FLIGHT SAFETY ALASKA INC.
Also recorded as: FLIGHT SAFETY ALASKA INC., Flight Safety Alaska Inc
Accident & enforcement record
Events that happened, regardless of the operator's own reporting. Each links to its public source.
NTSB accidents & incidents
Operated by Flight Safety Alaska Inc (per NTSB report)
The pilot's improper decision to initiate the takeoff roll from a snow-covered taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and impact with a snow berm.
Operated by FLIGHT SAFETY ALASKA, INC. (per NTSB report)
Suicide.
FAA enforcement actions
No FAA enforcement actions linked to this operator.
Maintenance disclosure history
Service Difficulty Reports are self-reported maintenance findings. The NUMBER of reports is not a measure of reliability — diligent operators file more, not fewer. These are shown for transparency, not as a negative signal. To verify a report, search its control number at the FAA SDRS site.
Reports span 2012–2012. Most-reported systems: Landing gear (32) — 1; ATA 85 — 1. Most-common natures of condition, as filed: INFLIGHT SEPARATION — 1; OTHER — 1.
2 reports on file.
Part: MAIN BEARING — SPUN (ENGINE)
WE BELIEVE THAT THE FAILURE OF THE CRANK WAS CAUSED BY A CENTER MAIN BEARING THAT SPUN. THE SPUN BEARING PUT UNDO STRESS AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CRANK ASSY THAT WAS INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE. BECAUSE OF THE WEAR OF THE SPUN BEARING, WE BELIEVE THAT THE CRANK CRACKED. BECAUSE OF THE CRANK CRACKIN THIS CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER AND NOT RUN IAW THE SPECIFICATIONS OF MFG. IAW RECOMMENDATIONS, WE FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH THE ASSY OF THE ENGINE ALL THRU BOLTS PASSED TORQUE CHECK AT DISASSEMBLY CHECK.
Part: TAIL WHEEL — DETACHED · airframe 6,727 hrs · 2,000 cycles
TAIL WHEEL ASSY SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT DURING TOUCH & GO'S. ACFT IS USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING, VERY HIGH NUMBER OF CYCLES PER HOUR OF FLIGHT TIME. BELIEVE THAT THE PART THAT FAILED IS DO TO FATIGUE FAILURE.
Linked aircraft
| N-number | Make / model | Year | Status | Link basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N52168 | CESSNA 172N | 1979 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
| N862SP | SCODA AERONAUTICA LTDA SUPER PETREL LS | 2017 | Valid Registration | Operator named in NTSB report |
Aircraft with earlier records under this certificate
Maintenance and accident records on this page also cover aircraft that are not in this operator's current FAA fleet list. Charter and management fleets change — owners switch management companies, sell, or export aircraft. Where the registry shows what became of a tail, it is noted below.
- N52168 (CESSNA 172N) — records 2020 · registered to JIN JIN AVIATION LLC (owner ≠ operator)
- N48787 (CESSNA 152) — records 2012 · registered to ANGEL AVIATION INC (owner ≠ operator)
- N5169X (CHAMPION 7ECA) — records 2012 · registered to REGISTRATION PENDING (owner ≠ operator)
- N862SP (SCODA AERONAUTICA LTDA SUPER PETREL LS) — records 2000 · registered to GLASTAR LLC (owner ≠ operator)