# NTSB investigations: Unknown or undetermined

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA17CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA260.md): Mooney M20 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N7118U · Substantial damage
  > The separated fuel tank selector knob roll pin, which prevented the fuel selector from moving to the fuel tank position for the tank with usable fuel and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA172.md): Piper PA31 · Schefferville, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2017 · C-FQQB · Substantial damage
  > On April 30, 2017, a Piper PA-31 airplane, C-FQQB, impacted terrain near Schefferville, Quebec. The two pilots were fatality injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for information…
- [NTSB CEN17FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA170.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Hollis, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N604RH · Substantial damage
  > An impact with terrain during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because no evidence of an in-flight failure or malfunction was observed.
- [NTSB ERA17WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA159.md): Cessna 172 · Cassilandia, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2017 · PR-LPW · Substantial damage
  > On April 14, 2017, about 2045 coordinated universal time, a privately owned and operated Cessna 172N, Brazilian registration PR-LPW, was substantially damaged after it struck a tree about 400 meters from the threshold of runway 13 at the Aeroporto de…
- [NTSB WPR17WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA123.md): Cessna 208 · Anem Mountain, Oksibil, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2017 · PK-FSO · Destroyed
  > On April 12, 2017, about 0340 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208C, PK-FSO, operated by PT. Spirit Avia Sentosa as an unscheduled cargo flight under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Indonesia, collided with mountainous terrain 7…
- [NTSB WPR17IA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA086.md): Beech A36TC · Livermore, CA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Apr 10, 2017 · N755R · Minor damage
  > A mistrim condition while the autopilot was engaged for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to confirm the command bar status before disengaging the autopilot. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB ERA17WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA147.md): Piper PA-42 · Sorocaba, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2017 · PP-EPB · Destroyed
  > On March 31, 2017, about 1745 coordinated universal time (1445 local time), a Piper PA-42, Brazilian registration PP-EPB, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground while on approach to Barra Do Garcas Airport (SBBW),…
- [NTSB ERA17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA139.md): Mooney M20J · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N643RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff in dark night conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB DCA17RA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17RA082.md): Boeing 737 · Jauja, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2017 · OB-2036-P · Substantial damage
  > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on March 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13…
- [NTSB WPR17WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA083.md): Robinson R22 · Reefton, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2017 · ZK-IHA · Substantial damage
  > On March 27, 2017, about 0345 Universal Time, a Robinson R22, New Zealand registration ZK-IHA, impacted forested terrain about 5.5 miles north of Reefton, West Coast. The pilot, the sole occupant was fatally injured, and the helicopter was substantially…
- [NTSB CEN17FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA138.md): Beech V35 · Union City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N2053Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB CEN17WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA133.md): Cessna 172P · Manitouwadge, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 2017 · N230TX · Substantial damage
  > On March 15, 2017, at an unknown time, a Cessna 172P airplane, N230TX, owned and operated by the University of Michigan Flyers Inc. was substantially damaged when it collided with wooded terrain near Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada. No pilot or occupant was…
- [NTSB CEN17RA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA131.md): Sikorsky S92 · Blacksod Bay, Ireland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 14, 2017 · EI-ICR · Destroyed
  > On March 14, 2017, about 1719 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICR, crashed offshore near Blackrock Island West of Blacksod Bay, Ireland. There were 4 occupants. The pilot was fatally injured and 3…
- [NTSB CEN17WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA128.md): Piper PA25 · Etchoropo, Sonora, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2017 · XB-FHP · Destroyed
  > On March 12, 2017, at 2050 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA25-235 airplane, Mexican registration XB-FHP, impacted terrain near Etchoropo, Sonora, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces.The accident…
- [NTSB ANC17RA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17RA019.md): Bell 412 · Matsumoto, Japan · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2017 · JA97NA · Substantial damage
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- [NTSB ERA17WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA124.md): Piper PA25 · Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2017 · N8569L · Destroyed
  > On March 4, 2017, about 1330 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-235, N8969L, was destroyed following a collision with antenna wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. The pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN17LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA119.md): Mooney M20F · Hebron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2017 · N381LB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA115.md): Cessna 172 · Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2017 · XB-MRG
  > On February 26, 2017, about 0140 universal coordinated time, a Cessna model 172N single-engine airplane, Mexican registration XB-MRG, crashed near Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was on a local flight.…
- [NTSB WPR17WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA081.md): Cessna 162 LSA · Faisalabad, Pakistan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2017 · AP-ZBQ · Substantial damage
  > The foreign authority was the source of this information. On February 24, 2017, at 0738 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 162, AP-ZBQ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Faisalabad, Pakistan. The airplane was operated by M/S. Shaheen Air…
- [NTSB CEN17CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA140.md): Cessna 172R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2017 · N51827 · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR17WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA069.md): Hughes 369E · Raetihi, New Zealand · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2017 · ZK-HRK · Substantial damage
  > On February 19, 2017, at 0930 local time, a McDonnell Douglas Hughes 369E, ZK-HRK, operated by Precision Helicopters Ltd. collided with a ridgeline in the Waimarino Forest near Raetihi, New Zealand during an external load operation. The helicopter was being…
- [NTSB ERA17WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA104.md): Robinson R66 · Lake Teletskoye, Russia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2017 · RA-06375 · Substantial damage
  > On February 12, 2017, at 1319 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66 helicopter, Russian registration RA-06375, was substantially damaged when it crashed into Lake Teletskoye, Republic of Altai, Russia. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ANC17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA016.md): Piper PA18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2017 · N1268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17WA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA350.md): Beech 58 · Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2017 · YV-1513 · Destroyed
  > The government of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 58 airplane that occurred on January 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Venezuela's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN17WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA083.md): Robinson R44 · Salinas Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2017 · XA-CSJ · Destroyed
  > On January 21, 2017, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, XA-CSJ, impacted terrain near Salinas Victoria, Mexico. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by impact and fire damage. The…
