NTSB investigations, 2009, 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\") = 2009
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") = 2009 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 ANC10LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…NTSB ANC10CA010Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Selawik, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing, resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ANC10CA008Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.NTSB ANC10LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC10CA009Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182C · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC10LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P206C · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to land on a short gravel runway, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun and on-ground collision with a fence.NTSB ANC10FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Healy, AKThe pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude over rising terrain in conditions conducive to turbulence/downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC10CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Nondalton, AKThe pilot's decision to attempt a landing in weather conducive to strong downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ANC10CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Homer, AKAn in-flight collision with a bird.NTSB ANC10CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB ANC09LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369A (OH-6A) · Palmer, AKA partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ANC09CA107Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AKThe student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC09CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShort Bros. & Harland SC7 Series · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a rough, soft, and narrow airstrip.NTSB ANC09CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.NTSB ANC09CA106Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRittal Alfred Timothy Glastar · Tuluksak, AKA loss of control for an undetermined reason during the takeoff portion of an aborted landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC09CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Seward, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC09LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCASA 212-200 · Savoonga, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.NTSB ANC09LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Nabesna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC09LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44A · Anchorage, AKA fatigue fracture of an unapproved hydraulic brake line fitting, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved part by an unknown maintenance personnel.NTSB ANC09CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Tok, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.NTSB ANC09LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lime Village, AKThe passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.NTSB ANC09CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Juneau, AKThe pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.NTSB ANC09LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Central, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate evaluation of wind conditions.NTSB ANC09CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AKA tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.NTSB ANC09CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AKThe pilot's delay in aborting the off-airport landing resulting in a hard landing.NTSB ANC09CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees.NTSB ANC09TA092Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAviat A-1B · Gulkana, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during an off-airport landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC09CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a nose over during takeoff.NTSB ANC09CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHelio H-295 · Koliganek, AKA loss of engine power during cruise flight due to water in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB ANC09TA090Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes while landing at an off-airport site.NTSB ANC09CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 15AC · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with terrain, and nose over.NTSB ANC09LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…NTSB ANC09LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Chugiak, AKThe pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.NTSB ANC09CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's decision to land on unsuitable soft, wet terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.NTSB ANC09CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point, resulting in an overrun and a nose over.NTSB ANC09LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · McCarthy, AKThe separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to control the airplane.NTSB ANC09CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kaktovik, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC09CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150H · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC09CA080Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 206 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.NTSB ANC09CA077Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportInfinity Commander · Anchor Point, AKThe pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.NTSB ANC09CA078Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to remain clear of the propeller after starting the float-equipped airplane's engine by hand-propping.NTSB ANC09CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot’s misjudged landing on a downsloping, short landing strip, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC09CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Buckland, AKThe improper installation of the right brake cylinder, which allowed a portion of the cylinder to disengage and jam the right rudder/brake pedal, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate…NTSB ANC09CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Tok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked truck during takeoff from a roadway, resulting in a collision with the truck.NTSB ANC09LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Iliamna, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.NTSB ANC09CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDressen Donald L Back Count · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop and substantial damage to the airplane.NTSB ANC09LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport environment, which resulted in his taxiing the airplane onto a no-taxi section of roadway and into a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avail himself of additional information that…NTSB ANC09TA068Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 180A · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground-loop.