NTSB investigations, 1982, AK
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
Cases per year
| 1962 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 171 |
| 1965 | 158 |
| 1966 | 174 |
| 1967 | 167 |
| 1968 | 173 |
| 1969 | 201 |
| 1970 | 211 |
| 1971 | 214 |
| 1972 | 195 |
| 1973 | 211 |
| 1974 | 224 |
| 1975 | 249 |
| 1976 | 296 |
| 1977 | 251 |
| 1978 | 265 |
| 1979 | 228 |
| 1980 | 239 |
| 1981 | 227 |
| 1982 | 199 |
| 1983 | 211 |
| 1984 | 216 |
| 1985 | 203 |
| 1986 | 186 |
| 1987 | 189 |
| 1988 | 179 |
| 1989 | 193 |
| 1990 | 193 |
| 1991 | 176 |
| 1992 | 192 |
| 1993 | 191 |
| 1994 | 138 |
| 1995 | 173 |
| 1996 | 161 |
| 1997 | 157 |
| 1998 | 172 |
| 1999 | 159 |
| 2000 | 140 |
| 2001 | 131 |
| 2002 | 139 |
| 2003 | 120 |
| 2004 | 107 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 96 |
| 2007 | 105 |
| 2008 | 108 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 112 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2019 | 87 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 92 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 75 |
| 2024 | 80 |
| 2025 | 86 |
| 2026 | 63 |
Where
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1982
AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982 AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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 ANC83LAG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · Chugiak, AKThe student pilot reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings on a runway with patches of ice. He stated that on his second touch-and-go, he touched down to the right of the centerline. Reportedly, he retracted the flaps, added full power, and…NTSB ANC83LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Nunapitchuk, AKThe aircraft was taking off from a frozen seaplane landing area when it struck several snow banks and crashed. The pilot stated that he had selected an area of ice, about 1100 ft long, and began taking off in an 8 kt crosswind with 6 passengers on board.…NTSB ANC83LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D1 · Drift River, AKThe pilot reported that while he was landing on crusty snow, the left ski broke through the crust and hit a log that was buried beneath the snow. Subsequently, the left gear failed and the plane nosed over.NTSB ANC83LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Hope, AKThe aircraft lost power during descent and crashed into trees. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot said he was descending with reduced power and when he turned carburetor heat on the engine began to miss so he turned carburetor heat…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 ANC83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Alexander Creek, AKThe pilot landed on rough, snow covered terrain and the landing gear collapsed. This aircraft had an out of date annual inspection.NTSB ANC83LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Near Port Alswo, AKWhile landing on the 3,500 ft level of tuxedni glacier the acft skis sank in deep soft snow & the acft flipped over.NTSB ANC83LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Sawmill Bay, AKThe aircraft encountered gusty wind and experienced power loss during takeoff. The pilot made a hard landing on the water and the aircraft nosed over but did not sink. It washed ashore on a rocky beach and was destroyed by wave action. No one was injured in…NTSB ANC83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Gambell, AKOn 12/12/82, the aircraft departed on a flight from savoonga to nome, AK. After departure, the pilot noted a problem with the left engine and diverted to Gambell, AK. While en route to Gambell, there was a gradual loss of oil pressure. After landing, the…NTSB SEA83AA028Accident · 8 fatalFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Near Klawock, AKAt 1236 the flt departed ketchikan seaplane base with a special VFR clearance & at 1240 reported clear of the control zone. The next & last transmission by the plt was made to the company via fm radio at about 1340. This report was issuedin the vicinity of…NTSB ANC83FA022Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Chugiak, AKThe aircraft collided with ground and rolled while the pilot was hover taxiing downwind. The winds were described as 15 KTS to gusts as high as 45 KTS. The Enstrom chief engineer reported that a downwind hover tends to decay the main rotor RPM due to…NTSB ANC83LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Brevig Mission, AKWhile the pilot was landing on a road, the left main gear, forward support tube failed. The pilot stated that he applied takeoff power to avoid ground looping and the plane became airborne. He stated that he "dumped" his flaps while indicating 60 mph and…NTSB SEA83LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot reported that slush accumulation on the runway prevented the aircraft from reaching takeoff speed. He aborted the takeoff and with braking action "nil" slid off the end of the runway. Gustavus airport is owned and operated by the state of Alaska and…NTSB ANC83LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe plt stated that during an earlier takeoff from a frozen lake that he struck an unknown object imbedded in deep snow. He noticed that his right gear & ski were damaged, & continued his flight to Anchorage. Approaching Anchorage he was advised by lake hood…NTSB ANC83LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Cordova, AKThe plt stated as he approached Cordova he smelled & observed smoke in the cockpit. He reduced power & commenced