NTSB investigations: Cessna 140, AK
55 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 140. 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 | 2 |
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| 1965 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 4 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
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Query with SQL
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 ('2071602', '2071603'))
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 ('2071602', '2071603'))
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 ANC21LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which resulted in fuel starvation and total loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked fuel quantity gauges that failed to indicate a fuel quantity takeoff limitation.NTSB ANC21LA034Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Palmer, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his excessive braking which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC11CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's improper decision to take off downwind from unsuitable terrain.NTSB ANC11CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ANC09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.NTSB ANC09CA037Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Haines, AKThe pilot's decision to practice takeoff and landings on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on takeoff.NTSB ANC05LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Denali Park, AKThe loss of engine power during takeoff and cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent/landing, and collision with trees.NTSB ANC04LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · North Pole, AKThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB ANC03CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and excessive application of the airplane brakes during the landing roll that resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC99LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Sitka, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane.NTSB ANC99LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · North Pole, AKThe pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were a wet grass runway, and the pilot's excessive application of the brakes.NTSB ANC98LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe loss of engine power due to an in-flight fracture of an engine exhaust valve stem assembly. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Gustavus, AKthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The soft terrain was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the 'flat' lighting condition, and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC95LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Tok, AKThe pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.NTSB FTW94LA307Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's excessive use of the brakes during the aborted takeoff.NTSB ANC94LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Willow, AKThe pilot's improper starting procedures. Factors in the accident were the unavailability of a parking brake and tiedowns to secure the airplane.NTSB ANC93LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.NTSB ANC93LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot in command's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.NTSB ANC92LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKThe partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the right hand exhaust stack. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the forced landing was made.NTSB ANC91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC90LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-140 · Minto, AKUncertificated pilot's failure to become qualified to operate an aircraft and gain the ability to recognize and respond to crosswind situations.NTSB ANC89LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Nyac Mine, AKFailure of the left rudder pedal bar assembly and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Improper maintenance and the pilot's lack of total experience were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB ANC86LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bradley Ski, AKThe pilot stated that after touchdown he lost control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. At the time of the accident the wind was less than six knots.NTSB ANC86LAG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Beluga, AKThe student plt attempted takeoff from am unimproved, overgrown river bed. He stated he paced off the distance availablefor takeoff and it was too short, however, he decided to takeoff anyway. The acft impacted alders and a stream bank just as it was lifting…NTSB ANC85FA027Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Wasilla, AKOn go-around during a simulated forced landing over a dirt landing strip engine began to sputter and run rough. Plt stated power was reduced and engine began to run smooth. Fuel tank was switched and 15 to 20 seconds later, engine quit. Forced landing was…NTSB ANC84LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Middle River, AKPlt stated right brake pressure was lost during landing roll. Acft veered off left side of rwy and contacted trees. Post accident testing revealed no evidence of a right brake failure or malfunction.NTSB ANC84FA124Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Talkeetna, AKPlt was conducting a search and rescue mission when his attention was diverted to an object on the ground. When plt redirected his attention to the flt path, rapidly rising terrain was viewed directly in front of the acft with insufficient room to turn. The…NTSB ANC83FAG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Kotlik, AKThe acft ran off the rwy and the right main landing gear collapsed.NTSB ANC83LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Bettles, AKThe acft nosed over during an aborted takeoff. The acft was damaged but the occupants were not injured. The pilot statedthat he decided to take off to the south since there was no wind. The acceleration for takeoff was slow according to thepilot so he closed…NTSB ANC83FAG04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Iliamna, AKThe aircraft collided with some hidden obstructions during an aborted takeoff. Th pilot realized his heavily loaded aircraft was not accelerating fast enough and aborted the takeoff. After turning left to avoid some metal drums, the aircraft collided with a…NTSB ANC83LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Near Palmer, AKImmediately after taking off from a frozen lake, the pilot turned left to parallel a fog bank over the knik river. He stated that while climbing, the engine did not quit, but the propeller lost thrust, and he lost control of the aircraft. He stated that he…NTSB ANC79DAA17Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Tok, AKNTSB ANC77DAH34Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Kenai, AKNTSB ANC74FAA32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Delta Jnctn, AKNTSB ANC73DAA20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Rampart, AKNTSB ANC73DAG13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Willow, AKNTSB ANC72DAA15Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC72DAG07Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Mckinley Prk, AKNTSB ANC71DAG27Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Cordova, AKNTSB ANC70DAA03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Nenana, AKNTSB ANC70FAG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Anchorage, AKNTSB ANC70D0052Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Pedro Bay, AKNTSB ANC69F0085Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Willow, AKNTSB ANC69D0050Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Soldotna, AKNTSB ANC68F0104Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Gulkana, AKNTSB ANC68F0096Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · North Pole, AKNTSB ANC68D0066Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Eureka, AKNTSB ANC68F0029Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKNTSB ANC68F0014Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 140 · Anchorage, AK