# NTSB investigations, 2006, 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 LAX07LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N5295B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder crankpin and connecting rod bearing. The underlying cause of the oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder components could not be ascertained.
- [NTSB LAX07FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA062.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Young, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2006 · N457S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight while flying at night at an altitude to remain clear of clouds and icing conditions. Contributing to the accident were an inadequate weather evaluation, the clouds, icing conditions, and…
- [NTSB SEA07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA036.md): Piper PA 23-235 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N5829X · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons while the aircraft was standing on the taxiway with the engines operating.
- [NTSB LAX07LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA055.md): Higher Class Super Hornet · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N45YB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA045.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N8181C · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which resulted in the stoppage of the oil pump, fuel pump, and tachometer generator, in addition to the compressor. The underlying reason for the…
- [NTSB LAX07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N4925L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA038.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2006 · N8477F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition during the landinf roll which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with a berm.and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA037.md): Beechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N8246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX07CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA036.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 Twin Astir · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4115M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the spoilers during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his inadequate bounced landing recovery technique.
- [NTSB LAX07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA032.md): Kolb MK III · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N2031S · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX07CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA030.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N333LC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA028.md): Strategie Ballloon Amazon · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · PPXKY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify grass clippings in the balloon envelope during a preflight inspection, which resulted in the balloon catching fire in flight.
- [NTSB LAX07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA025.md): Olson Vans RV-6 · Rio Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N606RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA027.md): Air Creations Tanarg 912 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA019.md): Cessna 310N · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N56MB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX07FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA021.md): Cirrus SR22 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2006 · N121LD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and continued flight into forecasted icing conditions. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's failure to follow proper operating procedures and deploy the CAPS when the airplane entered a spin.…
- [NTSB LAX07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA024.md): Cessna U206G · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N206LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and porpoising during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA017.md): Wilson Quicksilver Sport 2S · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N7081N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA011.md): Morrisey 2150A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N5114V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a crack in the oil cooler and subsequent loss of engine oil.
- [NTSB LAX07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA012.md): Piper PA-42 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N121CS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot following a jet aircraft to maintain adequate separation from the high velocity jet core exhaust. The separation of the T-tail upper section vertical stabilizer of the following aircraft due to contact with the high velocity jet core…
- [NTSB LAX07CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA010.md): Monocoupe 110 Special · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N501W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the forward left main landing gear attach point resulting in loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA007.md): Cessna 172P · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N97811 · Substantial damage
  > the student's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind and inadequate flare that resulted in a hard landing. The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight is also causal.
- [NTSB LAX06CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA299.md): Beech 95-55 · Safford, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2006 · N9412Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which led to fuel exhaustion and total loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB LAX06FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA304.md): Cessna 182K · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N2700Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain in a high density altitude environment.
- [NTSB LAX06CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA303.md): Cleberg Sportsman 2+2 GS-2 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N24AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA295.md): Beech A36 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N9067E · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to establish a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and a loss of directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, delayed remedial action, and failure to verbally…
- [NTSB LAX06CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA286.md): Ageton MXL Sport II · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N503RX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA283.md): Cessna 337G · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N1893M · Destroyed
  > A loss of power in the rear engine for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to promptly and correctly configure the airplane for single engine flight, and to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush.
- [NTSB LAX06LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA273.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N973AE · Substantial damage
  > Internal damage to the stop electro valve which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX06LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA270.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N39262 · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA266.md): Saloff Sonerai Iilt · Williams, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N90420 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX06LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA257.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N7059S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm and adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, that exceeded the helicopter's performance capability, and the rising mountainous…
- [NTSB LAX06CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA276.md): Interstate S-1A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2006 · N28332 · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the control stick. A contributing factor was the rough terrain for the forced landing, which resulted in a collapsed landing gear.
- [NTSB LAX06LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA247.md): Robinson R44 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N74780 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning decision to take off under a low ceiling into an area of mountainous terrain that resulted in an encounter with lowering clouds and forced the pilot to land in unfavorable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA243.md): Raytheon G36 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N241JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed that led to a long landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, all due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted…
- [NTSB LAX06LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA240.md): Cessna 175 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N6516E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA206.md): Cessna 180 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1535C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA208.md): Cessna 210B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N9666X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a porpoise.
- [NTSB LAX06CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA203.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH2000 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N280AM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the instructor's delayed remedial actions, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the initial takeoff climb. The instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight was also causal.
- [NTSB LAX06FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA200.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N627PA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision…
- [NTSB LAX06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA195.md): Waco Classic YMF 5C · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N515TT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA185.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N637TT · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA182.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Eagar, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N6309W · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA181.md): Cessna 152 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N6136B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA177.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N63149 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB LAX06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA164.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N5263N · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the air intake duct resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the uneven terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX06CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA165.md): Cessna 150M · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N66705 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the certified flight instructor to retract the flaps to the proper go-around setting and to attain/maintain an adequate airspeed, which led to a stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA162.md): Beech BE23 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2006 · N8750M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to attain/maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA158.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N7729S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a broken tow rope, a spiral, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.
- [NTSB LAX06CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA152.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N449PA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain Vmc and directional control during a go-around. Also causal was an inoperative engine caused by flight instructor's failure to ensure that the fuel system was correctly configured for two engine operation by moving the…

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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") = 2006
  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=2006

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