NTSB investigations, AZ

379 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

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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 = 300)
  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.

NTSB WPR26LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22T · Sells, AZAug 9, 2026 · N551JW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA197Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Lake Havasu City, AZOn May 14, 2026, at 1523, a Mooney M20J, N4665H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The pilot and two passengers sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal…May 14, 2026 · N4665H · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A150L · Superior, AZThe pilot's failure to retract the flaps during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and an impact with an object during an off-field landing.May 10, 2026 · N6067J · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Apr 7, 2026 · N39ND · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA131Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAerospatiale SA341G Gazelle · Winslow, AZOn March 21, 2026, about 1406 mountain daylight time, a Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle, N71FR, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Winslow, Arizona. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as…Mar 21, 2026 · N71FR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172E · Kingman, AZThe pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.Jan 14, 2026 · N7783U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportFairchild SA227-AC · Prescott, AZOn January 13, 2026, about 0624 mountain standard time, a Fairchild SA227-AC airplane, N370AE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC), Prescott, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was…Jan 13, 2026 · N370AE · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sedona, AZOn November 3, 2025, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Cirrus SR-22, N237RJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sedona, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Nov 3, 2025 · N237RJ · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182L · Tucson Estates, AZThe pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the runway during a rejected takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with a ditch.Jul 27, 2025 · N42725 · DestroyedNTSB WPR25LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Kayenta, AZThe pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 19, 2025 · N454CT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T207A · Tusayan, AZAn encounter with wind gusts, which resulted in a loss of control and a collapse of the nose landing gear.Feb 7, 2025 · N9317M · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Mesa, AZThe pilot’s improper landing gear selection during the takeoff roll and failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway and a collapse of the nose landing gear.Nov 27, 2024 · N701MK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Show Low, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff.Nov 19, 2024 · N705AB · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25FA031Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportHonda HA420 · Mesa, AZOn November 5, 2024, at 1639 mountain daylight time, a Honda HA-420, N57HP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mesa, AZ. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured, one passenger was seriously injured, and the single occupant of…Nov 5, 2024 · N57HP · DestroyedNTSB WPR24LA191Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Prescott, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing following an aborted takeoff which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.May 18, 2024 · N17304 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Willcox, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in collision with an object.Apr 12, 2024 · N4011R · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in abnormal contact with the runway.Mar 6, 2024 · N601CF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA077Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDennis Smith Eclipse 10 · Yuma, AZThe pilot’s decision to takeoff with low rotor RPM and his subsequent loss of control.Jan 17, 2024 · N70WP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Benson, AZThe pilots’ failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff.Sep 19, 2023 · N998B · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA335Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150M · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after an encounter with windshear during takeoff which resulted in collision with terrain.Sep 4, 2023 · N9328U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA334Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot-in-command’s inadequate preflight planning for the high density altitude and relative humidity conditions and his failure to recognize the need to reject the takeoff, allowing the student pilot to execute an abnormally long takeoff roll and apply…Sep 2, 2023 · N6834W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA085Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAuto-Gyro Cavalon · Benson, AZA loss of directional control on takeoff, which resulted in the collapse of the nose wheel strut and a runway excursion.Dec 19, 2022 · N518DT · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 11, 2022 · N615DD · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a takeoff from a rough, narrow runway, resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.Oct 15, 2022 · N6031Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA357Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVashon Ranger R7 · Glendale, AZFailure of the landing gear due to material deficiencies that reduced the strength of the landing gear.Sep 27, 2022 · N151VR · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Prescott, AZThe pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.Jun 27, 2022 · N2809N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA130Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportParadise Aircraft USA P1 · Glendale, AZA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.Mar 19, 2022 · N101YY · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech F33A · Williams, AZThe pilot’s activation of the auxiliary fuel boost pump shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel to the engine and a total loss of engine power.Jan 26, 2022 · N1HH · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA340Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 177RG · Lake Havasu City, AZA partial loss of engine power during the airplane's initial climb due to wear of internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power and resulted in a loss of altitude.Sep 12, 2021 · N2085Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA287Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36TC · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff due to insufficient airspeed.Jul 10, 2021 · N222HC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA227Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCovey Tri Quickie · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the reduced airplane performance due to high density…Jun 15, 2021 · N8054Y · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDavis Donald M Bushby Mustang II · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a quartering right tailwind.Apr 20, 2021 · N284ND · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 11, 2021 · N38LW · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 16, 2021 · N53KK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Nov 6, 2020 · N8700G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA313Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 402 · Somerton, AZThe pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.Sep 20, 2020 · N45027 · DestroyedNTSB WPR20CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remediation during a short-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with a parked airplane.Feb 4, 2020 · N4400F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA070Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Airwolf · Gold Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in collision with a barricade.Jan 18, 2020 · N260AZ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA20CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTitan Titan Tornado II · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with sand hummocks.Oct 18, 2019 · N49PD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA546Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20M · Chandler, AZThe pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action.Sep 14, 2019 · N1085W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway signs while attempting to maneuver back onto the runway.Sep 12, 2019 · N796WW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA253Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportErcoupe 415 · Maricopa, AZThe flight instructor’s failure to prevent the student pilot from exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s failure to make a positive…Sep 10, 2019 · N3816H · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZThe student pilot's improper pitch and lateral control during a soft-field takeoff, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor.Aug 25, 2019 · N8619W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Glendale, AZThe student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.May 4, 2018 · N99141 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Page, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.Apr 29, 2018 · N7553N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Nov 26, 2017 · N6002Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Page, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the helicopter while transitioning from a hover to forward flight.Nov 11, 2017 · N744BS · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero-Ace CE 1 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.Jun 26, 2017 · N473CQ · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA292Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirtime Cygnet · Casa Grande, AZThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.May 21, 2017 · N168AT · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Mar 12, 2017 · N288PA · Substantial damage