NTSB investigations, 2006

51 cases where the phase of flight was Taxi.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, 2006 per year, 1962–2026: 6,398 cases
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1964346
1965306
1966372
1967381
1968215
1969200
1970212
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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\") = 2006
    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 LAX07LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-7H4 · San Diego, CAFailure of the captain of the other taxiing airplane to maintain clearance from an occupied airplane stopped on the ramp.Dec 27, 2006 · N207WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB DFW07LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Tulsa, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar and parked airplane during the unauthorized use of an airplane.Dec 27, 2006 · N159RA · DestroyedNTSB MIA07IA031Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-436 · Miami, FLThe flightcrew's misinterpretation of available lighting, signage, and airfield marking cues during taxi.Dec 26, 2006 · G-BNLM · No damageNTSB MIA07LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLingwall Rebich-Pitts · Naples, FLThe experimental airplane's pilot inadequate visual lookout while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Piper airplane which was standing with its engine operating in the runup area.Dec 13, 2006 · N427RD · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB SEA07LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310B · Lake Stevens, WAThe collapse of the main landing gear for an undetermined reason while taxiing from landing.Dec 6, 2006 · N6640B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C-425 · Menominee, MIThe pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while parking the aircraft, and failed to maintain clearance from the building as the airplane taxied forward. A factor was the terminal.Dec 5, 2006 · N425JP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Block Island, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a construction vehicle. A factor in this accident was the location of the construction vehicle, which was parked on the ramp, adjacent to the parking area.Nov 26, 2006 · N68469 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL07LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Memphis, TNThe captain's inadequate visual look out during taxi.Nov 11, 2006 · N956AT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 717-200 · Milwaukee, WIThe failure of ground personnel to verify the clearance between the airplanes prior to signaling the crew tha the crew of the other airplane that they were cleared to taxi.Nov 8, 2006 · N904ME · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB CHI07FA020Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus A-320-200 · Chicago, ILThe pilot-in-command of the other airplane failed to maintain clearance with the parked airplane during taxi for takeoff.Nov 7, 2006 · N428UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB NYC07LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Newark, NJThe failure of the Boeing 747 crew to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, the back lighting from the apron lights, and the crew's diverted attention in focusing on a Boeing 757 that they were…Oct 31, 2006 · D-ABVY · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07IA008Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGulfstream G1159B · Burbank, CAThe pilot's improper decision to continue to taxi onto an unusable taxi area clearly marked as such. A finding in the accident was the incorrectly depicted EMAS area on the approach chart.Oct 13, 2006 · N113AR · No damageNTSB SEA07LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSorensen Searey · Marysville, WAThe pilot's failure to identify an unsafe condition (strong tidal currents) prior to a water landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over when the pilot was unable to maintain aircraft control.Oct 12, 2006 · N9877S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Boise, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. A contributing factor was the temporary construction fence next to the taxiway.Oct 5, 2006 · N70946 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319-112 · New York, NYThe Airbus first officer's misjudged clearance from the EMB-170. Also causal was the ground controller's decision to issue a taxi clearance for the Airbus to pass behind the EMB-170. A factor to the accident was the light condition.Sep 8, 2006 · C-GJTA · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB DFW06CA206Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech B200 · Hondo, TXThe collision with an unmarked pothole in the taxiway while taxiing for departure. A contributing factor was the obscuration by water.Sep 5, 2006 · N944C · Substantial damageNTSB DCA06MA064Accident · 49 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBombardier CRJ-100 · Lexington, KYthe flight crewmembers's failure to use available cues and aids to identify the airplane's location on the airport surface during taxi and their failure to cross-check and verify that the airplane was on the correct runway before takeoff. Contributing to the…Aug 27, 2006 · N431CA · DestroyedNTSB LAX06IA301Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 · Long Beach, CAThe over wing heater blanket wiring installation that had chaffed and arced, which produced an electrical smell in the cabin area.Aug 21, 2006 · N944AS · Minor damageNTSB ANC06LA113Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeales Protech PT-2B · Crestview, FLThe pilot's failure to correct for torque/p-factor during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees and a power line. