NTSB investigations, AZ

15 cases where NTSB found Physical.

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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0201'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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.Jan 14, 2024 · N4961D · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Dec 31, 2021 · N6796N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20FA049Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Goodyear, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines due to his impairment from cannabis.Dec 22, 2019 · N3371U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 300 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of a combination of psychoactive substances.Jan 23, 2017 · N385KA · DestroyedNTSB WPR13LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Somerton, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue due to his working at a time when he normally would…May 4, 2013 · N911RN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's incapacitation due to his preexisting cardiac disease, which resulted in his degraded or complete loss of ability to control the airplane.Feb 8, 2013 · N89059 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Marana, AZThe pilot’s flight in dark night conditions with no visual reference and his subsequent spatial disorientation.Oct 15, 2012 · N151SV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12LA442Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation Tanarg · Safford, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in high wind conditions and his failure to adjust the trim appropriately. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s nonstandard modified wing configuration.Sep 30, 2012 · N2751N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA282Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's improper decision to fly at a low altitude through a river canyon, contrary to voluntary guidance within the Special Conservation Area, which led to collision with a cable. Contributing to the pilot’s decision were his cognitive and psychomotor…Jun 30, 2012 · N729DP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA354Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Fredonia, AZThe non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearnance. Contributing to the accident was the…Jul 30, 2011 · N365DP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation.Nov 14, 2010 · N60858 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's impairment by an undiagnosed medical condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a building during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly when he was not feeling…Nov 10, 2010 · N628R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10FA228Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yuma, AZThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.May 6, 2010 · N756WN · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA309Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B95 · Holbrook, AZThe pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.Jun 25, 2009 · N912T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA231Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNichols Rans S-14 · Benson, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.Jul 18, 2008 · N923GN · Substantial damage