by Jim Timm
The following are the reports of aviation accidents, and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from August through September. We hope to use the following detailed accident/incident 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.
The Accident/Incident report is a bit long this time, and the number of FAA reported incidents is again rather significant.
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 should suit our purpose of trying to get an idea of what is happening out there so we can help make flying safer.
In the meantime, here are the results from the above sources.
Date: August 14, 2025
Source: FAA Incident
Location: Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ)
Type: Pipistrel Alpha
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
Pilot info. Comm/CFI Pilot
NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE
The aircraft experienced a nose gear collapse and prop strike upon landing. The aircraft was towed to the ramp and there was no damage reported to the airport property.
Date: August 18, 2025
Source: FAA Incident
Location: Goodyear Airport (GYR)
Type: Vans RV-10
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
No Pilot Information
OPEN DOOR
Shortly after departure the pilot reported an open door and made a safe landing. After landing a window was discovered missing and was found in the RWY Safety Area.
Date: August 18, 2025
Source: FAA Incident
Location: Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ)
Type: Beechcraft Musketeer
Injuries: 2 Uninjured
Comm/CFI Pilot
GEAR COLLAPSE
The nose gear of the aircraft collapsed during landing which resulted in a prop strike.
Date: August 24, 2025
Source: FAA Incident
Location: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
Type: Cirrus SR22T
Injuries: Unknown Uninjured
Private Pilot
TAXI EXCUSION
The Cirrus was observed taxing on the airport infield, then corrected, and departed on the assigned RWY without incident.
Date: August 25, 2025
Source: FAA Incident
Location: Tucson International (TUS)
Type: Cessna 172
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
No Pilot Information
TAIL STRIKE
The Cessna experienced a tail strike while departing, and landing. The aircraft then taxied to the FBO and reported damage to the tail guard.
Date: September 19. 2025
Source: ASN
Location: Near Lake Havasu City
Type: Kitfox IV
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
No Pilot Information
ENGINE PROBLEM
The airplane experienced engine issues and made a precautionary landing in a field near Lake Havasu City and corrected the issue.
Date: September 20, 2025
Source: ASN
Location: Kingman (IGM)
Type: Piper PA 46-300T Turbo Lance
Injuries: 1 uninjured
No Pilot Information
GEAR UP LANDING
The Turbo Lance departed Sun Valley Airport and made a gear up landing at Kingman.
Date: September 23, 2025
Source: ASN
Location: Lake Havasu (HII)
Type: Piper PA 46-350P
Injuries: 1 Uninjured
No Pilot Information
LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE
The Malibu Mirage departed Prescott, and upon landing at Lake Havasu the landing gear collapsed.
Date: September 25, 2025
Source: ASN
Location: Near Wickenburg
Type: Pipistrel Alpha Trainer
Injuries: 2 Minor Injuries
No Pilot Information
OFF AIRPORT LANDING
The Pipistrel Alpha departed Glendale airport and sustained substantial damage when it overturned following a forced landing in desert terrain near Wickenburg.
Date: September 27, 2025
Source: ASN
Location: Near Lake Havasu
Type: Cessna 150F
Injuries: 2 Minor Injuries
No Pilot Information
POWER LOSS
The Cessna departed Marana airport, had a power failure near Lake Havasu, and made a forced landing in a field substantially damaging the airplane.