# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR14CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA116.md): Cessna 172 - N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N738BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR14FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA111.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2014 · N312PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector in an intermediate position, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA110.md): Beech V35A · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2014 · N31TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate glide path and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR14CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA109.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N9683P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land off airport on unsuitable terrain that resulted in a collision with hidden objects.
- [NTSB WPR14CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA107.md): Cessna 170 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N2594V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA101.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Showlow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2014 · N51683 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM during the takeoff run in a high density altitude environment, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.
- [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 WPR14CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA090.md): Cessna 140 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N76463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.
- [NTSB WPR14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA065.md): Aviat S 2C · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2013 · N44HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in impact with a runway identifier sign, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to take the controls and initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA050.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2013 · N60TM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake master cylinder seal, which rendered the left brake inoperative during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA042.md): Cessna 180 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2013 · N3148C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR14LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA046.md): Rovey Jason H RV-8 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2013 · N391V · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a propeller pitch change pin due to excessive shot peening of the pin’s surface during the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB WPR14LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA027.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N3162P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost…
- [NTSB WPR14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA021.md): Piper PA28 - 160 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N5184W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.
- [NTSB WPR14CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA015.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Rio Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2013 · N40WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough and rutted surface.
- [NTSB WPR14CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA011.md): Mooney M20J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N5760Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA005.md): Cessna 340A · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N312GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear a radio tower while maneuvering at low altitude and his decision to make a high-speed, low pass over the gun club.
- [NTSB WPR14CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA003.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Wellton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2013 · N402TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distracted attention and failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA424.md): Robinson R44 - II · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2013 · N190SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while landing in a gusty wind at a high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR13FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA417.md): Bell UH-1V · Cordes Lakes, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N22490 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper maintenance on the helicopter’s main rotor blade pitch control system, which resulted in an in-flight loss of main rotor blade pitch control, mast bumping, and mast failure.
- [NTSB WPR13LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA408.md): Cessna 182A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N6324B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA397.md): Cessna 172S · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N2134M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures.
- [NTSB WPR13LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA390.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N2018R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an overtemperature event that thermally damaged the turbine blades and vanes, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA366.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB WPR13CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA375.md): Cessna 172S · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N544ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA351.md): Stribling RV4 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2013 · N70AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA348.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N635ND · Substantial damage
  > A substantially damaged firewall that occurred during an unknown phase of flight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR13CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA330.md): Kincaid Wade Dakota Hawk · San Simon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2013 · N544WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff from an open field.
- [NTSB WPR13LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA331.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N4111T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to monitor and maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in collision with the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the parked airplane’s insufficient distance from the taxiway centerline.
- [NTSB WPR13CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA316.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2013 · N436PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's and the flight examiner's distracted attention.
- [NTSB WPR13LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA319.md): Cessna T210K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2013 · N272EF · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator.
- [NTSB WPR13LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA290.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2013 · N34CT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of a foreign object and maintenance personnel's failure to remove shop rags before completing the installation of the air inlet barrier system.
- [NTSB WPR13LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA266.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N130PH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of throttle control movement during a practice autorotation that was planned to terminate with a power recovery for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB WPR13CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA256.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N787AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR13FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA254.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Anthem, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N327PA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout in a known training area where multiple aircraft frequently operated, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR13FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA244.md): Raytheon A36 · Mountainaire, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2013 · N999PK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after departure in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision not to track the four-lane highway just beyond the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA245.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2013 · N969BD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA237.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N8197W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator and/or battery, which prevented the operation of the landing gear extension system and resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA240.md): Globe GC-1B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N3802K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR13IA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13IA226.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N913WN · Minor damage
  > The failure of the tug operator and wing walker to adequately monitor the environment during pushback of the airplane from the gate in preparation for flight, which led to the collision of the airplane with an adjacently parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA219.md): Piper PA-28 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N47717 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt a night landing on an unlit runway, which resulted in a misaligned approach and subsequent collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper set-up of the airplane radios, which…
- [NTSB WPR13LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA215.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Somerton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N911RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at a low altitude in dark night conditions, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue due to his working at a time when he normally would…
- [NTSB WPR13CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA206.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2013 · N2072M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor and the pilot receiving instruction to recognize before entering the flare that the wind had shifted to a tailwind and terminate the practice autorotation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA203.md): Hoffman RV-4 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N194BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s suicidal act.
- [NTSB WPR13CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA202.md): CubCrafters CC11-160 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2013 · N924JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR13LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA190.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N6841Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency checklist and switch tanks. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the lack of a shoulder…
- [NTSB WPR13TA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA198.md): Bell OH-58C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N119FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's delay in adding power during a recovery from a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA180.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N2166K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive directional control inputs during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed and ineffective corrective actions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR13FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA169.md): Mooney M20A · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2013 · N6018X · Substantial damage
  > The manufacture and installation of a nonstandard part by unknown maintenance personnel to compensate for a bent, misaligned crankshaft propeller flange, which resulted in the improper clearance of the bearings on the crankshaft journal, a loss of oil…
- [NTSB WPR13LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA161.md): Owens Velocity 173 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2013 · N33SV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the throttle body revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=13&state=AZ

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