# NTSB investigations, 2017, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB GAA18CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA091.md): Aviat A-1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N33HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA070.md): Eurocopter AS 350 · Santa Rosa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2017 · N790AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA044.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2017 · N47536 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue of the left main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB WPR18LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA037.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N2526C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA059.md): Mooney M20 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N6002Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA056.md): Buehlmann Peter Kitfox Model 4 1200 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N234PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA049.md): John Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N953LS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR18LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA030.md): Vanderark RV-10 · Sun Lakes, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N917VA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive belt, the overheating of the engine, and the subsequent total…
- [NTSB GAA18CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA051.md): Cessna 182H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N8515S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N744BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the helicopter while transitioning from a hover to forward flight.
- [NTSB WPR18CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA028.md): Still Michael J Titan T-51 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2017 · N651P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent contact with the engine control unit toggle switch during flight, which resulted in the engine shutting down.
- [NTSB WPR18LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA014.md): American AA 1A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N9239L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid unmarked power lines during the approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA011.md): Peterson Lancair Legacy · Bowie, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2017 · N259L · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control due to a bird strike.
- [NTSB GAA18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18LA062.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N965DS · Substantial damage
  > A coyote strike and the subsequent operation of the airplane, which led to internal composite wing structure damage.
- [NTSB WPR18LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA006.md): Nanchang China CJ 6 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2017 · N8NW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel pump’s diaphragm which resulted in fuel system contamination from air and or oil and caused the engine to lose power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA003.md): Borom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N966EZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary…
- [NTSB WPR17FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA213.md): Cessna 172L · Perkinsville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N7070Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon during wind conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in the canyon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited canyon flying experience.
- [NTSB WPR17LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA207.md): Cessna 208B · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N786WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA516.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N910XD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA190.md): Beech M35 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2017 · N339Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve during a tank switch, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the fuel selector valve handle position detents and…
- [NTSB WPR17IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA198.md): Enstrom F 28F · Glendale, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2017 · N52PD · No damage
  > An internal failure of the turbo-compressor, which resulted in oil leaking into the turbo-compressor’s exhaust.
- [NTSB GAA17CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA503.md): Piper PA 28 · Mohave, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N536CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper airspeed and pitch control during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA487.md): Piper PA28 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2017 · N915PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA175.md): Grumman AA1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N6216L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve becoming stuck open due to deposit buildup in the exhaust valve stem and guide and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting…
- [NTSB WPR17IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA173.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Chandler, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N8725 · Minor damage
  > The over-tensioning of the accessory belt, which resulted in damage to the starter adapter and subsequent loss of oil that led to oil starvation and catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB WPR17FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA155.md): Evolution 19 Lancair Evolution · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2017 · N571JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction due to a failure…
- [NTSB WPR17LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA148.md): Charles J Norris Arion Lightning · New River, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2017 · N273DB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR17LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA141.md): Vickers Supermaine Ltd · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N5TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA380.md): Cessna 172 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N4482L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and yaw control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA134.md): Jordan John RV7 · Arlington, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2017 · N731RV · Destroyed
  > The inflight overstress separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder during flight which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was an inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB GAA17CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA370.md): Aero-Ace CE 1 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N473CQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA144.md): Cessna U206F · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2017 · N71001 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to control engine power and led to a precautionary landing during which the…
- [NTSB WPR17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA121.md): Bob Frederick Titan T-51 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N51FB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox input drive gear during the airplane’s initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.
- [NTSB GAA17CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA318.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N50526 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning that did not account for high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent attempted go-around in conditions that prevented the airplane from attaining a positive climb rate and resulted in its subsequent descent…
- [NTSB GAA17CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA344.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2017 · N153GC · Substantial damage
  > The ground crewman’s failure to hold onto the passenger door while the main rotor was still rotating, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter and damaging the main rotor.
- [NTSB GAA17CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA292.md): Airtime Cygnet · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N168AT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA290.md): Cessna 190 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N4498C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR17LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA093.md): Schweizer 269C · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2017 · N521AR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to separation of the throttle cable.
- [NTSB WPR17LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA099.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N154BY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the installation of an improper air induction hose, which failed and prevented sufficient air intake to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB GAA17CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA214.md): Ronald J Bender Baking Duce · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2017 · N9898R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll after encountering a dirt devil.
- [NTSB GAA17CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA189.md): Piper PA 28 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N288PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers.
- [NTSB GAA17CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA166.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2017 · N309PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incorrect control inputs while taking off with a known quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA161.md): Piper PA 28R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2017 · N962WW · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB WPR17LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA068.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N7095A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a loss of effective translational lift while turning from an upwind to a downwind condition at a low altitude and low airspeed, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB DCA17CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA072.md): Boeing 737 76N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N7822A · No damage
  > the catering agent's lack of situational awareness when exiting the airplane that resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB GAA17CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA126.md): Piper PA32R · Fort Mohave, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N6885F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.
- [NTSB WPR17FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA057.md): Beech 300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2017 · N385KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of a combination of psychoactive substances.
- [NTSB WPR17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA053.md): Cessna T210 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2017 · N6366B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA045.md): Cessna T210K · Payson, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2017 · N272EF · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decisions to begin and to continue a flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA108.md): Larson Roger H RV-7 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2017 · N5897R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent application of the autopilot during short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.

## 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") = 2017
  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=2017

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