NTSB investigations, AZ

55 cases where the phase of flight was Uncontrolled descent.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, AZ per year, 1964–2026: 55 cases
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Latest cases

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 = 650)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX01FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-200 · Teec Nos Pos, AZIn-flight loss of control resulting in airframe structural failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Nov 5, 2000 · N3032R · DestroyedNTSB LAX98LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to follow the proper procedures for the aircraft and to maintain control of the aircraft.Sep 19, 1998 · N44529 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Window Rock, AZThe failure of the pilot to calculate the aircraft's performance data and perform a weather evauluation. The existing high density altitude was a factor in the accident.Jun 19, 1992 · N589C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA153Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Payson, AZThe pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by intentionally flying into known adverse weather and his poor in-flight decision by not flying to an alternate airport when the airplane began to encounter icing. Contributing to this accident was the icing…Mar 27, 1992 · N8000J · DestroyedNTSB LAX87FA055Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Eloy, AZIn cavu weather conditions, the acft crashed into open, level desert terrain at a 30 deg, nose low and near wings level attitude. No pre-impact mechanical malfunctions were found with the aircraft. There were no witnesses to the accident.Nov 28, 1986 · N5814P · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA063Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Winkelman, AZMar 20, 1981 · N8587R · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA037Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech S35 · Casa Grande, AZJan 16, 1981 · N844B · DestroyedNTSB LAX81FA034Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech A36 · Peach Springs, AZJan 12, 1981 · N66757 · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FA059Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 182G · Grand Canyon, AZFeb 19, 1980 · N2350R · DestroyedNTSB LAX79FA046Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 310R · Heber, AZMar 17, 1979 · N3424G · DestroyedNTSB LAX79FA025Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 175 · Wickenburg, AZJan 18, 1979 · N7494M · DestroyedNTSB LAX79FA022Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Springerville, AZDec 20, 1978 · N5734P · DestroyedNTSB LAX78FA034Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Benson, AZMar 12, 1978 · N6955M · DestroyedNTSB LAX78FA020Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182F · Sells, AZJan 7, 1978 · N3117U · DestroyedNTSB LAX77FA031Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Payson, AZMar 25, 1977 · N4181F · DestroyedNTSB LAX77FA035Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182H · Tuscon, AZFeb 3, 1977 · N1840X · DestroyedNTSB LAX77FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna U206 · Joseph City, AZOct 27, 1976 · N3945G · DestroyedNTSB LAX76SL071Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172H · Winslow, AZApr 15, 1976 · N3737R · DestroyedNTSB LAX76AL053Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Prescott, AZFeb 13, 1976 · N84011 · DestroyedNTSB LAX76AL001Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 411 · Show Low, AZJul 2, 1975 · N4956T · DestroyedNTSB LAX75AL008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 182P · Holbrook, AZMay 4, 1975 · N9356G · DestroyedNTSB LAX75AL052Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Sedona, AZApr 8, 1975 · N5016W · DestroyedNTSB LAX74AL038Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 95-C55 · Kayenta, AZNov 18, 1973 · N2077W · DestroyedNTSB LAX74DUJ16Accident · No injuriesClosedGrumman G-164A · Arlington, AZAug 27, 1973 · N4897 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73AL062Accident · 3 fatalClosedBellanca 14-19 · Parker, AZJun 7, 1973 · N6581N · DestroyedNTSB LAX73AL056Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Globe, AZMar 22, 1973 · N6675R · DestroyedNTSB LAX73AL023Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Dragoon, AZDec 5, 1972 · N5009S · DestroyedNTSB LAX73AL015Accident · 1 fatalClosedAero Comdr 200D · Wittmann, AZOct 6, 1972 · N2906T · DestroyedNTSB LAX73AL014Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172F · Salome, AZOct 3, 1972 · N8342U · DestroyedNTSB LAX72AL061Accident · 2 fatalClosedAero Comdr 500-A · Safford, AZJun 2, 1972 · N140X · DestroyedNTSB LAX72DUJ91Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Cave Creek, AZApr 19, 1972 · N7213J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72AL030Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172A · Bagdad, AZOct 25, 1971 · N7570T · DestroyedNTSB LAX71FUJ03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 150 · Yuma, AZJun 24, 1971 · N50723 · DestroyedNTSB LAX71AL069Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-24 · Roosevelt, AZMay 21, 1971 · N9145P · DestroyedNTSB LAX71AL059Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 182 · Jerome, AZMar 24, 1971 · N3797U · DestroyedNTSB LAX72AL021Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Mcnary, AZNov 26, 1970 · N7509W · DestroyedNTSB LAX71DUJ28Accident · Minor injuriesClosedHughes 269B · Willcox, AZSep 25, 1970 · N9384F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX71AL011Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Alpine, AZSep 6, 1970 · N1968A · DestroyedNTSB LAX70AL069Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 182H · Young, AZApr 28, 1970 · N2327X · DestroyedNTSB LAX70AL061Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-32 · Colrado Cty, AZMar 26, 1970 · N4121R · DestroyedNTSB LAX70AL055Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 172 · Douglas, AZMar 6, 1970 · N79400 · DestroyedNTSB LAX70A0028Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Happy Jack, AZNov 7, 1969 · N9725R · DestroyedNTSB LAX70A0027Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech S35 · Bouse, AZNov 6, 1969 · N5628K · DestroyedNTSB LAX69F0293Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBensen B-8M · Litchfld Pk, AZMar 2, 1969 · N2553 · DestroyedNTSB LAX69A0001Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Oracle, AZJul 3, 1968 · N6703J · DestroyedNTSB LAX68A0094Accident · 2 fatalClosedBellanca 17-30 · Kayenta, AZApr 21, 1968 · N4816V · DestroyedNTSB LAX68A0008Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Flagstaff, AZJul 17, 1967 · N6956U · DestroyedNTSB LAX67A0075Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBell 47G-3B · Peach Spring, AZFeb 7, 1967 · N73234 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN66A0042Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-22 · Quartzsite, AZNov 24, 1965 · N2924P · DestroyedNTSB DEN66A0039Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Payson, AZNov 24, 1965 · N9633X · Destroyed