NTSB investigations, AZ
120 cases where the first occurrence was “Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 4 |
Where
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AZ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 130)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB DEN08IA033Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-832 · Phoenix, AZDelamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service.NTSB LAX07CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWessel Vortex · Mesa, AZFailure of the muffler's mounting strap and subsequent loss of engine power due to propeller blade separation during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB SEA07LA090Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBurton Fly Baby · Arlington, AZThe pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while maneuvering in intentional aerobatics.NTSB LAX07CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPietsch IT · Douglas, AZa loss of directional control during landing due to separation of the rudder cable. A factor was the soft dirt terrain.NTSB LAX07LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ-6A · Queen Creek, AZThe 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 LAX07FA012Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-42 · Prescott, AZThe 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 LAX07CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMonocoupe 110 Special · Chandler, AZthe failure of the forward left main landing gear attach point resulting in loss of control.NTSB LAX06LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G109 · Glendale, AZThe failure and separation of one propeller blade for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX06CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportInterstate S-1A · Buckeye, AZthe 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 ANC06LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters MD 900 · Mesa, AZThe manufacturer's inadequate design clearance of the main rotor blade grip pitch cases, which resulted in damage to the pitch cases when they contacted main rotor perimeter bolts during maneuvering flight.NTSB LAX06LA029Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Mesa, AZthe failure of the flap motor fuse that rendered the flaps inoperable during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the lack of suitable terrain to perform an emergency landing and the owner's use of nonapproved fuses for the flap motor…NTSB LAX06CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLee Kolb Mark III Classic · Tucson, AZthe fatigue failure of the attachment that secured the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage.NTSB LAX05CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS2-33A · Peoria, AZthe pilot's encounter with obstacles and unsuitable terrain in the landing area during the pilot's attempted precautionary landing. A factor in the accident was the loose wing root gap seal fairing.NTSB LAX05LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Prescott, AZThe company mechanic's improper maintenance actions, which resulted in the total failure of the main rotor drive belt system on approach to landing. A factor was the soft terrain.NTSB LAX05LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure to manually extend the landing gear to the down and locked position.NTSB LAX05FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Meadview, AZa loss of control due to the in-flight separation of the right elevator and elevator trim tab control surfaces. The precipitating reason for the elevator separation could not be resolved as related to the tab foam core issue with the available evidence.NTSB LAX05LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Kingman, AZLanding gear extension system component failure resulting in a gear up landing.NTSB LAX04LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD 900 · Mesa, AZfracture of a Tension-Torsion strap in the anti-torque fan due to progressive fiber failure of the composite strap material from compression and/or transverse shear stresses that occurred with repeated manipulation of the cockpit anti-torque control pedals…NTSB LAX04LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Page, AZthe fatigue fracture and separation of the pilot's control wheel, which resulted in a momentary loss of control and a hard landing.NTSB LAX04LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 11 · Phoenix, AZthe failure of the deflation vent line, which resulted in the pilot not being able to control the balloon in the increased wind conditions.NTSB LAX04LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Tucson, AZthe failure of the electrical charging system and pilot's failure to verify that the gear was down-and-locked prior to the complete electrical system failure.NTSB LAX04LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Casa Grande, AZThe failure of a tail wheel steering component (spring), which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the soft terrain adjacent to the runway.NTSB LAX04TA052Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEurocopter France AS 350 B3 · Yuma, AZThe malfunction of the rotor drive system due to improper maintenance, which resulted in the uncoupling of the drive shaft during takeoff-initial climb. A factor associated with the accident is the undertorqued drive system bolts.NTSB LAX04LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B3 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the hydraulic test switch, which resulted in a loss of the hydraulic system pressure, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX04LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal, was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to secure the right side of the engine cowling prior to departure.NTSB LAX04TA017Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMD Helicopter 900 · Fredonia, AZthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB LAX03LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe disengagement of the left control wheel from the control column, which was due to the attaching screw backing out