# 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. Page 22 of 33 · 1,635 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN17WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA214.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sacatepequez, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2017 · TG-GYV · Destroyed > On June 1, 2017, at 1824 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-24-140, Guatemalan registration TG-GYV, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances near Volcán de Agua, Departamento de… - [NTSB CEN17LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA206.md): Kenneth B Hines Nieuport 28 · Boonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N6165 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a compromised induction system. - [NTSB CEN17IA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA233.md): Schroder David Lancair IV P · Fulton, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N366TF · No damage > The loss of oil pressure and subsequent engine overspeed/surge during a zero g-force maneuver, which resulted in the separation of a crankshaft counterweight and loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA207.md): Varga 2150A · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N4635V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the heat exchanger and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect and repair or replace the exchanger during the… - [NTSB GAA17CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA313.md): Cessna A185 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2017 · N185FF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN17WA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA278.md): Amateur Construction Titan T-51 Mustang · Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2017 · G-DHYS · Minor damage > On May 31, 2017, about 1433 hours universal coordinated time, a Titan T-51 Mustang, United Kingdom registration G-DHYS, had a landing gear collapse during landing at the Gloucestershire Airport, near Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The pilot was not injured.… - [NTSB WPR17WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA115.md): Cessna 441 · Renmark, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2017 · VH-XMJ · Substantial damage > On May 30, 2017, about 1630 Australian central standard time, a Cessna 441, equipped with Garret TPE331 series turboprop engines, registration VH-XMJ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Renmark Aerodrome, Renmark, SA, Australia. The three crew… - [NTSB WPR17LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA114.md): Tappen Chris Velocity SUV · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N399DG · Substantial damage > The airplane builder's failure to install safety wires on the brake disc attachment bolts, and the mechanic’s failure to identify the omission during the condition inspection. The subsequent brake disc separation resulted in a loss of directional control… - [NTSB GAA17CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA314.md): Cub Crafters CC19 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N533AL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the high placement of his feet on the rudder pedals, which led to the inadvertent application of the brakes. - [NTSB GAA17CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA312.md): Cessna 172 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N483SP · Substantial damage > The student pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising upon touchdown. - [NTSB GAA17CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA309.md): Maule MX7 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N789JR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional during the landing. - [NTSB CEN17WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA240.md): Reims F150 M · Charleroi, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2017 · OO-PRG · Minor damage > On May 30, 2017, about 1730 hours universal coordinated time, a Reims Aviation F150M, Belgium registration OO-PRG, sustained minor damage during a forced landing at Brussels South - Charleroi Airport (EBCI), Charleroi, Belgium. The flight instructor and… - [NTSB ERA17TA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17TA196.md): Ernest T Christley Zenith Zodiac 601XL · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 2017 · N167EZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of a threaded metal rod of insufficient strength to connect the fuel tank selector handle to the fuel valve, which resulted in his inability to switch fuel tanks and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB GAA17CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA324.md): Jess Just Aircraft Supers · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N272SS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA294.md): Dehavilland DHC 2 · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N561TA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxiing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA17WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA199.md): Piper PA34 · Coxim Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2017 · PT-WPD · Destroyed > On May 28, 2017, about 1540 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Brazilian registration PT-WPD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Coxim Municipality, State of Mato Grosso so Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and passenger were fatally… - [NTSB CEN17WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA203.md): Cessna 182 · Palmar Norte de Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2017 · HP-1760FT · Destroyed > On May 28, 2017, a Panamanian-flagged Cessna 182, serial number FT34567, and reported false registration HP-1760FT, was located crashed in an African palm seeding field on a farm near Palmar Norte of Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The pilot, the sole person on… - [NTSB CEN17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA202.md): Piper PA36 · El Campo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N3711E · Substantial damage > Foam contamination in the fuel injector nozzles from deteriorated foam baffles and water in the fuel flow divider, the combination of which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA198.md): Mooney M20J · Lakeway, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N211ZN · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired vision due to his broken eyeglasses. - [NTSB WPR17LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA112.md): Cessna 175 · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N6832D · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment… - [NTSB WPR17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA108.md): Piper PA 30 · Haines, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N7376Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to turn toward the inoperative engine after conducting a low-level pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform the flight and the engine… - [NTSB GAA17CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA322.md): Piper PA28 · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5544J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper glidepath in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain short of the runway threshold. - [NTSB GAA17CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA310.md): Cessna A185 · Fall River Mills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N2262T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA308.md): Robert Hamblin Autogyro Gmbh Cavalo · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N721E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. - [NTSB