# NTSB investigations, AK: Runway excursion

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC26LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA072.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK.I · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 19, 2026 · N791PW · Substantial damage
  > On July 19, 2026 about 1440 Alaska daylight time, a DeHavilland DHC-2 airplane, N791PW was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nondalton, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ANC26LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA008.md): Cessna 172M · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2025 · N20305 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC26LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2025 · N4112D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control when the airplane encountered snow and ice on the runway while landing at night in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC25LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA081.md): Cessna 208B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2025 · N645AT · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC25LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA076.md): Cessna 180H · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2025 · N91393 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left rudder assembly which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC25LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA072.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2025 · N82109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop, and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC25LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA003.md): Cessna A185F · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2024 · N61795 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC24LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA088.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2024 · N4981Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC24LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA075.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2024 · N94260 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing at a short remote airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC23LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA073.md): Cessna A185F · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2023 · N124UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed go-around decision with insufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB ANC23LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA052.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2023 · N814DW · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake caliper bolts during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC23LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA019.md): Cessna 207 · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2023 · N9996M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind on an ice-covered runway, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with a snowbank. A factor was the check airman’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ANC23LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA016.md): Champion 7GCBC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 3, 2022 · N8365V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC23LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2022 · N5626U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC22LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA062.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N6165V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with equipment.
- [NTSB ANC22LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA028.md): Cessna 172H · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2022 · N8020L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC22LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA010.md): Found Acft Canada FBA-2C1 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2021 · N108J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA096.md): Piper PA-14 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N4276H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC21LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA066.md): Cessna U206F · Igiugig, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2021 · N9608G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue a takeoff attempt when it became evident that the airplane would not become airborne before reaching the departure end shoreline.
- [NTSB ANC21LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA041.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2021 · N154T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC21LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2021 · N717DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC21LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA021.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2021 · N7054K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose down.
- [NTSB ANC21LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA001.md): Douglas C54 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2020 · N96358 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ decision to land on a wet, soft runway, which resulted in the loss of braking action upon landing and a subsequent runway overrun and nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ANC20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA090.md): Cessna 182 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2020 · N2625Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive airspeed during landing and improper application of the brakes, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR20CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA287.md): Piper PA18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N7468D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC20CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA088.md): Cessna 180 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2020 · N9128T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed conducive to flight during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR20CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA236.md): Stinson 108 · Farewell Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N134C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and airplane nose over.
- [NTSB ANC20CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA063.md): Stinson 108 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6252M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from an unsuitable off-airport surface which resulted in a departure area excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC20CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA061.md): Beech A36 · Chignik Lagoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N777AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ANC20CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA057.md): Champion 7GCBC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2020 · N41684 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC20CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA040.md): Piper PA32 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2020 · N1409X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB ANC20CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA039.md): Wag-Aero Sportsman 2+2 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2020 · N5045X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an icy ski strip in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing impacting a tree.
- [NTSB ANC20CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2020 · N7384D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with snow.
- [NTSB ANC20LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA020.md): Cessna 208 · Hooper Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2020 · N454SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart from a contaminated runway, and his failure to make a timely decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart in limited visibility…
- [NTSB DCA20MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20MA002.md): Saab 2000 · Unalaska, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N686PA · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear manufacturer’s incorrect wiring of the wheel speed transducer harnesses on the left main landing gear during overhaul. The incorrect wiring caused the antiskid system not to function as intended, resulting in the failure of the left outboard…
- [NTSB ANC20CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA006.md): Piper PA18 · Moose Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N645DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while landing in dusk conditions, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC19LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA045.md): Douglas C 118A · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2019 · N451CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during the approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting rocks and dirt at the runway threshold, a separation of the right main landing gear, and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA500.md): Piper PA18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N82253 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 GAA19CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA430.md): Piper PA28 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2019 · N4245J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing, runway excursion, and collision with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA19CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA378.md): Cessna 180 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2019 · N9939V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the left wing striking bushes. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distorted visual perception due to his flying with one seat cushion rather than the two…
- [NTSB GAA19CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA348.md): Piper PA18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2019 · N2765A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's premature pitch control input during takeoff, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC19LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA024.md): Aeronca 7DC · Nome Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2019 · N83391 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's structural tubing due to corrosion, which resulted in a tailwheel separation and a subsequent loss of control. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to perform a detailed inspection of the aft fuselage during the most recent…
- [NTSB GAA19CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA286.md): Cessna 180 · Takotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N3EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB GAA19CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA260.md): Cessna A185 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2019 · N2429E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA114.md): Piper PA22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N6716B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's overcorrection with rudder during the landing and her subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC19CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA010.md): Piper PA31 · Chignik Lagoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2019 · N995AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable runway for landing, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA558.md): Piper PA18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2018 · N7184B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control on an unimproved airstrip.
- [NTSB GAA18CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA525.md): Piper PA18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N5373Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC18CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18CA068.md): Piper PA18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N5392Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll when the left main landing gear wheel got caught in a ditch, which resulted in a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA504.md): Piper PA18 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N6727A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a crosswind.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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" = '300' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence?state=AK

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