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 WPR09LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZA loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR09CA238Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.NTSB WPR09CA231Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportFuhrmann-Super Emeraude Stretched · Peach Springs, AZThe airplane's encounter with turbulence after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR09CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from wires.NTSB WPR09CA210Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172E · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.NTSB WPR09LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-8 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning of the ground equipment.NTSB WPR09CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185F · Bisbee, AZThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09CA198Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBetter Burn LLC/Startube Div Exec 162F · Chandler, AZThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delay in taking remedial action to prevent the helicopter from touching down while drifting. Contributing to the accident was the design of the skid shoes.NTSB WPR09LA196Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Glendale, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of both magnetos resulting from an improper maintenance repair by maintenance personnel.NTSB WPR09LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB WPR09CA173Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Chandler, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a hover demonstration and his subsequent loss of helicopter control that resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB WPR09LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a…NTSB WPR09LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB WPR09LA153Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHowes RV-6 · Paulden, AZA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a leak from the inadequate weld repair of a high-pressure oil line. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in a stall during an…NTSB WPR09CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKenneth K Knowles Sonex · Cottonwood, AZThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Douglas, AZThe pilot's failure to properly secure the helicopter prior to exiting the aircraft.NTSB WPR09IA140Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Peach Springs, AZA loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three engine bearing as a result of oil starvation due to coked oil obstructing the oil passages.NTSB WPR09CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCosmos Phase 2 · Salome, AZThe pilot's encounter with a rut while landing on an unimproved dry lake bed.NTSB WPR09LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Cave Creek, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the brownout condition created by the dust cloud that interfered with the pilot's perception of proximity to the ground, and the glare interference from the parked fire vehicles headlights…NTSB WPR09CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters PA-18-150 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR09IA128Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Tucson, AZThe flight instructor’s inadequate situational awareness while taxiing that led to an encounter with jet blast.NTSB DCA09FA028Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGeneral Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZThe student pilot's improper flare while landing with a tailwind and the instructor pilot's delayed response.NTSB WPR09CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Payson, AZThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB WPR09CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Bisbee, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delay in remedial action.NTSB WPR09FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 205 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while flying in an area of a low cloud ceiling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight due to a self-induced pressure.NTSB WPR09CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportParker 77 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper application of brakes.NTSB WPR09LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCzech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot's failure to ensure that the canopy was latched prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate guidance in the Pilot Operating Handbook regarding canopy procedures.NTSB WPR09FA062Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDiamond DA 20-C1 · Alamo Lake State Park, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the performance of a maneuver and his failure to recover from the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB WPR09CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZThe failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB WPR09CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR09FA038Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Sedona, AZThe partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB DCA09FA009Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportGeneral Atomics MQ-9 · Sierra Vista, AZthe failure of the pilot to timely flare the aircraft to the appropriate attitude, likely associated with the different sight picture after switching cameras, resulting in a bounced landing; and the evaluator pilot’s lack of timely recognition and…NTSB WPR09CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · San Manuel, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control that resulted in collision with terrain during landing.NTSB WPR09LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Mesa, AZThe failure of the hydraulic landing gear extension systems due to a ruptured line.NTSB WPR09LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHolm Michael J Kitfox IV 1200 · Glendale, AZThe Kitfox's pilot's failure to ascertain if the intersection he approached was clear of conflicting traffic and the controller's failure to provide pertinent traffic advisories to both pilots. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility from the…NTSB WPR09LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Coolidge, AZA total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB DCA09FA004Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus 320 · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the flightcrew to arrest an excessive sink rate during the flare for landing.NTSB WPR09CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper L-4 · Buckeye, AZAnother airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes low brake hydraulic fluid.NTSB WPR09TA012Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 407 · Sedona, AZThe paramedic's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after exiting the helicopter.NTSB WPR09CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 47J-2A · Florence, AZThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing and rollover. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with the wind shift.NTSB WPR09CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 76 · Eloy, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind wind conditions and terrain induced turbulence.NTSB SEA08CA208Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta II · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff in a high density altitude high gross weight condition that exceeded the takeoff performance capability of the helicopter. The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm was also causal. Contributing factors were…NTSB DEN08IA160IncidentIncident investigationFinal reportRaytheon Cobra · Whetstone, AZA total off of engine power resulting from an overheated piston, and the pilot's subsequent failure to send a proper command to the UAS. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the engine at high power for an extended period with a lean fuel setting.NTSB LAX08CA298Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22B · Prescott, AZThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action.NTSB SEA08FA187Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB LAX08CA270Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182Q · Mesa, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX08LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206F · Glendale, AZA loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.NTSB SEA08CA189Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeros Venture · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing and subsequent takeoff attempt, and his misjudging of the required takeoff distance. The soft terrain was a factor.NTSB SEA08CA181Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEberle Pitts S1S · Show Low, AZThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the airplane.NTSB SEA08CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Glendale, AZThe loss of engine power due to vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the high atmospheric temperature.