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ARIZONA SAFETY ADVISORY GROUP

JULY 2025 AVIATION ACCIDENT & INCIDENT SUMMARY

By Jim Timm

 

The following are the reports of aviation accidents, and incidents that have occurred in Arizona from mid June thru mid July. 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 about the same length as last time, and again the number of FAA reported incidents is again 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 mean time, here are the results from the above sources.

Date: June 13, 2025

Source: FAA Incident

Location: Yuma (NYL)

Type: Bell B-505 Helicopter

Injuries: 3 Uninjured

No Pilot Certification

HELICOPTER WAS SHOT AT

The sheriff's Bell helicopter was shot at by a private land owner. The bullet hit the helicopter, and the helicopter returned to Yuma, and landed safely. The FBI is investigating the incident.

Date: June 18, 2025

Source: APA Member, ASN, FAA

Location: Near Green Valley

Type: Cessna 150L Aerobat

Injuries: 2 Fatalities

Comm/CFI Pilot

CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN

The aircraft departed Tucson Ryan Field (RYN), and crashed under unknown circumstances fatally injuring both occupants.

Date: June 19, 2025

Source: Media, FAA

Location: Keyenta Airport (07V)

Type: Flight Design CTLS

Injuries: 2 Minor Injuries

No Pilot Information

LOSS OF CONTROL ON TAKEOFF

While taking off a sudden gust of wind caused the pilot to lose control of the aircraft, and it went off the runway, and flipped on it’s back.

 

Date: June 19, 2025

Source: ASN, FAA

Location: Gila Bend Airport (E63)

Type: Cirus SR20

Injuries: 3 Uninjured

No Pilot Information

LOSS OF CONTROL ON TAKEOFF

After departing Goodyear airport the Cirrus SR20 stalled during a go around at Gila Bend Municipal Airport, and crashed.

 

Date: June 19, 2025

Source: FAA Incident

Location: Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)

Type: Gulfstream VI GLF 6 (From Country Quatar)

Injuries: Unknown Number Uninjured

No Pilot Information

ENGINE FIRE

While parked at the FBO the pilot advised he had an engine malfunction, and required fire assistance. Emergency personnel responded, and put the fire out.Date: June 23, 2025

Source: FAA Incident

Location: Chandler Airport (CHD)

Type: Cessna 172

Injuries: Unknown Uninjured

No Pilot Certification

BIRD STRIKE

The Cessna reported a bird strike, and there was a small dent on the top left side of the elevator. There was no report of the extent of the damage.

 

Date: June 25, 2025

Source: ASN, NTSB

Location: Near San Luis

Type: Aerospatial AS 350B3 Ecureuil

Injuries: 2 Uninjured

No Pilot Information

 

HARD LANDING

The helicopter was operated by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and made a hard landing.

Date: June 27, 2025

Source: FAA Incident

Location: Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ)

Type: Cirrus SR22T

Injuries: Unknown Uninjured

No Pilot Information

RUNWAY EXCURSION

While landing, the Cirrus went off the runway. There was no damage to the airport, or airplane reported.

 

Date: June 28, 2025

Source: FAA Incident

Location: Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)

Type: Pitts S-2A

Injuries: 1 Uninjured

Comm/CFI Pilot

EMERGENCY LANDING

The Pitts bi-plane made an emergent landing because of smoke in the cockpit.

 

Date: July 1, 2025

Source: FAA Incident

Location: Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)

Type: Cessna 172

Injuries: Unknown Injuries

Pilot Certification Unknown

RUNWAY EXCURSION

The pilot reported a brake issue which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway. The Cessna was towed to the ramp without further incident.

Date: July 4, 2025

Source: FAA Incident

Location: Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)

Type: Kitfox Series 7

Injuries: Unknown Uninjured

Private Pilot

LOSS OF CONTROL LANDING

After landing the airplane ground looped, and went off the runway. There was no damage reported to the aircraft or airport property.

NEAR MIDAIR COLLISION (NMAC)

There was a Near Mid Air Collision incident reported during the reporting period from June 13, 2025 thru July 10, 2025.

DATE: July 1, 2025

LOCATION: Near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)

About 6.5 NM west of Sky Harbor an Embraer air carrier on a visual approach to the runway reported a NMAC with a small white quad copter at 3,000 feet MSL. The airplane passed over the UAS by about 50 feet.

ARIZONA SAFETY ADVISORY GROUP

JUNE - JULY

PILOT DEVIATIONS

Jim Timm

 

These pilot deviations need to be examined to determine if a common thread exists that we should address to help reduce the number of deviations that continue to occur, and thus enhance aviation safety.

In the reporting period from June 13, 2025 thru July 10, 2025 there were eighteen pilot deviations reported by the FAA SDL FSDO. These deviations were committed by pilots with certificates ranging from Private Pilot thru Commercial Pilot. There were seven out of state pilots, and one foreign pilot, and military pilots that committed these deviations. Of the eighteen deviations reported, there were no Brashers issued.

Note: A controller will issue a Brasher notification to a pilot when further FAA action will be taken, and the controller is thus giving the airman the opportunity to make note of the occurrence, collect information, and their thoughts for their future interaction with FAA Flight Standards.

