# 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 WPR21LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA193.md): Cessna 172R · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2021 · N47AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to locate the airport which resulted in an approach to a road and subsequent collision with powerlines during a go-around in low light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA186.md): Cessna 172P · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2021 · N54140 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper pitch control and landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounce and subsequent porpoised landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA183.md): MD Helicopters 369FF · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2021 · N6068S · Substantial damage
  > A tail rotor blade strike to an undetermined object while practicing approaches to unimproved terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA191.md): Ultramagic S A N-500 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N500UM · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control after the balloon's encounter with an unexpected wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR21LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA177.md): Cessna 182J · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N288GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a collision with a fuel truck and a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR21FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA175.md): Swearingen SA226-T(B) · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 23, 2021 · N59EZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA168.md): Davis Donald M Bushby Mustang II · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2021 · N284ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a quartering right tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR21LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA166.md): Cessna 140 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2021 · N2506N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff in night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA160.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N3551Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA145.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2021 · N644SR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from a catastrophic engine failure caused by a shift of the No. 2 main bearing and bearing seal, which resulted in oil starvation to the crankshaft; the reason for the bearing and bearing seal shift could not be…
- [NTSB WPR21LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA150.md): Cessna 150L · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N1390Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and loss of control in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR21LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA142.md): Davis Dan B Lancair Evolution · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N469KS · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the main cabin door latching mechanism for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA129.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Arlington, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2021 · N38LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA127.md): Cessna 150E · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2021 · N6135T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA134.md): Beech G35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2021 · N4499D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distraction in the cockpit which interrupted his pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR21LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA118.md): American AA-1B · St Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N30JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate with a demonstrated crosswind velocity above the airplane’s performance capabilities which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA135.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2021 · N43LL · Substantial damage
  > The substandard installation of the airplane’s autopilot system hardware, which resulted in a malfunction of the rudder control system during flight and a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA113.md): Cubcrafter CCK-1865 · Quartzite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2021 · N53KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff while operating in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a cactus and the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA109.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2021 · N7032V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pitch attitude for landing and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor, resulted in the main rotor blades impacting the tail boom.
- [NTSB WPR21LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA093.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2021 · N90TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's uncoordinated flight control inputs while entering a hover, which lead to a loss of aircraft control which resulted in the left skid making contact with the ground, causing the helicopter to roll on its side.
- [NTSB WPR21LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA077.md): Bell 47D · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2021 · N74823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA074.md): Aerostar International S-60A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2020 · N6534A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with an updraft which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent collision with powerlines.
- [NTSB DCA21LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA024.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2020 · N778SK · No damage
  > The flight attendant’s use of improper procedures when opening the main cabin door.
- [NTSB WPR21LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA054.md): General Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2020 · CBP233 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incorrect automated landing profile selection, which resulted in an impact with a runway trench. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instruction's and instructor's failure to spot the incorrect landing profile selection during…
- [NTSB WPR21LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA053.md): Air Creation Buggy · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2020 · N2764N · Substantial damage
  > The non-rated pilot’s unstable approach and failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA042.md): Diamond DA40 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2020 · N4117H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA038.md): Cessna 150F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N8700G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA037.md): Remos Aircraft Gmbh Flugzeugbau GX · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2020 · N87GX · Substantial damage
  > The material overstress failure of the airframe’s aluminum carry-through of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR21LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA023.md): Cessna 172 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2020 · N7029T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR21FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA025.md): Lancair 235 · Cordes Lakes, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 24, 2020 · N25NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic experience in the accident…
- [NTSB WPR21LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA020.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N7405W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB WPR21LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA005.md): Cessna 150 · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2020 · N22979 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR20CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA313.md): Air Tractor AT 402 · Somerton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N45027 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to use full power during takeoff and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA333.md): Ultramagic N500 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2020 · N500UM · No damage
  > The balloon's encounter with unexpected windshear, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injuries.
- [NTSB WPR20CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA298.md): Cessna 208 · Whitmore, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N186GC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing due to a flat main landing gear tire, which resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA291.md): Cessna TU206 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N3422L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR20LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA290.md): Diamond DA 40 · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2020 · N386MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing due to fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB WPR20CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA293.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2020 · N103VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch attitude and landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructors delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA211.md): Bell UH1H · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · N623PB · Destroyed
  > A flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA205.md): Beech 23 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N8868M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after an attempted takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a forced landing on a road and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA184.md): Cessna P210 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N117KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA177.md): Zenair CH601 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2020 · N6402X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness and descent below pattern altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in collision with terrain at night.
- [NTSB WPR20LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA176.md): Vans RV4 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2020 · N173CW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of pitch control during the landing approach due to a jammed elevator control system.
- [NTSB WPR20LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA165.md): Omf 100 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N225CK · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the procedures of an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a fatigue failure of the longitudinal frame tube during landing and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR20CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA150.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2020 · N837TB · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately maintain a safe distance from the airplane's propeller, which resulted in a serious injury when the propeller struck his hand.
- [NTSB WPR20LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA147.md): Cessna 172 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2020 · N63931 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR20LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA144.md): Mooney M20J · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2020 · N201HH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA130.md): Bell UH 1H · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N3276T · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the airframe due to fatigue failure of the gearbox attachment studs, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent ground impact. Contributing to the accident were 1) the improper application…
- [NTSB WPR20LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA115.md): Cessna 172 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2020 · N172FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of pitch control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and departure of the airplane from the runway.
- [NTSB WPR20LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA109.md): Raytheon Hawker 800XP · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2020 · N100AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway excursion.

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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=6&state=AZ

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