NTSB investigations, 2010, AK
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 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\") = 2010
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") = 2010 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 ANC11CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Clear, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water/ice in the fuel system.NTSB ANC11LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Saint Michael, AKThe loss of directional control during landing due to a flat nose wheel tire, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.NTSB ANC11LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 1900C · Sitka, AKA lightning strike which resulted in substantial damage to the elevator.NTSB ANC11CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Merrill Field Airport, AKThe certificated flight instructor's failure to apply the correct remedial actions to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ANC11CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Minto Flats, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ANC11CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Chena Hot Springs, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with trees.NTSB ANC10LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · North Pole, AKThe overstress separation of the left nose wheel steering linkage rod end during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB ANC10CA103Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AKThe student pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for an off-airport landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC10CA099Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Kenai, AKThe student pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB ANC10CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180C · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to compensate for the gusting wind during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with water.NTSB ANC10CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's rapid application of throttle and carburetor heat causing the engine to hesitate and lose power during takeoff following an aborted landing.NTSB ANC10CA095Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AKThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB ANC10LA094Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Dillingham, AKBoth pilots’ failure to see and avoid each other during initial climb, resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of N9699P’s inability to use his airplane's radio for air traffic advisories.NTSB ANC10CA093Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T310R · Nome, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150M · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a night approach, resulting in a collision with terrain short of the runway.NTSB ANC10CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Windy Forks Strip, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing on a rough/uneven airstrip.NTSB ANC10LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185A · Paxson, AKThe pilot's decision to make a climbing turn close to the ground in gusting wind at a low airspeed, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150L · Kenai, AKThe pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.NTSB ANC10LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · South Naknek, AKThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, resulting in an emergency landing and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC10CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRoberts Alan W Kitfox II · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain proper aircraft control during landing and the subsequent go-around, resulting in a hard landing, and a collision with a signpost.NTSB ANC10CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable (short) off-airport site for takeoff.NTSB ANC10CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Chicken, AKThe pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in terrain and weather conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts.NTSB ANC10CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-160 · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off-airport landing.NTSB ANC10LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Tuluksak, AKThe pilot's delayed application of full power during a soft/wet field takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees during takeoff.NTSB ANC10CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Akhiok, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB ANC10TA080Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAviat A-1B · Bettles Field, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site for a precautionary landing.NTSB ANC10LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Port Alsworth, AKThe overstress fracture and failure of a main landing gear wheel during landing, resulting in the right wing striking the ground.NTSB ANC10CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Aleknagik, AKA bird strike which penetrated the airplane's windscreen.NTSB ANC10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB ANC10CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AKA faulty fuel quantity indication in-flight, which precipitated a precautionary off-airport landing, and collision with a road sign.NTSB ANC10FA076Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.NTSB ANC10FA100Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 · Katmai National Park, AKUndetermined.NTSB ANC10CA075Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an off airport landing.NTSB ANC10LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206G · Homer, AKThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in an off-airport emergency landing and subsequent nose over.NTSB ANC10CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7EC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.NTSB ANC10FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AKThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the airplane’s subsequent aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC10MA068Accident · 5 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportDehavilland DHC-3 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot's temporary unresponsiveness for reasons that could not be established from the available information. Contributing to the investigation's inability to determine exactly what occurred in the final minutes of the flight was the lack of a cockpit…NTSB ANC10CA072Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5C · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.NTSB ANC10LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10FA067Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportFairchild C-123K · McKinley Park, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a low altitude stall, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC10CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a crosswind during landing.NTSB ANC10LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to make a low-altitude pass over a remote airstrip toward rising terrain in weather conducive to downdrafts.NTSB ANC10FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Ketchikan, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight toward his destination in significant turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying low over rising terrain.NTSB ANC10LA062Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nose-low impact with glassy water and a subsequent nose-over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention while landing.NTSB ANC10CA063Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · New Stuyahok, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.NTSB ANC10LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-14 · King Salmon, AKThe pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.NTSB ANC10CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAvions Max Holste MH 1521 Broussard · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB ANC10CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Palmer, AKThe pilot's decision to fly towards rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.NTSB ANC10CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180J · Kakhonak, AKThe pilot's decision to take off in unfavorable wind conditions.