# Fatal NTSB investigations, 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 17 · 819 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA301.md): New Glasair Sportsman 2 Plus 2 · Pine, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 11, 2026 · N202AZ · Destroyed > On August 10, 2026, at about 1835 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur built Glasair Sportsman 2 Plus 2 airplane, N202AZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Pine, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The… - [NTSB WPR26FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA281.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 29, 2026 · N9062J · Destroyed > On July 28, 2026, about 1949 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N9062J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chandler, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB WPR26LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA219.md): Cessna 208B · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 13, 2026 · N593EX · No damage - [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 CEN26FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA109.md): Robert G Elves Tarragon (Tarr) · Shawmut, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2026 · N35RR · Substantial damage > On February 6, 2026, at 1532 mountain standard time, a Tarragon airplane, N35RR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Shawmut, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was… - [NTSB WPR26FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA098.md): Bell 407 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 5, 2026 · N56AZ · Destroyed > On February 4, 2026, at 2216 mountain standard time, a Bell 407 helicopter, N56AZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. The pilot and tactical flight officer (TFO) were fatally injured. The helicopter was… - [NTSB WPR26FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA097.md): Socata TB21 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 5, 2026 · N967WM · Destroyed > On February 4, 2026, about 1950 mountain standard time, a Socata TB21, N967WM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91… - [NTSB WPR26FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA074.md): MD Helicopters 369FF · Superior, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 2, 2026 · N3502P · Substantial damage > On January 2, 2026, at about 1100 mountain standard time, an MD Helicopters MD369FF helicopter, N3502P, was substantially damaged when it impacted a highline/slackline near Superior, Arizona. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter… - [NTSB WPR25FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA253.md): Pitts S-1T · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 12, 2025 · N51HC · Substantial damage > On August 12, 2025, about 1019 mountain standard time, a Pitts S-1T, N51HC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Goodyear, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB WPR25FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA240.md): Beech 300 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 5, 2025 · N534AW · Destroyed > On August 5, 2025, about 1245 mountain daylight time, a Beech 300, N534AW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chinle, Arizona. The pilot, co-pilot and two medical crew members were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB CEN25FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA212.md): Cessna A150L · Three Points, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2025 · N6436F · Substantial damage > On June 18, 2025, about 0922 mountain standard time, a Cessna A150L airplane, N6436F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Three Points, Arizona. The student pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB WPR25FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA097.md): Lancair 360 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 19, 2025 · N3602M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > On February 19, 2025, about 0828 mountain standard time, a Lancair 360 Mk II, N3602M, was destroyed, and a Cessna 172S, N463ER, sustained minor damage when they were involved in a mid-air collision near Marana Regional Airport (AVQ), Marana, Arizona. The… - [NTSB WPR25FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA088.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 10, 2025 · N81VN · Substantial damage > On February 10, 2025, about 1438 mountain standard time, a Gates Learjet 35A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Scottsdale, Arizona. The captain was fatally injured, the first officer (FO) and one passenger were seriously… - [NTSB WPR25FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA031.md): Honda HA420 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 5, 2024 · N57HP · Destroyed > On 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… - [NTSB WPR24FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA185.md): Rans S-12XL Airaile · Picacho Peak, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 8, 2024 · N518D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to conduct a low-altitude flight in mountainous terrain and his subsequent loss of airplane control after encountering mechanical turbulence, which resulted in an impact with the terrain. - [NTSB WPR24FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA112.md): Holmes William B AIR Creation Twin · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 17, 2024 · N4425L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent collision with a mesquite tree on approach to land. - [NTSB WPR24FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA072.md): Kubicek BB85Z · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 14, 2024 · N4961D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to open the rapid deflation valve during flight as a means of descending, which resulted in the deflation of the envelope and hard impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR24FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA054.md): Beech A36 · Topock, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N4171S · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power, inflight fire, and a subsequent off-airport emergency landing on rough desert terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a… - [NTSB WPR24FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA053.md): Beauchamp Norm Kitfox · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2023 · N66180 · Destroyed > The separation of a propeller blade during the initial climb due to insufficient blade retention forces. Contributing to the accident was the propeller blade retention design, manufacturing defects that prevented the propeller from achieving adequate grip… - [NTSB WPR24FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2023 · N6192J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight airplane performance… - [NTSB WPR23FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA223.md): Compagnie Daher TB 30 Epsilon · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N759F · Destroyed > The pilot’s controlled flight into the mountainous terrain due to diminished depth perception as a result of the shadowing effect from the sun’s position. Contributing to the accident was the decision by all three pilots to fly low altitude around the… - [NTSB WPR22FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA361.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Sahuarita, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2022 · N74349 · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control following a separation of the aileron carry-through cable. - [NTSB WPR22FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA348.md): Trom Wayne Vans RV6A · Aztec, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 16, 2022 · N646RV · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to turn away from a suitable emergency landing surface, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed as the… - [NTSB WPR22FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA345.md): Piper PA46 · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 13, 2022 · N43605 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, and in-flight breakup. - [NTSB WPR22FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA303.md): Cessna T207A · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N9582M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during low altitude cruise flight, which resulted in a water ditching. