NTSB investigations, 1989, 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.
Cases per year
| 1963 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 130 |
| 1965 | 107 |
| 1966 | 128 |
| 1967 | 138 |
| 1968 | 114 |
| 1969 | 115 |
| 1970 | 102 |
| 1971 | 128 |
| 1972 | 101 |
| 1973 | 105 |
| 1974 | 101 |
| 1975 | 121 |
| 1976 | 105 |
| 1977 | 123 |
| 1978 | 149 |
| 1979 | 130 |
| 1980 | 114 |
| 1981 | 132 |
| 1982 | 123 |
| 1983 | 114 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 78 |
| 1986 | 77 |
| 1987 | 76 |
| 1988 | 61 |
| 1989 | 79 |
| 1990 | 68 |
| 1991 | 86 |
| 1992 | 88 |
| 1993 | 68 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 68 |
| 1997 | 71 |
| 1998 | 54 |
| 1999 | 64 |
| 2000 | 61 |
| 2001 | 63 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 81 |
| 2006 | 77 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 73 |
| 2009 | 74 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 61 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 45 |
| 2026 | 45 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1989
AND 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1989 AND 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 LAX90FA061Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-204 · Tucson, AZFailure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect an electrical wire which had chafed against a hydraulic line and which eventually arced causing a leak in the hydraulic line and subsequent fire and hydraulic system failure. In addition, previous wear…NTSB LAX90LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bumble Bee, AZThe failure of the student pilot to apply carburetor heat in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the desert terrain.NTSB LAX90LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Bullhead City, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between his aircraft and ground objects during a taxi to the ramp area.NTSB LAX90LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX-7 · Chandler, AZImproper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: variable and high wind conditions.NTSB LAX90LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes AX-7 · Sun City, AZInadequate visual lookout by the student pilot (his failure to see & avoid). The transmission line and the student's lack of familiarity with the area were related factors.NTSB LAX90LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Tucson, AZImproper flare by the student pilot, which resulted in a porpoise, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX90LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38-112 · Chandler, AZThe pilot failed to properly use the checklist and the fuel selector valve was improperly selected to the empty tank.NTSB LAX90LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Flagstaff, AZAn inadvertent gear-up landing by the pilot. A contributing factor was the pilot's acceptance of a visual gear-up warning as normal since it is on all the time.NTSB LAX90LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-2S7 · Phoenix, AZThe ground handler improperly crossing under the aircraft while it was moving.NTSB LAX90FA025Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Safford, AZThe pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above the aircraft's stall speed as he turned away from ascending terrain. The aircraft's inadequate performance resulting from improper grade of fuel and high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience in…NTSB LAX90DUJ05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1E · Mesa, AZThe inflight separation of the tail rotor due to improper maintenance procedures and the installation of incorrect attachment hardware on the tail rotor blade pitch change linkages.NTSB LAX90LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Marana, AZFailure of the pilot to properly judge his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB LAX90LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8C · Casa Grande, AZPilot's inadequate compensation for adverse winds. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse wind conditions.NTSB LAX90DUJ04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRand Engineering KR-II · Eloy, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, and his failure to discontinue the approach when it became evident that the gusting cross winds were exceeding the ability of the aircraft.NTSB LAX90FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Goodyear, AZThe inflight separation of one propeller blade due to a fatigue fracture of undetermined origin, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an attempt to return to the runway. A factor in the accident was the oil covered windsheild,…NTSB LAX90DUJ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Yuma, AZThe pilot misjudged the flare altitude. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the engine torsional coupling which ultimately caused the total loss of power.NTSB LAX90FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZThe inflight failure of the airplane's powerplant as a result metal fatigue which allowed the crankshaft to fracture. Contributing to the accident was mountainous terrain of the Grand Canyon which did not allow a suitable forced landing area.NTSB LAX90DUJ01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRoger Nelson Aeronica/T · Sierra Vista, AZThe pilot's inaccurate placement of the aircraft wheels into depressions in a platform mounted on a moving pickup truck during an airshow performance.NTSB LAX90LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 501 · Sedona, AZImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his inability to flare the aircraft and/or recover from a bounced landing. Contributing factors were: crosswind, gusts, turbulence, downdraft, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind…NTSB LAX89LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZFailure of the left brake. