NTSB investigations, 2001

57 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2001 per year, 1962–2026: 6,397 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\") = 2001
    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 FTW02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtiss-Wright SB2C-5 · New Orleans, LAthe Helldiver pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with the Cessna while taxiing. Contributing factors were the Cessna pilot's failure to comply with the local controller's instructions to continue taxiing and the failure of the local and ground…Dec 8, 2001 · N92879 · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snohomish, WAThe student pilot misjudged the distance from a fence during taxi. The flight instructors inadequate supervision and the fence were factors.Nov 24, 2001 · N733XW · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Paris, TXthe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.Nov 22, 2001 · N1938C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Crystal River, FLthe pilot's failure to keep a proper visual lookout and ensure proper clearance during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with vehicles.Nov 20, 2001 · N1385U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Galveston, TXthe pilot's failure to set the parking brake before exiting the aircraft to remove the wheel chocks.Nov 15, 2001 · N60TT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Wilmington, DEA ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil spraying onto the APU exhaust and a subsequent fire.Oct 30, 2001 · N90688 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing factors were the night light conditions, and the pilot's fatigue from a long day.Oct 24, 2001 · N269AF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZThe Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.Oct 21, 2001 · N2987Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ATL02LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FLSee narrative for ATL02LA007A.Oct 20, 2001 · N453WA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB FTW02LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Midlothian, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from a landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.Oct 15, 2001 · N5206U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Boardman, ORThe pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Paxson, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing after landing in mixed rain and snow. Factors associated with the accident are reduced visibility conditions due to the snow and rain.Sep 22, 2001 · N3831G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL01LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to land at an airport with high wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground during taxi operations and subsequent nose over of the airplane.Sep 14, 2001 · N19SC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Seattle, WAPilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. A fence was a factor.Sep 8, 2001 · N20675 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pasco, WAThe DHC-8 maintenance crew's failure to maintain radio contact with the tower during its engine run. Factors included the tower controller not issuing a safety advisory on the DHC-8 engine run to the accident pilot as recommended by FAA guidance, and the…Sep 8, 2001 · N426SK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172R · Orlando, FLthe pilot's failure to keep a proper visual lookout and ensure proper clearance during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with another parked aircraft.Sep 8, 2001 · N859CP · Substantial damageNTSB DEN01LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Kemmerer, WYthe loss of tail rotor effectiveness while air taxiing. Contributing factors were the high winds and gusts, and the pilot's limited experience in aircraft make/model.Sep 6, 2001 · N57843 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Augusta, METhe pilot's failure to maintain the proper distance from a sign post during taxi.Sep 2, 2001 · N65057 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · King Salmon, AKAn overload failure of the main axle attaching bolts, and subsequent separation of the axle from the landing gear strut.Sep 2, 2001 · N177BM · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Marietta, PAThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies. Also causal was the loss of brake pressure, which resulted in the failure of the right brake, and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.Aug 29, 2001 · N28665 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Odom, ARthe pilot's failure to follow the proper procedures for hand-propping an airplane.Aug 23, 2001 · N9154B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01FA270Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Mascoutah, ILThe malfunction of the nose gear extension system, which resulted from a previous ground collision with a wheel chock. A factor was the wheel chock.Aug 10, 2001 · N2417F · Substantial damageNTSB DCA01MA056Accident · 1 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland Dash 8-100 · Washington, DCThe ramp agent's impaired performance due to his hyperthyroidism, which was exacerbated by the heat and was inadequately controlled by medication, and possibly also due to the use of an antianxiety medication.Aug 5, 2001 · N935HA · Minor damageNTSB MIA01LA208Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorton S. Dismuke Spencer Amphib 1-12E · Pensacola, FLThe dragging of the right wing during water operations for undetermined reasons resulting in the airplane flipping inverted.Aug 4, 2001 · N112MD · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R · Orlando, FLthe pilot's improper visual lookout, which resulted in the aircraft colliding with a fence.Jul 26, 2001 · N47839 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Oregon City, ORThe front seat (pilot-in-command's) inadequate visual lookout during step taxi resulting in the aircraft's collision with a partially submerged log. A contributing factor was the log and it's lack of any conspicuous marking.Jul 17, 2001 · N918TF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadaquate