NTSB investigations, AK
1,352 cases where NTSB found Personnel issues.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 81 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 91 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 91 |
| 2012 | 97 |
| 2013 | 71 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 80 |
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 63 |
| 2025 | 67 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '02'))
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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '02')) 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 ANC26LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC26LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAvid Avid Flyer · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering onto the runway for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the presence of heavy, wet snow adjacent to the runway.NTSB ANC26LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWag Aero Sportsman · Cordova, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable snow-covered runway and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC26LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to contact with wind hardened snow berm and subsequent failure of main landing gear.NTSB ANC26LA011Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150K · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor’s unintentional selection of the wrong, snow-covered landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.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 DCA26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Kodiak, AKThe reduced surface friction of the contaminated ramp which led to a loss of directional control during taxi.NTSB ANC26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC26LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDanchini Aero Danchini Cub · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, and inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ANC26LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Eek, AKThe 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 ANC25LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31 · Kotlik, AKThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ANC25LA110Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208B · Healy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the departure roll resulting in a collision with a tractor/loader.NTSB ANC25LA112Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Yakataga, AKThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB ANC25LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal report217whiskeymike SQ12 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hole in the tundra, which resulted in impact with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportToci Gabe C G Supa · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around.NTSB ANC25LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · Lime Village, AKA collision with terrain during takeoff.NTSB ANC25LA108Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff, which resulted in a collision and ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.NTSB ANC25LA109Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kotlik, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.NTSB ANC25LA107Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDavid Hunter Danchini CUB · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ANC25LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · St Mary's, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.NTSB ANC25LA103Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AKThe pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJeremy Price Smith Super CUB · Chisana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC25LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Unalakleet, AKThe pilots encounter with an obstructed dip in the landing surface during the landing roll out on a remote airstrip, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC25LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unsuitable runway due to large puddles of water, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC25LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Sutton, AKThe airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Petersville, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a remote confined area, which resulted in rotor droop and a hard landing.NTSB ANC25LA093Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC25LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Juneau, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during takeoff from uneven, snow-covered terrain in flat light conditions.NTSB ANC25LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHelio H-395 · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC25LA097Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Helicopters AS350B3e · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent entanglement of a lightweight Kevlar long line into the helicopters operating main rotor system, resulting in a severe imbalance and separation of the main rotor gearbox.NTSB ANC25LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180G · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain.NTSB ANC25LA096Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Haines, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.NTSB ANC25LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s loss of control after a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC25LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC25LA106Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBrian Turner Northern Explorer · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB ANC25LA083Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Chisana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.NTSB ANC25LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206F · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush.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 ANC25LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna U206C · Gulkana, AKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC25LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Gulkana, AKThe failure of the left rudder assembly which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB ANC25LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Egegik, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC25LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop, and subsequent runway excursion.NTSB ANC25LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC25LA074Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Nelson Lagoon, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a creek bank while maneuvering to land.NTSB ANC25LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was unsuitable.NTSB ANC25LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Homer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC25LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Kokhanok, AKThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC25LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International 690B · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff resulting in a gear-up landing on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from within the airplane.NTSB ANC25LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC25LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s diverted attention during takeoff in flat light conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference with terrain.