NTSB investigations, AK

1,347 cases where the phase of flight was Takeoff.

Cases per year

19622026
NTSB investigations, AK per year, 1962–2026: 1,347 cases
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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 300)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA361Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna U206G · Stony River, AKSep 21, 2026 · N1797R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA102Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 170B · Willow, AKSep 11, 2026 · N2525D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA12 · Arctic Village, AKSep 10, 2026 · N2945M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMaule M-5-210C · Venetie, AKAug 31, 2026 · N420KB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDehavilland DHC-2 · Igiugig, AKAug 7, 2026 · N62230 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openDehavilland DHC-3 · Denali National Park, AKJul 3, 2026 · N424KT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · North Pole, AKJun 21, 2026 · N2586M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKJun 8, 2026 · N2267Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Steele Creek, AKMay 31, 2026 · N2821Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18A 150 · Tyonek, AKMay 19, 2026 · N9250D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA013Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AKOn January 31, 2026, about 1921 Alaska standard time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N3263Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anchorage, Alaska. The pilot was uninjured, and the passenger was transported to the hospital with…Feb 1, 2026 · N3263Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 23, 2025 · N976E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA121Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-4-210C · Lime Village, AKA collision with terrain during takeoff.Sep 18, 2025 · N4612T · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 17, 2025 · N7777D · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 14, 2025 · N3797Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA104Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJeremy Price Smith Super CUB · Chisana, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Sep 8, 2025 · N9930D · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 1, 2025 · N2996C · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 22, 2025 · N149TH · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 21, 2025 · N44344 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 19, 2025 · N4721U · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 18, 2025 · N4387Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA084Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAeronca 7AC · Willow, AKOn August 5, 2025, about 1600 Alaska daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N84726, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Willow Airport (UUO) in Willow, Alaska. The student pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was…Aug 6, 2025 · N84726 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA080Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 150J · Soldotna, AKOn July 31, 2025, about 1300 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 150J airplane, N60509, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Soldotna, Alaska. The instructor pilot sustained minor injuries and the pilot receiving instruction was…Jul 31, 2025 · N60509 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 210-5 · Yakutat, AKOn July 23, 2025, about 1700 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 210-5 (205) airplane, N8457Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident on a remote beach about 50 miles southeast of Yakutat, Alaska. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was…Jul 24, 2025 · N8457Z · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 12, 2025 · N82109 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 3, 2025 · N690AX · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 30, 2025 · N531AT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane was not attaining sufficient airspeed for takeoff and subsequently departed the end of the lake and collided with terrain.Apr 9, 2025 · N57617 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA014Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during touch-and-go operations on an ice-covered runway during her first solo flight.Dec 31, 2024 · N3552E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA008Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AKThe incorrect installation of the rear flight control stick, resulting in the pilot’s inability to control the pitch attitude, coupled with the pilot’s inadequate control system check before departure, all which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Nov 2, 2024 · N55PK · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA095Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Bettles, AKThe pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for shifting wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.Sep 21, 2024 · N808PT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.Sep 15, 2024 · N4242Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Denali, AKFailure to maintain clearance from terrain due to the airplane’s encounter with windshear during takeoff.Sep 4, 2024 · N424RD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182B · King Salmon, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Aug 24, 2024 · N2512G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.Aug 16, 2024 · N82065 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Healy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with trees.Aug 15, 2024 · N2524D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver U-6A · Pedro Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.Jul 20, 2024 · N65223 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCurtiss Wright C-46R · Kenai, AKAn in-flight collision with birds during takeoff.Jul 11, 2024 · N7848B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFoxair Kitfox S7 Supersport · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind.Jul 9, 2024 · N876AK · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Susitna, AKThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in the floats contacting the shallow river bottom during takeoff, and a subsequent loss of control.Jul 2, 2024 · N6LU · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGippsland GA-8 · Tuntutuliak, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.Jun 26, 2024 · N13AV · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during initial climb.Jun 21, 2024 · N55WE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA046Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 206 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.Jun 8, 2024 · N8795Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s improper short-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.Jun 3, 2024 · N9651M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180H · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid an obstacle on the runway environment during takeoff roll. Contributing was flat light conditions.Jun 1, 2024 · N91224 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJordan Harry James Sportsman 2+2 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.May 31, 2024 · N1314K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 120 · Talkeetna, AKA degraded ignition system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the ignition system.Apr 21, 2024 · N77032 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.Apr 15, 2024 · N303T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with trees.Mar 10, 2024 · N7741A · Substantial damage