NTSB investigations, AZ
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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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' 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' 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 WPR11LA287Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · St Johns, AZThe pilot did not attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR11LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320F · Phoenix, AZThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the gear jamming and not fully retracting after takeoff.NTSB WPR11LA277Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 212 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while in a low hover.NTSB WPR11CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during taxi, resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB WPR11CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.NTSB WPR11FA258Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBowley Murphy · Aguila, AZA fire that originated from a fuel leak at an undetermined location in the engine compartment. Contributing to the accident was the builder's use of non-aviation hardware for engine fluid fittings and lines.NTSB WPR11CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Page, AZThe pilot's selection of the wrong taxi route and failure to follow prescribed taxi procedures.NTSB WPR11LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportScottish Series 100 MDL 101 · Chandler, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-310P · Lake Havasu, AZThe failure of the low pressure switch in the normal landing gear system, which prevented normal operation of that system, and the misrigging of the emergency extension gear release valve, which prevented the system from being depressurized to allow for the…NTSB WPR11CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B3 · Glendale, AZThe certified flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate main rotor RPM during the autorotation.NTSB WPR11CA237Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions that exceeded the maximum demonstrated capability of the airplane.NTSB WPR11FA236Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEmbraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Sedona, AZThe pilots’ unstabilized approach and excessive airspeed during approach, which resulted in an insufficient landing distance to stop the airplane before overrunning the runway.NTSB ENG11IA032Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-6-300 · Peach Springs, AZA quality control failure in the Sungear, Inc. manufacturing and quality control process allowed sungears with surface finishes of the root fillet radius of the spline that did not conform to the drawing specifications to be released. The surface finish…NTSB WPR11CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Mammoth, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA219Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR11LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mesa, AZThe student pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDoktor Fiberglas H101 Salto · Peoria, AZThe glider's encounter with turbulence and loss of lift, which resulted in a ditching in a lake.NTSB WPR11LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12 · Marana, AZThe pilot's failure to conduct an adequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine coolant during climb due to an unsecured tank cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use available engine power to ensure a landing on an…NTSB WPR11LA201Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Payson, AZThe pilot's decision to conduct a touch-and-go arrival during his first flight to a high elevation airport, which resulted in an improper mixture adjustment and a partial loss of engine power for the takeoff and attempted climbout.NTSB WPR11LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBartholomew Lancair 320 · Temple Bar, AZThe pilot did not use carburetor heat in cruise flight while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB WPR11FA186Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Gila Bend, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to both sets of magneto points failing to open as a result of excessive wear of the magneto cam followers.NTSB WPR11CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportXtremeair Sbach 342 · Springerville, AZThe pilot's failure to properly secure loose objects in the cockpit area which resulted in a personal locator beacon becoming lodged in the elevator control torque tubes, restricting flight control movement.NTSB DCA11FA072Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBombardier CL600 2B19 · Phoenix, AZinadequate clearance between the Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) power cables and hydraulic lines in the aft equipment bay that resulted in chaffing of the IDG power cables and hydraulic lines, arcing, and fire.NTSB DCA11MA039Accident · Minor injuriesMajor investigationFinal reportBoeing 737 · Yuma, AZthe improper installation of the fuselage crown skin panel at the S-4L lap joint during the manufacturing process, which resulted in multiple site damage fatigue cracking and eventual failure of the lower skin panel. Contributing to the injuries was flight…NTSB WPR11CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Winslow, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR11LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's attempt to correct a landing float by adding power, followed by his premature attempt to climb the airplane out of ground effect during a balked landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…NTSB WPR11LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway A600 · Chandler, AZA design modification that changed the fasteners and components used to attach the main rotor drive pulley to the engine, which resulted in fatigue failure of those fasteners and a complete loss of power to the main rotor.NTSB WPR11FA490Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRadford RV-6 · Grand Canyon, AZThe pilot's intentional flight into terrain.NTSB WPR11CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Pine, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR11FA145Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot and flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the flight task and environment while maneuvering to maintain sufficient altitude with rising terrain in dark night conditions and the flight instructor's improper decision to practice in an area…NTSB WPR11LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRearwin 8135 · Casa Grande, AZThe partial loss of engine power due to the separation of an exhaust valve rocker box as a result of the failure of the rocker box attaching studs.NTSB WPR11LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Wikieup, AZA total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line.NTSB WPR11CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182D · Quartzsite, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.NTSB WPR11GA115Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Marana, AZAn inadvertent tail rotor strike during an attempted pinnacle landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Inhospitable terrain/topography contributed to the severity of the accident.NTSB WPR11CA112Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHarvey Patten Rans S-6ES · Buckeye, AZA disconnection of the elevator control linkage due to incorrect installation or maintenance, which was due to the retaining nut backing off the bolt and allowing the bolt to fall out.NTSB WPR11CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201T · Meadview, AZThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane while manually starting the engine with the propeller, resulting in inadvertent movement of the airplane and collision with the ground.NTSB WPR11CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11FA093Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46-500TP · Phoenix, AZThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was low nosewheel tire pressure.NTSB WPR11CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Wickenburg, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's right wing and the pole.NTSB WPR11CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR11LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchaefer Kitfox 4 · Glendale, AZThe 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 WPR11CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while taxiing.NTSB WPR11LA069Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabre Trike · Peoria, AZAn in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR11LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR11FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Tucson, AZThe 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 WPR11LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Marana, AZThe pilot did not secure the manual landing gear operating handle, which resulted in the landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB WPR11LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA30 · Tucson, AZThe 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 WPR11CA036Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20E · Seligman, AZThe 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 WPR11CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZThe 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.