# Final NTSB investigations, 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA038.md): Textron B300C · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2026 · N67RF · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ANC26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N4136E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC26LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA026.md): Cessna U206F · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2026 · N93021 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB ANC26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA025.md): Avid Avid Flyer · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2026 · N394BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering onto the runway for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the presence of heavy, wet snow adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB ANC26LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA023.md): Wag Aero Sportsman · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2026 · N212PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable snow-covered runway and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA022.md): Cessna A185F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2026 · N94237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to contact with wind hardened snow berm and subsequent failure of main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC26LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA011.md): Cessna 150K · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2026 · N6333G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s unintentional selection of the wrong, snow-covered landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA010.md): Beech 65-A90-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2026 · N918MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain proper flare during landing resulting in a hard landing short of the runway threshold. Contributing to the accident were gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA26LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA102.md): Boeing 737 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2026 · N583AS · Substantial damage
  > The reduced surface friction of the contaminated ramp which led to a loss of directional control during taxi.
- [NTSB ANC26LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA008.md): Cessna 172M · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2025 · N20305 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC26LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA007.md): Danchini Aero Danchini Cub · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2025 · N794AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, and inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA005.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2025 · N4112D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control when the airplane encountered snow and ice on the runway while landing at night in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA117.md): Piper PA-31 · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2025 · N16SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA110.md): Cessna 208B · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2025 · N976E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the departure roll resulting in a collision with a tractor/loader.
- [NTSB ANC25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2025 · N4282F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA111.md): 217whiskeymike SQ12 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2025 · N217WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hole in the tundra, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA118.md): Toci Gabe C G Supa · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2025 · N803R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around.
- [NTSB ANC25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA121.md): Maule M-4-210C · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2025 · N4612T · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC25LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2025 · N7777D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff, which resulted in a collision and ground loop. Contributing was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB ANC25LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA109.md): Piper PA-12 · Kotlik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N3816M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC25LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA107.md): David Hunter Danchini CUB · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N798AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC25LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA120.md): Piper PA-18-150 · St Mary's, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2025 · N3797Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind, from a short off-airport strip, which degraded the climb performance of the airplane and led to impact with trees at the end of the strip.
- [NTSB ANC25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA103.md): Piper PA-11 · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2025 · N5025H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s encounter with gusting crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA119.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2025 · N1869W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA104.md): Jeremy Price Smith Super CUB · Chisana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2025 · N9930D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC25LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA102.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2025 · N242BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots encounter with an obstructed dip in the landing surface during the landing roll out on a remote airstrip, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC25LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA101.md): Cessna 180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2025 · N2996C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an unsuitable runway due to large puddles of water, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA100.md): Champion 7GCBC · Sutton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N5267X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA099.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2025 · N74435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the helicopter’s available power while landing in a remote confined area, which resulted in rotor droop and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA093.md): Piper PA-20 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N7050K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC25LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA092.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2025 · N149TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during takeoff from uneven, snow-covered terrain in flat light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC25LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA095.md): Helio H-395 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2025 · N44344 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA097.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350B3e · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2025 · N589SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent entanglement of a lightweight Kevlar long line into the helicopters operating main rotor system, resulting in a severe imbalance and separation of the main rotor gearbox.
- [NTSB ANC25LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA088.md): Cessna 180G · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2025 · N4721U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a rate of climb sufficient to clear obstacles during takeoff, resulting in a collision with tree-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA087.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2025 · N9314D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear mount due to extensive corrosion while landing in an area of rough terrain.
- [NTSB ANC25LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA096.md): Cessna A185F · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2025 · N9BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area resulting in an on-ground collision with an obscured log and a main landing gear separation.
- [NTSB ANC25LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2025 · N4387Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB ANC25LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA085.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK 1 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2025 · N232KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC25LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA106.md): Brian Turner Northern Explorer · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2025 · N907BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC25LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA083.md): Aviat A-1B · Chisana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2025 · N900HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC25LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA082.md): Cessna U206F · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2025 · N206GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush.
- [NTSB ANC25LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA081.md): Cessna 208B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2025 · N645AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach, which resulted in a landing touchdown with insufficient runway remaining and a subsequent runway overrun and a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ANC25LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA078.md): Cessna U206C · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2025 · N29110 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC25LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA076.md): Cessna 180H · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2025 · N91393 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left rudder assembly which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC25LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA089.md): Piper PA-12 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2025 · N2638M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of brakes during landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC25LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA072.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2025 · N82109 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during takeoff roll which resulted in a ground loop, and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC25LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N8979D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC25LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA074.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Nelson Lagoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N109KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a creek bank while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB ANC25LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA073.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N27293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the landing after determining the landing area was unsuitable.
- [NTSB ANC25LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA070.md): Cessna 170B · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2025 · N2694D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?status=final&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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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