NTSB investigations, 2017

10 cases where the defining event was Abrupt maneuver.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2017 per year, 2008–2026: 145 cases
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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\") = 2017
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '270')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA17FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHickox Andy Andys Gyroplane · Umatilla, FLThe pilot's improper response to a total loss of engine power, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the rudder and vertical stabilizer, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent. The loss of engine power was due to the separation of the electrical…Sep 28, 2017 · N152AH · DestroyedNTSB ERA17LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C · Hanover Township, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain roll control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.Sep 16, 2017 · N38365 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA350Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWard Christopher Barry RAI 6 · Williston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s pitch control during rotation and his subsequent loss of directional control.Jun 18, 2017 · N251CW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Galena, IDThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a power-on stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.Jun 14, 2017 · N9912Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Santa Rosa Valley, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.Jun 4, 2017 · N4871L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA381Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AKThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17WA193Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationQuicksilver GT500 · Barcelona, SpainOn May 20, 2017, at 1000 local time, a Quicksilver GT-500, EC-BQ3, impacted terrain after making a steep left turn during takeoff from Gurb Aerodrome in Barcelona, Spain. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight was being…May 20, 2017 · EC-BQ3 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportIcon A5 · Lake Berryessa, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mistaken entry into a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain while at a low altitude for reasons that could not be…May 8, 2017 · N184BA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA167Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter EC130 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's abrupt cyclic/pitch attitude control movement, which resulted in a Fenestron ground strike.Feb 26, 2017 · N864MH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T337 · Linden, NJThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid birds during short final approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.Feb 24, 2017 · N685V · Substantial damage