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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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NTSB GAA17CA260Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Olathe, KSThe 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 CEN17WA172Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31 · Schefferville, CanadaOn 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 CEN17FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Hollis, OKAn 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 ERA17WA159Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Cassilandia, BrazilOn 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 WPR17WA123Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208 · Anem Mountain, Oksibil, IndonesiaOn 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 WPR17IA086Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportBeech A36TC · Livermore, CAA 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 ERA17WA147Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-42 · Sorocaba, BrazilOn 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 ERA17FA139Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Aberdeen, MSThe 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 DCA17RA082Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Jauja, PeruThe 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 WPR17WA083Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Reefton, New ZealandOn 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 CEN17FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Union City, OKThe pilot's improper recovery from a spin.NTSB CEN17WA133Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 172P · Manitouwadge, CanadaOn 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 CEN17RA131Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationSikorsky S92 · Blacksod Bay, IrelandOn 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 CEN17WA128Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Etchoropo, Sonora, MexicoOn 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 ANC17RA019Accident · 9 fatalForeign investigationBell 412 · Matsumoto, JapanimportNTSB ERA17WA124Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA25 · Villa Tapia, Dominican RepublicOn 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 CEN17LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Hebron, NEA loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17WA115Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Magdalena, Sonora, MexicoOn 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 WPR17WA081Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 162 LSA · Faisalabad, PakistanThe 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 CEN17CA140Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Cahokia, ILA hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB WPR17WA069Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationHughes 369E · Raetihi, New ZealandOn 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 ERA17WA104Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Lake Teletskoye, RussiaOn 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 ANC17LA016Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA18 · Sterling, AKThe pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17WA350Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBeech 58 · Puerto la Cruz, VenezuelaThe 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 CEN17WA083Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Salinas Victoria, MexicoOn 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 ERA17WA094Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172 · Araucania, ChileOn 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 ERA17WA093Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationHawker Beechcraft C90GT · Parati, BrazilOn 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 DCA17RA058Accident · 39 fatalForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Bishkek, KyrgyzstanThe 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 CEN17WA077Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationPiper Piper PA-30 · Oxfordshire, United KingdomOn 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 ERA17WA082Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna A188 · Michiragua, ColombiaOn 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 WPR17LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSoftex Invest V-24L · Paradise, MTA 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 WPR17FAMS2Accident · 3 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 172M · Open water, HIUndetermined because the airplane was not located.NTSB GAA17CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7 · Willow, AKThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear of any obstacles before departure, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snowdrift.NTSB CEN17WA222Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA38 · Ingenio La Cabana, El SalvadorOn 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 CEN17FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Design CH601XL Slsa · Marengo, ILA 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 ENG17RA010Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationATR ATR42 · Havelian, PakistanPakistan 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 ANC17FA010Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Port Alsworth, AKUndetermined due to a lack of physical evidence.NTSB ERA17WA081Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Sao Lourenco da Serra, BrazilOn 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 CEN17WA049Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationBeech E 90 · Toledo, SpainNTSB ERA17WA062Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Vinogradny Township, RussiaOn 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 ENG17WA004Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Commercial Airplane Gro B787-9 · Singapore, SingaporeThe 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 ERA17WA055Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAyres S2R · Valparaiso, ChileOn 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 WPR17WA026Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT802 · Trangie, AustraliaNTSB WPR17WA219Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 208 · Solomon, AustraliaOn 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 WPR17WA022Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R66 · Winton, New ZealandOn 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 ERA17WA049Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172N · Kingston, JamaicaOn 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 DCA17WA030Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Mexico City, MexicoThe 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 ERA17WA178Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 · Metropolitana, ChileOn 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 WPR17WA028Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAir Tractor AT502 · Walgett, AustraliaNTSB GAA17WA584Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignDHC 4 · Perkumpulan, Indonesia