# NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, 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 2 · 55 cases ## Latest cases - [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 ANC21LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA034.md): Cessna 140 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N1685V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over. - [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 ANC11CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA016.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2011 · N81074 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop. - [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 ANC09CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA037.md): Cessna 140 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2009 · N1685V · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff. - [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 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 ANC99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA089.md): Cessna 140 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N3579V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane. - [NTSB ANC99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA088.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1999 · N4205N · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were a wet grass runway, and the pilot's excessive application of the brakes. - [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 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 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 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 ANC91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N81074 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA072.md): Cessna C-140 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N76607 · Substantial damage > Uncertificated pilot's failure to become qualified to operate an aircraft and gain the ability to recognize and respond to crosswind situations. - [NTSB ANC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA126.md): Cessna 140 · Nyac Mine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1989 · N7G · Substantial damage > Failure of the left rudder pedal bar assembly and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Improper maintenance and the pilot's lack of total experience were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB ANC86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Bradley Ski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1986 · N1661V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. At the time of the accident the wind was less than six knots. - [NTSB ANC86LAG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LAG01.md): Cessna 140 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1985 · N2181N · Substantial damage > The student plt attempted takeoff from am unimproved, overgrown river bed. He stated he paced off the distance availablefor takeoff and it was too short, however, he decided to takeoff anyway. The acft impacted alders and a stream bank just as it was lifting… - [NTSB ANC85FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA027.md): Cessna 140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1984 · N77227 · Substantial damage > On go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was… - [NTSB ANC84LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA179.md): Cessna 140 · Middle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N90170 · Substantial damage > Plt stated right brake pressure was lost during landing roll. Acft veered off left side of rwy and contacted trees. Post accident testing revealed no evidence of a right brake failure or malfunction. - [NTSB ANC84FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA124.md): Cessna 140 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1984 · N2233N · Substantial damage > Plt was conducting a search and rescue mission when his attention was diverted to an object on the ground. When plt redirected his attention to the flt path, rapidly rising terrain was viewed directly in front of the acft with insufficient room to turn. The… - [NTSB ANC83FAG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG09.md): Cessna 140 · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · N77191 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the rwy and the right main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB ANC83LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA100.md): Cessna 140 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N89410 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during an aborted takeoff. The acft was damaged but the occupants were not injured. The pilot statedthat he decided to take off to the south since there was no wind. The acceleration for takeoff was slow according to thepilot so he closed… - [NTSB ANC83FAG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG04.md): Cessna 140 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N7G · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with some hidden obstructions during an aborted takeoff. Th pilot realized his heavily loaded aircraft was not accelerating fast enough and aborted the takeoff. After turning left to avoid some metal drums, the aircraft collided with a… - [NTSB ANC83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA026.md): Cessna 140 · Near Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1982 · N4269N · Substantial damage > Immediately after taking off from a frozen lake, the pilot turned left to parallel a fog bank over the knik river. He stated that while climbing, the engine did not quit, but the propeller lost thrust, and he lost control of the aircraft. He stated that he… - [NTSB ANC79DAA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAA17.md): Cessna 140 · Tok, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1979 · N2163V · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC77DAH34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH34.md): Cessna 140 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1977 · N81047 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC74FAA32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74FAA32.md): Cessna 140 · Delta Jnctn, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1974 · N2934N · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC73DAA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAA20.md): Cessna 140 · Rampart, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 18, 1973 · N2934N · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC73DAG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73DAG13.md): Cessna 140 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1972 · N2204N · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC72DAA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAA15.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1971 · N77011 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC72DAG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAG07.md): Cessna 140 · Mckinley Prk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1971 · N2182V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC71DAG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71DAG27.md): Cessna 140 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1970 · N2276V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC70DAA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70DAA03.md): Cessna 140 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1970 · N76452 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC70FAG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70FAG03.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 3, 1970 · N81045 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC70D0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70D0052.md): Cessna 140 · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1969 · N1826V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC69F0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69F0085.md): Cessna 140 · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 5, 1968 · N2215V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC69D0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69D0050.md): Cessna 140 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 27, 1968 · N76607 · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68F0104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0104.md): Cessna 140 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 15, 1968 · N2215V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68F0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0096.md): Cessna 140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1968 · N2680N · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68D0066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68D0066.md): Cessna 140 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1967 · N2215V · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68F0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0029.md): Cessna 140 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1967 · N2210N · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC68F0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC68F0014.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1967 · N76309 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2071602&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.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071602', '2071603')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071602&state=AK --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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