NTSB investigations, AK

1,359 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

Cases per year

19632026
NTSB investigations, AK per year, 1963–2026: 1,359 cases
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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 = 350)
  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.

NTSB ANC26FA106Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-18-150 · Northway, AKOn September 17, 2026, about 1930 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18-150 airplane, N9128D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Northway, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…Sep 18, 2026 · N9128D · Substantial damageNTSB ENG26FA034Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBoeing 747 · Anchorage, AKOn August 15, 2026, 1755 Alaska Daylight Time, a China Airlines Flight Number CI-5265, Boeing 747-400F, registration B-18725, powered by four GE Aerospace CF6-80C2B1F turbofan engines, experienced an inflight fire indication during the initial climb from Ted…Aug 15, 2026 · B-18725 · Minor damageNTSB ANC26LA076Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 180K · Anchorage, AKJul 22, 2026 · N180LW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMaule M-7-235 · Wasilla, AKOn April 3, 2026, at 1300 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M 7 235 airplane, N93ML, was substantially damaged during an accident near Wasilla, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a personal flight under the…Apr 3, 2026 · N93ML · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Nov 24, 2025 · N794AK · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA094Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Chicken, AKOn August 24, 2025, about 0820 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N7771N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chicken, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries; the second passenger was…Aug 24, 2025 · N7771N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25FA079Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper J3C-65 · Dillingham, AKOn July 25, 2025, about 0916 Alaska daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N5050R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dillingham, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Jul 25, 2025 · N5050R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA025Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172A · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…Mar 16, 2025 · N7274T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24FA102Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AKA loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations.Sep 24, 2024 · N8255Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24FA092Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportJon Bergstedt JP Flyer · Wasilla, AKThe installation of an improperly sized fuel line that did not allow for adequate fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.Sep 14, 2024 · N1202Y · DestroyedNTSB ANC24LA073Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Anchorage, AKA partial loss of power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.Aug 2, 2024 · N4444Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland-Kenmore DHC-2 · Juneau, AKA partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a cracked cylinder.Jun 28, 2024 · N590DB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA049Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver L-20A (DHC-2) · Port Alsworth, AKA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Jun 11, 2024 · N4957 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 28, 2024 · N5343G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA020Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Houston, AKA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.Mar 15, 2024 · N9041K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Homer, AKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 2023 · N7558H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA082Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHelio H-295 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s encounter with windshear during initial climb out, which resulted in a loss of control.Sep 17, 2023 · N713C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA054Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Twin Hills, AKThe pilot’s loss of control during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.Jul 13, 2023 · N302BL · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA050Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1B · Matanuska Glacier, AKThe airplane’s encounter with downdrafts resulting in decreased performance insufficient to outclimb rising terrain.Jul 13, 2023 · N460JC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23FA042Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 180 · Shaktoolik, AKThe pilot’s encounter with gusting tailwind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a tree, a loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.Jun 16, 2023 · N91361 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDennis D Downs CCK-1865 · Sterling, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.May 12, 2023 · N3151 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AKImproper installation of the crankshaft drive gear by maintenance personnel, who failed to install all required hardware, resulting in an in-flight engine failure.Oct 27, 2022 · N8119D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA417Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 Special · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.Sep 9, 2022 · N303T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22FA066Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart in turbulent and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Aug 11, 2022 · N3937M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · McCarthy, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.Aug 7, 2022 · N171Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA063Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DHC2 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions which resulted in the wing exceeding its critical angle of attack, a loss of control and impact with the water.Jul 26, 2022 · N9776R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA071Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a river. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane above its maximum allowable gross weight.Aug 15, 2021 · N4226H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA075Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AKThe malfunction of the control stick during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.Aug 10, 2021 · N1264A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA070Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlaskan Air Adventures SQ2 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector valve to a position between the tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 5, 2021 · N148CM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Sterling, AKInsufficient available power as a result of low compression in three engine cylinders. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a slight quartering tailwind.Aug 2, 2021 · N8656K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Skwentna, AKInstallation of improper hardware on the ski check cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the ski yokes, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear ski yoke and collapse of the right main landing gear…Mar 5, 2021 · N1848R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA093Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the fuel tank filler necks, which resulted in water intrusion into the fuel tanks.Sep 14, 2020 · N8875C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Anchorage, AKThe fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service…Jun 8, 2020 · N3188M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with a tree and collision with terrain.Jun 6, 2020 · N3824M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Big Lake, AKThe 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.Feb 29, 2020 · N7384D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Goodnews Bay, AKThe pilot’s failure to monitor the airplane instruments during a night visual flight rules departure in dark light conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane’s descent into water.Nov 11, 2019 · N7721C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19TA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4Final reportStinson 108 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a short field takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Sep 26, 2019 · N6533M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff with an overweight float-equipped airplane, which resulted in diminished climb performance.Sep 23, 2019 · N7071B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA555Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Toklat, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in variable, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Sep 15, 2019 · N6837E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare, which resulted in the wing striking the runway. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel contamination.Nov 3, 2018 · N2809L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Willow, AKThe loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an emergency landing and collision with trees.Nov 2, 2018 · N3227M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Gilliam Glacier, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.Aug 12, 2018 · N9884D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 207 · Iliamna, AKA total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 2 cylinder and piston for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 7, 2018 · N7379U · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA469Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRans S7 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's climb capability due to his use of full flaps during a short-field takeoff, his failure to attain a positive climb rate after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an…Aug 4, 2018 · N8443B · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA454Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Meadow Lakes, AKThe pilot’s selection of the wrong fuel tank for departure, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Jul 25, 2018 · N171Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18FA055Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-2 · Willow, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during departure climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the airplane beyond its allowable gross weight and center…Jul 19, 2018 · N9878R · DestroyedNTSB ANC18LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Anchorage, AKThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in impact with and subsequent sliding across terrain.Jun 29, 2018 · N7675D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Ambler, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a climb.Jun 15, 2018 · N2957K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Wasilla, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jun 2, 2018 · N624MW · Substantial damageNTSB DCA18CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC 9 33F · Bethel, AKfailure of a cargo tie-down fastener, resulting in unsecured cargo striking the pressure bulkhead.Dec 23, 2017 · N935CE · Substantial damage