# NTSB investigations, 2001, 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 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 ANC02IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02IA007.md): Douglas DC-8-71F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N825BX · No damage
  > The asymmetrical activation of the left wing spoiler due to a broken retraction cable during takeoff. A factor associated with the incident was the operator's inadequate inspection of the cable.
- [NTSB ANC02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA004.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N5573J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were snow and ice on the runway surface, and the pilot's excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB ANC02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA006.md): Cessna 207A · Kobuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7384U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent collision with a tree. A factor was the presence of trees along the runway.
- [NTSB SEA02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA008.md): Bell 206L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N400EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy…
- [NTSB ANC02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA002.md): Embraer 120ER · Bethel, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2001 · N120AX · Substantial damage
  > The captain's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude which resulted in impact with terrain during an instrument landing approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the flightcrew's failure to reset the altimeters to the correct altimeter…
- [NTSB DCA02MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA003.md): Cessna 208 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2001 · N9530F · Destroyed
  > an in-flight loss of control resulting from upper surface ice contamination that the pilot-in-command failed to detect during his preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a preflight inspection requirement for CE-208…
- [NTSB ANC02TA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02TA001.md): Cessna 185F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N9344N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated in the accident were a crosswind, and a worn tailwheel steering horn.
- [NTSB ANC02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA003.md): Cessna 185 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N1966U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA150.md): Slepcev Storch SS-MK4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N69UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA149.md): Piper PA-22 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N8127D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA146.md): Douglas DC-6B · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N867TA · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's continued use of an unstabilized GPS approach. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and the inadequate coordination between the crew.
- [NTSB ANC01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA147.md): Cessna 206 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N35962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB ANC01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA134.md): Cessna 182 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N3961D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA145.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N4352F · Substantial damage
  > An unlocked landing gear mechanism during landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.
- [NTSB ANC01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA144.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mentasta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N8943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and a variable wind.
- [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 ANC01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA142.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2001 · N7477L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA152.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2001 · N5343G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA140.md): Rans S-7 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2001 · N4012H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA139.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Skagway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N60809 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA138.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Cordova, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2001 · N254AW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the fracture of an engine cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ANC01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA135.md): Colburn Murphy Rebel · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2001 · N407AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA148.md): Cessna 180 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N74806 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA133.md): Piper PA-12 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2001 · N5129Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. An additional factor was a ditch.
- [NTSB ANC01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA136.md): Cessna 185F · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N177BM · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the main axle attaching bolts, and subsequent separation of the axle from the landing gear strut.
- [NTSB ANC01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA141.md): Jacobs KE-1-A · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N24KJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA131.md): Maule M-7-235B · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N1007U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA132.md): Cessna 177RG · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N45367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA130.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2001 · N3416M · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.
- [NTSB ANC01LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA129.md): de Havilland C-7A · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2001 · N2225C · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, and improper short field landing procedures. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, and the captain's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA128.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N4669C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ANC01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA127.md): Cessna 170A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N9791A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of trees at the end of the departure path, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control.
- [NTSB ANC01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA123.md): Piper PA-12 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N7604H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA125.md): Piper PA-22 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N6949B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut.
- [NTSB ANC01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N111FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a variable wind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA118.md): Thomson Avid Flyer · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N47065 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to a broken spark plug.
- [NTSB ANC01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA121.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N10395 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA120.md): Cessna 175 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N6550E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA119.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N2871P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA115.md): Champion 7ECA · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2001 · N5189X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA126.md): Freeman Glastar · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N677DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. An additional factor was a tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA124.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N9963Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC01LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA114.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N3685Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA108.md): Cessna 207 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N562CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a the wrong runway, which resulted in a tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Factors associated with the accident are a short takeoff area, a tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA106.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N56467 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and low visibility.
- [NTSB ANC01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA112.md): Arctic S-1B2 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N61AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions during a downwind landing at a remote lake. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, rough/uneven terrain, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision(s).
- [NTSB ANC01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA109.md): Sikorsky S61A · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N5193Y · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a steel long line cable that failed and rebounded from a load of logs into the helicopter's main and tail rotors.
- [NTSB ANC01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA107.md): Cessna 180H · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N2716X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA104.md): Stinson 108-2 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N8090K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for an off-airport landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=AK&year=2001

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