# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 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 · 94 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA151.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Marana, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 9, 2026 · N4190E · Substantial damage > On April 08, 2026 at 1710 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N4190E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Marana, AZ. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB WPR25LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA217.md): Cessna TR182 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 17, 2025 · N182KC · Substantial damage > On July 17, 2025, about 1447 mountain standard time, a Cessna TR182, N182KC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tuba City, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB WPR25LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA131.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 13, 2025 · N3797W · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR25LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 19, 2024 · N7833P · Substantial damage > On December 19, 2024, about 1515 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-24-250, N7833P, was involved in an accident near Mesa, Arizona. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB WPR23LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA162.md): Cessna R182 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2023 · N4166C · Substantial damage > The airplane’s loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR21LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA209.md): Cessna TR182 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N155CT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed deployment of the landing gear, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB GAA19CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA511.md): Piper PA28 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N8619W · Substantial damage > The 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. - [NTSB WPR17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA020.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N9398W · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA16CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA043.md): Cessna 182 · Douglas Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2015 · N1706R · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR14LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA368.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N5966P · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) transmission mounting bracket coupled with the differential rigging of the two landing gear cables, which prevented the right MLG from moving to the down-and-locked position before landing. - [NTSB WPR14CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA093.md): Maule M 7-235 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2014 · N6136T · Substantial damage > The pilots' failure to verify the landing gear position prior to the water landing and the pilot/examiner's failure to adequately monitor the pilot. - [NTSB WPR13LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA034.md): Jeffair Barracuda · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N19GS · Substantial damage > The failure of the landing gear to remain extended during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR11CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA237.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2011 · N7792P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions that exceeded the maximum demonstrated capability of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR11CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA224.md): Maule M7 · Mammoth, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N1048T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR10CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA233.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N918JR · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush. - [NTSB WPR10FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA005.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Black Canyon City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2009 · N7471P · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB WPR09FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA038.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N3929W · Destroyed > The partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA267.md): Cessna TR182 · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2008 · N4887R · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at low altitude for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA111.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N5521J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind. - [NTSB LAX08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA011.md): Maule M-5-235-C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N5644N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB SEA07LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA178.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N7584P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel and inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX07LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA180.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N146P · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N7466P · Substantial damage > the separation of the mixture cable at the carburetor control arm, which resulted in a loss of power, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection. - [NTSB LAX04LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA240.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · N4602Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during tow operations and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA021.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N9338W · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal, was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to secure the right side of the engine cowling prior to departure. - [NTSB LAX03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA235.md): Robinson R44 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N8329B · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. - [NTSB LAX02LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA236.md): Cessna TR182 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N756EV · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly verify that the landing gear was in the down and locked position. - [NTSB LAX02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA141.md): Piper PA24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N7401P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA036.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N7213P · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures. - [NTSB LAX01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA147.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N8731W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA167.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lake Havasu Cty, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N9177E · Substantial damage > the pilot-owner's inadequate engine maintenance which resulted in a progressive ignition failure. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition and the presence of hidden obstructions in the forced landing area. - [NTSB LAX95LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA348.md): Piper PA-25 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N8551L · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines. - [NTSB LAX95LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA253.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N9188T · Substantial damage > an undetermined internal failure of the carburetor. - [NTSB LAX95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA140.md): Cessna 182RG · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N9968C · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The failure of the pilot to use a before landing checklist was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA074.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Showlow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N8769B · Substantial damage > the pilot's poorly planned approach, improper emergency procedures, and his failure to feather the propeller. The inoperative fuel selector valve was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX92LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA371.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N8647W · Substantial damage > The pilots inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. The gusty nature of the cross wind condiitons encountered was a factor. - [NTSB LAX91LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA367.md): Cessna R182 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N9067C · Substantial damage > Failure of the carburetor mixture control, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: lack of compliance with marvel-schebler service bulletin (sb) #A1-78. - [NTSB LAX91LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA304.md): Piper PA24-250 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N8142P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an attempted return to runway maneuver and the entry into an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude. The exact nature of the emergency problem encountered by the pilot is undetermined. - [NTSB LAX91LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA171.md): Piper PA24-250 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N7466P · Substantial damage > That the pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll on the narrow airstrip. - [NTSB LAX84LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA067.md): Cessna TR182 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1983 · N4772T · Substantial damage > On short final to a 2400 ft rwy the plt's father, who was in the rt ft seat and also a rated plt, asked 'you do realize this is a short rwy?' The son, who was the PIC, answered 'yes.' The acft touched down hard abt 1/3 of the way down the rwy, bounced up and… - [NTSB LAX84LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA031.md): Piper PA-25-235 · New River, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1983 · N4361Y · Substantial damage > The tow pilot reported that during a takeoff tow with both acft still on the ground, he started to drift right as a gust of wind caught him. The glider pilot decided to release. The tow acft then went 100 yards off the rwy and collided with a parked glider.… - [NTSB LAX83LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA389.md): Piper PA25-235 · Somerton, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1983 · N7104Z · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground during a turn in turbulent air to abort an aerial application mission because of weather. The pilot stated that he had made two passes at the field he was spraying when he noticed the flagman and farmers waving him off due to… - [NTSB LAX83LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA106.md): Cessna 182RG · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N1679R · Substantial damage > During the landing the pilot lost control of the aircraft in a gusty wind. The aircraft left the runway and nosed over. In soft terrain. He blamed his slow reaction and inexperience for the accident. The wind was from 300 degrees at 11 KTS gusting to 18 KTS. - [NTSB LAX82DA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA312.md): Maule M-5-235C · Mcneal, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N9101E · Substantial damage > A pilot came in low with 6 knot tailwind, gave a throttle burst clear a fence, then landed 3/4 way down a 1,000 foot strip and ground looped to avoid a fence. The swerve collapsed the left main landing gear. - [NTSB LAX82DA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA037.md): Cessna TR182 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1982 · N738XP · Substantial damage > While taxiing to the ramp after landing the wind caught the right wing and turned the aircraft over on its back. The pilot reported that the wind was gusting up to 70 knots. - [NTSB LAX81DUJ78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81DUJ78.md): Cessna TR182 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1981 · N2518S · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FUJ99](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUJ99.md): Cessna TR182 · New River, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1980 · N736HF · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DUJ79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ79.md): Piper PA-24 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1980 · N6274P · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DUJ78](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ78.md): Piper PA-25 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1980 · N9182T · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80DUJ71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUJ71.md): Piper PA-24 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1980 · N6151P · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41532&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 ('41532')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41532&state=AZ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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