# NTSB investigations, 2018, 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 GAA19CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA102.md): Beech 36 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2018 · N636M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing too fast and too far down the runway to safely stop it.
- [NTSB GAA19CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA084.md): Piper PA28 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N5668W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach, which resulted in impact with a fence and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA079.md): Pilatus PC12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N552TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controller’s instructions and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate lookout to see and avoid the other airplane on the taxiway.
- [NTSB GAA19CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA072.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N50340 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overcorrection during the landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR19TA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA037.md): Scottish Series 100 MDL 101 · Lake Pleasant, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 17, 2018 · N82696 · Substantial damage
  > Impact with a lake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA026.md): Zenith CH601 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N322JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the airport’s visual approach path indicator during the final approach to the upsloping runway, which resulted in a low approach path and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA060.md): Beech 36 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N264PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb rate during initial climb in high-density altitude conditions with the airplane near its forward center of gravity and maximum gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR19TA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA031.md): Piper PA28 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 5, 2018 · N9299B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the other airplane while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA19CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA057.md): Aviat A1 · Red Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N93WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during landing on a soft, dirt airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA038.md): Diamond DA 40 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N537MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive taxi speed during a turn from the runway to a taxiway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR19FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA007.md): Cessna T240 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N433CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA266.md): Beech 33 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N2031D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR18LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA263.md): Cessna A185 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N573BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB WPR18LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA262.md): Cessna 172 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N734FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning before takeoff in the high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane being unable to maintain sufficient airspeed to continue to climb.
- [NTSB GAA18CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA552.md): Cessna 182 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2018 · N5198N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DCA18CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA289.md): Boeing 737 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2018 · N950NN · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB WPR18FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA245.md): Cessna P210 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N6500W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WPR18LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA248.md): Piper PA28 · Tat Momoli, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N4139A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack in the connecting rod bushing end.
- [NTSB WPR18LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA250.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glasair Super IIS · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2018 · N8162H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the detachment of the throttle linkage from the throttle arm of the fuel injector servo due to an insufficiently tightened and secured bolt and the subsequent inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB WPR18FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA229.md): James E Causey Acroduster II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N787WM · Substantial damage
  > An exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR18FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA228.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N88HK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR18LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA197.md): Beech 90 · Tolani Lake, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N617MM · Substantial damage
  > An autopilot deviation during climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an in-flight upset and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor flight systems due to a distraction.
- [NTSB WPR18LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA181.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2018 · N154ME · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to crankshaft failure as the result of a subsurface fatigue crack.
- [NTSB WPR18FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA178.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 23, 2018 · N7880 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while attempting a thermal climb at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that precluded recovery.
- [NTSB GAA18CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA381.md): Piper PA 30 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2018 · N7072Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR18LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA174.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N764CT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR18LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA184.md): Piper PA31 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2018 · N621PG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane’s nose wheel steering/centering mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA338.md): Luscombe 8 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2018 · N2094B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DCA18CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA209.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2018 · N8693A · No damage
  > a passenger bumping into a flight attendant who was holding a hot liquid.
- [NTSB GAA18CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA339.md): Cessna 170 · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2018 · N170W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA313.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N780JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control during a short-field takeoff in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA312.md): Piper PA 46 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N148ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA152.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N975BW · Substantial damage
  > A vibration of the helicopter for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing and the main rotor contacting the tailboom.
- [NTSB GAA18CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA298.md): Garcia Benigno Baby ACE D · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2018 · N4207D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting, quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR18LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA158.md): Rhoads Autogyro MTO Sport · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N574BR · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the propeller hub due to corrosion pitting along the propeller blade root seat, which led to cracking that was propagated due to high-cycle fatigue.
- [NTSB GAA18CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA285.md): Cessna 182 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2018 · N4964D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR18LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA140.md): Bell OH 58C · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N82857 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to thermal damage to the 1st stage gas producer turbine nozzle and an irregular fuel spray pattern due to carbon buildup of the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…
- [NTSB GAA18CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA275.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N481B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA274.md): Piper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N430PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA272.md): Cub Crafters CC19 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N82XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA034.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Fort Apache, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2018 · N337VT · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA256.md): Cessna A185 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N76SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA253.md): Cessna 172 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2018 · N99141 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA246.md): Cessna 182 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2018 · N7553N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff in gusting quarting tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA234.md): Piper PA28 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N922PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to relinquish flight controls and premature flap reduction during approach to land.
- [NTSB GAA18CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA227.md): Irvin Stephen D Rutan Long E Z · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2018 · N8714S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive ground speed and loss of directional control while exiting the taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR18LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA121.md): Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912-L · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N107PW · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of control due to failure of the weight-shift-control aircraft's wing assembly.
- [NTSB WPR18FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA119.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2018 · N9456P · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb as a result of the airplane being loaded above its maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limits. Contributing to the accident was a degraded engine power…
- [NTSB GAA18CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA208.md): Piper PA 28 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · N4400W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary pole while parking.
- [NTSB GAA18CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA193.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2018 · N297PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper selection of the flap setting during a go-around, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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") = 2018
  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=2018

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