Obviously pilots don’t get the message to be more careful in their flying. Some of these deviations could be attributed to out of state pilots that may not be accustomed to flying in some of the complex/crowded airspace that we have here in Arizona.

I would certainly like to think that the information presented has been valuable to the pilots out there, and will make them safer pilots.

Pilots must listen carefully to ATC instructions and comply with them, and if they can’t comply, tell ATC why they can’t. Also, when flying in controlled airspace, pilots should never do something on their own, but always talk to ATC before they do anything that may differ from the instructions given. Pilots must always be aware of what type of airspace they are flying in, or may be about to enter, and know what may be expected of them. Always observe the airport, and runway markings, and signs and obey them. Fly with care and forethought, don’t be part of the problem.

In summary, the general aviation deviations this reporting period are:

6 IFR Deviations No Brashers

1 Class Bravo Airspace Deviations No Brasher

2 Class Delta Airspace Deviations No Brashers

3 Runway Incursions No Brashers5 ATC Instructions No Brashers1 Taxi Without Clearance No Brasher

The details of the deviations this month are as follows:

IFR DEVIATIONS (6)

6/2 IFR - Inadequate Climb For Terrain

Comm/CFI Pilot Certification

Phoenix TRACON (P50)

The Piper didn’t climb at the published climb gradient resulting in a loss of separation with terrain/obstacles.

6/7 Route/Altitude Deviation

Private Pilot

Out Of Utah

Phoenix TRACON (P50

The Eclipse Jet didn’t fly the BRUSR One Arrival as published.

6/11 Route Deviation

Private Pilot

Out Of Florida

Phoenix TRACON (P50

The Cessna departed, and continued on the runway heading instead of turning to comply with the published Keens-Three departure procedure.

6/22 Route Deviation

Commercial Pilot

Out of Oklahoma

Phoenix TRACON (P50)

While the TBM-700 was conducting an ILS approach, and the pilot overshot the Localizer during his turn inbound.

6/22 Departure Deviation

No Pilot Information

Phoenix TRACON (P50)

The Metroliner did not fly the SACAT-3 Departure as published which conflicted with the Phoenix Sky Harbor departure traffic.

6/25 Departure Deviation

Unknown Pilot Certification

Out Of Colorado

Phoenix TRACON (P50)

The Falcon-900 did not fly the SACAT-3 Departure as published resulting in a loss of separation with traffic inbound to Phoenix Sky Harbor.

CLASS BRAVO AIRSPACE DEVIATIONS (1)

6/12 Entering Class Bravo Airspace Without First Having Authorization

Commercial Pilot

Out Of California

Phoenix TRACON (P50)

The deviation was reported when the Cirrus SR-22 entered the Phoenix Class Bravo Airspace without first having ATC authorization.

CLASS DELTA AIRSPACE DEVIATIONS (2)

6/27 Entering Class Delta Airspace Without First Establishing Two-Way Radio Communication

Commercial Pilot

Scottsdale Airport (SDL)

The Cessna entered the Scottsdale Class Delta Airspace without first establishing two-way radio communications.

7/4 Entering Class Delta Airspace Without First Establishing Two-Way Radio Communication

Commercial Pilot

Out Of California

Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)

The Cessna entered the Gateway Class Delta Airspace without first establishing two-way radio communications.

RUNWAY INCURSIONS (3)

6/5 Entering A Runway Without Authorization

Private Pilot

Tucson International Airport (TUS)

The deviation was reported when the Piper took off without a clearance, and conducted a touch and go without ATC authorization

6/24 Entering A Runway Without Authorization

Commercial Pilot

Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)

The Piper entered the runway without ATC Authorization.

7/3 Entering A Runway Without Authorization

Unknown Pilot Certification

Chandler Airport (CHD)

The Piper failed to clear the runway after landing, and also crossed the hold short line of another runway without authorization.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW ATC INSTRUCTIONS (5)

6/7 Not Complying With ATC Instructions

Commercial Pilot

Out Of British Columbia

Phoenix TRACON (P50)

The Piper failed to follow the ATC assigned departure course.

6/11 Not Complying With ATC instructions

Military Pilot

Tucson TRACON (U90)The Military Aircraft conducted a Parachute Jump operation in the Vicinity of the Marana Airport without contacting ATC, as required in 14 CFR Section 105.13.

6/15 Not Complying With ATC Instructions & Runway Incursion

Private Pilot

Out Of Utah

Mesa Falcon Field (FFZ)

A Cirrus failed to clear the runway after landing, and then crossed the hold short line of the same runway when re-entering the runway, causing a conflict with a Piper. The closest estimated proximity was approximately 125 feet lateral.

6/27 Not Complying With ATC instructions

Unknown Pilot Certification

Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)

The Phoenix TRACON reported the Piper did not comply with ATC Instructions.

6/30 Not Complying With ATC instructions

Unknown Pilot Certification

Tucson Ryan Field (RYN)

The Cirrus failed to clear the runway after landing.

TAXI WITHOUT CLEARANCE (1)

6/29 Taxi Without A Clearance

Unknown Pilot Certification

Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA)

The deviation was reported when a Regional Airliner entered a taxiway without ATC authorization.

 

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