NTSB investigations, AZ
21 cases where the defining event was Runway excursion.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '300')
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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '300') 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 WPR25LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Kayenta, AZThe pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR25FA088Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldPreliminary reportGates Learjet 35A · Scottsdale, AZOn February 10, 2025, about 1438 mountain standard time, a Gates Learjet 35A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Scottsdale, Arizona. The captain was fatally injured, the first officer (FO) and one passenger were seriously…NTSB WPR24LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Prescott, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB WPR20CA313Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402 · Somerton, AZThe pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA582Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond DA 40 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's decision to abort a go-around with insufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in a loss of control, runway excursion and impact with a concrete barrier.NTSB GAA18CA227Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportIrvin Stephen D Rutan Long E Z · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s excessive ground speed and loss of directional control while exiting the taxiway.NTSB WPR17LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVickers Supermaine Ltd · Marana, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17LA053Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR16LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his inability to recover due to a malfunction of the tailwheel.NTSB WPR14CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's excessive speed during taxi which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate monitoring of the remaining runway length available during the landing roll.NTSB WPR13CA397Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Deer Valley, AZThe student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures.NTSB WPR12LA384Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · St. Johns, AZThe pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around.NTSB WPR12FA326Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B60 · Sedona, AZThe airplane’s failure to rotate and the pilot’s failure to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun for reasons that could not be undetermined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engines did not reveal any malfunctions or…NTSB WPR12LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Mobile, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR11FA236Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Sedona, AZThe pilots’ unstabilized approach and excessive airspeed during approach, which resulted in an insufficient landing distance to stop the airplane before overrunning the runway.NTSB WPR11CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR11CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Quartzsite, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.NTSB WPR11CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Fort Thomas, AZThe airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA08CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Venture · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing and subsequent takeoff attempt, and his misjudging of the required takeoff distance. The soft terrain was a factor.NTSB LAX08CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB SEA08LA082Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon 1900D · Kayenta, AZThe flight crew's failure to execute a missed approach, which resulted in a runway excursion after landing. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative lights, weather conditions below published approach minimums, and the slush contaminated runway.