by Jim Timm
The following are the reports of aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from mid-December through January. We hope to use the following detailed accident information to develop safety programs, briefings, and posters/flyers that would help pilots learn from the mistakes being made by others and be able to take the necessary action to prevent them from having similar occurrences.
In this reporting period aviation safety was not too good because the number of accidents/incidents had increased a bit from last month, but most important, no one lost their life in any of the occurrences, and no one was injured.
In continuing with the expanded scope of the report, we’re using information from the Aviation Safety Network (ASN), FAA, NTSB, and APA Members. This more inclusive information source better suites our purpose of trying to get an idea of what is happening out there so we can help make flying safer.
Date: December 19, 2022
Source: FAA
Location: Benson (E95)
Type: Cavalon Autogyro
Injuries: 1 Unknown Injuries
LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING
During landing the pilot lost control when the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft rolled onto its side. The extent of damage was undetermined. The pilot in command was not current with his Medical or Flight Review.
Date: December 22, 2022
Source: FAA
Location: Falcon Field FFZ
Type: Piper PA28-181 Archer
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING (Incident)
The aircraft landed on RWY 4R, braked too hard, lost control of the aircraft and went into the dirt next to the runway. The aircraft was undamaged, and an airport inspection did not disclose any damage to signs or runway lights. The student was able to restart the airplane and taxi back to the ramp.
Date: December 23, 2022
Source: FAA
Location: Falcon Field (FFZ)
Type: Piper PA28-181
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING (Incident)
The Piper Archer was cleared to land on RWY 4L and upon landing the aircraft veered off the runway and into the dirt between the runways. No injuries were reported nor was there any damage reported to the aircraft or the runway lights or signs. The aircraft was towed back to the ramp.
Date: December 26, 2022
Source: ASN, FAA, APA Member
Location: Payson
Type: American Scout 8GCBC
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING
On a local flight the pilot lost control of the aircraft during the landing, damaging the wing and fuselage. The right landing gear collapsed, the right wing struts were bent, and the right wing was bent.
Date: December 28, 2022
Source: FAA
Location: Deer Valley (DVT)
Type: Cessna 172RG
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING (Incident)
The landing gear collapsed during a landing on RWY 25L at Deer Valley Airport (DVT). The damage was minor.
Date: January 8, 2023
Source: FAA
Location: Scottsdale (SDL)
Type: Cessna 172
Injuries: Unknown Number
LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING (Incident)
The Cessna 172 was cleared to land on RWY 21 at Scottsdale Airport (SDL). While landing, the pilot lost control and veered off the runway and into the rocks during the landing roll. They taxied through the rocks and onto the taxiway and came to a complete stop. The controller asked if they needed any further assistance, to which the pilot stated she did not. The pilot then taxied to the ramp under their own power. No injuries or damage to the aircraft or airport was reported.
Date: January 10, 2023
Source: FAA
Location: Wickenburg (E25)
Type: Cessna 172
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
TAXIED INTO A POLE NEAR THE RAMP (Incident)
The right wing of the Cessna 172 struck a pole while taxing in the ramp area at the Wickenburg Airport. The extent of the damage was unknown.
Date: January 12, 2023
Source: FAA
Location: Prescott (PRC)
Type: Cessna 172
Injuries: 2 Uninjured
TAIL STRIKE LANDING (Incident)
The Cessna landed at Prescott Airport and in the process of landing they had the tail strike the surface of the runway. They proceeded to the ramp without further incident, and reported minor damage to the tail of the aircraft. The Airport OPS reported no damage to the runway, and the extent of damage to the aircraft was unknown.
Date: January 23, 2023
Source: ASN, NTSB
Location: Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)
Type: Cessna 170A
Injuries: 3 Uninjured
LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING
After a local flight, the aircraft veered off the side of the runway during the landing and sustained substantial damage.