a modified approach to rwy 9 which was nearest his position. When he elected to add power the engine did not respond. The plt turned & landed on a…NTSB ANC83LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Naknek, AKDuring a power-on taxi turn the pilot reported he was about to strike a 6-FT embankment. The pilot added full power and flaps and the aircraft left the water, flew over an embankment, but the skis caught bushes on top of the bank. The landing gear was…NTSB ANC83LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKPrior to landing, the pilot was advised that the lakes were closed by the airport management and that he would be landing at his own risk. He acknowledged the radio transmission, but elected to land his ski equipped plane on the frozen lake. The lake had been…NTSB ANC83LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Elim, AKAccording to a witness, the acft lifted off the rwy about midfield, climbed to about 30-50 ft AGL & then began a dive. The witness heard no change in eng sound. The acft's wing first struck a box set on top of other equipment on the ground(about 4 ft 6 in…NTSB ANC83LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Near Seward, AKWhile attempting a landing on a beach Near Seward, Alaska, the aircraft's right main and nose landing gear were sheared off after the plane contacted rocks in the sand.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 SEA83FAD01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportAerospatiale S350D · Starfish, AKWhen the flt arrived at anita bay there were areas of ground fog moving in & out over the logging camp landing sight. The helicopter was observed to fly over the camp & back out across the bay. Shortly after the helicopter was out of sight a noise sounding…NTSB ANC83FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportFairchild C-82 · Nelson Lagoon, AKThe acft landed short damaging the right boom & horizontal stabilizer. The rwy threshold is marked by light green reflective threshold markers & two red & white striped touchdown panels.NTSB ANC83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 50 · Quinhagak, AKLeft engine lost power after takeoff. Pilot feathered left engine and returned to runway on one engine. Since he was overshooting he elected to land on grass wheels up to avoid overrun and collision with ditch. The following discrepancies were found: exhaust…NTSB ANC83IA010Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportShort Bros. SC7 Series 3 · Barrow, AKThe aircraft was on a round trip flight from Barrow, AK to point hope, AK and return. After landing at point hope, there was a 20 min delay while waiting for the ground crew. The pilot stated that he ran the engines for some 10 min or so due to the high winds…NTSB ANC83LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S1B2 · Shishmaref, AKThis pilot flew into the ground short of the runway, the pilot has visual deficiencies especially at twilight or in darkness. This accident took place at twilight. The pilot was hauling reindeer meat and stated the elevator jammed during final approach. An…NTSB ANC83LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Stony River, AKAccording to the plt it snowed heavily the prior day & people on the ground used their snowmobiles to pack down a landing area. Upon landing the acft rolled 400-500 ft & struck a 6-inch snow hump turning the acft over.NTSB ANC83IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Homer, AKAfter removing the floats and reinstalling the wheels on the aircraft, the pilot received permission to take off on a roadway bridge thats spans beluga lake. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the plane to nearby Homer airport. On takeoff, the aircraft…NTSB ANC83LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Near Homer, AKThe pilot decided to land on a gravel bar. He made a touch-and-go, then returned for a full stop landing. During the landing, he decided there was insufficient room to stop. He applied full power to initiate a go-around and saw a log in the takeoff path. The…NTSB ANC83LAA02Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 150 · Nulato, AKThe acft struck trees 600 ft from the departure end of the rwy at a high rate of speed after taking off from the unlighted rwy at night. The plt's blood alcohol level was 31 mg% & the urine alcohol level 90 mg%.NTSB ANC83LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Anchorage, AKShortly after departure the flt received radar vectors placing it near a VFR reporting point located 4 mi past the departure end of rwy 32 & 2 mi east of the rwy centerline. Traffic advisories were issued by approach control indicating a beoing 747 climbing…NTSB ANC83FAA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-20-A · Phillips Field, AKThe pilot reported that during a landing, the aircraft bounced a little. Reportedly, he recovered from the bounce, then the plane started to veer off the runway toward parked aircraft. While corecting with brakes, the aircraft nosed over.NTSB ANC83LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Near King Salmo, AKAccording to the pilot, he began taking off with a right quartering headwind. As the plane lifted off, a gust of wind was encountered and the aircraft moved sideward and down. Subsequently, the right main gear contacted the ground and separated. The nose then…NTSB ANC83FA005Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Flat, AKThe pilot made a forced landing shortly after takeoff. He stated that the aircraft lost power, but nothing was found to substantiate this. There