NTSB investigations, AK

13 cases where the sequence of events included Aircraft loading event.

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NTSB investigations, AK per year, 2009–2026: 13 cases
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '010' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC23FA074Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St. Mary's, AKThe pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum certificated gross weight, and his installation of an unapproved external load that degraded takeoff performance and flight characteristics resulting in a loss of airplane control during takeoff…Sep 13, 2023 · N109T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to place a passenger and baggage in the rear baggage compartment, which resulted in an aft center of gravity, an increase in directional instability, and affected the pilot’s ability to maintain directional control, resulting in…Aug 5, 2020 · N9712G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.Sep 23, 2019 · N7071B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA534Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R44 · Girdwood, AKThe fisherman's fishing rod striking the helicopter’s rotating main rotor disk during loading.Aug 30, 2018 · N99645 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18FA055Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Willow, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during departure climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center…Jul 19, 2018 · N9878R · DestroyedNTSB ANC17LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to properly secure the external load, which resulted in the load shifting during flight, interference with the water rudder cable, and a subsequent loss of controlJun 17, 2017 · N4018H · DestroyedNTSB ANC14FA068Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportRyan Navion A · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot’s improper inflight planning and improper decision to deliberately operate the airplane at low altitude in close proximity to obstructions and rising terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper preflight planning and the Federal…Aug 24, 2014 · N4827K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC 2 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that did not detect that the bulk fuel tank was full and led to an unanticipated heavy airplane weight and his failure to use the entire soft, wet, and muddy airstrip length for takeoff, which resulted in a takeoff…Jul 31, 2014 · N62197 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDouglas DC-6 · Nuiqsut, AKA load shift during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the aft bulkhead and associated structures.Nov 25, 2013 · N100CE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC12CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Beluga, AKGround personnel's movement of cargo in windy conditions, which allowed a previously secured cargo sack to blow into the main rotor blades.Jan 21, 2012 · N4510T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.Sep 12, 2010 · N1612Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC10FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to load the airplane well beyond its allowable weight and center of gravity limits, resulting in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot’s decision to allow two child…Jun 2, 2010 · N59352 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC09LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206 · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s failure to remove visible frost from the wings during the preflight inspection, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall. Contributing to the accident were conditions conducive to structural icing/frost.May 6, 2009 · N629SP · Substantial damage