# NTSB investigations, AZ: On ground/water 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 LAX08CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA039.md): Cessna 310R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2007 · N5499J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX07CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA250.md): Cessna 182H · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N3464S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstructions while taxiing behind parked airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX06CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA139.md): Beech G35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2006 · N348G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with obstructions while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA122.md): Cessna 172P · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N64423 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA083.md): Piper J5 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N35588 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX06LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA009.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N755SA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the other flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N9886K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel truck, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX05LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA038.md): Beech 99 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2004 · N1049C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxing in a nonmovement area at night.
- [NTSB LAX04CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA296.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N562NA · Substantial damage
  > the collision with an elk during the landing roll. The dark night lighting conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA208.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N84245 · Substantial damage
  > the backhoe driver's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering near a taxiway, which resulted in its collision with a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB LAX03LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA295.md): de Havilland DH-8-202 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N455YV · Substantial damage
  > the ground agent's inadequate visual lookout during push back, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N38137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in the inadequate clearance between the wing tip and the fuel truck.
- [NTSB LAX03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA099.md): Aerostar International S-71A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N5285M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to cross over four sets of power lines with the existence of a known low fuel state and lack of wind, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power lines during the landing, which resulted in the envelope…
- [NTSB LAX02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N4181M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of clearance and his failure to adhere to the flight school's policy/procedures for taxiing around obstructions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA098.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N2466W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the cyclist to coordinate and communicate that he was on the active runway. A contributing factor was the sun glare encountered by the pilot on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA014.md): North American SNJ-5 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N3246G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition, and failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA226.md): Mooney M20C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N311X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity.
- [NTSB LAX01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA175.md): Aviat A-1A · TontoNat.Forest, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N281C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind correction compensation during landing and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the usable runway. A contributing factor was the presence of bushes in proximity to the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX00LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA268.md): Aeronca 7DC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N4462E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and proximity to vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA015.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N627AW · Substantial damage
  > The airline's failure to fully review the obstruction clearances and revise the pushback procedures in an area of the ramp where new construction had impinged on the available ramp space. Also causal was the failure of the tug driver and the wing walkers to…
- [NTSB LAX99LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA298.md): Lithuanian Factory of LAK-12 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N612LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from ground obstructions during an off-airport landing. The pilot's inability to locate suitable thermal activity to remain aloft is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX99LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA322.md): Boeing 757-2G7 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N910AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight crew and the tug driver to verify that the aircraft was properly configured for pushback. Factors in the accident were the left wing walker's failure to notify the tug driver of his observations that the jet bridge was still in…
- [NTSB LAX99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA178.md): Aerostar S-60A · Clarkdale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N3592Z · No damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain during a high wind condition. Contributing factors were the high winds and the tree.
- [NTSB LAX99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA018.md): Beech C90 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N37PT · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's failure to maintain runway alignment during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA190.md): Fones Z-MAX 1300 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N140FF · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing approach, and his poor in-flight planning in making an off-airport landing at an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB LAX98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA082.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N47744 · Substantial damage
  > the airport personnel's failure to provide an adequate perimeter barrier to prevent animals from entering the runway area. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which hindered the pilot's ability to detect animals on the runway…
- [NTSB LAX98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA070.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3101 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1998 · N752JX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exercising poor judgement to continue to taxi under a covered T-hanger during nighttime conditions without proper clearance between the hanger and the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX97LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA290.md): Cessna 185 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N1023F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the aircraft and the tree.
- [NTSB LAX97LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA264.md): Cessna A150L · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N9903G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to land the airplane on a residential street, where the airplane subsequently hit a sign during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were the student pilot becoming lost/disoriented during his cross country flight and…
- [NTSB LAX97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N757HE · Substantial damage
  > an animal (elk) on the runway. Factors associated with the accident included: darkness, the pilot's inability to see the animal in sufficient time to avoid a collision, and the lack of a taller fence around the airport.
- [NTSB LAX97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA124.md): Aerostar RX7 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1997 · N71150 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain safe altitude/clearance from another balloon, while landing in a crowded area.
- [NTSB LAX96LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA268.md): Mooney M20C · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N6715N · Substantial damage
  > animals on the runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB LAX95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA276.md): North American AT-6B · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N105DG · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA209.md): Beech E35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N3875B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1994 · N91090 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the radar and tower controllers to ensure that the pilot was aware of the runway status. Factors related to the accident were the downwind no-flap landing and the sunglare.
- [NTSB LAX95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA012.md): Pitts S-2B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1994 · N15KR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during landing rollout. A contributing factor was sun glare.
- [NTSB LAX94LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA365.md): Cessna 210L · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1994 · N210LX · Substantial damage
  > Animals on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA347.md): Cessna 182P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N58645 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly secure the aircraft prior to a start attempt by handpropping.
- [NTSB LAX94LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA302.md): Cessna 421C · Polacca, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N985RA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempt to make a 180-degree turn in soft sand at a speed which imposed side loading on the nose gear. Factors were the pilot's decision to continue the approach beyond the planned touchdown point, the effect of the runway surface on braking…
- [NTSB LAX94LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA209.md): Cessna 182P · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N1454S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure that the magneto switch was in the off position prior to rotating the propeller by hand.
- [NTSB LAX94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA179.md): Cessna 177RG · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N35060 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation of the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA140.md): Cessna 150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N10669 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional swerve to avoid a large bird that flew toward the airplane during the landing roll.
- [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 LAX93LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA251.md): Alon A2 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N6515Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstruction clearance while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attention being diverted by the movement of two trucks.
- [NTSB LAX92LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA248.md): Cessna 172L · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N4163L · Substantial damage
  > The airplane colliding with animals which ran on to the runway during the pilot's takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to take remedial action and avoid the animals.
- [NTSB LAX92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA098.md): Mooney M20J · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N7000L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft inadvertently landing on the taxiway instead of the active runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA352.md): Cessna 210 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N9542T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the slippery condition of the road surface being used as a runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA350.md): Cessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N161TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport operator to develop animal control procedures for the airport property.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=AZ&occurrence=310&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&state=AZ

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