# NTSB investigations, 2001, 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA054.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2001 · N3023K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice from the surfaces of the airplane before takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA057.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2001 · N6742J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA047.md): Beech 95 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N1016T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to complete and verify the prelanding checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in the gear-up landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA041.md): Cessna 182E · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N3049Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA036.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2001 · N7213P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures.
- [NTSB LAX02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA030.md): Beech C-99 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N228BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, icing, and the improper use of the anti-ice/deicing equipment.
- [NTSB LAX02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA029.md): Aviat S-2C · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N4HV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control resulted in a departure from the runway surface and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB LAX02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA026.md): Cessna 172M · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N1897V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA025.md): Cessna 150L · Nogales, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N10680 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA017.md): Cessna 172M · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2001 · N13514 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during landing in a strong crosswind condition.
- [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 LAX02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA009.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N2987Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.
- [NTSB LAX01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA295.md): Cessna 172 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N5792A · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA286.md): Cessna 172L · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2001 · N4312Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA300.md): Cessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N3250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.
- [NTSB LAX01LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA294.md): Harter Kitfox Classic · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N46MH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to initiate a course reversal in a timely manner after flying into a box canyon and his failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted course reversal, which resulted in a stall spin.
- [NTSB LAX01LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA292.md): Bell 206-L4 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N995PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper autorotation in that he failed to attain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and subsequent airframe damage. A factor was the high temperature.
- [NTSB LAX01FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA279.md): Beech F-33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N3172P · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX01FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA277.md): MD Helicopters 600N · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N70457 · Substantial damage
  > the manufacturer's pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and main rotor speed while recovering from an unusual attitude induced by the customer pilot's inadequate control inputs while maneuvering at low altitude. The manufacturer's pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX01MA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01MA272.md): Eurocopter AS350-B2 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N169PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA266.md): Maule M-7-235C · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N17FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX01LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA267.md): Cessna 172S · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N3532T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, which lead to a hard landing, inadvertent porpoise, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA254.md): Watkins Velocity · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N222RW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number three cylinder head from the barrel resulting in a loss of engine oil during flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the rough uneven ground of the forced landing site.
- [NTSB LAX01LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA250.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2001 · N15120 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten a fuel line fitting during an engine installation resulting in a fuel leak and fire during the maintenance checkflight. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection of the installation prior to…
- [NTSB LAX01LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA248.md): Cessna T210M · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N732RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the short, rough, and rising runway, and the soft dirt surrounding…
- [NTSB LAX01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA224.md): Cessna 182P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N7336Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [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 LAX01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA216.md): Schweizer 269C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N891CP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for unexplained reasons. Also causal was the CFI's operation of the helicopter in a region of the height/velocity curve where a successful autorotation could not be accomplished. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX01LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA214.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4299Q · Substantial damage
  > the induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA210.md): Cessna A185F · Ash Fork, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4805 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged touchdown location on a short runway. Contributing factors were the presence of a tailwind and the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB LAX01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA212.md): Schultz Lancair IV-P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N424E · Substantial damage
  > the builder's failure to install a fuel compartment vent in the right wing, affecting the total available fuel capacity, and resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional flight with a known…
- [NTSB LAX01LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA209.md): Cessna 170B · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N4338B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA202.md): Beech 76 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N6046U · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student who failed to maintain adequate airspeed on approach, resulting in a stall/mush, and delayed remedial action when the flight instructor ordered a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX01LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA191.md): Cessna 172S · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2001 · N506ER · Substantial damage
  > the student's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of aircraft control during landing roll. The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and his inadequate remedial action is also causal. Contributing factors…
- [NTSB LAX01LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA188.md): Wright Avid Flyer · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2001 · N214DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain and a nose down. A contributing factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX01LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA180.md): Piper PA18-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N8524Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which included verifying the position of the fuel selector handle, which subsequently led to fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA179.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N22467 · Substantial damage
  > Catastropic engine failure due to oil depletetion caused by an oil filter gasket failure.
- [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 LAX01LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA183.md): North American AT-6 D · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N7421C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA160.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N521A · Destroyed
  > A fuel leak on the cabin and engine sides of the firewall with a probable origin at the firewall pass-through fitting for the fuel pressure gage line. The fire likely began on the engine side of the firewall near the bottom with the explosive ignition of the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA157.md): Bell 206-L3 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N215M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the likely unporting of the fuel tank pickups as the helicopter was maneuvered to look at animals on the ground. Also causal was the pilot's misjudged touchdown point during an autorotational approach, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB LAX01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA155.md): Cessna 180K · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N66033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.
- [NTSB LAX01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N5377M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature flare, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a bounced landing. A factor was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA147.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N8731W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA145.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2001 · N116CD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and attempted VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident included the adverse weather conditions and the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA142.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N7778S · Substantial damage
  > The glider's encounter with a dust devil during takeoff that resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA140.md): Cessna 210B · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N126RA · Substantial damage
  > The throttle linkage disconnection resulting in the engine producing idle power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA139.md): Beech F-33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N5544P · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA138.md): Cessna 180 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2001 · N21394 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA130.md): Piper PA18-150 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N9299D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rudder lower hinge attach point resulting in a loss of rudder control and steerable tailwheel control. A factor was the crosswind condition.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001
  AND 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?state=AZ&year=2001

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