- [NTSB ERA17WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA094.md): Cessna 172 · Araucania, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2017 · CC-AGK · Substantial damage
  > On January 20, 2017, about 2120 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S, Chilean registration CC-AGK, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Araucania, Chile. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, while two other passengers were…
- [NTSB ERA17WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA093.md): Hawker Beechcraft C90GT · Parati, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 19, 2017 · PR-SOM · Substantial damage
  > On January 19, 2017, about 1530 UTC, A Beechcraft C90GT, Brazilian registration PR-SOM, was destroyed when it impacted the sea after departing from Campo de Marte Airport (SBMT), Sao Paulo, Brazil. The five occupants were fatally injured.This accident…
- [NTSB DCA17RA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17RA058.md): Boeing 747 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · Accident · 39 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2017 · TC-MCL · Destroyed
  > The Government of Kyrgyzstan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 747 that occurred on January 16, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Kyrgyzstan's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN17WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA077.md): Piper Piper PA-30 · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2017 · G-ATMT · Destroyed
  > On January 15, 2017, a Piper PA-30 airplane, (G-ATMT, s/n 30-439), crashed into woodland near Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. There was one person on board, who was fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and…
- [NTSB ERA17WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA082.md): Cessna A188 · Michiragua, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2017 · HK714
  > On January 7, 2017, about 1315 UTC, a Cessna A188A; HK714 was lost at sea after takeoff from La Guajira, Columbia. The wreckage was not recovered and the pilot was presumed fatally injured.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of…
- [NTSB WPR17LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA046.md): Softex Invest V-24L · Paradise, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2017 · N710XP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engines did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR17FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FAMS2.md): Cessna 172M · Open water, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 31, 2016 · N174LL · Destroyed
  > Undetermined because the airplane was not located.
- [NTSB GAA17CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA101.md): Maule MX 7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2016 · N56681 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear of any obstacles before departure, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snowdrift.
- [NTSB CEN17WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA222.md): Piper PA38 · Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2016 · YS-332-PE · Substantial damage
  > On December 11, 2016, a Piper PA-38, YS-332-PE, crashed near Ingenio La Cabana, El Salvador, a 0715 local time and was destroyed. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of…
- [NTSB CEN17FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA053.md): Aircraft Mfg & Design CH601XL Slsa · Marengo, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2016 · N4218 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies consistent with a preimpact failure or malfunction were identified during the investigation.
- [NTSB ENG17RA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17RA010.md): ATR ATR42 · Havelian, Pakistan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2016 · AP-BHO · Destroyed
  > Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an ATR 42-500 that occurred on December 7, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Pakistan Safety Investigation Board investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB ANC17FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA010.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2016 · N8648N · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined due to a lack of physical evidence.
- [NTSB ERA17WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA081.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Sao Lourenco da Serra, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2016 · PR-TUN · Destroyed
  > On December 4, 2016, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44-II, Brazilian registration PR-TUN, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering near Sao Lourenco, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were…
- [NTSB CEN17WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA049.md): Beech E 90 · Toledo, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2016 · N79CT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA17WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA062.md): Robinson R44 · Vinogradny Township, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 2016 · RA-04195 · Substantial damage
  > On November 28, 2016, about 0638 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04195, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Vinogradny Township, Russia, while enroute from Yalta, Russia, to Crimea, Russia.…
- [NTSB ENG17WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA004.md): Boeing Commercial Airplane Gro B787-9 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2016 · 9V-OJF
  > The Singapore Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787-9 that occurred on November 26, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA17WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA055.md): Ayres S2R · Valparaiso, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2016 · N5532G · Substantial damage
  > On November 23, 2016, about 1410 universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2-R, United States registration N5532G, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, Chile. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight…
- [NTSB WPR17WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA026.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Trangie, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2016 · VH-NIA · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR17WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA219.md): Cessna 208 · Solomon, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2016 · VH-LNH · Substantial damage
  > On November, 16, 2016, about 7:51, Australian western standard time, a Cessna 208B airplane, VH-LNH, landed on a road near Solomon Aerodrome, Solomon, Western Australia, following an engine failure. The flight crew of 2 and 11 passengers were not injured. The…
- [NTSB WPR17WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA022.md): Robinson R66 · Winton, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2016 · ZK-HAG · Substantial damage
  > On November 14, 2016, at 0230 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-66, ZK-HAG, operated by Heliops Southland Limited under the pertinent regulations of the government of New Zealand, was substantially damaged after the helicopter experienced a low rotor…
- [NTSB ERA17WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA049.md): Cessna 172N · Kingston, Jamaica · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2016 · N101KA · Destroyed
  > On November 18, 2016, about 1335 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, United Stated registration N101KA, operated by the Caribbean Aviation Training Centre, was destroyed when it impacted a building in Greenwich Farm, Kingston 13, Jamaica. The pilot and two…
- [NTSB DCA17WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA030.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 9, 2016 · XA-UQA · No damage
  > The Mexican Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 9, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA17WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA178.md): Cessna 210 · Metropolitana, Chile · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2016 · CC-LLH
  > On August 11, 2016, at 1312 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 210N, Chilean registration CC-LLH, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during a forced landing near Metropolitana, Chile. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries.…
- [NTSB WPR17WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA028.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Walgett, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 5, 2016 · VH-LIK · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA17WA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17WA584.md): DHC 4 · Perkumpulan, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2016 · PK-SWW · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '000' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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