# NTSB investigations: Aeronca 15AC, 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC21LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA087.md): Aeronca 15AC · North Pole, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2021 · N1441H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC17FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA035.md): Aeronca 15AC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N1370H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC14LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA038.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N1301H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to perform required fuel system tests to ensure that the airplane met its original type certification basis after modifying the fuel system and the Federal Aviation Administration’s improper approval of the fuel tank…
- [NTSB ANC13LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA065.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N1374H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC09CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA093.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N1187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the off-airport landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA089.md): Aeronca 15AC · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N1301H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA125.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N1170H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.
- [NTSB ANC08CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA056.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N1452H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB ANC04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA089.md): Aeronca 15AC · Big lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N4433N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and subsequent collision with high vegetation during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a…
- [NTSB ANC02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA030.md): Aeronca 15AC · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N1272H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC00LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA129.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N1455H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for high, gusty wind conditions during water taxi. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA060.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N1315H · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the number 3 engine cylinder head assembly, and a burned through fuel line.
- [NTSB ANC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA081.md): Aeronca 15AC · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N1023H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and an improper fuel selector valve. Factors in the accident were turbulent wind conditions, the improper replacement of the fuel selector valve by an airplane mechanic, and the failure of an FAA inspector to…
- [NTSB ANC95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA142.md): Aeronca 15AC · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N1484H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. High vegetation and upsloping terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA005.md): Aeronca Sedan AR-15 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N1428H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors to the accident were falling snow, an obstruction of the fuel system vents, restriction of the fuel flow and lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB ANC92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA175.md): Aeronca 15AC · Ptarmigan Pass, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N1009H · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the normal brake system, the misjudging of the proper touchdown point and the attempted go around. Factor was the rough and uneven landing area.
- [NTSB ANC92LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA051.md): Aeronca 15AC · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N1469H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently conducted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, rain, icing conditions, and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB ANC91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA156.md): Aeronca Sedan 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N1416H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel caps were secure, which restuled in a fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA044.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N1376H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination (water) in both fuel tanks and fuel lines.
- [NTSB ANC89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA053.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N4433N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inproper use of carburetor heat and the instructors failure to properly supervise the student actions within the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA104.md): Aeronca 15AC · Charley River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1987 · N1023H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he struck a hidden tree stump; he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over.
- [NTSB ANC86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA068.md): Aeronca 15 AC Sedan · Neal Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N1450H · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot-in-command, while step taxiing for takeoff the airplane became airborne inadvertently with insufficient room to takeoff or turn. The pilot-in--command stated he closed the throttle and the airplane touched down on the lake. He was…
- [NTSB ANC84LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA134.md): Aeronca 15AC · Murphy Dome, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N1067H · Substantial damage
  > The CFI said the engine quit in 'straight and level flight' & 'acted like fuel starvation.' The prop was windmilling. Restarts were attempted without success. A forced landing was made in a wooded area. The landing was cushioned by the acft floats and wings.…
- [NTSB ANC84LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA109.md): Aeronca 15AC · Ester, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N1436H · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed in the tops of small spruce trees after the engine lost oil pressure and was shut down. The plt later admitted that the oil lines needed relacement on the last annual on 06-22-84 but he postponed it and later forgot to do it in the…
- [NTSB ANC81DAG59](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG59.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1981 · N1484H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAG57.md): Aeronca 15AC · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1981 · N1058H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA045.md): Aeronca 15AC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1980 · N1007H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC80FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA038.md): Aeronca 15AC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1980 · N1206H · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80DAG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG45.md): Aeronca 15AC · Tonsina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1980 · N1209H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAA29-134052.md): Bellanca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1979 · N1180H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG23.md): Aeronca 15AC · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1978 · N1346H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77PAG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77PAG03.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1977 · N1293H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA10.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 22, 1975 · N1477H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA058.md): Aeronca 15AC · Seldovia, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 27, 1975 · N1426H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AAG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AAG69.md): Aeronca 15AC · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 8, 1975 · N1466H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG33.md): Aeronca 15AC · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1971 · N1451H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG10.md): Aeronca 15AC · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 8, 1971 · N1154H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC70D0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0013.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 12, 1969 · N1291H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69D0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69D0125.md): Aeronca 15AC · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 28, 1969 · N1077H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69D0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69D0029.md): Aeronca S15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1968 · N1032H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC68F0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0034.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 5, 1967 · N1234H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67D0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67D0076.md): Aeronca 15AC · Afognak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1966 · N1430H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC67F0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC67F0073.md): Aeronca 15AC · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 17, 1966 · N1077H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2438.md): Aeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1964 · N1070H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1207.md): Aeronca 15AC · Soldatna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1964 · N1291H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X1172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1172.md): Aeronca 15AC · Freswate Bay, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 4, 1964 · N1248H · Destroyed

## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('0191202'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=0191202&state=AK

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