ERA17LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA194.md): Avions Mudry Cie CAP 231 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N231X · Substantial damage > The partial separation of one counterweight and the subsequent seizure of the engine due to mechanical interference. Contributing to the partial separation of the counterweight was the overstress fracture of a retaining ring and the fatigue fracture of the… - [NTSB CEN17LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA341.md): Piper PA-28 · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5584U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed, which resulted in in a hard landing and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without an instructor onboard. - [NTSB ANC17FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA026.md): Arctic S 1B2 · Salcha, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N57AT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in high winds, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the… - [NTSB WPR17LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA113.md): Bell 206B · Rockville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N24FS · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB WPR17LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA110.md): Johnson Glastar · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N4579J · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA107.md): Schleicher ASW 28 18E · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N63KR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to conduct an off-airport landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA305.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N6674K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection and ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA17WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA193.md): Cessna 172 · Chernihiv, Ukraine · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 26, 2017 · UR-WTA · Substantial damage > On May 26, 2017, about 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, Ukrainian registration UR-WTA, was substantially damaged when it impacted a one-story building after takeoff from the Pivtsi Airport, Chernihiv, Ukraine. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB CEN17LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA205.md): Amstutz Curtis J BD-5B · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N604KA · Substantial damage > A failure of the wiring between the engine control unit and the fuel injector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA204.md): Aviat A-1B · Tomahawk Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N71JA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in the airplane’s hard landing and nose over after the water landing. - [NTSB CEN17FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA197.md): Aerotek Pitts S 2A · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N67PN · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during a low-level aerobatic maneuver; the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the… - [NTSB CEN17CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA218.md): Cessna 177 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N30462 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR17WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA132.md): Sikorsky S76 · Nilanga, India · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2017 · VT-CMM · Substantial damage > On May 25, 2017, at 0625 Universal Coordinated Time, a Sikorsky S76, VT-CMM, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a collision with powerlines near the Nilana Helipad, Nilanga, Maharashtra, India. The helicopter was operated under… - [NTSB GAA17CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA344.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2017 · N153GC · Substantial damage > The ground crewman’s failure to hold onto the passenger door while the main rotor was still rotating, which resulted in the door separating from the helicopter and damaging the main rotor. - [NTSB ERA17FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA190.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2017 · N62UP · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation. - [NTSB DCA17WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA132.md): Boeing 737 · Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2017 · CP-2925 · Minor damage > The government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 25, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN17WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA199.md): Piper PA28R · Skipness/Kintyre, Scotland, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2017 · G-CEOF · Destroyed > On May 25, 2017, about 1300 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-201, United Kingdom registration G-CEOF, impacted the sea near Skipness/Kintyre, Scotland, United Kingdom. The two occupants on-board were fatally injured. The flight departed Oban… - [NTSB GAA17CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA332.md): Cessna 208 · Elfin Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N1265U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to recognize the magnitude of the swell size during landing, which resulted in a tail-low hard water landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA303.md): Dehavilland DHC 6 · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N708PV · Substantial damage > The prospective pilot’s improper landing flare and the pilot’s delayed remedial action to initiate a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ERA17LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA189.md): Beech 58 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N9132S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s fatigue and self-induced distractions. - [NTSB CEN17FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA196.md): Piper J3C · Chetek, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N35132 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB GAA17CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA304.md): Maule MX7 · Sidney, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2017 · N888WF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed application of rudder and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB DCA17WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA126.md): Boeing 777 · Multan, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2017 · AP-BGK · No damage > The government of Pakistan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on May 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Pakistan's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ANC17LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA025.md): Airbus AS350 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2017 · N207CH · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart into an area of degraded visual meteorological and flat light conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual references and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB ANC17LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA024.md): Cessna U206F · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2017 · N9575G · Destroyed > A fire in the airplane's cabin, which initiated for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage. - [NTSB GAA17CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA311.md): Cessna 208 · Skagway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2017 · N754KP · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a goose. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=23 ## 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=22&year=2017 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.