# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 series, AZ 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. Page 1 of 2 · 84 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA078.md): Beech K35 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 7, 2026 · N6010E · Substantial damage > On January 7, 2026, at about 0809 mountain standard time, a Beech K35, N6010E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB WPR26LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA017.md): Cessna 185C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2025 · N5806T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind. - [NTSB WPR25LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA052.md): Beech 35-33 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 1, 2024 · N109V > On December 1, 2024, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Beech 35-33, N109V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Willcox, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB WPR20LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA017.md): Cessna 205 · Red Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2019 · N8326Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps for an aborted landing, which resulted in degraded climb performance and impact with vegetation at the end of the runway. - [NTSB WPR17LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA190.md): Beech M35 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2017 · N339Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve during a tank switch, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the fuel selector valve handle position detents and… - [NTSB WPR16FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA176.md): Cessna 310N · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N126P · Substantial damage > Total loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. - [NTSB WPR15LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA038.md): Cessna 210B · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N9578X · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear actuator housing during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR13LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA190.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N6841Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency checklist and switch tanks. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the lack of a shoulder… - [NTSB WPR13LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA078.md): Cessna 210A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2012 · N9507X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR12LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA384.md): Cessna 182R · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N5458N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around. - [NTSB WPR12LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA047.md): Cessna 310I · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N8059M · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear after landing for a reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and postaccident testing could not be performed due… - [NTSB WPR10LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA251.md): Cessna 210A · Benson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N6630X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB WPR10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA216.md): Cessna 210 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9527T · Substantial damage > Inadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional gear-up landing. - [NTSB WPR09FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA096.md): Cessna 205 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2009 · N8298Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while flying in an area of a low cloud ceiling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight due to a self-induced pressure. - [NTSB LAX08LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA064.md): Cessna 210 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2008 · N7337E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance. - [NTSB LAX07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA130.md): Beech 35-B33 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N9556Y · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the high wind conditions and wind shear encounter on final approach, that led to a failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and a stall. - [NTSB LAX07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA037.md): Beechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N8246D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX07LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA019.md): Cessna 310N · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N56MB · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. - [NTSB LAX06CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA299.md): Beech 95-55 · Safford, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N9412Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which led to fuel exhaustion and total loss of power to both engines. - [NTSB LAX05LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA305.md): Beech 35-C33 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N5757D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to lean the mixture in accordance with the pilot operating handbook specified procedures, which resulted in a power deficiency, a degraded climb capability, and the inability to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush… - [NTSB LAX05LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA254.md): Beech 95-B55 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2005 · N5888J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX04LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA328.md): Cessna 210B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2004 · N9757X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper leaning procedures and delayed decision to abort the takeoff when it became obvious that the engine was not developing full power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use a runway with a quartering tailwind. - [NTSB LAX04LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA194.md): Cessna 205 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2004 · N1815Z · Substantial damage > the fatigue fracture and separation of the pilot's control wheel, which resulted in a momentary loss of control and a hard landing. - [NTSB LAX04LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2003 · N8322N · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power in the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane. Also causal was his failure to feather the right propeller and to maintain directional control of the… - [NTSB LAX01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA140.md): Cessna 210B · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N126RA · Substantial damage > The throttle linkage disconnection resulting in the engine producing idle power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA022.md): Beech 35B33 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N8587M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power, and his failure to engage the fuel boost pump in accordance with the owner's manual. A factor was rough terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB LAX00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA258.md): Cessna 205 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N8154Z · Substantial damage > The piston and rings in cylinder No. 1 failed resulting in a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing on a road and the airplane's wing collided with a road sign. - [NTSB LAX00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA188.md): Cessna 310Q · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N7648Q · Substantial damage > the overload fracture and separation of the right main landing gear attachment. - [NTSB LAX97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA277.md): Cessna 310 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N8139M · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance inspection of the landing gear system, following a prior incident, due to the mechanic's failure to follow the service manual instructions. - [NTSB LAX93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA108.md): Cessna 210D · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N3980Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway based on inaccurate wind information. - [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 LAX89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA029.md): Beech 35-B33 · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1988 · N8580M · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff, the pilot noted cylinder head temp and manifold pressure above red line and a loss of engine power. Mixture had been leaned for tkof. The engine quit when the plt closed the turbocharger wastegate. A forced landing was made upslope on… - [NTSB LAX87LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA307.md): Beech 35-33 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1987 · N608V · Substantial damage > After arriving at the arpt, the plt entered traffic to land on rwy 15 with a gusty x-wind from the right. He reported that just before touchdown, the aircraft entered a sudden left roll. Subsequently, the left wing contacted the runway and the plane nosed… - [NTSB LAX87LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA063.md): Cessna 310K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1986 · N6953L · Substantial damage > The acft was landed hard while on a pleasure flt. The plt indicated that while en route to his destination it was discovered that the door was not properly shut. He diverted to Phoenix to shut the door. The acft was observed descending vertically from aprx 40… - [NTSB LAX84LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA240.md): Beech 95-B55 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N5802S · Substantial damage > The gear was inadvertently retracted at about 50 mph by the pilot in command during landing roll. - [NTSB LAX84LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA235.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1984 · N8801R · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he lost directional control during the landing & the acft zig-sagged down the rwy. He did not use brakes for fear of a nose over. On the last 30% of the rwy, he attempted a go-around; however, the acft veered off the rwy & crashed in… - [NTSB LAX84LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA200.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lk Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1984 · N771WN · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft encountered a flock of 'large water birds' on short final. While abruptly maneuvering the acft to avoid the birds, the acft impacted hard on the rwy. The plt also stated that his landing was directly into the clear setting sun. - [NTSB LAX84LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA162.md): Beech K35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1984 · N9510R · Substantial damage > Cruising at 10,500 ft the number 5 cylinder separated from the engine ass'y causing the loss of power. During the forced ldg roll the acft collided with a snow covered log collapsing the nose gear. The engine was overhauled in 1980. 1,239 hrs of operation had… - [NTSB LAX84LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA141.md): Cessna 310 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1984 · N8926Z · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear collapsed as the acft was being taxied to the ramp. The plt reported that the acft was traveling about 30 mph during entry into the taxi turn-off area at the time of the accident. Failure occurred in theright rear trunion pin. - [NTSB LAX83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA199.md): Beech 35-A33 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1983 · N498T · Substantial damage > During a night landing, the acft was landed long, ran off the end of rwy 17 & was substantially damaged. - [NTSB LAX83LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA164.md): Cessna 210C · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1983 · N3628Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he applied power to taxi after starting the eng. He stated that after the acft began moving, he tried to apply left braking action to negotiate a left turn. However, according to him, the left brake failed to operate & the acft continued… - [NTSB LAX82FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA290.md): Beech 95-B55 · Palo Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1982 · N1UR · Destroyed > The acft took off from a road near the plt's home. It was observed to go around a pickup truck parked alongside the road & then lift off. The acft climbed, turned right briefly & then went wings level. It then started a right descending turn into the ground.… - [NTSB LAX82FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA021.md): Beech J35 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N12LJ · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA050.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1981 · N8503R · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80DUJ84](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ84.md): Cessna 210-5 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1980 · N8335Z · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 16, 1980 · N49002 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX80FUJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ15.md): Beech 95-A55 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1979 · N1040T · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DUJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ71.md): Cessna 185 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1979 · N5877T · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX79DUJ44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ44.md): Cessna 205 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1979 · N8135Z · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX79DUJ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79DUJ12.md): Cessna 310I · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1978 · N8071M · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17027&state=AZ&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17027')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17027&state=AZ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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