NTSB investigations, 2012, AK
180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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 | 62 |
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\") = 2012
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") = 2012 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 ANC13CA018Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Skwentna, AKThe pilot's loss of control while landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC13FA017Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS350 B3 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to stabilize the external load, which led to the synthetic long-line separating about midspan and the remaining line becoming entangled in the tail rotor gearbox output shaft and resulted in the separation of the tail rotor gearbox and…NTSB ANC13LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Juneau, AKThe collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll, as a result of fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the landing gear.NTSB ANC13LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Mekoryuk, AKThe total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface.NTSB ANC13LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Akiachak, AKThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC13LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Kenai, AKThe loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat when he reduced engine power.NTSB ANC13CA005Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185E · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC13CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Cordova, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.NTSB ANC13FA004Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman Aircraft ENG C-1A · Willow, AKThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the accident site.NTSB ANC13FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AKUndetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.NTSB ANC13CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206F · Buckland, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.NTSB ANC13FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman G-44 · Aleknagik, AKThe pilot's decision to make multiple low passes over the glassy surface water, which resulted in an impact with the surface of the lake.NTSB ANC13CA003Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172D · Buckland, AKThe pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Port Lions, AKThe pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings.NTSB ANC12GA114Accident · No injuriesFinal reportQuest Kodiak 100 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the water. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience conducting waterborne operations in the accident make and model airplane and the…NTSB ANC12LA113Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12CA111Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Anchorage, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a hovering autorotation, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ANC12CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC12CA110Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.NTSB ANC12LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB ANC12CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172K · Atqasuk, AKThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.NTSB ANC12CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Bethel, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ANC12LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Denali Park, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski…NTSB ANC12CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Nikiski, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC12LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Homer, AKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.NTSB DCA12IA141Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC8 · Soldotna, AKan in-flight loss of control due to the flight crew's inattention to airspeed, pitch attitude, and engine power during the climb leading to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's failure to recognize and properly recover from…NTSB ANC12CA101Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Ekwok, AKThe pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB ANC12LA096Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft F21 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice.NTSB ANC12LA097Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse course.NTSB ANC12CA099Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC12CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 B2 · Talkeetna, AKThe entanglement of a plastic tarp in the helicopter’s tail rotor after becoming dislodged from its securement.NTSB ANC12FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Homer, AKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid high tension power lines.NTSB ANC12CA109Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Healy, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Aniak, AKThe pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC12CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Juneau, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.NTSB ANC12CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to identify the appropriate touchdown point, which resulted in a nose over.NTSB ANC12LA093Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206D · Nikolai, AKThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not made available for examination.NTSB ANC12CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportDehavilland Beaver U-6 · Kenai, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18A 150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's decision to land on a short, wet, off-airport landing site, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC12CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-5-210C · Coldfoot, AKThe pilot's delayed decision to turn around while flying through a narrow mountain pass, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.NTSB ANC12CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.NTSB ANC12CA088Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB ANC12CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Anchorage, AKThe passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.NTSB ANC12FA084Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Delta Junction, AKThe pilot’s failure to clear the left landing gear skid, which resulted in the entanglement of the left landing gear skid with a log, and his subsequent application of collective pitch, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB ANC12FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-301 · Hoonah, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while in cruise flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions.NTSB ANC12LA080Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Gakona, AKThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ANC12CA082Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Wainwright, AKThe failure of ground personnel to ensure the helicopter was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor the fueling process.NTSB ANC12IA085Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Homer, AKThe failure of the left main landing gear leg due to fatigue. Contributing to the incident was maintenance personnel's failure to completely remove all corrosion before repainting the gear leg.NTSB ANC12FA079Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft F33A · Fairbanks, AKThe total loss of engine power reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination and test run did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ANC12CA078Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Talkeetna, AKThe flight instructor's and student pilot's excessive application of brakes during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a noseover.