NTSB investigations, AZ
153 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 18 |
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| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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.
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '240' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run 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 WPR25FA240Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech 300 · Chinle, AZOn August 5, 2025, about 1245 mountain daylight time, a Beech 300, N534AW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chinle, Arizona. The pilot, co-pilot and two medical crew members were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…NTSB WPR24FA185Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRans S-12XL Airaile · Picacho Peak, AZThe pilot’s decision to conduct a low-altitude flight in mountainous terrain and his subsequent loss of airplane control after encountering mechanical turbulence, which resulted in an impact with the terrain.NTSB ANC24LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in collision with an object.NTSB WPR24FA112Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportHolmes William B AIR Creation Twin · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot’s loss of control and subsequent collision with a mesquite tree on approach to land.NTSB WPR24FA072Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportKubicek BB85Z · Eloy, AZThe pilot’s decision to open the rapid deflation valve during flight as a means of descending, which resulted in the deflation of the envelope and hard impact with terrain.NTSB WPR24FA052Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRemos Remos GX · Taylor, AZThe pilot’s decision to attempt takeoff with frost covering the airplane’s wings, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR23LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Benson, AZThe pilots’ failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff.NTSB WPR23LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which resulted in collision with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot-in-command’s inadequate preflight planning for the high density altitude and relative humidity conditions and his failure to recognize the need to reject the takeoff, allowing the student pilot to execute an abnormally long takeoff roll and apply…NTSB WPR23LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Grand Canyon, AZThe airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR23LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s loss of control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR22FA361Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5B · Sahuarita, AZThe pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable.NTSB WPR22FA348Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTrom Wayne Vans RV6A · Aztec, AZThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to turn away from a suitable emergency landing surface, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed as the…NTSB WPR22LA199Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBearhawk Bearhawk · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC22FA030Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gila Bend, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing approach.NTSB WPR22FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Marana, AZThe pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight.NTSB WPR22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportVans RV6 · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB WPR22FA012Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRockwell 112 · Three Points, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and the airplane entering an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR21LA359Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while making a clearing turn which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR21FA288Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBorom Long-EZ · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and to retract the speed brake during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight review in an…NTSB WPR21FA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech C90 · Wikieup, AZThe failure and separation of the left wing’s outboard section due to a fatigue crack in the lower spar cap. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s decision to repair the wing spar instead of replacing it as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.…NTSB WPR21FA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCovey Tri Quickie · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the reduced airplane performance due to high density…NTSB WPR21LA166Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Williams, AZThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff in night visual meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR21LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1B · St Johns, AZThe pilot’s decision to operate with a demonstrated crosswind velocity above the airplane’s performance capabilities which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA077Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBell 47D · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR21LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAerostar International S-60A · Peoria, AZThe pilot’s encounter with an updraft which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with powerlines.NTSB WPR21LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Carefree, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR21FA025Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLancair 235 · Cordes Lakes, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic experience in the accident…NTSB WPR20LA211Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell UH1H · Payson, AZA flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB WPR20CA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportBeech 23 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR20FA079Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Payson, AZThe pilot's decision to fly into a canyon with rising terrain, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering away from rising terrain.NTSB CEN20FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Flower Pot, AZThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing was…NTSB GAA19CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Chandler, AZThe pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action.NTSB GAA19CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZThe student pilot's improper pitch and lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor.NTSB GAA19CA424Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground.NTSB GAA19CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing…NTSB GAA19CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Scottsdale, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in the left main landing gear impacting a runway sign.NTSB GAA19CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDenney Kitfox IV Speedster · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the landing flare, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.NTSB WPR18FA266Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech 33 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR18LA262Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · St. Johns, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain sufficient airspeed to continue to climb.NTSB WPR18FA178Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Aguila, AZThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while attempting a thermal climb at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that precluded recovery.NTSB GAA18CA313Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Payson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a short-field takeoff in high-density altitude conditions.NTSB GAA18CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.NTSB WPR18LA121Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Peoria, AZAn inflight loss of control due to failure of the weight-shift-control aircraft's wing assembly.NTSB WPR18FA119Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 24-260 · Scottsdale, AZThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb as a result of the airplane being loaded above its maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limits. Contributing to the accident was a degraded engine power…NTSB GAA18CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot’s improper selection of the flap setting during a go-around, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR18MA087Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · MajorFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Peach Springs, AZA loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain during an approach to land in gusting, tailwind conditions in an area of potential downdrafts and turbulence.NTSB WPR18LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the helicopter while transitioning from a hover to forward flight.NTSB WPR18LA014Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA 1A · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid unmarked power lines during the approach to land.