NTSB investigations, 2000, AK
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 | 62 |
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\") = 2000
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") = 2000 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 ANC01FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportChampion 8GCBC · Juneau, AKUndetermined. Missing airplane.NTSB ANC01LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Deadhorse, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were clouds, fog, dusk light conditions, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the flight prior to nightfall.NTSB ANC01FA026Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCurtis-Wright C46A · Kenai, AKThe flight crew's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are high winds, turbulence, and low ceilings.NTSB ANC01LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Anchorage, AKThe delayed remedial action by the pilot/instructor of another airplane during landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain directional control, and the lack of available brakes to the pilot/instructor of…NTSB ANC01LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · King Salmon, AKThe loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and contamination (water) in the carburetor.NTSB ANC01LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe failure of a mechanic to ensure the throttle linkage was secure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to take remedial action during an emergency landing and overrun.NTSB ANC01IA022Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-422 · Port Heiden, AKAn encounter with severe turbulence while in cruise flight. Factors in the incident were a delay in notification of the turbulence, and the lack of controller/pilot data link communications in the Anchorage ARTCC area.NTSB ANC01LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/taxi area. A factor associated with the accident was weak ice.NTSB ANC01LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Clarks Point, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were water on the runway, low tire pressure, a sheared tire valve stem, and a fractured landing gear axle.NTSB ANC01LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-790 · Anchorage, AKAn in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence.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 ANC01LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Lime Village, AKThe pilot's failure to properly utilize carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · White Mountain, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of weak ice.NTSB ANC01LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to use all available runway. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, a short runway, a tailwind, and a slush-covered runway.NTSB ANC01LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was flat lighting conditions.NTSB ANC01LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.NTSB ANC01FA012Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Akhiok, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and inadequate evaluation of weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a tailwind, and a short runway/landing area.NTSB ANC01FA011Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 1900D · Bethel, AKThe flight crew's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the crew's failure to follow appropriate procedures.NTSB ANC01LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWeste Avid · Chugiak, AKA total loss of engine power due to a piston failure. Factors in the accident were an out-of-rig flight control system, an inadvertent stall, and no suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC01IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 747-251F · Anchorage, AKRupture and disintegration of main landing gear tires during the takeoff roll, and subsequent damage to the right main gear hydraulic brake system.NTSB ANC01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-A36 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB ANC01LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was a high wind.NTSB ANC01LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run. A factor associated with the accident was glassy water conditions.NTSB ANC01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC01LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all water from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC01LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kiana, AKAn in-flight collision with birds.NTSB ANC01LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCurtis-Wright C-46F · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance during taxi. A factor associated with the accident was trees.NTSB ANC01LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors associated with the accident were wet and soft terrain.NTSB ANC00LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-105 · Slana, AKThe pilot's inadvertent touch down. A factor associated with the accident was deep snow on the airstrip.NTSB ANC00LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of tall brush alongside the runway.NTSB ANC00LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS-350B-3 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the collective flight stop/emergency fuel augmentation switch, which resulted in engine and main rotor overspeeds, thereby precipitating failures of the tail rotor drive shaft coupling and power turbine blades. A factor…NTSB ANC00LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for high, gusty wind conditions during water taxi. Factors associated with the accident are high and gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC00LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Galena, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and a snow-covered ridge.NTSB ANC00FA128Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's decision to initiate visual flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are a low ceiling, a dark night, the pilot's failure to follow regulatory procedures and directives, and his self-induced…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 ANC00LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Emmonak, AKThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane on unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent failure of the main landing gear torque link. Factors in the accident were rough and uneven runways, and inadequate surveillance of airport facilities/runway conditions…NTSB ANC00LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's application of excessive braking. A factor in the accident was the installation of boosted (oversize) type master brake cylinders.NTSB ANC00LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and a crosswind.NTSB ANC00LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Iliamna, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the passenger's inadvertent interference with the controls, and a ditch along the runway.NTSB ANC00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Dillingham, AKA malfunctioning main landing gear brake, which precipitated a ground-loop.NTSB ANC00GA121Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech F-90 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the right main landing gear drag leg (scissors) attach point, which resulted in the landing gear becoming jammed against the landing gear door during the extension cycle.NTSB ANC00LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a tree stump not observed by the pilot.NTSB ANC00LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the TRACON air traffic controller to issue a wake turbulence advisory to the pilot, and a wake turbulence encounter by the pilot. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, the failure of the TRACON controller to notice…NTSB ANC00LA119Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AKThe loss of aircraft control precipitated by the pilot's inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are the disengagement of the stabilizer trim system, which resulted in reduced aircraft control, an inadvertent stall by the pilot, and a large…NTSB ANC00LA118Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the final approach to land. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's misjudged flare, and the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC00LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Sterling, AKThe pilot's failure to attain clearance from trees during takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.NTSB ANC00LA115Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kongiganak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable, rough, runway. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's inexperience, the company's inadequate surveillance of their operation, and dispatch of an inexperienced pilot to the unsuitable airport.NTSB ANC00LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ruby, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll.NTSB ANC00LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were the oil sprayed windshield, the sunglare, and an object in the water which the pilot did not see.NTSB ANC00LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the airplane, and the inadvertent stall during takeoff. A factor was wind gusts.