NTSB investigations, 2001, AZ
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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\") = 2001
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") = 2001 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 LAX02LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate removal of snow and ice from the surfaces of the airplane before takeoff.NTSB LAX02LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Show Low, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were a crosswind and wind gusts.NTSB LAX02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Kingman, AZthe pilot's failure to complete and verify the prelanding checklist and extend the landing gear, which resulted in the gear-up landing.NTSB LAX02FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Prescott, AZthe pilot's failure to adequately deice the airplane prior to takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's degraded aerodynamic and climb performance capability, failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's…NTSB LAX02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Prescott, AZFuel starvation on final approach due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his inattentiveness in following established prelanding procedures.NTSB LAX02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-99 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the icing conditions, icing, and the improper use of the anti-ice/deicing equipment.NTSB LAX02LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat S-2C · Chandler, AZFailure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control resulted in a departure from the runway surface and collision with a runway sign.NTSB LAX02LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Chandler, AZFailure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB LAX02LA025Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Nogales, AZThe pilot failed to maintain directional control while landing in a cross wind. He attempted a go-around, but inadvertently stalled the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the runway.NTSB LAX02LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Prescott, AZThe CFI's improper remedial action and failure to maintain directional control during landing in a strong crosswind condition.NTSB LAX02LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American SNJ-5 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition, and failure to maintain directional control on the landing rollout.NTSB LAX02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZThe Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.NTSB LAX01LA295Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Skull Valley, AZthe loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing emergency landing.NTSB LAX01LA286Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Tucson, AZthe pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA300Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.NTSB LAX01LA294Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHarter Kitfox Classic · Sedona, AZThe failure of the pilot to initiate a course reversal in a timely manner after flying into a box canyon and his failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted course reversal, which resulted in a stall spin.NTSB LAX01LA292Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L4 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's improper autorotation in that he failed to attain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and subsequent airframe damage. A factor was the high temperature.NTSB LAX01FA279Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe flying pilot's initiation of an intentional maneuver at an altitude inadequate to maintain terrain clearance. Low altitude flight was a contributing factor.NTSB LAX01FA277Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMD Helicopters 600N · Fountain Hills, AZthe manufacturer's pilot's failure to maintain yaw control and main rotor speed while recovering from an unusual attitude induced by the customer pilot's inadequate control inputs while maneuvering at low altitude. The manufacturer's pilot's inadequate…NTSB LAX01MA272Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350-B2 · Meadview, AZThe pilot’s loss of control of the helicopter for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX01LA266Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB LAX01LA267Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which lead to a hard landing, inadvertent porpoise, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX01LA254Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWatkins Velocity · Winslow, AZThe separation of the number three cylinder head from the barrel resulting in a loss of engine oil during flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the rough uneven ground of the forced landing site.NTSB LAX01LA250Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Chandler, AZThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten a fuel line fitting during an engine installation resulting in a fuel leak and fire during the maintenance checkflight. A factor in the accident was inadequate inspection of the installation prior to…NTSB LAX01LA248Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the short, rough, and rising runway, and the soft dirt surrounding…NTSB LAX01LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Mesa, AZThe pilot's improper use of the rudder control to correct for torque and P-factor effects, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB LAX01LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Tucson, AZThe airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity.NTSB LAX01LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Mesa, AZa loss of power for unexplained reasons. Also causal was the CFI's operation of the helicopter in a region of the height/velocity curve where a successful autorotation could not be accomplished. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.NTSB LAX01LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Sedona, AZthe induction manifold fire resulting from an engine backfire during engine start. The reason for the engine backfire was not determined.NTSB LAX01LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ash Fork, AZThe pilot's misjudged touchdown location on a short runway. Contributing factors were the presence of a tailwind and the proximity of trees.NTSB LAX01FA212Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchultz Lancair IV-P · Flagstaff, AZthe builder's failure to install a fuel compartment vent in the right wing, affecting the total available fuel capacity, and resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional flight with a known…NTSB LAX01LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Payson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB LAX01LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 76 · Prescott, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student who failed to maintain adequate airspeed on approach, resulting in a stall/mush, and delayed remedial action when the flight instructor ordered a go-around.NTSB LAX01LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Cottonwood, AZthe student's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions and the subsequent loss of aircraft control during landing roll. The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and his inadequate remedial action is also causal. Contributing factors…NTSB LAX01LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWright Avid Flyer · Show Low, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain and a nose down. A contributing factor was the turbulence.NTSB LAX01LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Tucson, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which included verifying the position of the fuel selector handle, which subsequently led to fuel starvation and a forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Paulden, AZCatastropic engine failure due to oil depletetion caused by an oil filter gasket failure.NTSB LAX01LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1A · TontoNat.Forest, AZThe pilot's inadequate crosswind correction compensation during landing and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the usable runway. A contributing factor was the presence of bushes in proximity to the airstrip.NTSB LAX01LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 D · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition.NTSB LAX01FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Casa Grande, AZA fuel leak on the cabin and engine sides of the firewall with a probable origin at the firewall pass-through fitting for the fuel pressure gage line. The fire likely began on the engine side of the firewall near the bottom with the explosive ignition of the…NTSB LAX01LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206-L3 · Willcox, AZA loss of engine power due to the likely unporting of the fuel tank pickups as the helicopter was maneuvered to look at animals on the ground. Also causal was the pilot's misjudged touchdown point during an autorotational approach, which resulted in the…NTSB LAX01LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Glendale, AZThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign.NTSB LAX01LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Chandler, AZThe pilot's premature flare, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a bounced landing. A factor was the improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB LAX01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Flagstaff, AZThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain.NTSB LAX01FA145Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Sierra Vista, AZthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and attempted VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident included the adverse weather conditions and the dusk lighting conditions.NTSB LAX01LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33A · Peoria, AZThe glider's encounter with a dust devil during takeoff that resulted in a loss of control.NTSB LAX01LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Camp Verde, AZThe throttle linkage disconnection resulting in the engine producing idle power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F-33A · Mobile, AZThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student who failed to recognize the extent of the crosswind and lost directional control. A factor in the accident was the variable wind condition.NTSB LAX01LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tucson, AZthe pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB LAX01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18-150 · Holbrook, AZFailure of the rudder lower hinge attach point resulting in a loss of rudder control and steerable tailwheel control. A factor was the crosswind condition.