visual lookout and failure to maintain proper clearance from an object. A factor was the pilot's distraction by a conversation with ground control.Jul 12, 2001 · N4326H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChek Avid Mark IV · Salisbury, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control. Factors were the quartering tailwind, and the improper rebuild of the left main landing gear with a reduced size brace.Jun 30, 2001 · N1968N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Tucson, AZThe airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity.Jun 28, 2001 · N311X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tampa, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxing an airplane for parking resulting in an on ground collision with a fixed object (Hangar/Building.)Jun 25, 2001 · N152LE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G1 · Mohall, NDthe pilot not maintaining clearance between the airplane and the truck when he backed the airplane off of the loading pad. Factors relating to this accident was the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the truck.Jun 23, 2001 · N3300L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD01LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPatalivo Dominator · Laconia, NHThe non-certificated pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocopter after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.Jun 16, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.Jun 15, 2001 · N95274 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Venice, FLan on ground fire that started in the engine due to an excessive fuel flow causing the engine to flood. A factor in this accident was the pilot-in-command did not follow all the emergency procedures for an engine fire during start.Jun 14, 2001 · N554HA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Bennettsville, SCThe pilot's improper correction for wind conditions and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane sliding off an embankment during taxi from landing.Jun 12, 2001 · N12483 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Minto, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and an excessive descent rate resulting in a hard landing during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were a collision of the airplane's float assembly with an unknown object, and the pilot's…Jun 3, 2001 · N4468Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA01IA144Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G-73 · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe improper review of component records by company maintenance personnel of returned landing gear components from a laboratory for magnaflux and x-ray. This resulted in unserviceable components being tagged as serviceable, installation of unserviceable parts…May 22, 2001 · N142PA · Minor damageNTSB SEA01LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3F-65 · Brush Prairie, WAThe first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a high-speed taxi maneuver. Tall grass adjacent to the runway was a factor.May 21, 2001 · N29042 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-76 · Tulsa, OKthe dual student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar while taxing.May 21, 2001 · N6003Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was a tree.May 21, 2001 · N98426 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kongiganak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for taxi. A factor associated with the accident was a rough/uneven taxiway.Apr 25, 2001 · N1750U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCap 232 · Laporte, TXFailure of the brake system during taxi. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue taxiing after discovering the brakes were not functioning normally.Apr 23, 2001 · N232DG · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan ST3KR · Murrieta, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi to avoid striking a post. A factor in the accident was the inadequate marking of the obstruction by airport personnel.Apr 22, 2001 · N46503 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01IA126Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Newark, OHThe company maintenance personnel's failure to comply with the service bulletin, which resulted in a fuel boost pump leakage and subsequent fire during taxi. A factor was the manufacturer's confusing service bulletin.Apr 20, 2001 · N4078L · Minor damageNTSB ANC01TA048Accident · No injuriesFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance/clearance from a cement barricade while taxiing into a parking spot after landing. A factor was the presence of a barricade adjacent to the parking spot.Apr 20, 2001 · N4793C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Grain Valley, MOThe normal brake system was inoperative due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane encountered.Apr 14, 2001 · N3021Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC01LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-200ER · Boston, MAThe Boeing 767 captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the stationary Boeing 737, which resulted in a ground collision. A factor was sunglare.Apr 9, 2001 · N328AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA01LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Seattle, WAThe pilot's failure to visually detect the barricade, resulting in a collision with the barricade. Factors included the barricade, and inadequate information on the ATIS broadcast.Mar 17, 2001 · N30616 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW01LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Shreveport, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with a parked airplane while taxing. Contributory factors were the dark night light conditions, the rain, and the non-lighted ramp area where the unoccupied airplane was parked.Feb 27, 2001 · N7383R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA01LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · North Bend, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the delivery truck while taxing. The pilot being distracted is a factor.Feb 25, 2001 · N8133C · Substantial damage