# NTSB investigations, AK: On ground/water 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. Page 1 of 3 · 143 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC07LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA008.md): Boeing 747-228F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N752SA · Substantial damage > The failure of the deicing truck crew to maintain sufficient distance from the parked airplane during deicing, which resulted in a collision and substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB ANC06LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA076.md): Cessna 185 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N2217T · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's tailwheel snagging a rope during the takeoff run, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a rope that was positioned… - [NTSB ANC06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA053.md): Cessna 207 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N91099 · Substantial damage > The failure of the driver of an all terrain vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on the ramp, which resulted in a collision with the parked accident airplane's elevator. - [NTSB ANC06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA016.md): Cessna S-550 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2006 · N460M · Substantial damage > A failure of the driver of a snowplow vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on an airport hangar ramp, which resulted in a collision with the accident airplane as it was being marshaled into parking. - [NTSB ANC06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA013.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N237WT · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the icy and snow-covered terrain. - [NTSB ANC06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA008.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2005 · N3308S · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in an encounter with a hidden obstruction, and an on-ground collision with trees while taxiing to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a hidden obstruction. - [NTSB ANC05CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N6195D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an on ground collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswind, and the pilot's failure to maintain… - [NTSB ANC05CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA102.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N8152Z · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in substantial damage to the tail of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC05CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA089.md): Cessna 207A · Excursion Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N39AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a building during taxi from landing, which resulted in structural damage to the left wing when it struck the building. - [NTSB ANC05CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05CA069.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N2981D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing from landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with the sign. - [NTSB ANC04CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA114.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N1018D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on-ground collision with trees during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident were trees. - [NTSB ANC04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA100.md): Piper PA-14 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2004 · N4241H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a runway marker sign. A factor contributing to the accident was sunglare in the pilot's eyes. - [NTSB ANC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA122.md): Cessna 180 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N2162Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare. - [NTSB ANC03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA043.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N886EA · Substantial damage > The failure of the captain to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane's wingtip and a parked vehicle. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of ground personnel to utilize a wing walker as prescribed in company policy when aircraft are… - [NTSB ANC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA017.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N7002Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a berm. - [NTSB ANC03CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA006.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N5244D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway and clearance from the taxiway edge lights while taxiing from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was sun glare. - [NTSB ANC02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA116.md): Piper PA-18 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N2410P · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain while taxiing for takeoff, which precipitated an on ground collision with a tree stump. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain and the presence of tree stumps. - [NTSB ANC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA115.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Tenakee Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N335AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed/distance from a dock resulting in the airplane drifting into a wooden piling during a taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tidal current. - [NTSB ANC02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N7489D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstructions while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB ANC02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA071.md): Piper PA-18 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N91855 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for taxiing, which resulted in running the airplane's float aground. Factors contributing to the accident were the hidden obstructions underwater, and the excessive taxi speed. - [NTSB ANC02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA031.md): Cessna 172 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N6475E · Substantial damage > The pilots improper starting procedure. Factors associated with the accident are the continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency, and failure to use wheel chocks and/or tie-down rope/straps to restrain the airplane during the engine… - [NTSB ANC01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA143.md): Cessna U206 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N3831G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing after landing in mixed rain and snow. Factors associated with the accident are reduced visibility conditions due to the snow and rain. - [NTSB ANC01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA090.md): Cessna 185 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N85CG · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident were trees. - [NTSB ANC01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA103.md): Cessna 207 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2001 · N100PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and failure to maintain clearance. A factor associated with the accident was a vehicle mounted gantry. - [NTSB ANC01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA067.md): Piper PA-18 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N4468Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and an excessive descent rate resulting in a hard landing during an aborted takeoff. Factors in the accident were a collision of the airplane's float assembly with an unknown object, and the pilot's… - [NTSB ANC01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA064.md): Cessna 172P · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N98426 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was a tree. - [NTSB ANC01TA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01TA048.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N4793C · Substantial damage > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance/clearance from a cement barricade while taxiing into a parking spot after landing. A factor was the presence of a barricade adjacent to the parking spot. - [NTSB ANC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA013.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N96920 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. - [NTSB ANC01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA009.md): Curtis-Wright C-46F · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N1822M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees. - [NTSB ANC01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA001.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N59645 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were wet and soft terrain. - [NTSB ANC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA113.md): Stinson 108-3 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N603C · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see. - [NTSB ANC00LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N186RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions, and his excessive use of brakes during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees alongside the landing area. - [NTSB ANC00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N4762D · Substantial damage > The failure of the driver of the forklift to maintain an adequate visual outlook. - [NTSB ANC99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA153.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N36CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout for a parked airplane during taxi. - [NTSB ANC99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA132.md): Cessna 207 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N800DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with this accident was the sunglare. - [NTSB ANC99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA063.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N3585T · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudging the taxi clearance between the airplane's wingtip and the parked vehicle. - [NTSB ANC99LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N6GR · Substantial damage > The failure of the driver of a vehicle to maintain an adequate visual lookout. - [NTSB ANC99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA012.md): Boeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · HL741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot of the other aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was the other pilot's inadequate maneuver to avoid the parked airplane. - [NTSB ANC98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA158.md): Piper PA-20 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N2106A · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors involved in the accident were a crosswind, and the trees adjacent to the takeoff area. - [NTSB ANC98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA151.md): Cessna 185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N93904 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. - [NTSB ANC98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA149.md): Cessna 207 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1998 · N1754U · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure. A factor in the accident was a narrow runway. - [NTSB ANC98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA146.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N7682D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was sunglare as the pilot landed into the sun. - [NTSB ANC98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA111.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N96346 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor associated with the accident were willow trees near the airstrip. - [NTSB ANC98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA085.md): Lockheed L-382G · Huslia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N402LC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA023.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N38186 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were flat lighting conditions, and inadequate airport facilities. - [NTSB ANC98LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA010.md): Piper PA-31-T3 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1997 · N314SC · Substantial damage > An on-ground collision with an animal (moose). Factors in the accident were night VFR conditions that restricted the pilot's visual lookout, and the lack of an airport perimeter fence. - [NTSB ANC97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA127.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1997 · N27188 · Substantial damage > the baggage tug driver's disregard for wet taxiway/ramp conditions, which resulted in his inability to avoid a taxiing airplane as he came around the end of a concourse building. Darkness, rain, and the wet ramp conditions were related factors. - [NTSB ANC97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA094.md): Helio H295 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N6343V · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. - [NTSB ANC97IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97IA011.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N954AS · Minor damage > The ground crew's failure to maintain communication with the flight crew while loading cargo after pushback and engine start, and the ground and flightcrew's failure to follow the procedure outlined in their manuals concerning use of marshallers during… - [NTSB ANC97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA007.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1996 · N63414 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from an airport sign, while taxiing on an unfamiliar airport. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=AK&occurrence=310&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&state=AK --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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