# NTSB investigations, 2017

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 ERA17MA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17MA316.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 · Hertford, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Sep 8, 2017 · N146DU · Destroyed
  > A failure of the rear bearing in the No. 2 engine, which (1) created multiple and likely unexpected and confusing cockpit indications, resulting in the pilot's improper diagnosis and subsequent erroneous shutdown of the No. 1 engine, and (2) the resulting…
- [NTSB ERA17FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA317.md): Schweizer 269C · Medford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2017 · N204HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's early entry into and failure to maintain rotor rpm during a forced landing autorotation after performing an engine shutdown in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel…
- [NTSB WPR17FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA196.md): Cessna 172N · Bolinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2017 · N737QQ · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot's improper decision to embark on a flight and continue to fly into forecasted instrument meteorological conditions and mountain obscuration while conducting a visual flight rules flight.
- [NTSB GAA17CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA529.md): Cessna 182 · Fairfield, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2017 · N735KQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to secure the right fuel cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA523.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Redgranite, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2017 · N95356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA567.md): Chancey Gerry M RV-12 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N1214J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA527.md): Piper PA 12 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N4088M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on an unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA522.md): Luscombe 8 · Westminster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N1590K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ENG17IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA036.md): Boeing 757 232 · Las Vegas, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N686DA · No damage
  > A No. 1 (left) engine undercowl fire caused by a fuel nozzle installation error during engine overhaul at Delta TechOps. A fuel nozzle b-nut was cross threaded, which allowed fuel to leak on hot engine case surfaces and subsequently ignite.
- [NTSB DCA17WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA223.md): Boeing 737 · Cancun, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2017 · XA-UQX · No damage
  > The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 06, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB WPR17LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA201.md): Cobalt Aircraft Industries Co50 Valkyrie · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N523CA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aileron effectiveness due to the airplane's design configuration, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the roll axis and led to a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA549.md): Cessna U206 · Chicken, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N734GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taking off from a road.
- [NTSB GAA17CA521](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA521.md): Cessna 180 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N8249V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to an off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB ERA17LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA314.md): Rudder Dwight K Kitfox IV 1200 Spdst · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N16KR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA17FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA313.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonburg, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N135CD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions in the vicinity of adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ENG17RA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17RA037.md): Boeing 777 · Tokyo, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2017 · JA743J
  > The Japan Transportation Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a B777-300ER that occurred September 5, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB DCA17WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA218.md): Boeing 737 · Chochin, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2017 · VT-AYB · Substantial damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 05, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's…
- [NTSB CEN17RA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA337.md): Cessna U206 · San Jose, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2017 · TI-AGM · Destroyed
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- [NTSB WPR17LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA197.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N75753 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA525.md): Cessna 182 · Lockwood, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N6849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA517.md): Jeff Jardine Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N682PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the airplane’s subsequent failure to attain a climb rate during an attempted go-around in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB DCA17CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA194.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 90-30 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N938DN · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA053.md): Cessna U206G · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N16GP · Substantial damage
  > ***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA524.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N52813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of the brakes, which resulted in the biplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB GAA17CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA520.md): Cessna 680 · Wilmington, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N378QS · No damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent slip on the airplane's air stairs during deplaning, which resulted in a broken ankle.
- [NTSB ERA17WA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA320.md): Cessna 182 · Pontinia, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2017 · I-SCAP · Substantial damage
  > On September 3, 2017 about 1030 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182P, I-SCAP, impacted terrain during initial climb after takeoff, from Pegaso Club 2000 Airfield, Pontinia, Italy. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Five…
- [NTSB ERA17WA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA318.md): Cessna 172 · Hekpoort, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2017 · ZS-JDN · Destroyed
  > On September 3, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, South African registration ZS-JDN, was destroyed when it impacted a valley in the Magaliesberg Mountain range, near Hekpoort, South Africa. The two commercial pilots were fatally…
- [NTSB ERA17LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA311.md): Piper PA32R · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N544DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper takeoff technique, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA17WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA196.md): Boeing 737 · Leon, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2017 · XA-MAI
  > The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB CEN17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA338.md): Golden Eagle Chief · Mt. Zion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N68N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR17LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA195.md): Walker Edgar E Glastar · Cascade, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N65EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning, preparation, and navigation, which resulted in the airplane entering a canyon that the pilot was unable to exit by climbing the airplane. Also causal were his in-flight decision-making and his execution of the course…
- [NTSB GAA17CA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA577.md): Flight Design Ctls · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N547CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA545.md): Dedeaux Gary G GN-1 · Elba, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N168BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in his decision to abort the takeoff and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA518.md): Croft Robert C Kitfox Super Sport · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N429NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain bank control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB GAA17CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA516.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N910XD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA515.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N1701H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA312.md): Piper PA28 · Lyndonville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N132AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN17WA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA378.md): Piper PA25 · Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 2, 2017 · XB-EXZ · Substantial damage
  > On September 2, 2017, about 1700 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA25-235, Mexican registration XB-EXZ, was substantially damaged when it impacted powerlines near Sueco, Chihuahua, Mexico. The pilot was seriously injured. The local flight departed…
- [NTSB CEN17LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA336.md): Hughes 369A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N50MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC17LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA051.md): Leonardo AW139 · Tujunga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N304FD · Substantial damage
  > A yaw excursion and uncontrolled descent due to loss of tail rotor effectiveness during aerial firefighting operations resulting in an impact with trees. A contributing factor was the pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, coupled with a quartering…
- [NTSB ERA17LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA307.md): Cessna U206 · Harpswell, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N4615X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts, which resulted in shifting of the Nos. 1, 2, and 3 main bearings, loss of lubrication, and failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB ERA17LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA306.md): Kerr Gerald Velocity SUV · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N753GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane’s speed and the distance remaining during landing and his improper decision to not abort the landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA305.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N5189K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the approach to landing, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN17LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA340.md): Cessna 310G · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N8957Z · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent pushrod, which precluded the gear from fully extending. The reason for the bent pushrod could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA542.md): Cessna 150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2017 · N2996S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB DCA17WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA190.md): Embraer EMB145 · Medellin, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 31, 2017 · HK4535 · No damage
  > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a EMBRAER EMB145 airplane that occurred on August 31, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN17FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA334.md): Vans RV-12 · Fishers, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2017 · N212ZF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to latch the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain pitch control following the in-flight opening of the canopy during the initial climb resulting in a subsequent impact with terrain and ground fire.
- [NTSB WPR17LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA193.md): Cessna 140 · Empire, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N140X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport precautionary landing on a dirt road with an uphill gradient.
- [NTSB GAA17CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA576.md): Hunter George RV 6 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N6GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in impact with visual approach slope indicator lights.
- [NTSB GAA17CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA570.md): Piper PA 31 · Saipan · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N4078J · Substantial damage
  > Impact with multiple birds while retracting the landing gear, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right inboard main landing gear door actuator hose and prevented the pilot from being able to extend the landing gear.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2017
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=2017

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