NTSB investigations, AK
43 cases where the defining event was Abnormal runway contact.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '090')
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '090') 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 ANC26LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 65-A90-1 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing resulting in a hard landing short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident were gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC25LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a landing touchdown with insufficient runway remaining and a subsequent runway overrun and a collision with a fence.NTSB ANC25LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Susitna, AKThe pilot’s encounter with shifting winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and altitude, and subsequent contact with water.NTSB ANC25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A1 · Seward, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control, and nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare while landing off-airport with a tailwind.NTSB ANC21LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees during landing.NTSB WPR20LA314Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA30 · Homer, AKThe pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard bounced landing and runway excursion.NTSB GAA19CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.NTSB GAA19CA305Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M4 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing with the left wheel off the runway, an impact with trees, and a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA458Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Central, AKThe pilot's decision to taxi on unsuitable terrain after landing, which resulted in an encounter with a washed out ditch.NTSB GAA16CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207 · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and a subsequent runway overrun while landing on a short runway in variable wind conditions.NTSB GAA16CA324Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a loss of lateral bank control, and a nose over during the subsequent landing.NTSB GAA16CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a porpoise and structural damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC15CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150D · Delta Junction, AKThe pilots decision to land on an unfamiliar, unimproved airstrip which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.NTSB ANC15CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC15CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC15CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobert M. Jones Zenith CH 701 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown.NTSB ANC14CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC14CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a separation of the wheel axle, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC14CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ANC13CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in abnormal contact with terrain.NTSB ANC13CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to go-around, which resulted in a collision with water.NTSB ANC13CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB ANC13CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Larry L WAG Aero 2+2 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.NTSB ANC12CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to turn around while flying through a narrow mountain pass, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC12FA073Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC12CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3F-65 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC12CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC12CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Whittier, AKThe pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ANC12CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland SC7 Series 3 · Chefornak, AKThe pilot's misidentification of a nearby snow-covered road as the snow-covered runway in flat light conditions.NTSB ANC12CA033Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Valdez, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in the tail rotor contacting terrain.NTSB ANC11CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain.NTSB ANC11CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC11LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Kipnuk, AKThe pilot’s decision to land long on the icy snow-covered runway, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while landing.NTSB ANC09CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area.NTSB ANC09CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC09CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitably rough and snow-covered landing area.NTSB ANC09CA027Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180K · Bettles, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ANC09CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC08CA120Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T207 · Nyac, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the nose wheel separating from the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ANC08CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC08CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T206H · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's misjudged speed and distance during a water landing.