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NTSB investigations, 2003, 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\") = 2003
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'AK' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ANC04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Togiak, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason that resulted in a forced landing, a collapse of the main landing gear, and a collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 30, 2003 · N3624M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Larson Bay, AKThe loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling and a snow squall.Dec 12, 2003 · N3983W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misjudged altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershot landing, and subsequent nose over.Dec 8, 2003 · N44047 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a…Dec 5, 2003 · N2459L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportdeHAVILLAND DHC-2 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with terrain during the final landing approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a…Nov 29, 2003 · N13VF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles when approaching the airport, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night, snow showers, and the pilot's failure to maintain…Nov 24, 2003 · N112AX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 402 · Galena, AKWater contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate…Nov 13, 2003 · N402ET · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip.Nov 10, 2003 · N4448B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of deep/soft snow.Nov 9, 2003 · N49JT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the student pilot's excessive application of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure to the student…Nov 7, 2003 · N7509K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…Nov 3, 2003 · N1486A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195B · North Pole, AKA fracture of the left brake master cylinder actuator rod, which resulted in failure of the left brake, a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop during landing, and the separation of the left main landing gear strut due to fatigue. Factors…Oct 17, 2003 · N3050B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 42 · Wasilla, AKThe inadequate inspection of the carburetor by the aircraft mechanic who had recently worked on the carburetor, which failed to detect a cracked float, resulting in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was…Oct 12, 2003 · N106M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a ground loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the loss of directional control on the ground.Oct 11, 2003 · N3573P · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the left main landing gear wheel from the gear leg, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven airstrip.Oct 10, 2003 · N9278C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a runway light fixture.Sep 29, 2003 · N2914M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Skwentna, AKAn overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear strut during the landing roll.Sep 25, 2003 · N9006A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Cape Yakataga, AKThe pilot's failure to follow the prelanding checklist, which resulted in a wheels up landing when he neglected to lower the airplane's landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention associated with turbulence and a wet airstrip.Sep 25, 2003 · N27987 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nenana, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees.Sep 24, 2003 · N330T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Tanana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an overrun and nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty winds, and restricted aileron control movement.Sep 23, 2003 · N1386A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · McGrath, AKFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector to a nearly empty fuel tank prior to takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.Sep 19, 2003 · N5657A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Fairbanks, AKA failure of an attaching bolt that allowed the nose wheel fork to separate from the nose gear strut, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.Sep 18, 2003 · N275F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cape Yakataga, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for departure, which resulted in a collision with a log during the takeoff roll. Factors contribuiting to the accident were the presence of hidden obstructions, and sunglare.Sep 18, 2003 · N2162Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions,…Sep 17, 2003 · N18PX · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Ninilchick, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with terrain during an approach to landing on a ridgeline. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an…Sep 17, 2003 · N6978B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the distance/altitude to the touchdown point during landing, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a river bank. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a river bank that formed the beginning of the…Sep 15, 2003 · N3386U · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in the airplane nosing over in the water. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.Sep 15, 2003 · N3795Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and nose over during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were soft, sandy terrain, and a tailwind.Sep 14, 2003 · N9907V · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Chalkyitsik, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with brush, and subsequent stall of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were a…Sep 11, 2003 · N710MH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDusseau Kitfox · Nikiski, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an overrun during the emergency landing, and subsequent nose over in swampy terrain.Sep 11, 2003 · N20TZ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.Sep 8, 2003 · N4418Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Eagle, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over. A factor associated with the accident was rough and uneven terrain.Sep 7, 2003 · N8597D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Tanana, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after encountering muddy terrain during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the muddy runway.Sep 6, 2003 · N6767F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an intentional go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.Sep 6, 2003 · N4564B · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were wet and muddy runway conditions, and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.Sep 5, 2003 · N206J · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Koliganek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.Sep 3, 2003 · N4500W · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03FA106Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions consisting of clouds/mist and low ceilings, and the…Sep 2, 2003 · N72598 · DestroyedNTSB ANC03LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of soft sand.Aug 30, 2003 · N1293D · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent ground loop. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.Aug 24, 2003 · N513F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCloud-Wag Aero Sportsmen · Noatak, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance and speed, which resulted in the airplane not attaining the proper landing touchdown point and overrunning the landing site.Aug 23, 2003 · N35CL · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop, and collapse of the main landing gear.Aug 22, 2003 · N2608S · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Aug 21, 2003 · N319LF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind.Aug 18, 2003 · N8016A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions and maintain aircraft control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind…Aug 17, 2003 · N2941M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportAlon A-2 (Aircoupe) · Ketchikan, AKUndetermined. .Aug 17, 2003 · N6520Q · DestroyedNTSB ANC03FA096Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportReims 406 · Barrow, AKAn in-flight collision with ocean waters while maneuvering for an undetermined reason.Aug 17, 2003 · N6591L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an overrun and an on ground/water collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was a tailwind.Aug 15, 2003 · N11GA · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an in-flight collision with ocean waves. A factor associated with the accident was large waves/swells.Aug 14, 2003 · N59352 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Glennallen, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft sand of the sandbar.Aug 10, 2003 · N3695P · Substantial damage