NTSB investigations, 2007, AK
180,658 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,636 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\") = 2007
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") = 2007 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 ANC08LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · North Pole, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an attempted go-around, resulting in a forced landing and a collision with snow-covered terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC08LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.NTSB ANC08LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to adequately remove frost contamination from the airplane, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain during an emergency landing after takeoff.NTSB ANC08IA026Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech 1900 · Aniak, AKA hazardous leak from carbon dioxide cylinders due to the failure of the flight crew to properly load and secure the cylinders, resulting in crew incapacitation. Factors contributing to the incident were improper hazardous materials procedures used by the…NTSB ANC08FA025Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland BK117C1 · Whittier, AKThe pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the operator's failure to adhere to an FAA-approved and mandated safety risk management program, the FAA's failure to provide…NTSB ANC08CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Seward, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC08CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7JC · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's excessive application of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ANC08CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Nikolai, AKThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, and carburetor/induction icing.NTSB ANC08CA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's misjudged touchdown point during landing.NTSB ANC08LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.NTSB ANC08CA011Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R-22 · Nikolski, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while maneuvering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking an undetermined object, and an emergency descent and landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, and the failure of the tail…NTSB ANC08CA009Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were gusty, high winds.NTSB ANC08CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.NTSB ANC08LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Prudhoe Bay, AKFuel starvation due to the blockage of fuel inlet screens, and improper service procedures by ground personnel.NTSB ANC08CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft F-19 · Wasilla, AKThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an overrun during an aborted takeoff, and a collision with trees.NTSB ANC08LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-220C · Aniak, AKThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection and fuel starvation, while doing touch-and-go landings.NTSB ANC08CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRittal Glastar · Girdwood, AKThe pilot's excessive use of the brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC08CA002Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions during the final approach to land, which resulted in the airplane colliding with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind.NTSB ANC08TA006Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAviat A1B · Palmer, AKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation during the off-airport landing.NTSB ANC07FA109Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportHelio H-295 · King Salmon, AKA corrosion-induced fatigue fracture of the airplane's left wing to fuselage attachment cap fitting, which resulted in a partial separation of the left wing, and an uncontrolled descent.NTSB ANC07LA108Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing.NTSB ANC07CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3 · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an encounter with soft terrain and a loss of control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC07FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Whittier, AKThe failure of the pilot's seat to engage, or remain engaged, and the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an FAA AD regarding the pilot's seat rails.NTSB ANC07LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ANC07LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · McGrath, AKA separation of the engine connecting rod and engine cylinder due to the loss of a connecting rod nut that was stripped from the rod bolt.NTSB ANC07CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-32 · Chenega Bay, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.NTSB ANC07FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportShort Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AKA collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from objects, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff/initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff into known adverse weather.NTSB ANC07LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were soft, muddy terrain conditions.NTSB ANC07CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area which resulted in an overrun and collision with a gravel berm during an aborted takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were his delay in aborting the takeoff, and the short takeoff area.NTSB ANC07LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC07CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18 · Umiat, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.NTSB ANC07TA093Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Valdez, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/mush.NTSB ANC07LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 MK1 · Kodiak, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while water taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was wind gusts.NTSB ANC07LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShort Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose gear collapse during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.NTSB ANC07LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Kenai, AKThe pilot's excessive flap setting during takeoff.NTSB ANC07CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in the airplane descending uncontrolled into high vegetation. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.NTSB ANC07LA092Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.NTSB ANC07LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Big Lake, AKThe flight instructor's delayed instructions to apply the carburetor heat, and his inadequate supervision. A factor contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.NTSB ANC07CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206G · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane's right wing striking the bottom of the shallow lake, while taxiing for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB ANC07MA083Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportde Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AKAn inadvertent aerodynamic stall resulting from the pilot's poor decision-making and inadequate planning and execution when he took off toward nearby rising terrain, in strong winds, under circumstances where his options for maneuvering were severely limited…NTSB ANC07LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca AR-15 · Clear, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.NTSB ANC07LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Fairbanks, AKThe loss of engine power in cruise flight due to a lack of sufficient oil. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight after noting a loss of oil pressure.NTSB ANC07CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M7 · Bettles, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over during the landing roll.NTSB ANC07LA081Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · Fairbanks, AKThe reversal of the elevator control cables by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate preflight inspection by the flight instructor and dual student.NTSB ANC07FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule M-5-180C · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin while maneuvering.NTSB ANC07TA080Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · McGrath, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was rough and uneven terrain conditions.NTSB ANC07LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Big Lake, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.NTSB ANC07LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Pedro Bay, AKThe loss of control during the landing roll for an unknown reason.NTSB ANC07LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Bethel, AKThe improper [reversed] installation of the fuel selector handle by maintenance personnel.