# NTSB investigations, AZ: Standing

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA219.md): Cessna 208B · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 13, 2026 · N593EX · No damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA092.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2026 · N505AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to properly adjust their seat and failure to set the parking brake before engine start, which resulted in a collision with parked vehicles.
- [NTSB WPR26LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2025 · N6495T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper starting procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.
- [NTSB WPR23LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA207.md): Cessna 182Q · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2023 · N94599 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the passenger to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane’s propeller and the determination to let the passenger exit the airplane with the engine running.
- [NTSB WPR22LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA146.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2022 · N19VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR20CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA150.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N837TB · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane's propeller, which resulted in a serious injury when the propeller struck his hand.
- [NTSB WPR19TA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA031.md): Piper PA28 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 5, 2018 · N9299B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the other airplane while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.
- [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 GAA16CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA318.md): Eurocopter EC120 · Ajo, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2016 · N372HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and rotors turning and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing, which resulted in a roll over.
- [NTSB GAA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA225.md): Ultramagic N250 - NO Series · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2015 · N57EX · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the passengers remained secure in the basket during deflation after landing, which resulted in a passenger falling out of the basket and sustaining a serious injury when a wind gust caught the envelope and tipped the basket…
- [NTSB WPR14FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA195.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2014 · N840PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to exit the helicopter while it was running and his failure to properly secure the flight controls with the engine operating at flight idle before exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR13TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA051.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 2B1 · Newfield, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N3984A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction while retrieving an item behind him while the helicopter was on the ground with the engine running, which led to his aggressive overapplication of the flight controls after experiencing a ground resonance condition and subsequent loss…
- [NTSB WPR13IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13IA020.md): Agusta A119 · Dolan Springs, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N207CF · Minor damage
  > Insufficient clearance between a truck and the main rotor blades of a helicopter on the ground with the engine running because of the lack of on-scene coordination between the agencies that responded to and were tasked with managing the vehicle accident site.
- [NTSB WPR11CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA107.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2011 · N3751U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11IA019.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N938SW · Minor damage
  > The overextension of the main cabin door due to difficulty opening the door because the power-assist motor cable was lodged within the main cabin door assembly.
- [NTSB WPR09LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA418.md): Cessna 177 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N30715 · Destroyed
  > An on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA383.md): Beech 76 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N83ER · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear enhanced side brace assembly.
- [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 WPR09TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA012.md): Bell 407 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 2008 · N42AZ · No damage
  > The paramedic's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA08CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA027.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N810MH · Substantial damage
  > The downward flexing of the standing helicopter's main rotor blades and subsequent impact with its tail boom as a result of another helicopter's rotor blade's vortices..
- [NTSB LAX07IA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA191.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N7264V · No damage
  > An out of rig/jammed door. Contributing to the incident was the operator's inadequate maintenance program and the airframe manufacturer's inadequate response to the issue.
- [NTSB SEA07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA036.md): Piper PA 23-235 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N5829X · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons while the aircraft was standing on the taxiway with the engines operating.
- [NTSB LAX05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA104.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Williams, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N8339P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper ground handling procedure and failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to movement of the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA094.md): Cameron Balloons A-250 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2005 · N3037V · No damage
  > the pilot's inadequate handling of the balloon during boarding resulting in a passenger falling and sustaining a serious injury.
- [NTSB LAX05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA073.md): Cessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N2157H · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.
- [NTSB LAX04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA003.md): Balloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2003 · N7021U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's diverted attention that resulted in the inadequate handling of the burner during ground operations.
- [NTSB LAX01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA214.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4299Q · Substantial damage
  > the induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA279.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA263.md): Cessna 182 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N6491A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to verify throttle position and/or obtain qualified assistance while hand propping the aircraft engine.
- [NTSB LAX98LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA165.md): Waco YMF · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N43064 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX94LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA347.md): Cessna 182P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N58645 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.
- [NTSB LAX94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA209.md): Cessna 182P · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N1454S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB LAX91LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA235.md): Beech B95-B55 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N14SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap during his preflight inspection. As a result, fuel leaked out of the wing tank onto the wing and ignited during the engine start procedures.
- [NTSB LAX89LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA328.md): British Aerospace 3201 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N332QC · No damage
  > The deplaning passenger's failure to observe a raised and marked area in the passenger cabin floor exit aisle. Contributing factors to the accident were: darkness and the fuselage floor exit aisle was designed with a raised area which partially obstructed its…
- [NTSB LAX88LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA035.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N8779D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the engine would not start by pressing the starter so he decided to hand prop the engine. After several attempts the engine finally started. The engine immediately increased power and the aircraft jumped the chocks. The non-pilot…
- [NTSB LAX87DUJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUJ05.md): Hiller UH-12E · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1987 · N4034T · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that he landed the acft on a platform on top of a chemical tank truck. The truck was parked on a slight slope with its left side six inches lower than the right. The plt reduced power to idle and the loader began to load the helicopter with…
- [NTSB LAX87LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA185.md): Cessna P210N II · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1987 · N6509P · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A C-172 collided with a C-210N while txg. The C-172 was txg along a 75 ft wide parallel twy after landing. The C-210N was txg from a ramp area to his dep rwy. The C-210N route intersected the C-172 route at the parallel twy where the collision occurred. Plts…
- [NTSB LAX85LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA296.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Ajo, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1985 · N8253C · Destroyed
  > While attempting to start the engine for a planned air taxi flight under conditions including an outside air temp of 118 degs f, a fire erupted in the engine compartment. The occupants safety evacuated the acft & had to walk 1/4 of a mile to obtain…
- [NTSB LAX84LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA478.md): Agusta A109 · Clifton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1984 · N57BL · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he landed firmly on the ground at the main ramp & went into the 2 min cool down mode for eng shutdown. He stated that immediately after the power levers were retarded to idle, he felt a slight lateral movement of the controls which was…
- [NTSB LAX84LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA122.md): Boeing 737-200 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1983 · N133AW · No damage
  > The acft was standing with engines running and a baggage handler was blown off his feet when he went behind the acft. The acft had been called back to the ramp because an access door was open. The baggage handler approaching the acft fromthe rear to close the…
- [NTSB LAX81DUJ53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ53.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 21, 1981 · N7296G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79DUJ93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ93.md): Cessna 177 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1979 · N19939 · No damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUK03.md): Piper PA-25 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1977 · N6601Z · No damage
- [NTSB LAX77IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77IA030.md): Hughes 369B · Mesa, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1977 · N8337F · Minor damage
- [NTSB LAX76AL076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76AL076.md): Piper PA-28 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1976 · N8886J · No damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ33.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Dateland, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 5, 1970 · N27590 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0245.md): Bell 47J-2 · Sunflower, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 20, 1967 · N922NA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0117.md): Cessna 185 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1967 · N9837X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN66F0327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66F0327.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1966 · N73208 · No damage
- [NTSB DEN66D0181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN66D0181.md): Luscombe 8A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 5, 1965 · N45738 · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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