NTSB investigations, AK
27 cases where the sequence of events included Landing area undershoot.
Cases per year
| 2010 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '370' 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" = '370' 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 ANC25LA012Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s improper airspeed management which resulted in a bounced landing and insufficient airspeed to perform a go around procedure.NTSB ANC23LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Minto, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB ANC23LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glide path, which resulted in a hard landing, short of his anticipated touchdown point.NTSB ANC22LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Lake Louise, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a hard landing short of the airstrip.NTSB ANC22LA026Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot which resulted in an impact with terrain and a nose-over.NTSB ANC22LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC21LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.NTSB ANC20LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC20LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ANC20CA029Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Sterling, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during approach, which resulted in the airplane impacting an area of deep snow. A factor associated with the accident was flat light conditions.NTSB GAA19CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDouglas DC3C · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting crosswind wind conditions, which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with a ditch and runway light.NTSB ANC19LA045Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDouglas C 118A · Buckland, AKThe 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 GAA19CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip and bouncing.NTSB ANC18CA052Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's mismanagement of the engine controls due to distraction in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.NTSB GAA18CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Goose Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike.NTSB GAA18CA126Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Nenana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path to an unimproved airstrip, which resulted in a hard landing short of the airstrip.NTSB GAA18CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32R · Kwigillingok, AKThe pilot’s decision to land with the sun in his eyes, which resulted in a short landing.NTSB GAA17CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Ambler, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to an off-airport landing site.NTSB ANC16CA055Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKirbybilt Xcalibur · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the airstrip, a landing gear collapse, and subsequent substantial damage to the fuselage.NTSB ANC16CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway and impacting a barricade. Contributing to the accident was the airport manager's improper placement and marking of a metal…NTSB ANC14CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path for landing, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC12LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Bettles, AKThe pilot’s failure to properly judge the airplane’s distance and altitude from the landing location during the final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and a nose over.NTSB ANC12CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 99 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's premature power reduction, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB ANC11CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot.NTSB ANC11CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during his landing approach, resulting in an undershoot and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC11CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's misjudged altitude while landing in bright sunlight on an airstrip surrounded by snow, resulting in an undershoot and a nose over.NTSB ANC10CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.