# 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 28 of 33 · 1,635 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stonewall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N4329T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner and the mechanic… - [NTSB GAA17CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA207.md): Cessna 550 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N551BC · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a goose during approach. - [NTSB GAA17CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N13499 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area. - [NTSB ERA17FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA135.md): Cessna 500 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N8DX · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manually flying the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability control… - [NTSB CEN17FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA138.md): Beech V35 · Union City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N2053Y · Destroyed > The pilot's improper recovery from a spin. - [NTSB GAA17CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA206.md): Cessna 172 · Timberlake, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2017 · N3947R · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare with a tailwind, which resulted in a propeller strike. - [NTSB ENG17WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA019.md): Saab 340 · Dubbo, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 23, 2017 · VH-RXS · No damage > On March 23, 2017, a Saab 340B, registered in Australia as VH-RXS, had an in-flight shutdown of the right engine, a General Electric CT7-9B. During the climb, the crew detected abnormal turbine temperatures and vibrations from the right engine. The crew shut… - [NTSB WPR17LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA080.md): Maxcy Christopher L Stol King · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2017 · N268CR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA201.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2017 · N146GS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s use of excessive airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB GAA17CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA200.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2017 · N264P · Substantial damage > The floatplane pilot's failure to avoid a buoy during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA17LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA134.md): Beech 95B55 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2017 · N62RF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in the gear-up landing. - [NTSB ENG17RA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17RA040.md): ATR ATR72 · Guarulhos, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2017 · PP-PTQ · Minor damage > The Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA) of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Aerospatiale and Alenia ATR-72-212A, which occurred on March 21, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited… - [NTSB CEN17LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA171.md): John Goodman Air Camper · Oronogo, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2017 · N23RT · Substantial damage > A detached throttle cable support block, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle and the subsequent stall while maneuvering for an emergency landing. - [NTSB WPR17LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA078.md): Swearingen SA226 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2017 · N158WA · Substantial damage > Company maintenance personnel's failure to remove a screwdriver that was left lodged in the windshield wiper area of the forward fuselage during maintenance and subsequently became dislodged on takeoff/initial climb and collided with a left propeller blade. - [NTSB ENG17WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA018.md): ATR ATR42 · Coari Municipality, Brazil, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 20, 2017 · PR-TTH · Minor damage > On March 20, 2017, an ATR42, powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100/105 turboprops engines and Hamilton Standard propellers, departure the runway after landing at the Coari Municipality, State of Amazonas, Brazil Airport (SBUY). The Brazil CENIPA… - [NTSB CEN17LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA135.md): Luscombe 8F · Vicksburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2017 · N2007B · No damage > The pilot's inadvertent contact with the propeller while hand propping the engine, which resulted in a fatal injury. - [NTSB CEN17IA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Greeley, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2017 · N6402V · Minor damage > Failure of the left main landing gear actuator assembly, which resulted in an inability to extend the left main landing gear. - [NTSB GAA17CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA193.md): Piper PA 12 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N92544 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ERA17FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA131.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Minter City, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N2049D · Destroyed > The pilot's incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ENG17IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA017.md): Douglas DC 9 83 · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N881GA · No damage > The probable cause of the No. 2 (right) engine fire was an uncontained generator failure. Deformed rotating generator components and/or metal fragments radially released by the generator severed the constant speed drive-to-oil cooler return line located… - [NTSB DCA17WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA137.md): Boeing 767 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2017 · G-POWD · No damage > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767, which occurred on March 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under… - [NTSB CEN17LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA145.md): Cessna 120 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N1915N · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB GAA17CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA227.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2017 · N153JM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in impact with obstacles. - [NTSB GAA17CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA197.md): Cessna R182 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2017 · N747AB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to complete the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear before touchdown. - [NTSB GAA17CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA195.