NTSB investigations, AZ
29 cases where the defining event was Collision during takeoff/land.
Cases per year
| 2009 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '490')
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" = '490') 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 WPR26LA149Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna T-41B · Fort Mohave, AZOn April 7, 2026, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Cessna T-41B, N39ND, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Mohave, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR26LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZlin Aviation Sro Savage CUB-S · Young, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during landing.NTSB WPR25LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-275 · Wittmann, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during an approach.NTSB WPR24LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTheodore C Kalman ELA Eclipse 10 · Yuma, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA030Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Payson, AZThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with insufficient takeoff distance which, resulted in a runway overrun and collision with vegetation.NTSB WPR22LA152Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAdams Balloons A55S · Safford, AZThe pilot’s decision to continue the balloon’s fast approach to an unsuitable confined landing site, which resulted in a collision with powerline wires.NTSB WPR21LA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R44 · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight performance calculations which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with trees.NTSB WPR21LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36TC · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff due to insufficient airspeed.NTSB WPR21LA129Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Arlington, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafter CCK-1865 · Quartzite, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and the subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA054AccidentClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGeneral Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZThe pilot’s incorrect automated landing profile selection, which resulted in an impact with a runway trench. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instruction's and instructor's failure to spot the incorrect landing profile selection during…NTSB WPR20LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 205 · Red Creek, AZThe pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for an aborted landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and impact with vegetation at the end of the runway.NTSB GAA19CA314Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCameron A-275 · Sedona, AZThe balloon’s encounter with rough terrain, which resulted in a bounced landing and a ground crewmember sustaining serious injuries.NTSB GAA19CA060Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Williams, AZThe pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb rate during initial climb in high-density altitude conditions with the airplane near its forward center of gravity and maximum gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB GAA17CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28 · Gila Bend, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers.NTSB GAA17CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33 · Marana, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the base to final turn resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain during recovery by the flight instructor.NTSB WPR15CA044Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportUltramagic N-250 · Wittman, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon when the wind unexpectedly increased which resulted in a collision with trees during the landing.NTSB WPR13CA424Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 - II · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while landing in a gusty wind at a high density altitude.NTSB WPR13CA330Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportKincaid Wade Dakota Hawk · San Simon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff from an open field.NTSB WPR13FA244Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Mountainaire, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain a climb after departure in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision not to track the four-lane highway just beyond the…NTSB WPR13LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSummit II · Quartzsite, AZThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering shifting wind, which resulted in collision with a windsock.NTSB WPR12LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Industries S-66A · Avra Valley, AZThe pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.NTSB WPR11CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Mammoth, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll.NTSB WPR10LA481Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Meadview, AZThe pilot's distraction with another departing helicopter while maneuvering in a hover for departure, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and an umbrella.NTSB WPR10FA287Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZThe pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.NTSB WPR09LA420Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boulder during a low-altitude takeoff turn.NTSB WPR09CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175A · Polacca, AZThe pilot’s failure to adequately estimate the required distance to avoid obstructions while taking off from a road.NTSB WPR09CA238Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.