# 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 GAA17CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA276.md): Cessna 172 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N9390E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA180.md): Beech A36TC · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N1804E · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's overreliance on his…
- [NTSB CEN17WA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA256.md): Lancair IV · Grenaa, Denmark · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2017 · SE-XRU · Substantial damage
  > On May 12, 2017, about 0635 coordinated universal time, a Lancair IV P airplane, Swiss registration SE-XRU, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Grenaa, Denmark. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual as a…
- [NTSB CEN17LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA180.md): Brokaw Bergon F Zodiac · Orangeville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N1041N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA275.md): Piper PA18 · Seward, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2017 · N1258C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's incorrect brake application during a high-speed taxi with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA279.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Vevay, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2017 · N428JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during an agricultural application flight due to distraction when reading a map.
- [NTSB GAA17CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA274.md): Cessna 177 · Frankston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2017 · N34207 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA17WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA183.md): Enstrom Helicopter 480B · Fundres, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2017 · N480W · Destroyed
  > On May 10, 2017, about 1143 universal coordinated time,an Enstrom 480B, N480W, was destroyed during an infight break-up near Fundres, Italy. The flight departed from Bolzano, Italy, and was destined for Linz, Italy. The pilot was fatally injured. This…
- [NTSB ERA17CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA177.md): Reupert Mark Avid Flyer · Reedsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2017 · N532SE · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17RA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA191.md): Bell 429 · Presov, Slovakia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2017 · OM-BYM · Substantial damage
  > On May 10, 2017, about 1430 local time, a Bell 429 helicopter, Slovakia registration OM-BYM, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near Presov, Slovakia. There were four people on board; two people received fatal injuries and two people received serious…
- [NTSB OPS17IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA021.md): Cessna 172S · New Orleans, LA · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N520ER · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The air traffic controller not following Federal Aviation Administration directives to establish sequencing and spacing between aircraft operating to the same runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA282.md): Piper PA23 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N63944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during approach, which resulted in an impact with a semi-truck.
- [NTSB GAA17CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA270.md): Cessna A185 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N185RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in tailwind and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA176.md): Cessna 150M · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N714DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA17LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA175.md): Mooney M20R · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N20835 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN17WA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA195.md): Cessna P210N · San Vicente Tancoayalab, Mexico · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2017 · N116DC · Destroyed
  > On May 9, 2017, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N116DC, impacted trees and terrain during an emergency descent near San Vicente Tancoayalab, Mexico, following lightning strikes during cruise. The pilot was seriously injured and…
- [NTSB WPR17LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA102.md): Piper PA 18A · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N245KW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of yaw control due to an inadequately compressed rudder swage, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and led to the separation of the forward right rudder cable.
- [NTSB WPR17FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA101.md): Icon A5 · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N184BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mistaken entry into a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain while at a low altitude for reasons that could not be…
- [NTSB GAA17CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA267.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N6944K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN17LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA179.md): Beech 19 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N18925 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA177.md): Grumman G-164C · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N171BW · Destroyed
  > A tire failure for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR17LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA100.md): Grumman G164 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N8712H · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and separation of the right landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA17CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA272.md): John Murphy JSX-2 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N458V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the canopy was properly secured before takeoff, which resulted in an unstable landing flare and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA271.md): Cessna A185 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N873SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA269.md): Johnson Kenneth Super CUB Sport · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N47KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with a gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA265.md): Rotorcraft Development OH-58A+ · Waterloo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N993YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA263.md): Piper PA28R · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N33006 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA264.md): Stinson 108 · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2017 · N9510K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA098.md): Robert E Bounds Bounds Bearcoupe · Hanksville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N136BC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during landing when he inadvertently applied brake pressure to the toe brakes when the airplane touched down.
- [NTSB WPR17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA097.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N981RR · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of an engine piston rod for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.
- [NTSB GAA17CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA284.md): Cessna 170 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N9268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA273.md): Adrian George W Europa Classic · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N7854M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA261.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing SPORT2S R582 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N228KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during low-altitude flight.
- [NTSB ERA17FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA174.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N271TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to land while a line of rain showers with microburst activity was crossing the airport, which resulted in a loss of control during a subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB DCA17FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17FA109.md): Short Bros. & Harland SD3 30 · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N334AC · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's improper decision to conduct a circling approach contrary to the operator's standard operating procedures (SOP) and the captain's excessive descent rate and maneuvering during the approach, which led to inadvertent, uncontrolled contact with…
- [NTSB CEN17LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA176.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Gypsum, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N3045R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a low-altitude agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined during detailed examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's emergency…
- [NTSB WPR17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA126.md): Hy-Tek Hurricane · Redcrest, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2017 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's impairment from methamphetamine and alcohol use, which precluded the pilot from maintaining control of the airplane after a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA290.md): Cessna 190 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N4498C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive speed during a right turn from the runway to the taxiway, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA259.md): Curtis Lund Vortex · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N514CL · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA258.md): Autogyro Calidus · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N991TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA257.md): Nelson Sydney Vans Acft RV8A · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N832SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadvertent selection of the mixture control, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing during gusting crosswind wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA173.md): Robinson R44 · Beloretsk, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2017 · RA-04156 · Substantial damage
  > On May 4, 2017, about 1020 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04156, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain during a fire monitoring mission after departing from Beloretsk, Bashkortostan,…
- [NTSB ERA17FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA172.md): Piper PA31 · Colton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2017 · C-GQAM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation for unknown reasons, which resulted in an overflight of his destination, a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA190.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Tahoka, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N144HF · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA268.md): Cessna 172 · Kaunakakai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2017 · N173LL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect flap configuration during the go-around, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA266.md): Cessna T182 · Portage County Airport, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2017 · N421KR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB WPR17LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA096.md): Piper PA 32-260 · Mukilteo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N3457W · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a stuck float and a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA283.md): Cessna 172 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N704RB · Substantial damage
  > The student’s incorrect use of the go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA17CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA260.md): Mooney M20 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N7118U · Substantial damage
  > The separated fuel tank selector knob roll pin, which prevented the fuel selector from moving to the fuel tank position for the tank with usable fuel and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17TA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17TA170.md): Bell 206 · Orange Springs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N911GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the helicopter's skid and the firefighting bucket and suspension cable, which resulted in the cable becoming entangled on the landing skid and a subsequent loss of helicopter control.

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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=24&year=2017

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