# 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 WPR10LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA130.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2010 · N6263D · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the cylinder from the engine during cruise flight due to fatigue in the studs attaching it to the engine casing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA128.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2010 · N1060X · Substantial damage
  > The fuel flow divider inlet line nut coming loose during cruise flight, resulting in a fuel leak and in-flight fire. The root cause of the loose B-nut fitting could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane…
- [NTSB WPR10FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA120.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2010 · N293PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to take off in marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in an encounter with low clouds, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering in the traffic pattern for landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA081.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2009 · N11PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA075.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N548SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA086.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2009 · N2085T · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper landing flare and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR10CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA064.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2009 · N177PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR10CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA061.md): Boeing A75N1 · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N56099 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N2165M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA046.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N617LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial…
- [NTSB WPR10IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10IA045.md): Beech C-99 · Show Low, AZ · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N330AV · Minor damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during initial descent.
- [NTSB WPR10LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2009 · N909DA · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB WPR10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA039.md): Sauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N811RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR10CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N83281 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA028.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N105LN · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the throttle by the pilot receiving instruction, and the check pilot's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA013.md): Cessna 172H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N51302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA010.md): Cruz SE5A Replica · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N3944U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR10FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA005.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Black Canyon City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2009 · N7471P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, reduced visibility, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA004.md): Cessna 172A · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N7810T · Substantial damage
  > The stress corrosion cracking of the nose gear landing fork, which resulted in the fork's failure during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA468.md): Cessna 195 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N190JS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right landing gear wheel attachment bolts.
- [NTSB WPR09FA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA464.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N103LN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA462.md): Agusta A109 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N129AL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state.
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA422.md): Cessna 210K · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N4600Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA420.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N705LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boulder during a low-altitude takeoff turn.
- [NTSB WPR09LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA418.md): Cessna 177 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N30715 · Destroyed
  > An on-ground fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA410.md): Piper PA28 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N424PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA406.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2009 · N4177L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA400.md): Piper PA-24 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N6304P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA395.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N86GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA389.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N77MA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA387.md): Beech 35 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N4577V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA384.md): Boeing E75 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N5195N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA383.md): Beech 76 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N83ER · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear enhanced side brace assembly.
- [NTSB WPR09CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA366.md): Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N350KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA360.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Jerome, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N747ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm's, and the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB WPR09CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA345.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N3953T · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing or abnormal runway contact by one or both pilots.
- [NTSB WPR09LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2009 · N5957U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA324.md): Piper PA-30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N7657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional and lateral aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA480.md): Cessna R172K · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N1055V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA309.md): Beech B95 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.
- [NTSB WPR09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA308.md): Mayo RV-6A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N413RV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR09CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA285.md): Cessna 175A · Polacca, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N7979T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately estimate the required distance to avoid obstructions while taking off from a road.
- [NTSB WPR09FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Morristown, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2009 · N149SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB WPR09TA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA277.md): Hughes OH-6A · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 2009 · N6641D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's inadequate autorotation technique and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action to arrest the rate of descent of the helicopter while in an autorotation flare.
- [NTSB WPR09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA263.md): Lanham Lancair IV · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N144L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during en route descent while operating in known icing conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA253.md): Gauchat Safari · Rock Springs, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N147MD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the main rotor head during cruise flight as a result of cyclic fatigue of the main rotor head spindle. The fatigue crack was due to an inadequate manufacturing process.
- [NTSB WPR09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA257.md): Piper PA-20 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N1591A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out.
- [NTSB WPR09CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA266.md): Cessna 172S · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N541ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA265.md): Boeing E75 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N4787V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during the landing roll.

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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=18&state=AZ

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