NTSB investigations, AK
34 cases where the sequence of events included Dragged wing/rotor/float/other.
Cases per year
| 2009 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '093' 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"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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '093' 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
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 ANC24LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's continuation of an unstabilized approach and his failure to monitor the aircraft's altitude and airspeed during the approach, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ANC24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC24LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172P · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ANC23LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s encounter with windshear during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ANC22LA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Skwentna, AKThe failure of the landing gear float due to inadequate maintenance of the floats and corrosion.NTSB ANC22LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC-18-180 · Yukon Charlie River, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC21LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Homer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC21LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Kodiak, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.NTSB ANC21LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.NTSB ANC21LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Chevak, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the back-taxi for departure in strong crosswind conditions which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the snow-and-ice-covered runway.NTSB ANC21LA010Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172R · Hope, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the certified flight instructor’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC20CA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportHelio H 295 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to initiate a right turn immediately after departure and his failure to maintain a proper crosswind correction, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB GAA19CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his excessive rudder input, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse.NTSB GAA18CA581Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) · Kukaklek Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid a sand bar during a water takeoff, which resulted in the airplane impacting a river bank.NTSB GAA17CA539Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA527Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on an unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA549Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Chicken, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road.NTSB GAA17CA475Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB GAA17CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Homer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the nosewheel breaking and a subsequent noseover.NTSB GAA17CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Mouth of The Big Susitna River, AKThe pilot’s decision to take off with a gusting quartering tailwind and his subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA17CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC16LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWight Carbon CUB CCK-1865 · Wasilla, AKThe failure of the tailwheel suspension assembly during landing due to preexisting fatigue fractures in the suspension system, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA16CA272Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Chinita Bay, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, resulting in a tail strike and aft fuselage substantial damage.NTSB ANC15CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing…NTSB ANC13CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and crosswind compensation during landing.NTSB ANC12CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.NTSB ANC12CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.NTSB ANC12CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision not to initiate a go-around.NTSB ANC11CA034Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ANC11CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop.NTSB ANC10CA051Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Galena, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground-loop, and collapse of the right main landing gear.NTSB ANC09CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC09CA057Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180F · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.