NTSB investigations: Aeronca 15AC, AK
46 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Aeronca 15AC. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 3 |
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| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0191202'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('0191202'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC21LA087Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 15AC · North Pole, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a loss of control.NTSB ANC17FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC14LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AKMaintenance personnel’s failure to perform required fuel system tests to ensure that the airplane met its original type certification basis after modifying the fuel system and the Federal Aviation Administration’s improper approval of the fuel tank…NTSB ANC13LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ANC09CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the off-airport landing resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ANC09CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.NTSB ANC08CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.NTSB ANC08CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll. A factor was an excessive taxispeed.NTSB ANC04CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Big lake, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and subsequent collision with high vegetation during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a collision with the ground. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a…NTSB ANC02LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Sitka, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.NTSB ANC00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for high, gusty wind conditions during water taxi. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC99LA060Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Pedro Bay, AKA separation of the number 3 engine cylinder head assembly, and a burned through fuel line.NTSB ANC98LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Homer, AKThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and an improper fuel selector valve. Factors in the accident were turbulent wind conditions, the improper replacement of the fuel selector valve by an airplane mechanic, and the failure of an FAA inspector to…NTSB ANC95LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. High vegetation and upsloping terrain were related factors.NTSB ANC95LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Sedan AR-15 · Nikolai, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors to the accident were falling snow, an obstruction of the fuel system vents, restriction of the fuel flow and lack of a suitable landing area.NTSB ANC92LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Ptarmigan Pass, AKThe partial failure of the normal brake system, the misjudging of the proper touchdown point and the attempted go around. Factor was the rough and uneven landing area.NTSB ANC92LA051Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot inadvertently conducted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, rain, icing conditions, and whiteout conditions.NTSB ANC91LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca Sedan 15AC · Anchorage, AKFailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel caps were secure, which restuled in a fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AKFuel contamination (water) in both fuel tanks and fuel lines.NTSB ANC89LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's inproper use of carburetor heat and the instructors failure to properly supervise the student actions within the airplane.NTSB ANC87LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Charley River, AKThe pilot stated that during the takeoff roll he struck a hidden tree stump; he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over.NTSB ANC86LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15 AC Sedan · Neal Lake, AKAccording to the pilot-in-command, while step taxiing for takeoff the airplane became airborne inadvertently with insufficient room to takeoff or turn. The pilot-in--command stated he closed the throttle and the airplane touched down on the lake. He was…NTSB ANC84LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Murphy Dome, AKThe CFI said the engine quit in 'straight and level flight' & 'acted like fuel starvation.' The prop was windmilling. Restarts were attempted without success. A forced landing was made in a wooded area. The landing was cushioned by the acft floats and wings.…NTSB ANC84LA109Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Ester, AKThe acft was landed in the tops of small spruce trees after the engine lost oil pressure and was shut down. The plt later admitted that the oil lines needed relacement on the last annual on 06-22-84 but he postponed it and later forgot to do it in the…NTSB ANC81DAG59Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC81DAG57Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Sterling, AKNTSB ANC80FA045Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 15AC · Wasilla, AKNTSB ANC80FA038Accident · 1 fatalClosedAeronca 15AC · Skwentna, AKNTSB ANC80DAG45Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Tonsina, AKNTSB ANC79DAA29Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 15AC · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC79DAG23Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Iliamna, AKNTSB MKC77PAG03Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC76DAA10Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC75AA058Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 15AC · Seldovia, AKNTSB ANC75AAG69Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Farewell, AKNTSB ANC72DAG33Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Cordova, AKNTSB ANC72DAG10Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Whittier, AKNTSB ANC70D0013Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AKNTSB ANC69D0125Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Bettles, AKNTSB ANC69D0029Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca S15AC · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC68F0034Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC67D0076Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Afognak, AKNTSB ANC67F0073Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Tok, AKNTSB UNK64X2438Accident · No injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AKNTSB UNK64X1207Accident · Minor injuriesClosedAeronca 15AC · Soldatna, AKNTSB UNK64X1172Accident · 2 fatalClosedAeronca 15AC · Freswate Bay, AK