# 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 ANC17WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA029.md): Bell 206 · Fengbin, Taiwan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 10, 2017 · B-31118 · Destroyed
  > On June 10, 2017, about 1255 Taipei local time (0455 UTC), a Taiwanese registered Bell 206B3 helicopter, B-31118, operated by Emerald Pacific Airlines, impacted remote mountainous terrain about 8 miles south of Fengbin, Hualien County, under unknown…
- [NTSB WPR17FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA125.md): Beech 95 C55 · Mountain Ranch, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N3717Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and mountain obscuration that resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA334.md): Piper PA28R · Geneva, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N32088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing on the left edge of the runway and impacting trees.
- [NTSB ERA17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA204.md): Piper PA 44-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N3020M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear trunnion bracket due to an undetermined overstress event.
- [NTSB CEN17WA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA349.md): Piper PA31 · Caernarfon, Gwynedd, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2017 · N250AC · Destroyed
  > On June 9, 2017, at 1705 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA31, N250AC, impacted terrain during landing at Caernarfon Airport (EGCK), Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and fire. The pilot, who was the sole occupant,…
- [NTSB CEN17LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA228.md): Thompson Angel Hawk II · Homer, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N335JT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the engine’s unresolved high operating temperatures, which resulted in failure of the distributor rotor and drive shaft, and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN17LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA226.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N782SW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA219.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Douglas, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N590GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the helicopter's descent after encountering a sudden wind shift to a tailwind while performing a near maximum gross weight landing at a high density altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA336.md): Piper PA 28 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N4543R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue to attempt to take off despite the airplane’s inability to attain a positive climb rate, which resulted in little runway remaining, and his subsequent decision to turn off the runway, which resulted in a collision with a barn.
- [NTSB GAA17CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA329.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N4284Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA223.md): Head Balloons AX7 77B · Chatsworth, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N30721 · Minor damage
  > The balloon’s encounter with unexpected wind gusts during inflation, which resulted in the balloon becoming prematurely airborne and subsequently the pilot being ejected from the basket and one passenger receiving serious injuries while attempting to egress…
- [NTSB CEN17LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA220.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N7328V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA217.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N3082T · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe distance between the airplane and a person on the ground, which resulted in serious injuries to the person.
- [NTSB ENG17IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA026.md): Boeing 747 451 · Tokyo, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2017 · N668US · No damage
  > The PW4056 engine lost power due to the fatigue fracture of a 5th stage compressor blade. The cause of the fatigue fracture could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN17LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA224.md): Mckenna SD-1A · Juneau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2017 · N31313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s difficulty controlling the airplane due to his incorrect reinstallation of the wings, which led to a bounced precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and the mechanic to verify the wings’ angle of incidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA353.md): Cessna 207 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2017 · N207RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in the nosewheel breaking and a subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA327.md): Cessna 172 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2017 · N741TW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA17WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA136.md): Boeing 737 · Cusco, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2017 · OB-2135-P · No damage
  > The Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 06, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's…
- [NTSB ANC17LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2017 · N35700 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA323.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2017 · N802NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid hay bales during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA321.md): Ag-Cat G 164 · Tulelake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2017 · N80083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to perform a low altitude fly-by over ground equipment, which resulted in the airplane striking the equipment.
- [NTSB WPR17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA121.md): Bob Frederick Titan T-51 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N51FB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox input drive gear during the airplane’s initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.
- [NTSB WPR17FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA120.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Santa Rosa Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N4871L · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA17CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA381.md): Aeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA17CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA354.md): Piper PA28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N9238W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA326.md): Cessna 150 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N6511S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt to close the cockpit window during takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA318.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N50526 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning that did not account for high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent attempted go-around in conditions that prevented the airplane from attaining a positive climb rate and resulted in its subsequent descent…
- [NTSB CEN17LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA239.md): Levy Adam V Legacy 2000 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N169BZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA216.md): William D Telfair/Zia Z Telfai Excalibur · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N78DZ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of pitch control due to the overload failure of the control rod.
- [NTSB CEN17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA210.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N601HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing to a dolly.
- [NTSB WPR17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA122.md): Luscombe 8A · Rexberg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N1627K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR17LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA119.md): Paul R Seipt Sonex · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N255BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper torque of screws that attached the flywheel mounting flange to the crankshaft during engine assembly, which resulted in heavy vibrations and the subsequent in-flight loss of the propeller.
- [NTSB GAA17CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA330.md): Boeing B75N1 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N218DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s aggressive and early forward stick application during the landing roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain pitch control and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA317.md): Cessna 177 · Guttenberg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N34462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the left wing impacting a street sign.
- [NTSB GAA17CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA315.md): Cessna T182 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N6259T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA195.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N21WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, properly correct for left yaw, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB ENG17IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA027.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N765SW · Minor damage
  > The failure the control alternator gearshaft, which disconnected the accessory gearbox from the rest of the engine and resulted in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the left engine and subsequent flight diversion. The control alternator gearshaft failed…
- [NTSB DCA17WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA228.md): Fokker F27 Mk 600 · Garbaharey, Somalia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2017 · 5Y-FMM · Substantial damage
  > The Ministry of Transport for the Republic of Kenya has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Fokker F27, which occurred on July 14, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All…
- [NTSB DCA17WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA138.md): Boeing 737 · Lima, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2017 · OB-2138-P · No damage
  > The Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's…
- [NTSB CEN17LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA212.md): Cessna 210F · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N1854F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to insufficient hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system as a result of inadequate maintenance by the airplane owner.
- [NTSB CEN17FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA209.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN17FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA208.md): Michael S. Logan Kitfox · New Berlin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N956ML · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing…
- [NTSB ANC17WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA027.md): Cessna 172 · Tateyama, Japan · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2017 · JA3989 · Substantial damage
  > On June 3, 2017, about 1450 Japan standard time (UTC +9), a Japanese registered Cessna 172P airplane, JA3989, operated by New Central Air Service, impacted snow-covered mountainous terrain near Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, under unknown circumstances about 27…
- [NTSB WPR17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA118.md): Cessna 150M · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N66117 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial…
- [NTSB GAA17CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA320.md): Cessna 182 · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N5011D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA319.md): Magnaghi Aeronautica SKY Arrow LSA · Chapman, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N600US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the takeoff climb in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA316.md): Malinowski Walter S RV8 · Canaan Valley, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N102CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA211.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Muskoka, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2017 · C-GZSW · Destroyed
  > On June 2, 2017, at 2113 coordinated universal time, a Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, C-GZSW, was destroyed on impact with terrain after takeoff from Muskoka Airport (CYQA), Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. After takeoff, the pilot attempted to return to the airport, and…
- [NTSB WPR17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA117.md): Cessna 180 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N3683C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA325.md): Cessna 182 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N6193B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=22

## 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=21&year=2017

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