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control with rudder and tailwheel steering was considered to be a related factor.NTSB LAX89LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZImproper in-flight planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: the cfi's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and the fence.NTSB DCA89MA076Accident · 10 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportde Havilland DHC-6-300 · Grand Canyon, AZImproper pilot techniques and crew coordination during the landing attempt, bounce, and attempted go-around.NTSB LAX89LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Tucson, AZA loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the aircraft's powerplant controls. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience in a Cessna 177RG.NTSB LAX89LA325Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot misjudged clearance between the wingtip and the blast deflector shield. The proximity of the shield was a related factor.NTSB LAX89DUJ11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Mohave Valley, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX89FA318Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilot's of both aircraft to maintain adequate visual outlook for other aircraft.NTSB LAX89LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Winkelman, AZImproper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, after he became lost/disoriented, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, before he was able to complete a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues at…NTSB LAX89DUJ10Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAyres S-2R · Yuma, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after landing on a dry gravel runway.NTSB LAX89LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tucson, AZFailure of the pilot to obtain or maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX89LA305Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot selected the wrong runway and landed downwind.NTSB LAX89LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bullhead City, AZFailure of the pilot to adequately perform inflight fuel consumption calculations to ensure the adequacy of the fuel supply for the flight's completion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to consider the impact of the stronger than…NTSB LAX89LA163Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Williams, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain his visual lookout and flying low. Contributing to the accident was the one inch diameter telephone cable.NTSB LAX89DUJ09Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Tolleson, AZAn engine failure due to water contamination in the fuel supply which preceded an autorotation and collision with the ground during night time conditions.NTSB LAX89LA274Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Benson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent and to properly flare the aircraft during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's anxiousness in over-reacting to a situation and prematurely entering a power-off…NTSB LAX89LA273Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Seligman, AZA loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm pivot stud, which was in turn caused by a stuck exhaust valve.NTSB LAX89LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZImproperly use of the flight controls by the pilot and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter.NTSB LAX89LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Chandler, AZAn engine power loss for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX89DUJ08Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander S2R · Tolleson, AZThe pilots failure to see and avoid contact with some wires.NTSB LAX89LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Marana, AZInadequate preflight by the student pilot, inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel. Related factors were: inoperative left fuel quantity gage, the cfi's decision to make the flight with a known deficiency…NTSB LAX89LA328Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace 3201 · Bullhead City, AZThe deplaning passenger's failure to observe a raised and marked area in the passenger cabin floor exit aisle. Contributing factors to the accident were: darkness and the fuselage floor exit aisle was designed with a raised area which partially obstructed its…NTSB LAX89LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFlug-Und Fahrzeugwerke Diament 16.5 · Marana, AZThe loss of aircraft control resulting from an uncommanded upward pitch shortly after lift off.NTSB LAX89LA244Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE58 · Sedona, AZThe pilot improperly leaning the fuel mixture of the left engine and the delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude conditions.NTSB LAX89LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Chandler, AZInadequat preflight planning/preparation and the improper flight planning/decisions, ie. Improper fuel consumption calculations, by the PIC.NTSB LAX89LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-102 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's inability to maintain airspeed, resulting in a hard landing. Also causal to the accident was the opening of the canopy for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX89DUJ07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Eloy, AZInaequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation during the climb after takeoff, due to very little fuel remaining in the tanks. The rough/uneven desert terrain was considered to be a contributing factor.NTSB LAX89FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 Husky · Somerton, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor.NTSB LAX89FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cordes, AZThe pilot misjudged his altitude, while maneuvering at low altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, mountainous terrain, and diversion of the pilot's attention.NTSB LAX89LA217Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Picacho, AZFailure of the number three exhaust valve on the left engine. A major factor was the high density altitude where the airplane would not operate on single engine.NTSB LAX89LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175K · Bagdad, AZTotal loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX89LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E-90 · Tuba City, AZThat ground personnel did not properly clear the runway of animals prior to reporting to the pilot that it was clear to land.