was snow on the short runway. The pilot neglected to take a fuel sample before takeoff.NTSB ANC83IA001Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Near Port Heide, AKAccording to the pilot, he was back taxiing along a beach after landing and while attempting to make a turn the nose gear collapsed. On examination, the pilot found that a bolt in the nose gear steering mechanism had failed due to excessive wear. This allowed…NTSB ANC83LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International Stinson 108 · Near Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot stated that after shooting a moose in the morning, quartering the animal and carrying the meat to the an unimproved landing/takeoff area he walked back to his cabin for his aircraft. Upon his return, he landed and loaded 2 quarters into the back…NTSB ANC83FAA03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · 27 E Sagwon, AKThe plt was inspecting a landing site for possible use. A low pass was being made at approximately 3 ft when the acft encountered a downdraft & impacted a rocky ridge area short of the site.NTSB ANC82IA103Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA31-350 · Kenai, AKThe commuter flight departed Kenai, destined for anchorage AK. The pilot stated that while on approach he could not obtain a positive gear down and locked indication on the nose gear. The pilot elected to return to Kenai airport due to weather at anchorage.…NTSB ANC82DAA21Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Tok, AKThe aircraft was on a low altitude VFR flight to nortway, AK. The pilot had just reversed course due to adverse weather when his auxiliary fuel tank ran dry. He switched to a main fuel tank which had fuel and turned the boost pump on, but the engine failed to…NTSB ANC82FA102Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Near Kotzebue, AKThe aircraft was landed in the tundra following a power loss returning from a search mission. The lost person was a friend of the pilot of this accident aircraft. Possibly because of this the pilot searched longer than necessary and ran out of fuel on the way…NTSB ANC82DAG61Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 180 · Kodiak, AKThe flight was planned to a 650 ft landing area near the edge of a cliff. The elevation of the intended landing area was about 1600 ft. the pilot made two low passes over the area to check the wind. He believed the wind was calm. Reportedly, a normal landing…NTSB ANC82DA101Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFairchild C-82A · Karluk, AKThe pilot reported that during arrival, the approach to landing seemed normal until just before touchdown. The aircraft touched down short of the runway threshold marks on relatively steep terrain in the safety zone. The pilot estimated that the touchdown…NTSB ANC82DA100Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C45H · Near Deering, AKThe aircraft slid wheels up into a lake during a one-engine forced landing. The aircraft sank and was not recovered but all the occupants were able to reach shore uninjured. The pilot said the left engine lost power during cruise and he elected to shut it…NTSB ANC82DA099Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nr. White Mount, AKThe aircraft collided with the tundra during a forced landing in marginal weather. The pilot said the engine continued to lose engine RPM even though he used carburetor heat. The carburetor heat hose was found to be badly deteriorated during post accident…NTSB ANC82DA096Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna U206 · Nenana, AKDuring touchdown the nose wheel steering collar (Cessna p/n 1243811-6) failed & the acft swerved left turning over onto the nose & right wing.NTSB ANC82DA098Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Near Port Alswo, AKAccording to the pilot, he was landing on the tundra as he had done before. After rolling about 3/4 of the way down the strip, the main wheels hit a dip and the plane nosed over.NTSB ANC82DA097Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Near Barrow, AKThe pilot flew to a fishing camp Near Barrow, AK. During the landing roll, the aircraft struck a wet snow drift (about 2FT. Deep) and flipped over.NTSB ANC82DAA20Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper J3 · Near Nome, AKThe pilot was flying home from a hunting trip. The weather was low ceiling and visibility was marginal in some of the valleys. The aircraft impacted at the 1300 foot level on a 30 degree incline of a rocky slope. The aircraft bounced backfour feet on impact…NTSB ANC82IA095Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna C-207 · Near Dillingham, AKShortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a power failure. The pilot stated that when the power loss occurred he switched the fuel selector from the left tank to the right tank and selected "max hi-on" on the fuel boost pump. His attempts to restart the…NTSB ANC82FA094Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 G · Near Kotzebue, AKAircraft engine lost power over water of hotham inlet on an air taxi flight. Due to low altitude pilot had to ditch the aircraft. Aircraft sank almost immediately. Because of pilot's radio call two passengers were rescued.NTSB SEA82DA168Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna C-180J · 18nm Ese Ketchi, AKThe pilot stated that he circled the lake prior to landing. There was no wind and the lake surface was glassy. During the final approach, the pilot encountered sun glare off the lake. The aircraft landed hard and the wing tips contacted the water.