# NTSB investigations, AZ: In flight collision with object

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 LAX07LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA281.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2007 · N808MH · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA137.md): Riesland Fly Baby 1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N3124L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA025.md): Olson Vans RV-6 · Rio Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N606RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA017.md): Wilson Quicksilver Sport 2S · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N7081N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R-22 Beta II · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N7196J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning, which led the helicopter toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the helicopter. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, and the rapidly rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA062.md): Cessna 150J · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N51256 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB LAX04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA121.md): Bell 47-G3B2 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2004 · N8AG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees while approaching the landing zone.
- [NTSB LAX03CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA296.md): Cessna 182K · Young, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N2646R · Substantial damage
  > the collision with a bull during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX03LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA240.md): Cessna 180C · Punkin Center, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N767RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to attain adequate climb rate to ensure clearance from obstacles. The tailwind and high density altitude were factors.
- [NTSB LAX03TA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03TA229.md): Sikorsky S-64E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N6979R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance while hovering resulting in a tail rotor blade strike.
- [NTSB LAX03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA154.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N99TX · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed. The high density altitude condition was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA139.md): Aero Commander 200D · Corona De Tucso, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N243M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while performing low level passes. The pilot's physical impairment due to a high blood alcohol level was also causal.
- [NTSB LAX03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA122.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Avondale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N30913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from power lines. The backhoe's location, which caused the pilot to alter his planned flight path, was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA104.md): Towner Kit Fox 4 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N95FT · Substantial damage
  > the propeller's separation in-flight as a result of a bird strike.
- [NTSB LAX03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA080.md): Beech S-35 · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N6106V · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the vehicle did not stop prior to crossing the airstrip as directed by airstrip signage.
- [NTSB LAX03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA054.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2002 · N888KB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A factor was the pilot's decision to conduct cruise flight at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA015.md): Bell 206B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N16962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during cruise flight, which resulted in the helicopter striking a transmission line, and subsequently the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA027.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N909WA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires while performing low altitude operations.
- [NTSB LAX01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA286.md): Cessna 172L · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2001 · N4312Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA300.md): Cessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N3250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.
- [NTSB LAX01FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA049.md): Beech BE-55-D55 · Clifton, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2000 · N7901R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt a landing on an unlit runway at night, and his failure to maintain the proper glide path and clearance from obstacles while on final approach, which resulted in the collision with a utility pole. A…
- [NTSB LAX99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA229.md): Aerostar Rally RX-7 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N6426K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB LAX99FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA199.md): Cessna 180J · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1999 · N2660M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from ground obstacles. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA107.md): Weatherly 620B · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N2014U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arlington, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N4129S · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his student and his failure to initiate timely remedial action. Contributing factors were the student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath under the existing downdraft condition, the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB LAX99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1938M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA227.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N5050C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB LAX98FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA066.md): Cessna 172M · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1998 · N20118 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flying at a low altitude and failure to see and avoid the power lines during dusk conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA017.md): Schweizer 126-D · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N7583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during the landing approach.
- [NTSB LAX98FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA013.md): Beech 99-C99 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N227AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was low altitude flight.
- [NTSB LAX97LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA287.md): Aerostar S-55A · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N3607B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision to continue his flight after striking a fence, and his inability to attain the proper climb rate, which subsequently led to the in-flight collision with the transmission power line.
- [NTSB LAX96TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA186.md): Hughes 369 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N5062Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and/or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering a low altitude at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues.
- [NTSB LAX96FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA106.md): Convair C-131E · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1996 · N131T · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the first pilot (PIC), his failure to ensure the aircraft was properly loaded within limitations, his failure to use proper flaps for takeoff, his failure to use ADI assisted takeoff, and his resultant failure…
- [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 FTW95FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA349.md): Cessna 172D · Tsaile, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N2587Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA154.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N3105B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for, and clearance from, obstacles while conducting simulated aerial application operations.
- [NTSB LAX95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA135.md): Cessna 180 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N1520C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally deciding to buzz.
- [NTSB LAX95LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA106.md): Burkhart Grob Twin Astir · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N333BH · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to remain clear of tree(s) during an off-airport landing. Factors related to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, and high obstructions in the off-airport landing area.
- [NTSB LAX95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA075.md): Kaman HH43 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N321WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout to avoid a collision with a tree during an aerial application swath run.
- [NTSB LAX94LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA326.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N5765R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff, and his failure to attain the appropriate airspeed during a takeoff attempt under high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA255.md): Grumman G-164B · Dateland, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N3629P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstacles. Night lighting conditions and the dust were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA090.md): Bell 206B · Coolidge Dam, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1994 · N771GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of a cruise altitude insufficient to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the inconspicuousness of the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA082.md): Cessna 175 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA331.md): Ultimate 10-80 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N51677 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to follow the prescribed VFR procedures and poor visual lookout. The other aircraft pilot's restricted visual lookout was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA316.md): Bell 206L1 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N444CR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of N444CR to maintain adequate main rotor clearance from N38903, and the operator's failure to provide adequate or recommended safe helipad dimensions. A factor in the accident was the lack of visual reference to the rotating blades of…
- [NTSB LAX93LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA290.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N40203 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to visually detect and avoid a power line. A factor in the accident was the twilight light condition.
- [NTSB LAX93LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA283.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1993 · N16131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planned approach to the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA162.md): Piper J3 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N30503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look-out and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Lack of experience in the geographical (airport) area was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Three Points, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3099G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment, intentional buzzing, and poor visual lookout. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA135.md): Cessna 150 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N7933E · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequately evaluating the weather condition, and the pilot's inflight decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the pilot's visual lookout ability being restricted by the prevailing weather…

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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" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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