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport · Mosby, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2017 · N423SA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around. - [NTSB ERA17WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA132.md): Bell 206 · Araucária Municipality, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2017 · PT-YHH · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on March 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ENG17WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA016.md): Saab 340 · Sydney, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2017 · VH-NRX > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Saab 340B which occurred on March 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB CEN17WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA137.md): Cessna 152 · St-Bruno, Quebec, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2017 · C-FGOI · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN17FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA132.md): Cessna 210B · Opal, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2017 · N9581X · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. - [NTSB CEN17WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA133.md): Cessna 172P · Manitouwadge, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 2017 · N230TX · Substantial damage > On March 15, 2017, at an unknown time, a Cessna 172P airplane, N230TX, owned and operated by the University of Michigan Flyers Inc. was substantially damaged when it collided with wooded terrain near Manitouwadge, Ontario, Canada. No pilot or occupant was… - [NTSB CEN17WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA130.md): Bell 206 · Figeac, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 2017 · F-GPPH · Destroyed > On March 15, 2017, about 2100 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 206 helicopter, F-GPPH, impacted terrain near Figeac, France. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight originated from Poiters Biard (LFBI), France, and… - [NTSB GAA17CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA188.md): Piper PA 12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2017 · N3654M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the taxi on skis on hard-packed snow in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN17RA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA131.md): Sikorsky S92 · Blacksod Bay, Ireland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 14, 2017 · EI-ICR · Destroyed > On March 14, 2017, about 1719 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter, Irish registration EI-ICR, crashed offshore near Blackrock Island West of Blacksod Bay, Ireland. There were 4 occupants. The pilot was fatally injured and 3… - [NTSB CEN17FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA127.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Chalmers, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2017 · N530KD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to ensure that the needle did not entangle with the tower's vertical lattice as he moved the helicopter rearward, which resulted in the helicopter becoming tethered to the tower and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB GAA17CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA146.md): Kaman Aerospace K 1200 · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2017 · N675TH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to conduct a thru-flight walkaround inspection, which resulted in the engine cowling remaining open and subsequently separating from the helicopter and striking the main rotor blades and vertical stabilizer during departure. - [NTSB CEN17WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA129.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Mexicali, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 2017 · XC-PEP · Destroyed > On March 13, 2017, about 1600 hours pacific daylight time, a MD Helicopters model 369FF single-engine helicopter, serial number 0079FF, Mexican registration XC-PEP, collided with high-voltage power lines while maneuvering near Mexicali, Mexico. The pilot and… - [NTSB CEN17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA126.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2017 · N6330B · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA17CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA333.md): Swearingen SA227 TT · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N53DA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach after encountering wake turbulence, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA189.md): Piper PA 28 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N288PA · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers. - [NTSB GAA17CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA186.md): Cessna 172 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N5440H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions. - [NTSB ERA17LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA128.md): Piper PA28 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N8447R · Substantial damage > A collapsed engine induction duct, which resulted in restricted air flow to the engine and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure that the correct induction duct was installed. - [NTSB ERA17CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA129.md): Kerns Kenneth H Kens Wingless Wonder · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N7195R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper adjustment of the prerotator motor, which resulted in its failure to disengage and the subsequent loss of aircraft control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN17WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA128.md): Piper PA25 · Etchoropo, Sonora, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2017 · XB-FHP · Destroyed > On March 12, 2017, at 2050 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA25-235 airplane, Mexican registration XB-FHP, impacted terrain near Etchoropo, Sonora, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces.The accident… - [NTSB CEN17WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA125.md): Robinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II · Carlingford, Ireland · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2017 · G-DORM · Destroyed > On March 12, 2017, about 1715 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. R44 II helicopter, G-DORM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an approach to landing near Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland. The pilot and one… - [NTSB WPR17LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA076.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N301FW · Substantial damage > The failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB WPR17FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA077.md): Challenger II · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N2621T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would… - [NTSB GAA17CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA196.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Bangor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N17933 · Substantial damage > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA191.md): Cessna 208 · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N865MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted aborted landing late in the landing sequence because she saw another airplane on the runway facing her with its propeller turning, which resulted in a hard landing, a subsequent loss of directional control, and ground loop. - [NTSB GAA17CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA190.md): Davis Frank R Xenos Motorglider · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N56FD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA185.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N345M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to review the Federal Aviation Administration chart supplement before landing, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s failure to adequately mark the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=29 ## 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=28&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. 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