NTSB investigations, AK

9 cases where the sequence of events included Abrupt maneuver.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, AK per year, 2011–2026: 9 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\" = '270' 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 ANC21LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the floatplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.Jul 19, 2021 · N68080 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M6 · Moose Pass, AKThe pilot's geographic disorientation and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid mountainous terrain, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 29, 2019 · N56512 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA440Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll resulting in a nose over.Aug 19, 2016 · N5408Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M 4 · Anchorage, AKThe inadvertent rudder input by the passenger, resulting in a runway excursion during takeoff and collision with a taxiway sign.Feb 13, 2016 · N2032U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC14LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing due to his decision to attempt a landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway surface.Jul 28, 2014 · N8883C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13FA054Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Petersburg, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude above the trees, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid the trees, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin and an uncontrolled descent.Jun 4, 2013 · N616W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC11FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Nightmute, AKThe failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain adequate clearance while performing an unexpected and unannounced abrupt maneuver, resulting in a midair collision between the two airplanes.Sep 2, 2011 · N207DR · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ANC11CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182H · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control resulting in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 20, 2011 · N331AA · Substantial damage