NTSB investigations, 1995, 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\") = 1995
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") = 1995 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 ANC96LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Tanana, AKThe icing of the induction/intake screen and the pilot's improper planning/decision by electing to takeoff into suspended snow and ice crystals.NTSB ANC96LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337G · Stevens Village, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the approach and landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is the reduced visibility created by the falling snow.NTSB ANC96LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G18S · Nome, AKThe pilot exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane and improperly utilizing the airplane's elevator trim by selecting full nose up trim.NTSB ANC96LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Newtok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.NTSB ANC96LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence.NTSB ANC96LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Selawik, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane by failing to ensure that all the airplane's doors were properly closed. A factor associated with the accident is an open door.NTSB ANC96LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Nanwalek, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the variable wind.NTSB ANC96TA016Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182H · Koyuk, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.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 ANC96LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKfatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB ANC96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather, not maintaining a proper forward visual lookout, and not maintaining a proper altitude while maneuvering the airplane for landing.NTSB ANC96LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.NTSB ANC96LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Toksook Bay, AKThe pilot's inadequate planning/decision, improper use of the flaps, and inadequate removal of snow/frost from the wings of the airplane. An upsloping runway and snow conditions were factors in the accident.NTSB ANC96TA011Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. The snow-covered landing surface and the pilot's decision not to perform a go-around were factors.NTSB ANC96LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Kodiak, AKThe check pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the rough water and adverse wind conditions.NTSB ANC96LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.NTSB ANC96LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain directional control of the airplane, while attempting to negotiate a bend (dog-leg) in the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: variable/gusty wind…NTSB ANC96LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft sandy terrain was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA006Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B24R · Ninilchik, AKThe pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Turbulence and downdrafts were related factors.NTSB ANC96LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Red Devil, AKLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tyonek, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot concerning his method of testing the landing area. His selection of an unsuitable area was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180K · Cold Bay, AKthe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area/terrain for landing. The submerged sandbar was a related factor.NTSB ANC96LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Healy, AKA failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC96LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Hoonah, AKthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: improper weight and balance configuration, and unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB ANC95LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Craig, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi/takeoff area.NTSB ANC95LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, while landing.NTSB ANC95IA173Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Gustavus, AKfatigue failure of the propeller blade due to previous foreign object damage.NTSB ANC95LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors associated with the accident were: the box canyon, rising terrain, wind gusts, and downdrafts.NTSB ANC95LA171Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable portion of the 6,000 foot long gravel runway for landing. A factor associated with the accident was: the soft gravel berm on the runway.NTSB ANC95LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Port Alsworth, AKFailure of the main landing gear wheel that had been modified for a tundra tire.NTSB ANC95FA167Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Petersburg, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed above the airplane's stall speed. The high terrain and low ceiling (clouds) were related factors.NTSB ANC95LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Big Delta, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable step taxi/takeoff area. The submerged object was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kivalina, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC95TA166Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBell 206B · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision and inadequate supervision of the passenger, which allowed the helicopter's lateral center-of-gravity to be exceeded. Factors relating to the accident were: pressure (compelling influence) on the pilot and…NTSB ANC95LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty crosswind condition.NTSB ANC95LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180A · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The water condition with large waves/swells was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palmer, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: rain and rising/uneven terrain.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 ANC95LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC95LA160Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Glennallen, AKImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.NTSB ANC95LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Homer, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in his failure to reach the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors related to the accident were: the variable wind condition, and rising terrain (no overrun) at the approach end…NTSB ANC95LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure the airplane would maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the river bank during takeoff.NTSB ANC95LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper rate of descent during the approach to land, and his misjudgment of altitude to flare for landing on glassy water. The glassy water condition was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportShort Brothers SC-7 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor.NTSB ANC95LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKThe pilot's adequate compensate for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB ANC95IA151Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Juneau, AKfailure and separation of the propeller blade due to foreign object damage and fatigue.NTSB ANC95FA150Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision by flying into a box canyon.NTSB ANC95LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to assure clearance from obstructions. The downdraft was a related factor.NTSB ANC95LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of an inadequately prepared landing area.NTSB ANC95FA147Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Palmer, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain.