NTSB investigations, 1995

56 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 1995 per year, 1962–2026: 6,398 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\") = 1995
    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 LAX96LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClassic Waco YMF · Kailua Kona, HIThe failure of the Waco pilot to see and avoid the opposite direction Cessna 172 while both aircraft were taxiing in a non-movement area of the airport. Factors in the accident were: the congested nature of the taxi lane, which limited the Waco pilot's…Dec 29, 1995 · N40115 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3F · Westerly, RIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.Dec 26, 1995 · N28148 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Grant, MIthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the weak ice-covered runway.Dec 16, 1995 · N1219Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZthe failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Sacramento, CAthe pilot was given an erroneous wind velocity due to a malfunctioning wind gauge in the control tower. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/gusty wind conditions, and the pilot's improper evaluation of the actual wind condition.Dec 12, 1995 · N987FE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B90 · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the hangar while taxiing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.Dec 11, 1995 · N551SS · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow.Nov 27, 1995 · N4231F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96TA046Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Edwards, CAthe pilot's failure to completely release the parking brakes prior to taxi, which produced a brake over temperature condition and brake fire.Nov 16, 1995 · N92505 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Heber Springs, ARFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during transition from landing roll to taxi. A factor relating to the accident was: a soft area in the grass runway.Nov 16, 1995 · N6551J · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing B-17G · Fayetteville, NCthe failure of the airplane's normal brake system due to the open position of the pressure relief valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's premature engine shutdown resulting in the airplane colliding with the localizer building.Nov 3, 1995 · N3703G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kodiak, AKThe check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.Oct 27, 1995 · N1095F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Pryor, OKThe high wind and the pilot's poor judgment in attempting the flight.Oct 22, 1995 · N2848U · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Albion, NYthe pilot's inadequate planning/decision and compensation for wind conditions, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the taxi.Oct 15, 1995 · N72239 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Cold Bay, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area/terrain for landing. The submerged sandbar was a related factor.Oct 7, 1995 · N64337 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Riverton, WYa partial loss of hydraulic fluid in the left brake system rendering the left brake inoperative.Sep 25, 1995 · N10DF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA340Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235B · Highland, ILa communication misunderstanding between the tow pilot and the glider pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the tow rope becoming entangled, excessive taxispeed by the tow pilot, and the unavailability of a dispatcher.Sep 24, 1995 · N7753Z · No damageNTSB ANC95LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Craig, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi/takeoff area.Sep 23, 1995 · N9208C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Big Delta, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable step taxi/takeoff area. The submerged object was a related factor.Sep 12, 1995 · N3991Z · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA378Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M5-210C · Westcliffe, COFailure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during taxi. A factor was lack of experience in make and model aircraft.Sep 2, 1995 · N51566 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60-601P · Broomfield, COThe pilot's attempt to taxi with a known inoperative brake. A factor was partial brake failure due to a leaking seal.Aug 31, 1995 · N8072J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Williamson, NYthe loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons.Aug 26, 1995 · N9293H · DestroyedNTSB ANC95LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout for obstacles. The low light condition at dusk was a related factor.Aug 18, 1995 · N756YJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Owyhee, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was his diversion of attention.Aug 15, 1995 · N6854P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Panguitch, UTthe pilot's misjudgment of the distance from the sign post.Aug 8, 1995 · N23AF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStevens Acro II · Oshkosh, WIthe failure of the pilot of the Acro II, N40LF, to maintain clearance from the Cessna 172, N5542R.Jul 31, 1995 · N40LF · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW95FA319Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-3A4 · Dallas, TXFailure of the flightcrews of the Boeing 737, N675AA, and the Cessna 401, N31DB, to see and avoid each other. Factors were: the failure of 737 flightcrew to respond to the traffic advisory given by the ground controller identifying potentially conflicting…Jul 28, 1995 · N675AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX95LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-120 RT · Los Angeles, CAthe captain's decision to taxi across a non-movement aircraft parking area instead of using the designated taxi lane to exit the ramp. A factor in the accident was the dark night environmental lighting conditions.Jul 18, 1995 · N268UE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi.Jul 6, 1995 · N2975C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 401A · Van Nuys, CAthe failure of the wing rib web due to undetected cracking in an area of known crack development around the landing gear side brace fitting. The operator's failure to accomplish a Service Letter addressing the problem is a factor in the accident.Jul 1, 1995 · N444RJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Palm Springs, CAthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a fence post while taxiing.Jun 24, 1995 · N6911P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Wausau, WIthe pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.Jun 23, 1995 · N40888 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Paso Robles, CAFailure of the great lakes pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 182. The sun glare was a related factor.Jun 18, 1995 · N4824D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Tuntutuliak, AKThe airport maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance of the runway by not replacing the yellow cones that marked the soft area. The soft area on the runway was a related factor.Jun 12, 1995 · N710WS · Substantial damageNTSB ATL95LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Peachtree City, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout while maneuvering on the ramp which resulted in his misjudging the clearance between his airplane and parked aircraft.Jun 10, 1995 · N73785 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.Jun 6, 1995 · N3875B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-320-211 · St Paul, MNthe captain's not maintaining crew/group coordination. Factors were the captain's diverted attention and his not maintaining visual separation.Jun 3, 1995 · N326US · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500S · Santa Barbara, CAthe inadequate visual lookout by both pilots and their failures to maintain adequate separation from each other while taxiing in a non-movement area.May 23, 1995 · N9076N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA234Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Michigan City, INreason for the occurrence was undetermined.May 23, 1995 · N6092Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95IA114Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-383ER · Newark, NJthe pilot of the B-767, LNRCK, misjudged clearance between his airplane and the B-737, N13624, resulting in an on-ground collision.May 20, 1995 · LNRCK · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW95LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Little Rock, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.May 5, 1995 · N180JV · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFabre Searay Bombadier · Orlando, FLThe abrupt use of the flight controls,by the pilot-in-command while taxiing on water that resulted in the airplane capsizing.Apr 22, 1995 · N773G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Poplar Grove, ILThe student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.Apr 15, 1995 · N6673H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC95LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Bethel, AKThe Cessna pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from the transport airplane while taxiing, and the ground personnel's inadequate lookout while marshalling the transport airplane from the ramp.Apr 15, 1995 · N9736B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402B · Boise, IDFailure of both pilots to perform adequate visual lookout during taxi, and the ground controller's failure to identify the position of the Piper PA-34 before issuing taxi instructions. Factors relating to the accident were: decreased visibility due to…Apr 8, 1995 · N25BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Phoenix, AZThe use of excessive break-away thrust by the Boeing 737 crew. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the Cessna 172 pilot by accepting a clearance to taxi behind the Boeing 737 without assurance that the Boeing 737 crew would not…Apr 6, 1995 · N737AV · Substantial damageNTSB BFO95LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Allentown, PAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Related factors were the gusty wind conditions and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.Apr 4, 1995 · N6114E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC95LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Jamaica, NYexcessive flames/tailpipe fire from the number 2 engine for an unknown reason, which required an emergency evacuation.Apr 2, 1995 · N1768D · No damageNTSB MIA95LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Venice, FLFailure of the globe GC-1B (swift) pilot to see the Piper PA-23 in time to avoid a collision, and the Piper PA-23 pilot's delay in initiating remedial action to avoid the collision.Apr 2, 1995 · N346PB · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB BFO95LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Zanesville, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing after landing. Related factors were the unfavorable (gusty) wind condition, and the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions.Mar 25, 1995 · N45631 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Baudette, MNan encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.Mar 17, 1995 · N714MX · Substantial damage