# NTSB investigations, AZ: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DEN08IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA033.md): Boeing 737-832 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2007 · N3744F · Minor damage
  > Delamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service.
- [NTSB LAX07CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA262.md): Wessel Vortex · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N546SW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the muffler's mounting strap and subsequent loss of engine power due to propeller blade separation during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA090.md): Burton Fly Baby · Arlington, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N101LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while maneuvering in intentional aerobatics.
- [NTSB LAX07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA107.md): Pietsch IT · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2007 · N214GP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of directional control during landing due to separation of the rudder cable. A factor was the soft dirt terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA045.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N8181C · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which resulted in the stoppage of the oil pump, fuel pump, and tachometer generator, in addition to the compressor. The underlying reason for the…
- [NTSB LAX07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA012.md): Piper PA-42 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N121CS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot following a jet aircraft to maintain adequate separation from the high velocity jet core exhaust. The separation of the T-tail upper section vertical stabilizer of the following aircraft due to contact with the high velocity jet core…
- [NTSB LAX07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA010.md): Monocoupe 110 Special · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N501W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the forward left main landing gear attach point resulting in loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX06LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA270.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N39262 · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA276.md): Interstate S-1A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2006 · N28332 · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the control stick. A contributing factor was the rough terrain for the forced landing, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA038.md): MD Helicopters MD 900 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N912LH · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's inadequate design clearance of the main rotor blade grip pitch cases, which resulted in damage to the pitch cases when they contacted main rotor perimeter bolts during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB LAX06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA029.md): Cessna 150F · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N8903S · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flap motor fuse that rendered the flaps inoperable during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain to perform an emergency landing and the owner's use of nonapproved fuses for the flap motor…
- [NTSB LAX06CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA027.md): Lee Kolb Mark III Classic · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2005 · N515AB · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the attachment that secured the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage.
- [NTSB LAX05CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA294.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N2054T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with obstacles and unsuitable terrain in the landing area during the pilot's attempted precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the loose wing root gap seal fairing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA122.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2005 · N225G · Substantial damage
  > The company mechanic's improper maintenance actions, which resulted in the total failure of the main rotor drive belt system on approach to landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA065.md): Cessna T210M · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N761YH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure to manually extend the landing gear to the down and locked position.
- [NTSB LAX05FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA046.md): Cessna T207A · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N1783U · Destroyed
  > a loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence.
- [NTSB LAX05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA027.md): Cessna 172RG · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2004 · N6140R · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA333.md): McDonnell Douglas MD 900 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2004 · N9016W · Substantial damage
  > fracture of a Tension-Torsion strap in the anti-torque fan due to progressive fiber failure of the composite strap material from compression and/or transverse shear stresses that occurred with repeated manipulation of the cockpit anti-torque control pedals…
- [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 LAX04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA123.md): Balloon Works Firefly 11 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N7244X · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the deflation vent line, which resulted in the pilot not being able to control the balloon in the increased wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA108.md): Cessna P210N · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N4873K · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the electrical charging system and pilot's failure to verify that the gear was down-and-locked prior to the complete electrical system failure.
- [NTSB LAX04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA094.md): Cessna 305A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2004 · N305BD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a tail wheel steering component (spring), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX04TA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA052.md): Eurocopter France AS 350 B3 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N846BP · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the rotor drive system due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the uncoupling of the drive shaft during takeoff-initial climb. A factor associated with the accident is the undertorqued drive system bolts.
- [NTSB LAX04LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA035.md): Eurocopter AS350 B3 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2003 · N820NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the hydraulic test switch, which resulted in a loss of the hydraulic system pressure, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [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 LAX04TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA017.md): MD Helicopter 900 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N179PA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA228.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N288PA · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the left control wheel from the control column, which was due to the attaching screw backing out of the nut plate. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the installation and the improper length of the screw.
- [NTSB LAX03LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA225.md): American Eurocopter AS350BA · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N2273A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the published electrical system emergency procedures for a hot battery, and his misjudged landing flare during the terminal phase of the autorotation maneuver at low level.
