# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, AK NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 3 · 136 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC24LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA025.md): Cessna 120 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2024 · N77032 · Substantial damage > A 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. - [NTSB ANC23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA053.md): Aeronca 7DC · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N83391 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB ANC21LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA033.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2021 · N77219 · Substantial damage > The 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. - [NTSB ANC20CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA054.md): Cessna 120 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2020 · N72536 · Substantial damage > The 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. - [NTSB ANC19LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA024.md): Aeronca 7DC · Nome Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2019 · N83391 · Substantial damage > The failure of the airplane's structural tubing due to corrosion, which resulted in a tailwheel separation and a subsequent loss of control. Also causal was the mechanic's failure to perform a detailed inspection of the aft fuselage during the most recent… - [NTSB ANC14LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA052.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2014 · N68593 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the improperly calibrated fuel quantity indication system. - [NTSB ANC14CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA024.md): Cessna 120 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N77336 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB ANC14CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA017.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8E · Alegnagik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2014 · N2542K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to determine that the ice that he was taxiing on was safe for operation. - [NTSB ANC14CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA004.md): Piper J3C 65 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2013 · N70604 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to make contact with an unsuitable landing surface, resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB ANC13CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA043.md): Piper PA-11 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N4772M · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB ANC11CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA040.md): Cessna 140 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N89424 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ANC10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA016.md): Piper PA-17 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2010 · N4568H · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude approach to land over trees in gusting winds, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and a loss of control. - [NTSB ANC09CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA085.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N72518 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over. - [NTSB ANC09CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA049.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Nome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2009 · N94995 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area. - [NTSB ANC08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA005.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N6628N · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff, and a collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA025.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N44233 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in a loss of control during the taxi from landing. - [NTSB ANC06LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA129.md): Piper J5A · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2006 · N35395 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight, and an emergency landing. - [NTSB ANC06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA094.md): Luscombe 8E · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N2438K · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA118.md): Taylorcraft BC12D-85 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N5616M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines. - [NTSB ANC05LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA053.md): Cessna 140 · Denali Park, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2005 · N2204N · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff and cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing, and collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA109.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2004 · N1629V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC04LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA081.md): Cessna 120 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N1847N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in airplane departing the landing surface into a ditch, and subsequently nosing over in tall bushes. A factor contributing to the accident was soft… - [NTSB ANC04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA033.md): Piper PA-15 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N4492H · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ANC03CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA081.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N72860 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and excessive application of the airplane brakes during the landing roll that resulted in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB ANC01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N43143 · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. Factors on the accident were the lack of brake pedals installed on the right pilot position of the airplane,… - [NTSB ANC01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA040.md): Taylorcraft 19 · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N22N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for a tailwind during takeoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and snow-covered terrain. - [NTSB ANC00LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA123.md): Cessna 120 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N72775 · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the passenger's inadvertent interference with the controls, and a ditch along the runway. - [NTSB ANC98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA140.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N81045 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to an in-flight fracture of an engine exhaust valve stem assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA020.md): Cessna 140 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1997 · N2400N · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA122.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N2502B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning during a low pass of a remote airstrip and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA055.md): Piper PA-11 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1996 · N4791M · Substantial damage > the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable off airport landing site. Factors associated with the accident were the soft and snow covered terrain. - [NTSB ANC96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA022.md): Piper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N4589M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence. - [NTSB ANC95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA162.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N89138 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the 'flat' lighting condition, and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA074.md): Champion 11BC-S · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N86135 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds and associated downdrafts. - [NTSB ANC95FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA063.md): Piper J3C-65 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N32708 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's emotional reaction to the vehicle travelling through his yard. - [NTSB ANC95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA026.md): Piper PA-17 · Dutch Harbor, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N4492H · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the right brake due to a leaky brake line. - [NTSB ANC95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA022.md): Cessna 140 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1994 · N89870 · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions. - [NTSB FTW94LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA307.md): Cessna 140 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N89511 · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of the brakes during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB ANC94LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA136.md): Cessna 140 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N76680 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper starting procedures. Factors in the accident were the unavailability of a parking brake and tiedowns to secure the airplane. - [NTSB ANC94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA065.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wassila-Cheri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N96330 · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice collecting in the carburetor throat and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended water taxi. - [NTSB ANC94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA058.md): Piper J5A · Lake George, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N35395 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the bent gear leg. - [NTSB ANC94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA024.md): Aeronca 7AC · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1993 · N82594 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach. - [NTSB ANC93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA150.md): Aeronca 11AC · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N86361 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA135.md): Luscombe SL8 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N2542K · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB ANC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA104.md): Cessna 140 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N4214N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB ANC93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA073.md): Cessna 140 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N1926V · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper runway alignment. - [NTSB ANC92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N77073 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the right hand exhaust stack. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB ANC92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA121.md): Taylorcraft BCS12-D · Sitka, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N96368 · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the large boulders (objects) beside the runway. - [NTSB ANC92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA112.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cloudy Lake, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N21375 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to enter an aerobatic maneuver with sufficient altitude to effect a recovery prior to ground impact. - [NTSB ANC91LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA034.md): Cessna 120 · Atigan Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1991 · N77316 · Substantial damage > The pilot continued to fly VFR into IFR conditions. Related to the accident were: low ceilings, whiteout conditions, and the mountainous terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17008&state=AK&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17008')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17008&state=AK --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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