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and…Aug 9, 2006 · N333PT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA279Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMeyers MAC-145 · Manistique, MIThe pilot not verifying the landing gear selector position prior to starting the taxi.Aug 6, 2006 · N34360 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during taxi, which resulted in a nose over. A factor was the wind gust condition.Jul 30, 2006 · N89SJ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06FA206Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman TBM-3 · Oshkosh, WIThe Avenger pilot's visual lookout was inadequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6.Jul 30, 2006 · N420GP · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB ANC06LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while step taxiing a float-equipped airplane, which resulted in a collision with an embankment. A factor contributing to the accident was an unfavorable wind.Jul 23, 2006 · N5146G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Marathon, FLThe separation for undetermined reasons of the stud (P/N 6541204-5) which secures the main landing gear actuator assembly side brace to the main landing gear outer cylinder, allowing partial collapse of the right main landing gear while taxiing after landing.Jul 22, 2006 · N466SS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, INThe failure of the tug driver to maintain clearance from the airplane taxiing on an active taxiway. A factor was the night conditions.Jul 11, 2006 · N40978 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-300 · New York, NYThe foreign object damage to the horizontal stabilizer during taxi as a result of improper airport maintenance by contract maintenance personnel. The aluminum plate was a factor.Jun 8, 2006 · N403TZ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182R · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.Jun 4, 2006 · N6220N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Birchwood, AKThe pilot's improper servicing/adjustment of the main landing gear brakes, which resulted in a locked brake and a loss of control while taxiing.Jun 3, 2006 · N7452J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06TA118Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 206H · Aurora, ORThe failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid one another.May 30, 2006 · N8210G · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Justin, TXThe pilot's improper compensation for the prevailing high wind conditions.May 27, 2006 · N95016 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1A · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from landing, resulting in a collision with a refuse dumpster. A contributing factor was his physical impairment by alcohol.May 15, 2006 · N153C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, ILThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked vehicle during taxi and the flight instructor's inadequate operational oversight. A factor to the accident was the parked vehicle.May 7, 2006 · N2378U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2D24 · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of ground service personnel to properly set the parking brake on the lead baggage cart.May 1, 2006 · N909FJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA157Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Big Bear, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain wing clearance from a pole during taxi.May 1, 2006 · N534SP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Billings, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking.Apr 30, 2006 · N739AJ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06IA068Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-400 · Denver, COThe ground crew's failure to retract the adjacent jetway and to verify the airplane's clearance with the jetway as it taxied.Apr 23, 2006 · DABVN · Minor damageNTSB DEN06LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-R182RG · Englewood, COthe pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear.Apr 22, 2006 · N6170S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Havre, MTThe pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.Apr 10, 2006 · N2831C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper 38-112 · Apopka, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing which resulted in the airplane impacting the object and incurring damage.Mar 25, 2006 · N2316K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Sandpoint, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.Mar 16, 2006 · N9971T · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.Mar 15, 2006 · N97881 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ely, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a quartering tailwind while taxiing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor in the accident was the quartering crosswind.Mar 6, 2006 · N120KM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · La Vern, CAThe pilot's excessive taxi speed while turning, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxiway light and the ground.Mar 4, 2006 · N9220P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech G35 · Flagstaff, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with obstructions while taxiing.Mar 2, 2006 · N348G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing.Feb 25, 2006 · N64423 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-55 · Sikeston, MOThe inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot during an after landing taxi.Feb 25, 2006 · N562T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC06CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKenetic Mountain Goat · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the airplane nosing over while taxiing after landing. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.Feb 13, 2006 · N101MG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Sacramento, CAthe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.Feb 11, 2006 · N739GY · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX06LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna R182 · Bullhead City, AZoverload of the nose landing gear actuator attach bracket resulting in collapse of the nose gear while taxiing. It is undetermined when and under what circumstances the overload occurred.Feb 3, 2006 · N88AA · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's inadvertent encounter with ground resonance which resulted in the destruction of the helicopter.Jan 19, 2006 · N142CF · Substantial damage