NTSB investigations, 1998, 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\") = 1998
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") = 1998 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 LAX99FA052Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportParkman VARI-EZE · Tucson, AZThe pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate flying airspeed during the aircraft's maiden flight, which resulted in a stall/mush condition. Also causal was the pilot/builder's decision to modify the engine and the fuel system control microchip,…NTSB LAX99LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Tucson, AZFailure of the instructor pilot to maintain directional control and properly supervise the landing. A contributing factor was the unavailability of brakes on the instructor's side (the right side) of the airplane.NTSB LAX99LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVarga 2150A · Chandler, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight of the aircraft to ensure that adequate fuel was available for the flight.NTSB LAX99FA036Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Scottsdale, AZthe failure of the solo student pilot in the other aircraft to acquire and maintain separation from this aircraft, which was departing the airport traffic pattern and had been issued as traffic by the local controller. Also causal was the failure of the pilot…NTSB LAX99LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Prescott, AZThe failure of the flight instructor to provide adequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated emergency landing.NTSB LAX99LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Gila Bend, AZThe crankshaft gear attach bolt loosening and backing out of its crankshaft bore, which led to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear dowel pin due to excessive working of the gear. The sequence of failures was the result of the engine overhaul shop's…NTSB LAX99LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Tucson, AZFailure of the pilot to properly secure the seat which subsequently slid back on the takeoff roll and lead to the pilot's loss of aircraft control.NTSB LAX99LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C90 · Sedona, AZThe instructor's failure to maintain runway alignment during the takeoff roll.NTSB LAX99LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.NTSB LAX98LA313Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman HU-16C · Sedona, AZThe pilot in command's selection of the wrong runway for the prevailing wind conditions, and the second pilot's inadequate compensation for the winds. Factors in the accident were the second pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft and the…NTSB LAX98LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 369E · Mesa, AZA hard landing caused by the pilot's improper flare during a simulated autorotatative landing. A factor in the accident was the soft wet sod landing area.NTSB LAX98LA299Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Mesa, AZThe failure of the wheel assembly retention nuts and subsequent wheel separation.NTSB LAX98LA298Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's improper flare and his failure to follow the proper procedures for the aircraft and to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX98LA291Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210R · Buckeye, AZthe pilot's delayed response in recovering from a bounced landing combined with his delayed decision to abort the landing. The pilot's inadequate compensation for tailwind conditions and inadvertently raising the flaps to 10 degrees were factors in this…NTSB LAX98LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlasflugel H 301 B Libelle · Tucson, AZFailure of the pilot to properly connect the aileron controls during reassembly of the glider, and, his inadequate preflight inspection of the glider.NTSB LAX98LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Phoenix, AZFuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management and his failure to select a tank containing fuel prior to the loss of power.NTSB LAX98LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8F · Tucson, AZThe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions, his inadequate compensation for the existing quartering tailwind condition, and, his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB LAX98LA269Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Chandler, AZFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight monitoring of the aircraft's fuel consumption.NTSB LAX98LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Page, AZFailure of the pilot to verify throttle position and/or obtain qualified assistance while hand propping the aircraft engine.NTSB LAX98LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff.NTSB LAX98LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportDe Malignon Varieze · Globe, AZfuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly plan his flight with regard to his estimated flight time, planned descent(s), and the amount of usable fuel available and required in the fuselage tank. The pilot/builder's deviation from the aircraft…NTSB LAX98LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82A · Sedona, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain a visual clearance with the trees.NTSB LAX98LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Chief 65-CA · Phoenix, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX98LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZimmerman Kitfox 4-1200 · Fountain Hills, AZThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind.NTSB LAX98LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Flagstaff, AZOil system contamination with an unidentified metal substance that traveled through the oil system and blocked the number 4 main bearing and number 6 connecting rod bearing oil ports, resulting in oil starvation and failure of the engine. The source of the…NTSB LAX98LA207Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNaval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Skull Valley, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB LAX98LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · San Manuel, AZThe failure of the certified flight instructor to maintain directional control while landing with a sudden windshift.NTSB LAX98LA195Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBlackmore RV-4 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics with insufficient terrain clearance altitude available to complete the maneuver. A factor was high density altitude.NTSB LAX98LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFones Z-MAX 1300 · Buckeye, AZthe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing approach, and his poor in-flight planning in making an off-airport landing at an unsuitable landing area.NTSB LAX98LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArner Challenger II S · Pleasant Valley, AZLoss of engine power due to a loose spark plug wire cap caused by a broken spark plug retainer spring.NTSB LAX98LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGirgen Kitfox II · Peoria, AZAn engine failure due to a broken rotary valve for unknown reasons. Contributing factors to the accident was an inadequate inspection by the owner of a previously damaged engine during maintenance overhaul prior to installation in the airframe.NTSB LAX98LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sedona, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor was the gusty wind.NTSB LAX98LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF · Sedona, AZThe failure of the pilot to secure the ignition system and magnetos in the off position before asking the ground crewman to rotate the propeller.NTSB LAX98LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A23-24 · Holbrook, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after encountering a gust of wind.NTSB LAX98LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mesa, AZFailure of a weld in the engine's throttle control support assembly due to inadequate maintenance which was the ultimate responsibility of the owner-pilot. Contributing factors were the presence of rough terrain, the lack of a suitable forced landing site,…NTSB LAX98LA147Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-35 · Maricopa, AZThe pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX98LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Grand Canyon, AZThe malfunction and erratic speed control of the engine's governor, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB LAX98LA135Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A contributing factor was the crosswind.NTSB LAX98LA132Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca BL17-30A · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to attain directional control after swerving off the runway and impacting a ditch.NTSB LAX98LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2RT-34RE · Buckeye, AZThe incorrect turbine blades installed on the engine, the fractured compressor turbine blades and separation of the blade, and the improper maintenance installation of the incorrect CT blades by the repair station. A factor in the accident was the inadequate…NTSB LAX98LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Show Low, AZThe pilot's failure to attain the proper alignment on the runway due to the obscuration by snow of the runway and on the airplane's windows.NTSB LAX98LA102Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLawrence Kitfox · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and attain the proper airspeed for takeoff. A factor in the accident was his lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane.NTSB LAX98LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.NTSB LAX98LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Carefree, AZThe pilot's misjudging the wind direction and his selection of the wrong runway for the landing attempt.NTSB LAX98LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Payson, AZThe collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX98LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing MD600N · Mesa, AZthe attempt by flight test engineers to verify a height/velocity data point that was subsequently shown to be outside the aircraft's performance capabilities.NTSB LAX98LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Chinle, AZthe airport personnel's failure to provide an adequate perimeter barrier to prevent animals from entering the runway area. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which hindered the pilot's ability to detect animals on the runway…NTSB LAX98LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Prescott Valley, AZThe failure of the ground crew to correctly attach the tow bridle, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.NTSB LAX98LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPitts S1 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX98LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Mesa, AZThe second pilot misjudging his flare and the delayed remedial actions by the pilot-in-command.