NTSB investigations, AK

836 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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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 = 500)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26FA309Accident · 8 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 441 · Cape Newenham, AKOn August 20, 2026, at about 1145 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 441, N128EZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Cape Newenham, Alaska. The two pilots and six passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Aug 20, 2026 · N128EZ · DestroyedNTSB ANC26LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openSchweizer 269C · Skwentna, AKJul 5, 2026 · N907AL · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 22, 2025 · N4282F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportToci Gabe C G Supa · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around.Sep 19, 2025 · N803R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA105Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMaule M-5-235C · Point MacKenzie, AKOn September 13, 2025, about 12:28 Alaska daylight time, a Maule M5-235C airplane, N343GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Point McKenzie, Alaska. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated…Sep 13, 2025 · N343GA · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 31, 2025 · N5267X · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 25, 2025 · N29110 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108-8 · Alexander Creek, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s encounter with a downdraft that led to a rapid loss of altitude.Jun 25, 2025 · N97438 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA055Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Big Lake, AKOn June 24, 2025, about 0934 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N3609Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Lake, Alaska. The pilot and flight instructor were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a…Jun 24, 2025 · N3609Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA051Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around with a tailwind.Jun 14, 2025 · N3846M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Feb 21, 2025 · N2447J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC25LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182F · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Feb 2, 2025 · N3206U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · McKinley Village, AKThe pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.Sep 17, 2024 · N3474C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC24FA094Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 207 · Saint Mary's, AKOn September 15, 2024, about 2204 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna 207 airplane, N90193, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near St. Mary’s, Alaska. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code…Sep 16, 2024 · N90193 · DestroyedNTSB ANC24LA004Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Anchorage, AKThe loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight.Nov 13, 2023 · N8095C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC23LA036Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Point Thomson, AKThe pilot’s inadvertent descent below the published minimum descent altitude, while operating in flat light conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.May 17, 2023 · N34WM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22FA069Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportStory Charles Brad TT FOX · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 29, 2022 · N2723P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA329Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 Clipper 1 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during a descent, which resulted in a collision with terrain.Aug 26, 2022 · N240RM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA374Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a berm.Jul 27, 2022 · N4210Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA051Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions with resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.Jun 24, 2022 · N3085G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glacier View, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low to recover.May 29, 2022 · N4024Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA035Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot’s failure to determine the actual weight and balance of the airplane before departure, which resulted in the airplane being operated outside of the aft center of gravity limits and the subsequent aerodynamic stall on final approach. Contributing to…May 24, 2022 · N703TH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.May 17, 2022 · N927AP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA027Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Chitina, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the wing’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain.Mar 25, 2022 · N7074K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Valdez, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path in flat light conditions, which resulted in landing short of the intended landing spot and impact with terrain.Mar 15, 2022 · N99676 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA009Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path which resulted in landing short of the runway and impact with terrain.Dec 2, 2021 · N9602F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC22LA004Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGregg Origer PA-18 Replica · Willow, AKThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Oct 24, 2021 · N368G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nikolai, AKThe pilot’s loss of control on go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to land at a short off-airport landing site with a malfunctioning airspeed indicator.Aug 28, 2021 · N2579M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s impact with a log while dragging an off-airport landing site.Jul 7, 2021 · N349X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which resulted in fuel starvation and total loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked fuel quantity gauges that failed to indicate a fuel quantity takeoff limitation.Apr 26, 2021 · N77219 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21LA032Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control while dragging the surface of an ice- and snow-covered lake in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with a tree.Apr 21, 2021 · N180RJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC21FA028Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Anchorage, AKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Mar 29, 2021 · N1968P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA086Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 14 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in impact with trees.Aug 31, 2020 · N4214H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA085Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Fairbanks, AKThe PA-18 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the Cessna 185 as it was landing. Contributing to the accident was the PA-18 pilot’s failure to hear the traffic advisory provided by the air traffic control tower.Aug 27, 2020 · N714KH · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB ANC20CA056Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.Jun 2, 2020 · N8987Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.May 24, 2020 · N72536 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which necessitated a go-around, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain.Apr 7, 2020 · N2791P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20CA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to apply full carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.Jan 30, 2020 · N19524 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC20LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA31 · Fairbanks, AKThe improper installation of a hydraulic line at the right main landing gear (MLG) unlock actuator, which resulted in a total loss of system hydraulic pressure and failure of the landing gear to extend. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the…Jan 12, 2020 · N4112K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19TA037Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4Final reportPiper PA19 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around and his failure to assess the wind conditions appropriately before a landing attempt.Jul 21, 2019 · N6PF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC19LA031Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 208 · Bethel, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident, was the…Jul 8, 2019 · N9448B · DestroyedNTSB ANC19FA012Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech 200 · Kake, AKA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.Jan 30, 2019 · N13LY · DestroyedNTSB ANC19CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip.Oct 11, 2018 · N6492H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18TA070Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna U206 · Willow, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain control during a night landing pattern crosswind turn due to spatial disorientation and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action, which resulted in impact with terrain.Sep 9, 2018 · N8070Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Kaktovik, AKA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a steep turn with a low fuel state.Aug 22, 2018 · N8041R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames Wiebe Belite Pipper · Anchorage, AKAn inadequate fuel supply to the engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.May 24, 2018 · N3748 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Apr 9, 2018 · N4133V · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA542Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Wasilla, AKThe student pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced off-airport landing.Aug 31, 2017 · N2996S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T207 · Juneau, AKThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Aug 14, 2017 · N745KP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC17LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.Jul 9, 2017 · N2429C · Substantial damage