NTSB investigations, 2005, AK
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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\") = 2005
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") = 2005 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 ANC06LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Chenga Bay, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees, and subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB ANC06CA013Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in an on ground collision with trees during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the icy and snow-covered terrain.NTSB ANC06CA012Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208 · Brevig Mission, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking the ground while taxiing. A factor in the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC06CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · Newtok, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway, encountering snow, and the nose gear collapsing. Factors associated with the accident were the gusting wind and the icy runway.NTSB ANC06CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180H · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane encountering a snow berm, and nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the snow berm.NTSB ANC06TA009Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 185 · Cordova, AKA fracture and separation of the main landing gear strut during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were the manufacturer's and the FAA's insufficient standards/requirements…NTSB ANC06LA007Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Unalakleet, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing a low altitude maneuver.NTSB ANC06CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable taxi area, which resulted in an encounter with a hidden obstruction, and an on-ground collision with trees while taxiing to takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a hidden obstruction.NTSB ANC06CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Naknek, AKThe pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the wings, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's delayed aborted…NTSB ANC06LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrisenbery Northman 2+2 · Nenana, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a cracked oil filter housing and subsequent loss of engine oil, which resulted in a forced landing in trees.NTSB ANC06CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Willow, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in an on ground encounter with a river during an aborted takeoff.NTSB ANC06CA004Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Seward, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and subsequent loss of control while landing. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC06TA002Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAviat A-1B · Fairbanks, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student during the landing roll, which resulted in the dual student applying the brakes excessively, and the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the excessive braking by…NTSB ANC06LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance and speed, which resulted in an overrun and a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the dusk lighting conditions.NTSB ANC05LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 550 · Ft Yukon, AKThe pilot's improper use of anti-icing equipment during cruise flight, which resulted in ice ingestion into both engines (foreign object damage), the complete loss of engine power in both engines, and an emergency descent and landing on tree covered terrain.…NTSB ANC05LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering over wildlife, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC05CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude during the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent nosing down of the airplane when the main landing gear tires contacted shallow water prior to the intended landing site.NTSB ANC05CA147Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during landing, which resulted in an overrun, a loss of directional control, and a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB ANC05FA144Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of control, a stall/spin, and impact with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an aerobatic maneuver, and a stall/spin.NTSB ANC05CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and a nose over.NTSB ANC05CA146Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB ANC05CA141Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185F · Bettles, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the ground-loop and gusts.NTSB ANC05LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180C · Igiugig, AKThe failure of the airplane's starter to disengage, which resulted in an overheated starter, smoke in the cockpit, and an emergency landing. A factor associated with the accident was soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.NTSB ANC05LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185E · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and an overload failure of the main landing gear during the landing touchdown.NTSB ANC05CA137Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportdeHavilland DHC-2 · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff run when he was unable to lift one float off the water, which resulted in a subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a river bank.NTSB ANC05CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB ANC05CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with brush during the landing flare. A factor contributing to the accident was high vegetation.NTSB ANC05CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC05CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Fairbanks, 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 a depression/ditch in the landing surface.NTSB ANC05LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kotzebue, AKThe failure of the nose gear steering mechanism during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent encounter with the runway.NTSB ANC05LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Yakutat, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb from a remote airstrip, which resulted in the airplane descending to the ground and colliding with soft terrain beyond the end…NTSB ANC05LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing.NTSB ANC05CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with a creek. A factor associated with the accident is a sudden windshift.NTSB ANC05CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and a steep drop-off.NTSB ANC05LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the takeoff roll, and an encounter with high vegetation and a river bank. Factors associated with the accident are high vegetation and a riverbank.NTSB ANC05LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGardner SR3500 · Anchorage, AKThe malfunction of the propeller reversing system during landing, which allowed the propeller to reverse pitch in-flight, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC05LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206E · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude on final approach, which resulted in a noseover following an undershoot and in-flight collision with rough/uneven terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB ANC05TA126Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cold Foot, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing down during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.NTSB ANC05CA124Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F19 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and structural damage to the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was a downdraft.NTSB ANC05CA152Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Wiseman, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were a short landing area, and pressure to conduct the flight, which the pilot stated was a rescue situation.NTSB ANC05LA123Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBrabandt RV-9A · Palmer, AKThe loss of nose gear strut/fork-to-ground clearance that led to the collapse of the nose gear strut and nose-over during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were an uneven dirt/gravel surface runway.NTSB ANC05LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chickaloon, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a emergency landing/collision with terrain.NTSB ANC05LA118Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12D-85 · Wasilla, AKThe total loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which precipitated an emergency descent and landing, and resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines and trees. A factor associated with the accident was the power lines.NTSB ANC05CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.NTSB ANC05CA119Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Nabesna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing, which resulted in an on ground encounter with brush, and subsequent loss of control during an aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were high vegetation, and a jammed elevator control.NTSB ANC05LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Tyonek, AKThe instructor pilot's inadvertent touchdown during a low pass, and attempted go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain, and nose over.NTSB ANC05LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the dual student's excessive application of the brakes.NTSB ANC05FA121Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Denali Park, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain while climbing, and his improper in-flight decision making by electing to fly at a low altitude toward rising terrain. A factor associated with the accident was mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC05CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and an in-flight collision with terrain.