NTSB investigations, AZ

54 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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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NTSB WPR26LA219Accident · 1 fatalClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 208B · Marana, AZJun 13, 2026 · N593EX · No damageNTSB WPR26LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZThe 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.Jan 21, 2026 · N505AF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Marana, AZThe pilot’s improper starting procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.Nov 9, 2025 · N6495T · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA207Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182Q · Kingman, AZThe 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.May 26, 2023 · N94599 · Minor damageNTSB WPR22LA146Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control while on the ground when his attention was diverted, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.Apr 7, 2022 · N19VH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA150Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Creation Tanarg · Buckeye, AZThe 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.May 16, 2020 · N837TB · No damageNTSB WPR19TA031Accident · No injuriesClass 3Final reportPiper PA28 · Chandler, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the other airplane while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.Nov 5, 2018 · N9299B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA344Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Peach Springs, AZThe 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.May 25, 2017 · N153GC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA318Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter EC120 · Ajo, AZThe 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.Jun 13, 2016 · N372HS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUltramagic N250 - NO Series · Peoria, AZThe 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…Jul 31, 2015 · N57EX · No damageNTSB WPR14FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Peach Springs, AZThe 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.May 18, 2014 · N840PA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13TA051Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEurocopter AS350B3 2B1 · Newfield, AZThe 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…Nov 23, 2012 · N3984A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13IA020Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAgusta A119 · Dolan Springs, AZInsufficient 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.Oct 20, 2012 · N207CF · Minor damageNTSB WPR11CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZThe 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.Jan 25, 2011 · N3751U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZThe 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.Oct 18, 2010 · N938SW · Minor damageNTSB WPR09LA418Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Chandler, AZAn on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.Aug 25, 2009 · N30715 · DestroyedNTSB WPR09LA383Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Glendale, AZThe fatigue failure of the left main landing gear enhanced side brace assembly.Jul 30, 2009 · N83ER · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Douglas, AZThe pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.Mar 14, 2009 · N157SH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09TA012Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 407 · Sedona, AZThe paramedic's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after exiting the helicopter.Oct 13, 2008 · N42AZ · No damageNTSB SEA08CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Meadview, AZThe 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. .Nov 15, 2007 · N810MH · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07IA191Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZAn 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.Jun 13, 2007 · N7264V · No damageNTSB SEA07LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 23-235 · Phoenix, AZThe landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons while the aircraft was standing on the taxiway with the engines operating.Dec 17, 2006 · N5829X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Williams, AZthe pilot's improper ground handling procedure and failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to movement of the propeller.Feb 27, 2005 · N8339P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons A-250 · Cave Creek, AZthe pilot's inadequate handling of the balloon during boarding resulting in a passenger falling and sustaining a serious injury.Feb 9, 2005 · N3037V · No damageNTSB LAX05LA073Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZthe pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.Jan 19, 2005 · N2157H · No damageNTSB LAX04CA003Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly II · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's diverted attention that resulted in the inadequate handling of the burner during ground operations.Sep 28, 2003 · N7021U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZthe induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.Jun 16, 2001 · N4299Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX00LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Page, AZFailure of the pilot to verify throttle position and/or obtain qualified assistance while hand propping the aircraft engine.Aug 9, 1998 · N6491A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Sedona, AZThe failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller.May 19, 1998 · N43064 · Minor damageNTSB LAX94LA347Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.Sep 2, 1994 · N58645 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA209Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand.May 1, 1994 · N1454S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B95-B55 · Glendale, AZThe 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.Jun 1, 1991 · N14SC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA328Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3201 · Bullhead City, AZThe 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…Jul 27, 1989 · N332QC · No damageNTSB LAX88LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Tucson, AZThe 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…Oct 18, 1987 · N8779D · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87DUJ05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Tolleson, AZThe 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…May 19, 1987 · N4034T · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N II · Tucson, AZA 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…Apr 20, 1987 · N6509P · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB LAX85LA296Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Ajo, AZWhile 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…Jun 27, 1985 · N8253C · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA478Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109 · Clifton, AZThe 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…Sep 12, 1984 · N57BL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Phoenix, AZThe 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…Dec 25, 1983 · N133AW · No damageNTSB LAX81DUJ53Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZApr 21, 1981 · N7296G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX79DUJ93Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 177 · Bullhead City, AZJul 4, 1979 · N19939 · No damageNTSB LAX77FUK03Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-25 · Maricopa, AZSep 14, 1977 · N6601Z · No damageNTSB LAX77IA030Incident · No injuriesClosedHughes 369B · Mesa, AZMar 2, 1977 · N8337F · Minor damageNTSB LAX76AL076Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Tucson, AZMay 23, 1976 · N8886J · No damageNTSB LAX71DUJ33Accident · No injuriesClosedTaylorcraft BC-65 · Dateland, AZSep 5, 1970 · N27590 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX68D0245Accident · No injuriesClosedBell 47J-2 · Sunflower, AZDec 20, 1967 · N922NA · Substantial damageNTSB LAX68D0117Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185 · Glendale, AZAug 20, 1967 · N9837X · DestroyedNTSB DEN66F0327Accident · 1 fatalClosedBell 47G3B1 · Phoenix, AZMay 20, 1966 · N73208 · No damageNTSB DEN66D0181Accident · Minor injuriesClosedLuscombe 8A · Chandler, AZDec 5, 1965 · N45738 · Substantial damage