- [NTSB LAX03IA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03IA199.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N97325 · No damage
  > the simultaneous failure of both horizontal stabilizer trim channels on two separate occasions for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA143.md): Cessna 180A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N9759B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA123.md): Robinson R-44 II · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2003 · N233TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator belt which resulted in the failure of the main drive belt.
- [NTSB LAX03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA084.md): Cobb International Rotorway Exec 90 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2003 · N9876D · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the flare and landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the secondary drive shaft and inadequate tail rotor failure procedures specified by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA011.md): Rotorway 162F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N162AZ · Destroyed
  > the failure of the secondary drive shaft.
- [NTSB LAX02FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA281.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N357NT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm during the landing approach as prescribed in the hydraulic pump failure emergency procedures found in the rotorcraft flight manual, thus resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft and…
- [NTSB LAX02FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA188.md): Fisher Celebrity · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N8205H · Destroyed
  > failure of the wing spars and the in-flight separation of the aircraft wing due to the builder's inadequate manufacture of this experimental aircraft. Also causal was the current owner/pilot's continued flight with known mechanical discrepancies.
- [NTSB LAX02LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA181.md): Cessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N79107 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.
- [NTSB LAX02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA121.md): Rotorway Exec 165F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2002 · N21901 · Substantial damage
  > The tail rotor drive system failure as a result of incorrect installation procedures by the manufacturer's personnel.
- [NTSB LAX01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA108.md): Harlow Lancair ES · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N350N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller reduction drive unit which resulted in drive belt and pulley failure and a subsequent loss of thrust requiring an emergency landing on soft terrain. The reason for the bearing and/or belt failure was not determined. A factor was the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA279.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N888KB · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX00FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA169.md): Air Tractor 502A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N15466 · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure and in-flight separation of the left wing due to the manufacturer's underestimation during the aircraft design process of the time interval from fatigue crack initiation to failure, and, the manufacturer's subsequent specification of an…
- [NTSB LAX00TA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA163.md): Hughes OH-6A · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N61869 · Substantial damage
  > Company maintenance personnel's failure to secure an attachment nut to a control link. While maneuvering, the parts separated and resulted in the total cyclic control system failure and impact into rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA173.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2000 · N21901 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the secondary shaft which resulted in its fatigue failure that emanated from a corroded circumferential score mark. A factor was the fence that the pilot flared to avoid, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA253.md): Cessna 310L · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N867MF · Substantial damage
  > the fracture across the eyelet of the nose gear retraction rod, which prevented the extension of the nose gear.
- [NTSB LAX00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA071.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2000 · N89678 · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue fracture and separation of the secondary drive shaft, which resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate quality control process.
- [NTSB LAX00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA045.md): Lewis Stewart S-51 · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N151L · Substantial damage
  > The jamming of a main landing gear in its wheel well for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA317.md): Kaman HH-43F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N100PL · Destroyed
  > Failure of the horizontal stabilizer left outboard forward attach point because of a previously existing crack that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection by the operator. A factor was the use of automotive parts.
- [NTSB LAX99FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA315.md): Boeing 757-2S7 · Agua Caliente, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1999 · N904AW · No damage
  > the systemic failure of the airline's maintenance department to identify and correct the long standing history of intermittent faults, nuisance warnings, and erratic behavior in this airplane's GPWS system. Also causal is the airline's failure to perform the…
- [NTSB LAX99LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA175.md): Matter GLASAIR-SH-2R · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N6DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging the distance/altitude while on final approach to the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Factors were the pilot's failure to position the flap switch to the neutral position after takeoff, resulting in the continuous running and…
- [NTSB LAX99FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA128.md): Ercoupe 415E · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N94818 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of airplane control due to rear wing spar attachment fitting failure. The failure resulted from severe corrosion that was undetected during performance of an inspection specified by an airworthiness directive. The airworthiness directive…
- [NTSB LAX99IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99IA085.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Grand Canyon Pk, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1999 · N32GA · Minor damage
  > The in-flight separation of a side window for undetermined reasons.

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## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=AZ

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