NTSB investigations, 2017

719 cases where NTSB found Aircraft oper/perf/capability.

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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0106'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB CEN18FA063Accident · 12 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208 · Punta Islita, Costa RicaThe flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to exit an area of rising terrain, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…Dec 31, 2017 · TI-BEI · DestroyedNTSB WPR18FA063Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Ogden, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying over a lake with glassy surface conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of three impairing medications.Dec 29, 2017 · N4395R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Paulding, OHThe loss of engine power while the motor-powered glider was maneuvering due to the fuel unporting in its fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Dec 28, 2017 · N4JW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA096Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeropro CZ Eurofox · Upper Lake, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Dec 27, 2017 · N3945A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA062Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 525A · Michigan City, INThe flight crew's improper decision to land on a snow-covered runway that had insufficient runway distance for the airplane to land with the contamination, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstacles.Dec 27, 2017 · N525KT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-200 · Riverton, WYThe pilot's loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport runway configuration, which led to his premature attempt to take off, and the airplane’s inoperative…Dec 25, 2017 · N550D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA061Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Bartow, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 24, 2017 · N247AT · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.Dec 23, 2017 · N389BA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Monroe, MIThe student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Cross City, FLThe pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.Dec 21, 2017 · N354WD · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA092Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Mankato, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent go-around during which the student exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Dec 20, 2017 · N284MK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA091Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A-1 · Phoenix, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.Dec 19, 2017 · N33HY · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · Yentna, AKThe pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.Dec 18, 2017 · N4805Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGolden Circle Air T Bird II · Wiscassett, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Dec 17, 2017 · N5619Z · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA048Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Castalia, NCThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed…Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18CA048Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Valley Springs, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering for landing and his decision to land on a surface with obstructions.Dec 14, 2017 · N54873 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA089Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Newark, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover.Dec 13, 2017 · N441ML · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA084Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCorbeil Shawn Corbeil Shawn SER VI · Rogersburg, ORThe pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to see and avoid a tree during a go-around.Dec 12, 2017 · N552EZ · Substantial damageNTSB ANC18FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206 · Maunaloa, HIThe pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions while conducting an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain.Dec 10, 2017 · N732DF · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMichael Adamczyk Zenith CH750 · Franklin, PAThe pilot’s excessive application of aft stick during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s inexperience in the airplane.Dec 9, 2017 · N750AD · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA082Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Pocasset, OKThe pilot’s improper approach path, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway.Dec 9, 2017 · N8856W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft a.s. Sport Cruiser · Sacramento, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.Dec 9, 2017 · N227US · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Everett, WAThe pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff following a touch-and-go landing with too little runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun.Dec 8, 2017 · N4801D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA075Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Kent C Vans RV-10 · Limon, COThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around at night, which resulted in the airplane impacting a power line and a subsequent hard landing.Dec 8, 2017 · N9738J · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA046Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · St. CroixThe non-multiengine rated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine approach. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power on the left engine due to detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on the…Dec 8, 2017 · N4494A · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 · Santa Rosa, AZThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 6, 2017 · N790AM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 34-200T · Glendale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue of the left main landing gear assembly.Dec 5, 2017 · N47536 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA081Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 32 · Cheboygan, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s rate of descent in gusting wind conditions resulting in a hard landing and runway excursion.Dec 5, 2017 · N4887S · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA072Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike and hard landing.Dec 5, 2017 · N99RW · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American T 6 · Chesapeake, VAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.Dec 5, 2017 · N2996Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.Dec 3, 2017 · N1431C · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA043Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Frederick, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the failure of the left main landing gear tire.Dec 3, 2017 · N399F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper Titan Tornado II D · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power during final approach for landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.Dec 3, 2017 · N2200T · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA085Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Park Rapids, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground.Dec 2, 2017 · N524ND · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTodd Foley Zenith 701 · Mount Airy, NCThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Dec 1, 2017 · N701TF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7EC · Ravenswood, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.Dec 1, 2017 · N7586E · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA041Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CAThe flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing.Nov 30, 2017 · N47WH · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Fullerton, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.Nov 30, 2017 · N417CB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA066Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot’s failure to land the helicopter with both skids on the trailer platform, which resulted in a loss of control.Nov 29, 2017 · N744WT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Westminister, MDThe student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach due to his distraction by the failure of an avionics panel, which resulted in a runway undershoot.Nov 29, 2017 · N690RU · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZThe inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence.Nov 27, 2017 · N2526C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Black River Falls, WIThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions.Nov 27, 2017 · N8128M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.Nov 26, 2017 · N452ER · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18LA036Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDoshier Wilbert A GT-500 · Willows, CAA loss of engine power during takeoff due a coolant leak and the subsequent overheating of the engine, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall…Nov 25, 2017 · N599RA · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA065Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAveko Sro VL-3C-1 · Northampton, MAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting.Nov 24, 2017 · N876MB · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA061Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Caldwell, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Nov 23, 2017 · N1780K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA056Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBuehlmann Peter Kitfox Model 4 1200 · Overgaard, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Nov 23, 2017 · N234PB · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Starke, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.Nov 23, 2017 · N6894N · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA060Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 300 · Woodlawn, VAThe pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm.Nov 22, 2017 · N9685F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.Nov 22, 2017 · N734VH · Substantial damage