydraulic fluid due to an inadequate annual inspection.NTSB BFO94FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Millville, NJThe failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.NTSB SEA94LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLatter Christen Eagle II · Jackson Hole, WYThe failure of the pilot of the christen eagle ii, N246RL, to see and avoid the Cessna 172, N62463, and the pilot of the christen eagle ii diverting his attention from operation of his airplane.NTSB SEA94LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot's accidental extension of his hand into the arc of the turning propeller. Factors include high winds during the docking process.NTSB NYC94LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Groton, CTthe pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in the airplane's wing tip striking ground support equipment.NTSB MIA94LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 65 · Pensacola, FLImproper installation of nuts on the nosewheel (split rim) through-bolts by unknown personnel, which resulted in a subsequent failure (separation of the wheel halves).NTSB LAX94LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Torrance, CAa fatigue failure of the carburetor fuel inlet fitting. A fuel flow system modification and an inadequate annual inspection were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA94IA103Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas MD-83 · Seattle, WAThe fatigue fracture of a main gear wheel hub.NTSB BFO94LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane immediately after engine start, and his delay in reducing power and applying the brakes.NTSB LAX94LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Ramona, CAThe pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout.NTSB CHI94LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Hebron, NEThe failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during aerial taxi.NTSB CHI94LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206B · Canton, ILthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.NTSB CHI94LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Benton, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the tailwind.NTSB CHI94LA107Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18S · Kansas City, MOthe failure of the driver of the ground vehicle to exercise proper visual lookout.NTSB ANC94LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the frozen main landing gear brake shoe, the uncontrolled airport operations by airport personnel and extreme low temperature…NTSB FTW94IA099Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale ATR-72 · Dfw Airport, TXThe blocked numer 1 engine drain manifold.NTSB ATL94IA055Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Lagrange, GAThe pilot's intentional swerve off the taxiway to avoid a ground collision. A factor in the incident was an undetermined malfunction of the airplane's normal brake system.NTSB LAX94LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Tulare, CAthe pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, and his misjudgment of the distance to the approaching intersection. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which effected the pilot's perception of the taxiway layout.NTSB CHI94LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MIFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.NTSB LAX94LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZThe failure of the other aircraft's left brake system due to a worn master cylinder, and the failure of the other pilot to taxi at a speed and spacing interval which would allow for successful remedial action.NTSB ANC94LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · New Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the strong crosswinds and the icy/snow covered taxi surface.NTSB MIA94LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Orlando, FLThe failure of the student pilot to follow instuctions given by ground control and the failure of both pilots to maintain proper obstruction clearance between aircraft.NTSB MIA94LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportOconnell LAZER-200 · St. Petersburg, FLThe failure of the pilot of the conventional gear airplane to maintain a visual lookout for other aircraft.NTSB ATL94LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Memphis, TNThe failure of the pilot of N2069C to follow the ATC directive to give way to N3844C, and the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N2069C. A factor was the dark night lighting condition at the time of the accident.