NTSB investigations, 1995, AZ
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\") = 1995
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") = 1995 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 LAX96LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Quartzite, AZthe pilot's misjudgement of his distance and altitude relationship to the runway, which resulted in an undershoot and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing.NTSB LAX96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Quartzsite, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX96LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZthe failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.NTSB LAX96LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Winslow, AZthe student pilot's use of an excessive airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a hard landing, a porpoise, and a collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB LAX96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Eagar, AZthe pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight.NTSB LAX96LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchafer Lancair 360 · Mesa, AZfailure of the nose gear strut, during landing.NTSB LAX96FA052Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flight conditions, inadequate transition/upgrade training, and the dark night light condition.NTSB LAX96LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta F.260D · Grand Canyon, AZthe pilot inadvertently allowed the ferry tank fuel selector to be in (or to be moved to) a partially open position before or during takeoff, which allowed air to enter the fuel system lines and result in fuel starvation. The location of the valve in the…NTSB LAX96LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Bullhead City, AZThe failure of the pilot/flight instructor to adequately supervise the student pilot resulting in loss of directional control, and his abrupt overcorrection resulting in a waterloop. A contributing factor was the pilot's limited experience as a flight…NTSB LAX96LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZfailure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.NTSB LAX96LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Chandler, AZthe improper installation of an intake manifold tube assembly during engine overhaul which permitted leakage into the induction system resulting in detonation and piston failure in the associated cylinder.NTSB LAX96LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFallbeck Dyke Delta JD2 · Safford, AZImproper planning/decision by the owner/builder (pilot), which resulted in his failure or inability to recover from a stall/mush condition.NTSB LAX96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mobile, AZa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX96LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tucson, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing tailwind conditions, improper flare, and failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX96LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Tucson, AZfuel starvation due to swelling of the carburetor needle valve tip, which restricted the fuel flow to the carburetor inlet. A factor in the accident was the use of automotive gasoline.NTSB LAX96FA004Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Beaver Dam, AZThe pilot's improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation; and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB LAX96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchlitter Rans S-9 · Chandler, AZseizure of the #2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB LAX95LA346Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Avondale, AZthe pilot's failure to plan to avoid wake turbulence.NTSB LAX95LA344Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Johns, AZthe pilot's failure to assure that the seat adjustment pin was properly engaged prior to takeoff.NTSB LAX95LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Phoenix, AZthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX95LA348Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Marana, AZthe pilot misjudged clearance from the power lines.NTSB LAX95LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-3B2 · Yuma, AZthe failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel to detect a crack in the clevis ears during the required daily inspection and the recent annual inspection. A factor in the accident was the improper welding and stress relief procedure used to…NTSB LAX95LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Cooledge, AZthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust.NTSB LAX95FA321Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain positive aircraft control, a proper airspeed and fly a proper approach path during final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's physiological condition, impairment as a result of using a sedating…NTSB LAX95FA319Accident · 8 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Beaver Dam, AZFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the aircraft weight and balance…NTSB LAX95LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Yuma, AZthe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and the failure of both pilots to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX95LA314Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Marana, AZthe pilot's poor installation of the propeller which allowed the propeller to become loose, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure by feathering the wrong propeller.NTSB LAX95LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Chinle, AZthe pilot's selection of a runway inappropriate for the tailwind condition and his resultant failure to achieve a touchdown point which would allow the aircraft to stop prior to over running the departure end. The rough condition of the dirt runway, the lack…NTSB LAX95LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGettig Pitts Special S1C · Goodyear, AZThe owner/builder's improper installation of the fuel injection system unit by misaligning the drive shaft that resulted in the fracture of the shaft. The road sign was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX95LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Gilbert, AZThe pilot's fuel system mismanagement and improper emergency procedure. The pilot's misjudging the flare was a factor.NTSB LAX95LA294Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T18 · Sedona, AZthe pilot's loss of directional control in gusty tail wind conditions during the landing roll.NTSB LAX95LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S-2B · Phoenix, AZThe inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot by allowing the trainee to initiate a late go-around from a simulated forced landing.NTSB LAX95LA290Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30-B · Wickenberg, AZthe pilot's improper emergency procedures. The pilot's diverted attention, and the magnetos clearance and timing were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX95LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Overgaard, AZthe pilot's improper use of the mixture controls, failure to maintain a proper glidepath, failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX95LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth CIRRUS-B · Peoria, AZthe pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a tail wind landing to a short runway.NTSB LAX95LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Mielec PZL-M-18 · Sacaton, AZThe loss of engine power due to a decoupling of the accessory drive that runs the high pressure engine-driven fuel pump.NTSB LAX95LA277Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJenkins Long E-Z · Prescott, AZthe pilot's failure to properly lean the engine for best power, his premature rotation of an over gross aircraft on an uphill runway, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB LAX95LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6B · Glendale, AZThe failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff.NTSB LAX95LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Maricopa, AZan undetermined internal failure of the carburetor.NTSB LAX95LA235Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Payson, AZa loss of power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX95LA224Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chandler, AZFuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel onboard at departure. The reduced ambient lighting was a factor in this accident.NTSB LAX95LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.NTSB LAX95LA189Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Flagstaff, AZThe owner/pilot improper installation of the propeller by failing to properly connect the pitch change mechanism.NTSB LAX95LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Scottsdale, AZThe CFI's failure to apply adequate power during the flare which was a result of not maintaining the required engine and rotor rpm.NTSB LAX95LA183Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZthe pilot's inflight loss of control due to his delay in releasing the glider after the towed glider experienced an unplanned altitude gain on takeoff when it encountered a dust devil.NTSB LAX95LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGodkey Kitfox IV · Phoenix, AZthe failure of the ignition system due to a deffective diode.NTSB LAX95LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Parker, AZthe failure and separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve. Darkness was a factor in the accident.NTSB LAX95LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt Colt 180A · Tucson, AZthe inability of the pilot to compensate for the wind conditions which resulted in the basket tipping over following touchdown during a high-wind landing.NTSB FTW95FA349Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172D · Tsaile, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and the rising terrain.NTSB LAX95FA173Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Jerome, AZthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.