# 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 WPR12IA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12IA296.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Deer Valley, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N552PG · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB WPR12LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA247.md): Piper PA28R · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N963WW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA232.md): Cessna 172S · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2012 · N21718 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB WPR12LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA211.md): Beech F33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N5521A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA196.md): Cessna 195 · Heber-Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N3442V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll upon encountering a wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR12FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA191.md): Hughes 269C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2012 · N380TL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR12CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA187.md): Glass Roy L RV-6 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2012 · N164RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA444.md): Cessna 172S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2012 · N320ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA168.md): Apollo Monsoon · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2012 · N125AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the nose landing gear in time to prevent it from slamming onto the runway and collapsing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA175.md): Luscombe 8E · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N25E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA165.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N3583K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA171.md): Cessna 172S · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2012 · N17304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR12CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA163.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2012 · N2037U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate clearance during approach for landing between his basket and the envelope of another balloon that was also on approach, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR12LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA152.md): Nelson Rans S-12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2012 · N586BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA151.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2012 · N32LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during a water touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR12CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA150.md): Arado-Flugzeugwerke FW190 A-5 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2012 · N190DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA138.md): Raven Industries S-66A · Avra Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N57194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.
- [NTSB WPR12LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA135.md): Cook Smith AVN Replica SU · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2012 · N712AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control when the right brake locked up during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA107.md): Bell AH-1F · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2012 · N197LE · Substantial damage
  > A flight control malfunction while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA091.md): Cessna T206H · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N445GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with low clouds/low visibility conditions during the initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA084.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N17873 · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot released from the tow airplane at a lower altitude than the planned altitude, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA076.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N4175V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded determination of the preaccident functionality of the braking and steering systems.
- [NTSB WPR12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA074.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic WT9 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N247DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not shut down the engine upon recognizing a brake malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR12FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA067.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N7850P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation behind a corporate jet, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR12FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA066.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2011 · N4052G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat while maneuvering..
- [NTSB WPR12FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA059.md): Vans RV7 - A · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N724WD · Substantial damage
  > An electrical or engine electronic problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, followed by a low-altitude stall.
- [NTSB WPR12LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA047.md): Cessna 310I · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N8059M · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear after landing for a reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and postaccident testing could not be performed due…
- [NTSB WPR12MA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12MA046.md): Rockwell 690 · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N690SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe ground track and altitude combination for the moonless night visual flight rules flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's complacency and lack of situational…
- [NTSB WPR12LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA039.md): Williams Helicopter UH-1H · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N502AW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor power due to a main rotor transmission failure from a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB WPR12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA038.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N24350 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA033.md): Casler Scott CX-4 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2011 · N5089Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA031.md): Cessna 182Q · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2011 · N4701N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued cruise flight into cloudy conditions at night, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA016.md): Beech D17S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N44562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR11CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA470.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2011 · N8056B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's and pilot-undergoing-instruction's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA466.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N169ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR11LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA444.md): Maule M-4-220C · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N40625 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA440.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2011 · N5275S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA471.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N316PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and hard landing, which resulted in the failure of the nose landing gear drag link in overstress.
- [NTSB WPR11CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA446.md): Cessna 182A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N3723D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA375.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2011 · N5123L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the recent installation of the unmarked tower.
- [NTSB WPR11FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA354.md): Cirrus SR20 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N365DP · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilots’ loss of situational awareness during a dark night flight over a remote area, which resulted in their failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearnance. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR11LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA364.md): Nicholson 2000 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N671T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA357.md): Cessna 175 · Greer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N9402B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR11FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA331.md): Mooney M20F · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N3534X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA328.md): Taylorcraft F-22 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N191TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway to practice touch-and-go takeoffs and landings.
- [NTSB WPR11CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA312.md): Cessna 150G · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N2878S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go around.
- [NTSB WPR11LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA305.md): Cessna U206 · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N51010 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR11CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA301.md): Cessna A185F · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N80293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a gusty quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB OPS11IA686](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA686.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83) · Apache Junction, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N416NV · No damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other and to maneuver as advised by the air traffic controller in time to prevent the conflict that resulted in the reported near midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR11LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA313.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N9246M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of an engine mount attachment foot, which resulted in collapse of the nose landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner/operator to adhere to the manufacturer's suggested engine mount inspection…

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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
```

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