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to extend the flaps during the ditching, which increased the… - [NTSB WPR22FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA215.md): Beech E35 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N13AR · Destroyed > The pilots’ failure to climb and complete a normal traffic pattern after making a low approach and their failure to extend the flaps for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor’s failure to ensure adequate airspeed and bank control… - [NTSB WPR22FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA188.md): Cessna 172F · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2022 · N5532R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to… - [NTSB ANC22FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22FA030.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 15, 2022 · N7516G · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing approach. - [NTSB WPR22FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA100.md): Moynihan Richard D Vans RV-7A · White Hills, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 19, 2022 · N787NV · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper aerobatic maneuver leading to an airspeed that exceeded the airplane’s design limits, which resulted in rudder flutter and an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB WPR22FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA073.md): Mooney M20C · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · N6796N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight. - [NTSB WPR22FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA067.md): Vans RV6 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2021 · N6000Z · Destroyed > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following an aborted landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery. - [NTSB WPR22FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA012.md): Rockwell 112 · Three Points, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2021 · N112LS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and the airplane entering an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR22FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA001.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2021 · N412TL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots onboard the airplane to see and avoid the helicopter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB WPR21FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA352.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 22, 2021 · N3906X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning for a cross-country flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR21FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA340.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N2085Q · Substantial damage > A 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. - [NTSB WPR21FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA288.md): Borom Long-EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N966EZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and to retract the speed brake during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct a flight review in an… - [NTSB WPR21FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA266.md): Beech C90 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N3688P · Destroyed > The failure and separation of the left wing’s outboard section due to a fatigue crack in the lower spar cap. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s decision to repair the wing spar instead of replacing it as recommended by the aircraft manufacturer.… - [NTSB WPR21FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA227.md): Covey Tri Quickie · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 15, 2021 · N8054Y · Destroyed > The 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… - [NTSB WPR21FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA175.md): Swearingen SA226-T(B) · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 23, 2021 · N59EZ · Destroyed > The loss of engine power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR21LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA166.md): Cessna 140 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2021 · N2506N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff in night visual meteorological conditions. - [NTSB WPR21FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA025.md): Lancair 235 · Cordes Lakes, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 24, 2020 · N25NL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic experience in the accident… - [NTSB WPR20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA211.md): Bell UH1H · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · N623PB · Destroyed > A flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB WPR20LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA177.md): Zenair CH601 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2020 · N6402X · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness and descent below pattern altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in collision with terrain at night. - [NTSB WPR20LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA176.md): Vans RV4 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2020 · N173CW · Substantial damage > A loss of pitch control during the landing approach due to a jammed elevator control system. - [NTSB WPR20LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA130.md): Bell UH 1H · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N3276T · Substantial damage > An in-flight separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the airframe due to fatigue failure of the gearbox attachment studs, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground impact. Contributing to the accident were 1) the improper application… - [NTSB WPR20FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA079.md): Piper PA28 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 24, 2020 · N3672K · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon with rising terrain, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering away from rising terrain. - [NTSB WPR20FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA049.md): Cessna 182 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2019 · N3371U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines due to his impairment from cannabis. - [NTSB CEN20FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA034.md): Mooney M20C · Flower Pot, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2019 · N5557Q · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing was… - [NTSB WPR19FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA109.md): Bell 206 · Fort McDowell, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N61PH · Destroyed > The separation of the main rotor head from the mast as a result of a sudden displacement of the cyclic stick during a low-G maneuver, leading to mast bumping. Contributing to the accident were the unsecure positioning of the flight test engineer’s laptop… - [NTSB WPR19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA063.md): Piper PA22 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N9227D · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to secure the fuel caps, which led to the fuel being siphoned overboard, fuel exhaustion, and the total loss of engine power. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&state=AZ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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