NTSB investigations, AZ

35 cases where the phase of flight was Unknown.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, AZ per year, 1964–2026: 35 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 = 990)
  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 WPR18FA228Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPietenpol Aircamper · Camp Verde, AZLoss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 18, 2018 · N88HK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13CA348Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Phoenix, AZA substantially damaged firewall that occurred during an unknown phase of flight for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 26, 2013 · N635ND · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHoffman RV-4 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot’s suicidal act.Apr 20, 2013 · N194BD · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08LA050Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Creation Clipper · Green Valley, AZAn in-flight loss of control and an uncontrolled descent into terrain for undetermined reasons.Jan 19, 2008 · N614LF · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Phoenix, AZsubstantial damage to the airplane during an unknown phase of flight for undetermined reasons.Mar 11, 2005 · N2882R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA313Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRedgate Europa Classic · Marble Canyon, AZan in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.Sep 2, 2004 · N912EE · DestroyedNTSB DEN03FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech F33A · Greer, AZThe airplane is missing for unknown reason.Sep 21, 2003 · N927JL · DestroyedNTSB LAX98FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow Beach, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.Dec 30, 1997 · N5532H · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA053Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Douglas, AZAn inflight loss of control of the airplane due to the pilot's physical impairment from the consumption of alcohol. A factor which contributed to the accident was an inoperative vacuum system.Dec 22, 1990 · XBBCR · DestroyedNTSB LAX90LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Phoenix, AZThe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.Jun 7, 1990 · N50353 · DestroyedNTSB DEN88FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Benson, AZAbt 20 min after tkof, the acft crashed in VMC conds, aprx 26 mi along the route fm tucson to las cruces. Initial impactoccurred with the l wing hitting the top of a yucca plant as the acft was in a slgt nose down, l wing low attitude. Justbyd this point, the…Dec 8, 1987 · N234ZN · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA334Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Williams, AZThe aircraft was reported stolen on July 26, 1987. It is believed that the aircraft departed the grand canyon airport in grand canyon, Arizona on July 26, 1987, at 0300 MST. A search of records or airports in the area revealed that the aircraft was refueled…Jul 26, 1987 · N4651Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX86FUJ02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 182G · Gila Bend, AZOn December 4, 1985, at 1928 MST, a Cessna 182, N3205S, collided with a power utility pole near paloma, AZ. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was destroyed and the two people on board the…Dec 5, 1985 · N3205S · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA150Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportJim Mckinstry Arestia Ganador · Marana, AZThe aircraft was observed to land fast from a low approach with its canopy open. The aircraft then veered right, and went over on its back at the edge of the runway where it burned. One counterweight had separated from the propeller hub assembly and was not…Feb 22, 1985 · N2JM · DestroyedNTSB LAX84FA421Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Meadview, AZPurpose of the flt was s sightseeing tour of lake mead, hoover dam and the western rim of the grand canyon. Before reaching the canyon the flt was to travel over a 5500 ft MSL ridge. The helicopter contacted a juniper tree at the bottom of a 3-sided canyon at…Jul 29, 1984 · N711KH · DestroyedNTSB LAX84LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Camp Verde, AZThe plt reported that during the landing, the acft rolled about 200 to 250 ft after touchdown, then began veering to the left. He attempted to maintain directional control by applying right rudder & brake, but was unusccessful. The left main gear hit a berm,…Jun 15, 1984 · N6406Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX84FA258Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7AC · Skull Valley, AZThe acft had been flown on several local flts, earlier that day. The last known flt originated at the ernest j love arpt, prescott, AZ, at 1600 MST. Subsequently, it crashed near the departure end of rwy 02 at the quarter circle 'j' arpt, which was in the…Apr 16, 1984 · N85034 · DestroyedNTSB LAX83FA260Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 300C · Buckeye, AZThe acft collided with a utility pole about 36 ft AGL less than a mile north of a private dirt airstrip. The acft had departed scottsdale municipal arpt at about 0045. The accident occurred at about 0200 aproximately 4 miles west of Buckeye,AZ. A witness…Jun 1, 1983 · N8926N · DestroyedNTSB LAX82DA359Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Casa Grande, AZStudent pilot with no night flying experience flew into wires at night on a personal flight with a passenger. VFR conditions existed and no flight plan was filed.Sep 27, 1982 · N1851A · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FA115Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 172M · Tombstone, AZJul 4, 1980 · N73290 · DestroyedNTSB LAX80FA012Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Phoenix, AZNov 10, 1979 · N6350W · DestroyedNTSB LAX79DUK13Accident · No injuriesClosedRockwell 112TC · Tucson, AZJun 6, 1979 · N4564W · DestroyedNTSB LAX77FUJ87Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Wellton, AZAug 8, 1977 · N1367S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77FUJ74Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 207 · Willcox, AZAug 3, 1977 · N9440G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77DUJ35Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4210 · Prescott, AZFeb 4, 1977 · N4745T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX77DUJ25Accident · Minor injuriesClosedChampion 7GCAA · Marana, AZJan 28, 1977 · N5175T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX76DUK05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Young, AZAug 13, 1976 · N2633Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX76DUJ57Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Lukeville, AZDec 21, 1975 · N91592 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX75DUJ80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182D · Mesa, AZMar 10, 1975 · N9076X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX73DUJ30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Tucson, AZOct 13, 1972 · XB-ZUM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72DUJ71Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 182 · Vail, AZJan 28, 1972 · XB-DOF · DestroyedNTSB LAX69F0066Accident · 1 fatalClosedAlon A-2 · Carefree, AZJul 22, 1968 · N5667F · DestroyedNTSB LAX67A0109Accident · 1 fatalClosedHelton LARK95 · Ft Mcdowell, AZMay 22, 1967 · N1509H · DestroyedNTSB LAX67A0117Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170 · Roosevelt, AZJun 19, 1966 · N9724A · DestroyedNTSB UNK65X0974Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172 · Kingman, AZDec 11, 1964 · N1326Y · Substantial damage