# NTSB investigations, AK: Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid

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 ANC07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA067.md): Lockheed 382G-44K-30 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2007 · N401LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in dragging the tail on the runway and substantial damage.
- [NTSB ANC06IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06IA054.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Fairbanks, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N949AS · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew's delayed go-around during an unstabilized approach to land, which resulted in dragging a wingtip on the runway during the go-around. A factor associated with the incident was the flightcrew's unstabilized approach.
- [NTSB ANC05IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05IA002.md): Boeing MD-11F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N275WA · Minor damage
  > The operator's failure to provide sufficient weight and balance information to the flight crew, which resulted in a center of gravity aft of the limit, and a tail strike during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the incident are the operator's improper…
- [NTSB ANC03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA115.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N3795Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in the airplane nosing over in the water. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA015.md): Boeing 727-100 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2002 · N190AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabalized approach to landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA008.md): Boeing 747-128 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2001 · N3203Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate preflight planning, and failure to calculate the airplane weight and balance prior to departure.
- [NTSB ANC01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA081.md): Lockheed L-382G · Lake Minchumina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N401LC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the selection of an unsuitable landing area, and a rough/uneven landing surface.
- [NTSB ANC01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA020.md): Eurocopter AS-350B2 · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2000 · N216EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain. A factor in the accident was flat light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC00MA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00MA125.md): Piper PA-31T3 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N220CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, his improper aborted landing procedure, and inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were an improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn system by company maintenance personnel, and the failure…
- [NTSB ANC99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA095.md): Helio H-395 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N4198D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the downwind to upwind taxi turn. Factors associated with this accident were the high crosswind, the pilot's improper use of flaps, and his self-induced pressure because he was behind schedule.
- [NTSB ANC99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA071.md): Cessna 180J · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N7560K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the water landing.
- [NTSB ANC98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA122.md): Boeing 737-400 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1998 · N799AS · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA067.md): Cessna 170 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N1828C · Substantial damage
  > rotation (slippage) of the tire on the rim, and shearing of the valve stem, which allowed the rim to contact the ground and then separate.
- [NTSB ANC96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA058.md): Cessna 180H · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N91304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls…
- [NTSB ANC95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA138.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8212H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper alignment with the intended point of landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA085.md): Cessna 172 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N4804E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in dragging the right wing and shearing off the nose gear.
- [NTSB ANC95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA076.md): Cessna 170B · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N4512C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA084.md): Lockheed L-382E · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N906SJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to assure the airplane was adequately flared for landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA051.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N111EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent water loop/swerve due to the use of improper landing procedures.
- [NTSB ANC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA045.md): Piper PA-20-125 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N7483K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident is a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA126.md): Cessna 208 · Cape Sabine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N9825F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, not following procedures and directives, and overconfidence in his abilities, and the operators inadequate surveillance of the operation.
- [NTSB ANC94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA079.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N2297R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA067.md): Cessna 185 · Kassan Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N4471R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind. Factors were the rough water and the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA016.md): Cessna A185F · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N185FK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for the gusty cross wind condition. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA119.md): Taylorcraft TC19 · Resurrect'N Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N3541T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB ANC93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA079.md): Cessna A185F · Kahiltna Glacie, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N333DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not maintaining directional control. A factor is the rough condition of the glacier airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA183.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N1654G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation in accessing the available runway length and snow conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow bank and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with skiplane operations.
- [NTSB ANC92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA161.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N3384Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA090.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-500D · Polk Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N8395F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedure and the company's inadequate procedures and directives. A factor was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA088.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Elephant Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N101TH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N917VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.
- [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 ANC91IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA052.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Eek, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N4258N · Minor damage
  > The failure of the center torque link bolt.
- [NTSB ANC91IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA028.md): Boeing 737-200 · Unalaska, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N672MA · Minor damage
  > The windshear encountered on short final. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain within 150 feet of the runway, the variable nature of the wind due to the rising terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the go around.
- [NTSB ANC89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA111.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N75LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The crosswind and gusts were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA047.md): Cessna 180 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1989 · N9024C · Substantial damage
  > The plt's failure to properly compensate for the wind during takeoff on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the terrain conditions and gusting winds.
- [NTSB SEA89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA033.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1989 · N67667 · Substantial damage
  > Improper flare attitude at touchdown, causing the left float to dig into the water.
- [NTSB ANC85LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA137.md): Piper PA-18 · Drift River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N14159 · Substantial damage
  > Apln crashed on gravel bar after wing tip hit ground during low alt turn. The unlicesed plt stated that he WA s in his second 360 deg turn & hit his own wake turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC85LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA091.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1985 · N180SL · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that the float struck the water during landing resulting in the acft nosing over and sinking in 25 ft of water.
- [NTSB ANC85LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA087.md): Stinson 108-3 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1985 · N6175M · Substantial damage
  > While landing with a gusty x-wind, the acft bounced, the left wing dragged the ground & the acft went off the rwy. The plt stated that due to the x-wind & his foot slipping off of the rudder pedal, he was unable to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC85LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA009.md): Cessna U-206C · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N9577G · Substantial damage
  > The acft dragged a wing tip & nosed over while landing on a small lake near Iliamna, Alaska. The passenger seated next to the PIC stated that the plt had cancelled his flt plan prior to landing, circled the lake & made a long final apch to a touchdown on the…
- [NTSB ANC84LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA148.md): Cessna 180 · Iliamna Bay, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1984 · N2641Y · Destroyed
  > The acft struck a gravel bar while taxiing. The acft was not freed from the gravel bar until the next morning due to a receding tide on the previous night. Approx 3 hours later as the pilot taxied around awaiting daylight for takeoff, the acft rolled over in…
- [NTSB ANC83FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA090.md): Cessna 185-E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1983 · N1693M · Substantial damage
  > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after a loss of power in cruise flt. The pilot said he checked the throttle position then advanced it with no reaction. The pilot declared an emergency on frequency 121.5 the emergency fuel pump was turned on but…
- [NTSB ANC83IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA069.md): Cessna U-206 · Old Harbor, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1983 · N732FN · Minor damage
  > The acft rt wing rose during the water takeoff & the left wing struck the water. After impact the aircraft sank. The pilot did not receive a weather briefing & a sigment for lowlevel turbulence was in effect.
- [NTSB ANC82DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA085.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mt. Range, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1982 · N62972 · Substantial damage
  > Downhill takeoff into gusty crosswind raised wing which pilot could not control with aileron. Wing dragged and aircraft nosed over after 200 foot roll.

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 160)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=160&state=AK

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