# 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 DCA17CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA111.md): Airbus A320 232 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N595JB · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN17LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA174.md): Bell 407 · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2017 · N457PH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the tip block from the tail rotor blade due to an inadequate blade repair, which resulted in a rotor imbalance sufficient to crack the gearbox attachment studs and gearbox support assembly, and inadequate postrepair test procedures,…
- [NTSB GAA17CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA253.md): Cirrus SR20 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2017 · N68VY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during a go-around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC17FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA021.md): Cessna 208B · Chignik Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2017 · N803TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Contributing to the accident was the company's failure to provide the pilot…
- [NTSB GAA17CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA301.md): Zwicker Murray R Glastar · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N89SR · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious float-equipped airplane's encounter with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA252.md): Maule MX7 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N3035M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into and land at an area of known widespread high gusting wind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA251.md): Bender Joseph KIT Rotoway · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N164JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter in gusting wind and high-density altitude conditions and his positioning of the helicopter such that it resulted in a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of…
- [NTSB GAA17CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA250.md): North Wing Uum Sport X2-N · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N366DN · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft’s critical angle of attack and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain the proper airspeed after encountering localized turbulence during approach, which…
- [NTSB ERA17LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA169.md): Piper PA32RT · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N31678 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight disconnection of the fuel injection servo throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA172.md): Piper PA31 · Schefferville, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2017 · C-FQQB · Substantial damage
  > On April 30, 2017, a Piper PA-31 airplane, C-FQQB, impacted terrain near Schefferville, Quebec. The two pilots were fatality injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for information…
- [NTSB CEN17FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA169.md): Champion 7KCAB · Collinston, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N1899G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor and the commercial pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a power line during an aerial application training flight.
- [NTSB ANC17LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA022.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N82563 · Substantial damage
  > A fracture and collapse of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was corrosion to the hydrasorb lug fitting.
- [NTSB WPR17LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA094.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Porterville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2017 · N132MD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to contaminants in the fuel system that decreased the fuel flow, the source of which could not be determined.
- [NTSB ENG17WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA021.md): Boeing Boeing 787-9 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2017 · G-ZBKF · No damage
  > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787-9, which occurred on April 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN17WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA175.md): Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale TB 20 · Malaga, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2017 · D-ECJP · Substantial damage
  > On April 29, 2017, at 1632 UTC, a Socata TB-20, D-ECJP, impacted terrain near Canillas de Aceituno in Malaga, Spain. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed Mutxamel Airfield (LEMU) in Alicante,…
- [NTSB CEN17FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA168.md): Pilatus PC 12 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2017 · N933DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions and moderate turbulence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA255.md): Schweizer SGS134 · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N2682H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soccer goal posts.
- [NTSB GAA17CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA254.md): Cessna 172 · Columbia, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N64144 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a flare during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA249.md): Cessna 177 · Marathon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N3224T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA248.md): Cessna 172S · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N796SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA211.md): Mooney M20J · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N1157N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA17WA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA179.md): Piper PA30 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2017 · PT-CHT · Substantial damage
  > On April 28, 2017, about 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA30, Brazilian registration PT-CHT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and copilot were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB DCA17WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA106.md): Boeing 737 · Keflavik, Iceland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2017 · YL-PSH · Minor damage
  > The AAIB of Iceland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on April 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of Iceland's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB CEN17FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA170.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Hollis, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N604RH · Substantial damage
  > An impact with terrain during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because no evidence of an in-flight failure or malfunction was observed.
- [NTSB WPR17LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA093.md): Schweizer 269C · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2017 · N521AR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to separation of the throttle cable.
- [NTSB WPR17FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA091.md): Nanchang CJ6A · Keene, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2017 · N192NG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a descent into clouds.
- [NTSB ERA17LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA168.md): Robinson R44 · Newton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2017 · N728CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during out-of-ground-effect maneuvering at a low airspeed with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN17FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA167.md): Cessna 421C · Huntsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2017 · N421TK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to identify the alternate runway, to perform a timely precautionary landing, and to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left engine due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined…
- [NTSB WPR17LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA090.md): Cessna T210N · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N6218Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA246.md): Thomas B Mcgrath JA30 Superstol · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N614WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA244.md): Beech 99 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N899CZ · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.
- [NTSB ERA17FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA167.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N94LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unstablilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane…
- [NTSB CEN17FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA164.md): Bellanca 17 31ATC · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N787TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment, due to his use of a combination of psychoactive drugs and a vision deficiency in his left eye, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate altitude during final approach to landing and subsequent collision with power lines.
- [NTSB WPR17FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA089.md): Appleby Nieuport 28 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N6190 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of unknown personnel to properly safety an elevator control cable turnbuckle, which disconnected in flight resulting in loss of pitch control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate design of the experimental airplane, which did not…
- [NTSB GAA17CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA245.md): Cessna 185 · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N4017Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA17LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA166.md): Cessna 182A · Ovid, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N9907B · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine…
- [NTSB CEN17LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA178.md): Cessna 182G · Manistee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N2056R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.
- [NTSB CEN17LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA166.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2017 · N3548J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA262.md): Balony Kubicek Spol Sro BB70Z · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2017 · N245DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA165.md): Ganjoo Amit Sonex · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2017 · N212AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat appropriately, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR17LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA088.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N9975D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush.
- [NTSB GAA17CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA243.md): Cessna 182 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N3308U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA240.md): Parlette Robert L Glastar · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N661RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to adequately compensate for gusting wind conditions during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA17FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA164.md): Bell-Carson 47G Super C 4 · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N865Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at a low altitude near trees, which resulted in collision with the trees.
- [NTSB CEN17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA165.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Vidrine, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N653LA · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine and a test run did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR17LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA099.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N154BY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the installation of an improper air induction hose, which failed and prevented sufficient air intake to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB GAA17CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA242.md): North American SNJ · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N7969C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA17LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA163.md): Robinson R44 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N899GB · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the helicopter's engine tachometer due to the separation of one of the magnet assemblies and engine roughness, which precipitated the pilot’s initiation of an off-airport autorotation, during which he applied improper aft cyclic flight…
- [NTSB ERA17LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Yankeetown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N6013E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA162.md): Cub Crafters CC11 100 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N749KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control when he initiated a go-around.

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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=25&year=2017

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