of the nut plate. Also causal was the manufacturer's inadequate design of the installation and the improper length of the screw.NTSB LAX03LA225Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350BA · Temple Bar, AZthe pilot's failure to follow the published electrical system emergency procedures for a hot battery, and his misjudged landing flare during the terminal phase of the autorotation maneuver at low level.NTSB LAX03IA199Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBombardier CL-600-2B19 · Phoenix, AZthe simultaneous failure of both horizontal stabilizer trim channels on two separate occasions for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Scottsdale, AZThe failure of a main landing gear axle bolt, and the subsequent separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB LAX03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-44 II · Willcox, AZThe failure of the alternator belt which resulted in the failure of the main drive belt.NTSB LAX03LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCobb International Rotorway Exec 90 · Casa Grande, AZthe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during the flare and landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the secondary drive shaft and inadequate tail rotor failure procedures specified by the manufacturer.NTSB LAX03LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway 162F · Tucson, AZthe failure of the secondary drive shaft.NTSB LAX02FA281Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350BA · Peach Springs, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and main rotor rpm during the landing approach as prescribed in the hydraulic pump failure emergency procedures found in the rotorcraft flight manual, thus resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft and…NTSB LAX02FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportFisher Celebrity · Chandler, AZfailure of the wing spars and the in-flight separation of the aircraft wing due to the builder's inadequate manufacture of this experimental aircraft. Also causal was the current owner/pilot's continued flight with known mechanical discrepancies.NTSB LAX02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Roosevelt, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing rollout after making a precautionary landing precipitated by an electrical system failure.NTSB LAX02LA121Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 165F · Chandler, AZThe tail rotor drive system failure as a result of incorrect installation procedures by the manufacturer's personnel.NTSB LAX01LA108Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarlow Lancair ES · Marana, AZFailure of the propeller reduction drive unit which resulted in drive belt and pulley failure and a subsequent loss of thrust requiring an emergency landing on soft terrain. The reason for the bearing and/or belt failure was not determined. A factor was the…NTSB LAX00LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Phoenix, AZThe helicopter had a tail rotor failure. The reason for the failure is undetermined.NTSB LAX00FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 502A · Queen Creek, AZThe fatigue failure and in-flight separation of the left wing due to the manufacturer's underestimation during the aircraft design process of the time interval from fatigue crack initiation to failure, and, the manufacturer's subsequent specification of an…NTSB LAX00TA163Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Green Valley, AZCompany maintenance personnel's failure to secure an attachment nut to a control link. While maneuvering, the parts separated and resulted in the total cyclic control system failure and impact into rough terrain.NTSB LAX00LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 162F · Chandler, AZThe inadequate maintenance inspection of the secondary shaft which resulted in its fatigue failure that emanated from a corroded circumferential score mark. A factor was the fence that the pilot flared to avoid, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB LAX00LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310L · Flagstaff, AZthe fracture across the eyelet of the nose gear retraction rod, which prevented the extension of the nose gear.NTSB LAX00LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 90 · Chandler, AZthe fatigue fracture and separation of the secondary drive shaft, which resulted from the manufacturer's inadequate quality control process.NTSB LAX00LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLewis Stewart S-51 · Aguila, AZThe jamming of a main landing gear in its wheel well for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX99FA317Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKaman HH-43F · Phoenix, AZFailure of the horizontal stabilizer left outboard forward attach point because of a previously existing crack that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection by the operator. A factor was the use of automotive parts.NTSB LAX99FA315Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2S7 · Agua Caliente, AZthe systemic failure of the airline's maintenance department to identify and correct the long standing history of intermittent faults, nuisance warnings, and erratic behavior in this airplane's GPWS system. Also causal is the airline's failure to perform the…NTSB LAX99LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMatter GLASAIR-SH-2R · St. Johns, AZThe pilot misjudging the distance/altitude while on final approach to the runway, which resulted in a landing overrun. Factors were the pilot's failure to position the flap switch to the neutral position after takeoff, resulting in the continuous running and…NTSB LAX99FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415E · Kingman, AZThe in-flight loss of airplane control due to rear wing spar attachment fitting failure. The failure resulted from severe corrosion that was undetected during performance of an inspection specified by an airworthiness directive. The airworthiness directive…NTSB LAX99IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Grand Canyon Pk, AZThe in-flight separation of a side window for undetermined reasons.