NTSB investigations, AK
43 cases where the first occurrence was “Miscellaneous/other”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 2 |
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| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 |
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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\" = 430)
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" = 430) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ANC05LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCAA · Whittier, AKThe pilot's becoming lost/disoriented while maneuvering due to inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in tree-covered terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC05CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pamler, AKThe student pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind and diminished braking capability.NTSB ANC05LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-5A · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm during the landing flare. Factors contributing to the accident were flat light conditions, the presence of a snow berm along the edge of a…NTSB ANC04LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to secure the cargo door, which resulted in the cargo door coming open during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC04LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 500D · Iliamna, AKThe ground crew's failure to use proper procedures while securing a sling load to the helicopter, which resulted in foreign object damage to the helicopter's main rotor system while idling.NTSB ANC04LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Nome, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while the helicopter was standing, which resulted in the coasting main rotor blade contacting the tail boom. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC04IA058Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-251 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the flight attendant to follow the appropriate door opening procedure by remaining clear of the door handle when the passenger door was opened from the outside by customer service personnel, which resulted in a wrist injury to the flight…NTSB ANC03LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA319B · Whittier, AKThe pilot's encounter with ground resonance during landing, which resulted in an aborted landing and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.NTSB ANC03FA066Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Sitka, AKThe pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures by not following the published approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling, and the pressure induced by conditions/events (the…NTSB ANC03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-319B · Valdez, AKThe pilot's encounter with a ground resonance condition during the landing touchdown, which resulted in the shearing of a main rotor spacing cable bolt, and buckling of the tail boom.NTSB ANC03LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout while lifting into a hover to ensure the helicopter was clear of all objects, which resulted in separation of an external mirror that then struck and damaged a main rotor blade. Factors in the accident were the presence…NTSB ANC03LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Russian Mission, AKThe failure of the pilot to use a tail stand while loading passengers, which resulted in the airplane's tail impacting the ground.NTSB ANC02LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Akiak, AKThe unsuitable and soft terrain in the area of a precautionary landing, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing factors in the accident were a false indication of smoke in the airplane during cruise flight, and weather conditions consisting of haze/smoke…NTSB ANC02IA093Incident · Serious injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Talkeetna, AKThe passenger's incapacitation during a high altitude flight due to a loss of consciousness as the result of a pre-existing cardiovascular condition. A contributing factor in the incident was the operator's improper use of disposable oxygen masks without a…NTSB ANC02IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie A-340-300 · Anchorage, AKThe captain's selection of a taxiway instead of a runway for takeoff and the flightcrew's inadequate coordination of the departure, which resulted in a departure from a taxiway. A factor in the incident was inadequate airline operator's procedures that did…NTSB ANC00IA034Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Fairbanks, AKA delayed rotation during takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC00IA010Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-400 · Juneau, AKThe failure of the flight crew to provide a recommended landing traffic advisory, and the failure of flight service station personnel to provide a flight advisory to the arriving airplane concerning men and equipment operating on the runway. Factors in the…NTSB ANC99TA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Deadhorse, AKA failure of the pilot-in-command to perform an adequate preflight inspection, and remove a rotor blade tie-down strap.NTSB ANC98LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Talkeetna, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear leg due to fatigue cracking. A factor associated with this accident is the inadequate inspection procedure specified by the manufacturer.NTSB ANC97LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Prudhoe Bay, AKThe pilot's improper preflight inspection of the airplane and failure to properly secure the baggage door.NTSB ANC97LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Minto, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in an unlatched door opening in-flight.NTSB ANC96LA123Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-21A · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout in order to see and avoid all ground personnel, his failure to follow company procedures and directives regarding Public Protection, and his disregard of the unsafe/hazardous conditions created by…NTSB ANC96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7AC · Clear, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC96LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Kasilof, AKThe pilot's inadvertent liftoff, and an inoperative elevator that became jammed due to frozen slush/snow.NTSB ANC94IA037Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-200F · Anchorage, AKThe attempt, by the pilot in command, to attempt takeoff with the parking brake controll engaged, resulting from incorrect procedures by the pilot in command.NTSB ANC93LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/thin (weak) ice condition of the lake surface.NTSB ANC93LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Elf Point Camp, AKThe pilot misjudged clearance and dragged an external load longline cable while landing.NTSB ANC92LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Chicken, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented, her lack of total expereince, her lack of familiarity with the geographical area, the poor lighting condition (dusk), and the weather…NTSB ANC92LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCB · Snow Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to keep the aircraft on the step and he allowed it to become airborne. The pilot subsequently lost depth perception, and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent, resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the float landing gear. A…NTSB ANC92LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A-135 · Paxson, AKThe pilot failed to attain & maintain takeoff airspeed. Factors to the accident were: takeoff was performed with a tailwind, and inadequate remedial action.NTSB ANC90LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion Aeronca 7DC · Elmendorf, AKFailure of the pilot to properly tie down and chock the aircraft and/or obtain proper assistance, and his failure to properly set the throttle, while hand propping to start the engine.NTSB ANC89LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Windy Fork, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB ANC89LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Kenai, AKFailure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance in starting the engine and/or his inadequate supervision. The passenger's lack of familiarity with the aircraft resulted in her improper use of the throttle which contributed to the accident.NTSB ANC89IA071Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-121 · Anchorage, AKFailure of tires on the right inside main gear truck. A related factor was: failure of operator/management personnel to follow proper loading procedures, which resulted in an improper lateral weight and balance situation.NTSB ANC89IA019Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Deadhorse, AKAcft bounced several times during landing. The pilot collapsed shortly after getting out of the airplane. Blood samples, taken from the pilot three hours after landing, contained 22.1% carbon monoxide. The left engine muffler overboard tube was broken loose…NTSB ANC88LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArtic S-1B2 · Hartman River, AKThe pilot had just taken off from a sand bar. During climb-out on the downwind leg, he felt the engine was not producing the proper power because the airspeed was dropping and the climb had stopped. He made a left turn and crash landed on the sand bar to…NTSB ANC88LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22HP · Mekoryuk, AKThe pilot-in-command was herding reindeer for a native corporation and he and his passenger had to relieve themselves so they landed on the tundra and left the helicopter's engine and rotors operating. As they were exiting the helicopter, it shifted on the…NTSB SEA87LA167Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Juneau, AKDue to a low battery charge, the plt elected to hand prop the acft to start the eng. He rprtd the eng became flooded, so he shut off the mags & opened the throttle, to clear the eng while hand turning the prop. He then turned on the master sw & mags, but…NTSB SEA86LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G21A · Long Island, AKWhile landing with three to four foot swells and when the aircraft was coming off the step, a wave struck the horizontal stabilizer and elevator causing substantial damage.NTSB SEA85LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Hoonah, AKDuring a CFR 135 flt the plt heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the acft with a corresponding left yaw. The eng was shut down in-flt and a successful autorotation was made onto water. The plt discovered 50 lbs of tools and 50 ft of cable had exited…NTSB ANC85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · King Salmon, AKThe acft crashed during a takeoff from a sandbar on the King Salmon river. The plt stated that during his take- off roll, the windshield fogged over & he was unable to see, the acft's main gear struck a rock & the acft nosed over.NTSB ANC83LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Fort Yukon, AKDuring a night approach to runway 03 at Fort Yukon, AK, the pilot neglected to activate the runway lights, as prescribed on the jeppeson approach chart, and mistook a row of white lights on buildings as the runway lights. Upon landing on a parking ramp the…NTSB SEA82DA120Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · 35 W. Of Ketchi, AKThe pilot was conducting a sling load operation with a 50 ft cable attached. After the last sling load was moved to a new drilling site, the pilot elected to leave the cable attached since there was no suitable landing area nearby. He stated that the cable…