# NTSB investigations, AK: In flight collision with object

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N11764 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA011.md): Robinson R-22 · Nikolski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N185MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while maneuvering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking an undetermined object, and an emergency descent and landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, and the failure of the tail…
- [NTSB ANC07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA108.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N758TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing.
- [NTSB ANC07FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA103.md): Short Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N2088Z · Substantial damage
  > A collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA101.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N2825Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from objects, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff/initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB ANC07LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N82022 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were soft, muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA092.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N2328M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ANC07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA073.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Sitka, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2007 · N35CX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/distance from obstacles during an IFR circling approach, and his failure to follow the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident was clouds.
- [NTSB ANC07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA070.md): Bell 206B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N16757 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during final approach, which resulted in the helicopter striking the pole.
- [NTSB ANC07CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA052.md): Cessna 175 · Stoney River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N7624M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree, and an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ANC07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA043.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N3412D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and an on-ground encounter with brush.
- [NTSB ANC07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA042.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA039.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N4111Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA022.md): Hughes 369D · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N5134V · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate clearance from a tranquilized moose while hovering in ground effect, and the operator's inadequate procedures for such operations, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the moose. Factors associated with the accident were the moose, a…
- [NTSB ANC06CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA124.md): Champion 7GCBC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N1655G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing flare, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the trees.
- [NTSB ANC06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA100.md): Eurocopter AS 350B2 · Skagway, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N301TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while hovering, which resulted in a main rotor strike with trees, an uncontrolled descent, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA101.md): Cessna 172E · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2006 · N5560T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from a transmission line while performing a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the transmission line.
- [NTSB ANC06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA051.md): Lanford Antares MA-33 · Trapper Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N582AK · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during final approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB ANC06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA044.md): Aerospatiale AS-350BA · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2006 · N209CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object while landing a helicopter at a remote site, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.
- [NTSB ANC06LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA032.md): Douglas DC-3 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N777YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA014.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Chenga Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N3615T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC05FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA116.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N3188C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from objects and terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC05TA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05TA111.md): McDonnell Douglas 500D · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · C-GBUY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB ANC05CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA101.md): Hughes 500D · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2005 · C-GLHQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.
- [NTSB ANC05CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA095.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N48CF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's wing.
- [NTSB ANC05CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA071.md): Aerospatiale AS350-B2 · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2005 · N295EW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while hover taxiing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a sign.
- [NTSB ANC05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA021.md): Maule M-7 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N4262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines, and an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.
- [NTSB ANC05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA010.md): Eurocopter France AS-350B2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2004 · N166EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while landing, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.
- [NTSB ANC05CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA005.md): Cessna 207 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2004 · N5277J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ANC04FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA063.md): Beech C-45H · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N401CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by not adhering to the published missed approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, fog, rain, and the…
- [NTSB ANC04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N2459L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a…
- [NTSB ANC04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA009.md): Beech 1900C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2003 · N112AX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles when approaching the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night, snow showers, and the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB ANC03CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA109.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N4564B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an intentional go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC03CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA078.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2003 · N3694T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent touchdown, and failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aborted landing, which resulted in the nose over of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA084.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N8383Q · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the seaplane and the operator of the jet ski to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision during the airplane's landing flare.
- [NTSB ANC03LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA059.md): Williamson Glastar · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N62849 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced…
- [NTSB ANC03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA011.md): Douglas DC-3 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N32TN · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a 25-foot high iron mast. Contributing factors were a downdraft, and a 25-foot high iron mast attached to a tractor.
- [NTSB ANC03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Larson Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N5355D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ANC02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA119.md): Cessna 185 · Mc Grath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA118.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · N4563B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.
- [NTSB ANC02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA117.md): Piper PA-32R · Manley Hot Spgs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N40449 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA114.md): Cessna 185 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N9563H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for P-factor, and his failure to abort the takeoff which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC02TA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA077.md): Bell 212 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N5017H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, and failure to maintain clearance with trees, which resulted in the main rotor blade striking a tree.
- [NTSB ANC02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA079.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N885EA · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA059.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N57391 · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line. Factors associated with the accident are the unqualified pilot's failure to see and avoid a power line, an unmarked power line, and…
- [NTSB ANC02TA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA035.md): Robinson R-44 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N344AK · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during an out-of-ground-effect hover.
- [NTSB ANC02LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA017.md): Robinson R-22 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N8353M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. A factor associated with the accident is an undetermined object.
- [NTSB ANC02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA018.md): Aerospatiale AS350-B · Girdwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2002 · N6080D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from a radio antenna during landing. A factor was the presence of an antenna.
- [NTSB ANC02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA013.md): Cessna 150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2002 · N3829J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove sufficient ice/frost from the airplane prior to flight, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced climb capability of the airplane due to the…
- [NTSB ANC02FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA010.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2002 · N30004 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with trees while in cruise flight. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of freezing rain, mist, and low ceilings.

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## 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" = 220)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&state=AK

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