# 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 GAA17CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA489.md): Cessna 170 · Axtell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N4189V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to close a passenger door during a critical phase of flight.
- [NTSB ERA17FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA272.md): Cessna 172 · New Milford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N1727V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the wing flaps were properly configured for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN17LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA316.md): Navion Navion G · Adrian, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N249KC · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the gascolator, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA484.md): Construcciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2017 · N211BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA17WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA273.md): Bell 206 · Algiers, Algeria · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2017 · 7T-WUF · Substantial damage
  > On August 10, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, Bell 206L3 helicopter, Algerian registration 7T-WUF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Algiers, Algeria. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA17LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA324.md): Cessna 195 · Newman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2017 · N2100C · Substantial damage
  > The improper rigging of the tailwheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff. Contributing to accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane despite knowing it required excessive right rudder inputs for it to move…
- [NTSB DCA17WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA171.md): Boeing 737 · Bacau, Romania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2017 · YR-BAJ · No damage
  > The Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Center of Romania has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on August 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…
- [NTSB CEN17LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA359.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Raton, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2017 · N702N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper airspeed during an attempted go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA314.md): Hughes 369D · Villa Grove, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2017 · N58424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor clearance from a power line tower during low-level maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC17WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA045.md): Air Tractor AT502 · La Crete, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2017 · C-FWAS · Substantial damage
  > On August 10, 2017, about 0320 Coordinated Universal Time, an Air Tractor AT-502B airplane, C-FWAS, impacted terrain while conducting an aerial application repositioning turn near La Crete, Alberta, Canada. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The…
- [NTSB GAA17CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA506.md): Piper J3C · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N6048H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA483.md): Rockwell International 114 · Cairo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N4986S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA17LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA269.md): Rose Herbert D Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tower City, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N709HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to fainting as a result of complications from a previously undiagnosed heart condition.
- [NTSB CEN17LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA311.md): Cessna 172S · Wellston, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N5274Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod small end bushing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA309.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N528MB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fracture of a single 1st stage compressor rotor airfoil in high-cycle fatigue as a result of the erosion and thinning of the airfoil's leading edge. Contributing to the fractured airfoil and loss of engine power was the…
- [NTSB CEN17LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA307.md): Pegasus Quantum · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N56092 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, which resulted in impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the non-instructor sport pilot's decision to allow the student pilot to fly the aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN17FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA315.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N3664Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated stall and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gap in the pilot’s flight experience, his…
- [NTSB GAA17CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA478.md): King John E JR Kitfox · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2017 · N993JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17RA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17RA315.md): Cessna U206 · Eteringbang, Guyana · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2017 · 8R-GPR · Substantial damage
  > On August 8, 2017, about 1513 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna U206G, 8R-GPR, was substantially damaged during a forced landing in trees shortly after takeoff from Eteringbang Airstrip (SYET), Eteringbang, Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region, Guyana. Visual…
- [NTSB DCA17WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA225.md): Boeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2017 · A6-FDS · Minor damage
  > The GCAA of the United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 08, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB DCA17WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA175.md): Embraer EMB135 · Middlemount, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2017 · VH-JGB · No damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a EMBRAER EMB135 airplane that occurred on August 08, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's…
- [NTSB DCA17WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA172.md): Boeing 787-9 · Madrid, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2017 · N825AA · No damage
  > The government of Spain has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 787-9 airplane that occurred on August 08, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Spain's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR17LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA180.md): Lockheed P2V 5F · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N410NA · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to secure hardware, which resulted in an uncommanded upward deflection of the left elevator and aft movement of the control yoke and inhibited the flight crew from adjusting the airplane's pitch attitude in flight. Contributing…
- [NTSB ERA17LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA267.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N56884 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a night flight and his failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB ERA17FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA265.md): North Wing Freedom · Green Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N2854L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight setup of the aircraft's foldable wing, during which he incorrectly attached a nylon strap loop pull handle, instead of the steel cable shackle at the end of the strap, to its mounting hook. The nylon strap failed in flight,…
- [NTSB CEN17LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA304.md): Roger M Allen RA2 · Hector, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N952RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper installation of the control stick hardware, which resulted in a loss of elevator control in flight.
- [NTSB GAA17CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA476.md): Cessna 172 · Drexel, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N8226U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA471.md): Champion 7ACA · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N1227G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s use of excessive braking, which led to a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA268.md): Cessna 140 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N89738 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB DCA17LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17LA173.md): Airbus 330 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N276AY · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN17LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA305.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Club Astir Iiib · Marion, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N102BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist, which resulted in an improper takeoff configuration and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain during a departure climb.
- [NTSB ANC17LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA042.md): Beech 19A · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2017 · N6523T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the right main landing (MLG) tire impacting a rock and the subsequent loss of directional control and collapse of the right MLG.
- [NTSB WPR17LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA181.md): Rans S9 · Athol, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N519TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of pitch attitude and ground proximity awareness, which resulted in an unintentionally steep initial climb and an overcorrection into a steep descent and ground impact.
- [NTSB GAA17CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA490.md): Cessna 208 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N9829B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA475.md): Cessna 180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N5236D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare while landing on water with glassy water conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA468.md): Cessna 170 · Moab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N1214D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart in unfavorable weather conditions, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA465.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N777NG · Substantial damage
  > The physical interference of the student pilot’s headset control unit with the canopy, which prevented the canopy latches from seating properly and resulted in the canopy opening in flight and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17WA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA310.md): Piper PA28 · Berghaus Diavolezza, Switzerland · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2017 · HB-PER · Substantial damage
  > On August 4, 2017, at 0720 UTC, a Piper PA-28-181, Swiss registration HB-PER, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted mountainous terrain near Berghaus Diavolezza, Switzerland. The pilot and two passengers on board were fatally injured. A third…
- [NTSB CEN17WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA308.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Dunaujvaros, Hungary · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2017 · HA-KYL · Destroyed
  > The government of Hungary has notified the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of an accident involving an American Champion 8GCBC airplane that occurred on August 04, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB CEN17LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA303.md): Cessna A188B · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N3047J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to accurately monitor the airplane's airspeed after takeoff due to an inoperative airspeed indicator, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and…
- [NTSB WPR17FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA179.md): Michaelian Lancair IV-TP · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N420M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA17LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA270.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N811AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA17WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA165.md): Boeing 737 · Medan, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2017 · PK-LJZ · Substantial damage
  > The KNKT of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB CEN17LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA312.md): Ralph Marine Devil DOG · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N165AB · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the left tire from its wheel because of the use of an improper substance and wheel size, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA302.md): James F Hake MTO Sport · Mentone, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N571UJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper touchdown attitude, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA301.md): Beech D17S · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N44562 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC17LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA040.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Solomon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N4138M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above water, and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an inadvertent descent and collision with water.
- [NTSB ANC17CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17CA041.md): Airbus AS350 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N351SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a steel frame attached to a tracked drilling unit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to visually identify the steel frame during the reconnaissance process.
- [NTSB WPR17WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA178.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cloncurry, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2017 · VH-HGU · Destroyed
  > On August 2, 2017, at 0740 local time, a Robinson R22, VH-HGU, was destroyed by a post-impact fire following a collision with power lines during cruise flight near Cloncurry Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil…
- [NTSB GAA17CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA482.md): Cessna 172 · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N91966 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=14

## 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=13&year=2017

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