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NTSB investigations, 2001, AK

180,624 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,602 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.

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2001
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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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.Dec 28, 2001 · N3203Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02IA007Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-71F · Anchorage, AKThe asymmetrical activation of the left wing spoiler due to a broken retraction cable during takeoff. A factor associated with the incident was the operator's inadequate inspection of the cable.Dec 14, 2001 · N825BX · No damageNTSB ANC02LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors in the accident were snow and ice on the runway surface, and the pilot's excessive taxi speed.Oct 30, 2001 · N5573J · DestroyedNTSB ANC02LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Kobuk, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent collision with a tree. A factor was the presence of trees along the runway.Oct 23, 2001 · N7384U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA008Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the surface of an open body of water while intentionally attempting to maintain a very low altitude while in cruise flight. Factors include falling snow, low ceilings, whiteout/greyout conditions, and flat/glassy…Oct 18, 2001 · N400EH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer 120ER · Bethel, AKThe captain's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude which resulted in impact with terrain during an instrument landing approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the flightcrew's failure to reset the altimeters to the correct altimeter…Oct 17, 2001 · N120AX · Substantial damageNTSB DCA02MA003Accident · 10 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Dillingham, AKan in-flight loss of control resulting from upper surface ice contamination that the pilot-in-command failed to detect during his preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a preflight inspection requirement for CE-208…Oct 10, 2001 · N9530F · DestroyedNTSB ANC02TA001Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185F · Bethel, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated in the accident were a crosswind, and a worn tailwheel steering horn.Oct 6, 2001 · N9344N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.Oct 5, 2001 · N1966U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSlepcev Storch SS-MK4 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll.Sep 28, 2001 · N69UP · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Skwentna, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.Sep 26, 2001 · N8127D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-6B · Nuiqsut, AKThe flightcrew's continued use of an unstabilized GPS approach. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and the inadequate coordination between the crew.Sep 26, 2001 · N867TA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Galena, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for takeoff from an off-airport, short field site. Factors associated with the accident are a variable wind, and the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation.Sep 24, 2001 · N35962 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power, due to contaminated fuel, during approach for landing. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain.Sep 23, 2001 · N3961D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Tanana, AKAn unlocked landing gear mechanism during landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was an electrical system failure.Sep 22, 2001 · N4352F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Mentasta, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and a variable wind.Sep 22, 2001 · N8943 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Paxson, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing after landing in mixed rain and snow. Factors associated with the accident are reduced visibility conditions due to the snow and rain.Sep 22, 2001 · N3831G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tailwind.Sep 20, 2001 · N7477L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was rock(s)/boulders in the area of takeoff.Sep 16, 2001 · N5343G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-7 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during takeoff.Sep 10, 2001 · N4012H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 BA · Skagway, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.Sep 9, 2001 · N60809 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA138Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-3 · Cordova, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise due to the fracture of an engine cylinder exhaust valve.Sep 7, 2001 · N254AW · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA135Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColburn Murphy Rebel · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and trees.Sep 6, 2001 · N407AC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Big Lake, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason.Sep 5, 2001 · N74806 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. An additional factor was a ditch.Sep 4, 2001 · N5129Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · King Salmon, AKAn overload failure of the main axle attaching bolts, and subsequent separation of the axle from the landing gear strut.Sep 2, 2001 · N177BM · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs KE-1-A · Willow, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason.Sep 1, 2001 · N24KJ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235B · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff.Sep 1, 2001 · N1007U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.Aug 31, 2001 · N45367 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKA failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff run.Aug 31, 2001 · N3416M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland C-7A · Port Alsworth, AKThe captain's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, and improper short field landing procedures. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, and the captain's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.Aug 30, 2001 · N2225C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent in-flight collision with a tree.Aug 29, 2001 · N4669C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of trees at the end of the departure path, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control.Aug 29, 2001 · N9791A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A factor associated with the accident was trees.Aug 23, 2001 · N7604H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and an overload failure of the main landing gear landing strut.Aug 22, 2001 · N6949B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185F · Cordova, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a variable wind.Aug 22, 2001 · N111FB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThomson Avid Flyer · Chugiak, AKThe loss of engine power during initial climb due to a broken spark plug.Aug 22, 2001 · N47065 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and wind gusts.Aug 21, 2001 · N10395 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Kenai, AKThe total loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason.Aug 21, 2001 · N6550E · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was a variable wind.Aug 21, 2001 · N2871P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with the accident was rough/uneven terrain.Aug 20, 2001 · N5189X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFreeman Glastar · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point. An additional factor was a tailwind.Aug 19, 2001 · N677DT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.Aug 19, 2001 · N9963Q · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll.Aug 16, 2001 · N3685Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's selection of a the wrong runway, which resulted in a tailwind for the takeoff attempt. Factors associated with the accident are a short takeoff area, a tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.Aug 13, 2001 · N562CT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01FA106Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and low visibility.Aug 13, 2001 · N56467 · DestroyedNTSB ANC01LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArctic S-1B2 · Wrangell, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions during a downwind landing at a remote lake. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, rough/uneven terrain, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision(s).Aug 11, 2001 · N61AT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S61A · Wrangell, AKThe separation of a steel long line cable that failed and rebounded from a load of logs into the helicopter's main and tail rotors.Aug 11, 2001 · N5193Y · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180H · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff.Aug 10, 2001 · N2716X · Substantial damageNTSB ANC01LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for an off-airport landing.Aug 10, 2001 · N8090K · Substantial damage