NTSB investigations, AK
45 cases where the first occurrence was “Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 160)
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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 160) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run 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 ANC07LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed 382G-44K-30 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's excessive rotation of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in dragging the tail on the runway and substantial damage.NTSB ANC06IA054Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Fairbanks, AKThe flightcrew's delayed go-around during an unstabilized approach to land, which resulted in dragging a wingtip on the runway during the go-around. A factor associated with the incident was the flightcrew's unstabilized approach.NTSB ANC05IA002Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing MD-11F · Anchorage, AKThe operator's failure to provide sufficient weight and balance information to the flight crew, which resulted in a center of gravity aft of the limit, and a tail strike during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the incident are the operator's improper…NTSB ANC03LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in the airplane nosing over in the water. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.NTSB ANC02LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-100 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's decision to continue an unstabalized approach to landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.NTSB ANC02LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-128 · Anchorage, AKThe flight crew's inadequate preflight planning, and failure to calculate the airplane weight and balance prior to departure.NTSB ANC01LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed L-382G · Lake Minchumina, AKThe flight crew's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the selection of an unsuitable landing area, and a rough/uneven landing surface.NTSB ANC01LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350B2 · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain. A factor in the accident was flat light conditions.NTSB ANC00MA125Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T3 · Nuiqsut, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, his improper aborted landing procedure, and inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were an improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn system by company maintenance personnel, and the failure…NTSB ANC99LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-395 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the downwind to upwind taxi turn. Factors associated with this accident were the high crosswind, the pilot's improper use of flaps, and his self-induced pressure because he was behind schedule.NTSB ANC99LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Palmer, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the water landing.NTSB ANC98LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-400 · Juneau, AKThe flight crew's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC96LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Dillingham, AKrotation (slippage) of the tire on the rim, and shearing of the valve stem, which allowed the rim to contact the ground and then separate.NTSB ANC96LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Palmer, AKThe pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls…NTSB ANC95LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Togiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper alignment with the intended point of landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.NTSB ANC95LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in dragging the right wing and shearing off the nose gear.NTSB ANC95LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC95LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLockheed L-382E · Mcgrath, AKFailure of the pilot-in-command to assure the airplane was adequately flared for landing.NTSB ANC95LA051Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's inadvertent water loop/swerve due to the use of improper landing procedures.NTSB ANC95LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20-125 · Koliganek, AKThe student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident is a crosswind.NTSB ANC94LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Cape Sabine, AKThe pilot's improper preflight planning, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, not following procedures and directives, and overconfidence in his abilities, and the operators inadequate surveillance of the operation.NTSB ANC94LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC94LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kassan Bay, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind. Factors were the rough water and the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Chefornak, AKThe failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for the gusty cross wind condition. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.NTSB ANC93LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft TC19 · Resurrect'N Bay, AKThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control upon landing.NTSB ANC93LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Kahiltna Glacie, AKThe pilot-in-command not maintaining directional control. A factor is the rough condition of the glacier airstrip.NTSB ANC92LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's preflight planning/preparation in accessing the available runway length and snow conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow bank and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with skiplane operations.NTSB ANC92LA161Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.NTSB ANC92LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-500D · Polk Inlet, AKThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedure and the company's inadequate procedures and directives. A factor was the uneven terrain.NTSB ANC92LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Elephant Lake, AKThe dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the tailwind.NTSB ANC91LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.NTSB ANC91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC91IA052Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Eek, AKThe failure of the center torque link bolt.NTSB ANC91IA028Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Unalaska, AKThe windshear encountered on short final. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain within 150 feet of the runway, the variable nature of the wind due to the rising terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the go around.NTSB ANC89LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The crosswind and gusts were contributing factors.NTSB SEA89LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Wrangell, AKThe plt's failure to properly compensate for the wind during takeoff on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident were the terrain conditions and gusting winds.NTSB SEA89LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKImproper flare attitude at touchdown, causing the left float to dig into the water.NTSB ANC85LA137Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Drift River, AKApln crashed on gravel bar after wing tip hit ground during low alt turn. The unlicesed plt stated that he WA s in his second 360 deg turn & hit his own wake turbulence.NTSB ANC85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai Lake, AKThe plt stated that the float struck the water during landing resulting in the acft nosing over and sinking in 25 ft of water.NTSB ANC85LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Chugiak, AKWhile landing with a gusty x-wind, the acft bounced, the left wing dragged the ground & the acft went off the rwy. The plt stated that due to the x-wind & his foot slipping off of the rudder pedal, he was unable to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC85LA009Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U-206C · Iliamna, AKThe acft dragged a wing tip & nosed over while landing on a small lake near Iliamna, Alaska. The passenger seated next to the PIC stated that the plt had cancelled his flt plan prior to landing, circled the lake & made a long final apch to a touchdown on the…NTSB ANC84LA148Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Iliamna Bay, AKThe acft struck a gravel bar while taxiing. The acft was not freed from the gravel bar until the next morning due to a receding tide on the previous night. Approx 3 hours later as the pilot taxied around awaiting daylight for takeoff, the acft rolled over in…NTSB ANC83FA090Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 185-E · Anchorage, AKThe acft was damaged in a forced landing after a loss of power in cruise flt. The pilot said he checked the throttle position then advanced it with no reaction. The pilot declared an emergency on frequency 121.5 the emergency fuel pump was turned on but…NTSB ANC83IA069Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna U-206 · Old Harbor, AKThe acft rt wing rose during the water takeoff & the left wing struck the water. After impact the aircraft sank. The pilot did not receive a weather briefing & a sigment for lowlevel turbulence was in effect.NTSB ANC82DA085Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mt. Range, AKDownhill takeoff into gusty crosswind raised wing which pilot could not control with aileron. Wing dragged and aircraft nosed over after 200 foot roll.