# NTSB investigations, 2010, 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 WPR11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N67F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA080.md): Schaefer Kitfox 4 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N95FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of and to prevent an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the manufacturer’s conflicting guidance about the power setting for takeoff and the pilot’s decision to conduct a…
- [NTSB WPR11CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA084.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N418PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA069.md): Sabre Trike · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N765MH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA067.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2010 · N4122F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA046.md): Cessna 150J · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N60858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control while on final approach due to undiagnosed cardiac disease, which caused a medical emergency and subsequent pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA049.md): Mooney M20B · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · C-GFRP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not secure the manual landing gear operating handle, which resulted in the landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA044.md): Piper PA30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N628R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment by an undiagnosed medical condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a building during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly when he was not feeling…
- [NTSB WPR11CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA036.md): Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20E · Seligman, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N9614V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning.
- [NTSB WPR11CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N844SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover.
- [NTSB WPR11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA033.md): Medway Raven · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N75784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the runway condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA026.md): Cessna 340A · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N630PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR11CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA024.md): Cessna 185 · Fort Thomas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2010 · N5011X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a dust devil during landing rollout, which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR11IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11IA019.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N938SW · Minor damage
  > The overextension of the main cabin door due to difficulty opening the door because the power-assist motor cable was lodged within the main cabin door assembly.
- [NTSB WPR11LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA017.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N807PW · Substantial damage
  > The paraglider pilot's failure to see and avoid the hot air balloon, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR10LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA481.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N822MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction with another departing helicopter while maneuvering in a hover for departure, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and an umbrella.
- [NTSB WPR10FA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA473.md): Hawker Beechcraft F33 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2010 · N1600W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR10CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA471.md): Cessna 195 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N1558D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR10CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA467.md): Sport Plane Dynamics Lightning · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N121L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA454.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Sierra Vista, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N102EX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to metal debris contamination of the inverted oil system shuttle valve, which resulted in a disruption of oil flow and subsequent oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR10CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA439.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Ligurta, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N6125X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to orient the application tracks so that they did not provide the maximum possible clearance from the rising terrain, and, the predawn…
- [NTSB WPR10FA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA435.md): Remos Remos G-3/600 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N268RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA429.md): Finney Thorp T-18 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N467JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn and at a low altitude in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR10LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA426.md): Grob-Werke G 120A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N865AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA413.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N6607Q · Substantial damage
  > An increase in engine rpm and vibration, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion. The reason for the increased engine rpm and vibration could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage.
- [NTSB WPR10CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA400.md): Beech C23 · Wenden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N9761L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate bounced landing recovery and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA383.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N146CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot‘s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control during a turn from the base leg to final approach due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB WPR10FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA371.md): American Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2010 · N509AM · Substantial damage
  > The repair station technician did not properly install the fuel inlet union during reassembly of the engine; the operator’s maintenance personnel did not adequately inspect the technician's work; and the pilot who performed the post maintenance check flight…
- [NTSB WPR10LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA357.md): Beech A36 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N9SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR10LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA341.md): Ronald V White CH701 · Pima, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N3784A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a spark plug failure.
- [NTSB WPR10CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA342.md): Piper PA32RT · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N36402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during approach and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA340.md): Mooney M20F · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2010 · N6802V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA317.md): Worgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N707BD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the exhaust clamps for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the exhaust system striking the wooden propeller.
- [NTSB WPR10LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA312.md): Cessna 170B · Parker, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N432PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR10FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA305.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N155FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in the dark night.
- [NTSB WPR10FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA287.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N7699F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR10LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA280.md): Beech F33 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N1565A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA282.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2010 · N6075L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR10FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA264.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2010 · N4122T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a fuel line fitting, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB WPR10LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA258.md): Rice GN-1 AIR Campier · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2010 · N129JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR10LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA251.md): Cessna 210A · Benson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N6630X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR10CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA233.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N918JR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB WPR10FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA228.md): Cessna U206G · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N756WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB WPR10LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA219.md): Rogers Rutan Defiant 40 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2010 · N23TR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear extension handle was firmly placed in the down position prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA215.md): PZL-Swidnik PW-5 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2010 · N500JN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to find thermal lift. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a computer that provided glide information and vertical speed instrumentation as a result of an improperly routed electrical cable that caused a short in the…
- [NTSB WPR10LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA212.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2010 · N48455 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA216.md): Cessna 210 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9527T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate clearance between a landing gear brake system line and airframe components, which precluded gear extension and resulted in an intentional gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA183.md): Stolp Starduster SA-300 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2010 · N4493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a quartering tailwind, resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR10LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA240.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N110RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA177.md): Cessna 170 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2010 · N4200V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger.

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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") = 2010
  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=2010

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