# NTSB investigations, AZ: Miscellaneous/other

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA187.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N806DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control due to a plastic foreign object jammed in the rudder pedals, while landing with a gusting left crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA113.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2026 · N88GX · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA239.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2024 · N540HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain helicopter control during autorotation, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the delayed remedial action from the flight instructor.
- [NTSB WPR24LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA320.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2024 · N428DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations.
- [NTSB ANC24LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA028.md): Team Rocket F1 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2024 · N75KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA006.md): Ultramagic N-300 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2023 · N27MU · No damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA357.md): Vashon Ranger R7 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2022 · N151VR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear due to material deficiencies that reduced the strength of the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA066.md): Cameron Balloons U S A-315 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 20, 2021 · N317RR · No damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain balloon control during a high wind landing, which resulted in a serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB WPR21LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA109.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2021 · N7032V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.
- [NTSB WPR20LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA333.md): Ultramagic N500 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2020 · N500UM · No damage
  > The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.
- [NTSB WPR20CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA293.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2020 · N103VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR20LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA176.md): Vans RV4 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2020 · N173CW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of pitch control during the landing approach due to a jammed elevator control system.
- [NTSB WPR20CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA138.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2020 · N15756 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a pole, and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR20CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA070.md): Powrachute Airwolf · Gold Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2020 · N260AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in collision with a barricade.
- [NTSB GAA19CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA483.md): Schleicher ASW 24 · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2019 · N37T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction due to the environment, his failure to lower the landing gear, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control while landing the glider, which resulted in impact with a utility box.
- [NTSB GAA19CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA060.md): Beech 36 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N264PC · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA19CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA057.md): Aviat A1 · Red Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N93WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during landing on a soft, dirt airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA038.md): Diamond DA 40 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N537MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive taxi speed during a turn from the runway to a taxiway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB GAA18CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA313.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N780JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a short-field takeoff in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA275.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N481B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA234.md): Piper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N922PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to relinquish flight controls and premature flap reduction during approach to land.
- [NTSB GAA18CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA227.md): Irvin Stephen D Rutan Long E Z · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2018 · N8714S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive ground speed and loss of directional control while exiting the taxiway.
- [NTSB GAA18CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA189.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2018 · N53SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly set the parking brake, which resulted in an impact with a pole.
- [NTSB GAA18CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA185.md): Ultramagic N 300 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N64EX · Destroyed
  > The balloon pilot’s decision to add heat to the envelope with a tree branch protruding into the envelope that caught fire.
- [NTSB GAA18CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA109.md): Beech B60 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2018 · CFESG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a tire blowout and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18LA062.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N965DS · Substantial damage
  > A coyote strike and the subsequent operation of the airplane, which led to internal composite wing structure damage.
- [NTSB GAA17CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA344.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2017 · N153GC · Substantial damage
  > The ground crewman’s failure to hold onto the passenger door while the main rotor was still rotating, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter and damaging the main rotor.
- [NTSB GAA17CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA108.md): Larson Roger H RV-7 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2017 · N5897R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the autopilot during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA019.md): Bell 206B · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2016 · N914HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain helicopter control after its skid got caught on the landing pad while he was maneuvering the helicopter to land on it, which resulted in a dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA450.md): Airbus AS350 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N839PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while hover taxiing backward, resulting in the tail striking terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA404.md): Cessna 177 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N34867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect balked landing procedure, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, hard landing, a runway excursion, and nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA071.md): Evolution Revo · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2016 · N107SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate the high-performance aircraft despite warnings from a flight instructor that he did not have the experience to operate the aircraft that had different and more sensitive handling characteristics than the…
- [NTSB GAA16CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA013.md): Beech F33 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N5581T · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR15IA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15IA252.md): Cirrus SR22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N915TD · Minor damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear due to unanticipated fatigue loads.
- [NTSB WPR14CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA350.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N7628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA343.md): Mooney M20F · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N7786M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a wet sloping runway and his decision to go around before the airplane was configured for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA260.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N928PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA219.md): Piper PA-28 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N47717 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt a night landing on an unlit runway, which resulted in a misaligned approach and subsequent collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper set-up of the airplane radios, which…
- [NTSB WPR13FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2013 · N89059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to his preexisting cardiac disease, which resulted in his degraded or complete loss of ability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA058.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N5076W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts.
- [NTSB WPR11CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA257.md): Mooney M20K · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N5765D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route and failure to follow prescribed taxi procedures.
- [NTSB WPR11CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA197.md): Xtremeair Sbach 342 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N142WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure loose objects in the cockpit area which resulted in a personal locator beacon becoming lodged in the elevator control torque tubes, restricting flight control movement.
- [NTSB WPR10FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA383.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N146CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during a turn from the base leg to final approach due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA216.md): Cessna 210 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9527T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA164.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2010 · N4282 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanics' failure to account for all the tools following a maintenance procedure and the pilot's failure to perform a preflight check before a maintenance test flight.
- [NTSB WPR09CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA155.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N157SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR09CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA135.md): Cosmos Phase 2 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N4832 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.
- [NTSB SEA08IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08IA096.md): Raytheon 1900D · Page, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N261GL · Minor damage
  > The flight crew’s unprofessional behavior and deviation from standard operating procedures which resulted in an in-flight emergency.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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" = '900' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence?state=AZ

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