# NTSB investigations 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 298 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA17WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA205.md): Boeing 777 · Osaka, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2017 · PHBQC · Minor damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on September 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation… - [NTSB CEN17FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA362.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N73MA · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN17FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA361.md): Cessna TR182 · Thief River Falls, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N4777T · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB WPR17FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA213.md): Cessna 172L · Perkinsville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N7070Q · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon during wind conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in the canyon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited canyon flying experience. - [NTSB GAA17CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA573.md): Cessna 172 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N520KS · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird while on downwind. - [NTSB GAA17CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA550.md): Cessna 180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N9624B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB DCA17WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA203.md): Airbus A330 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2017 · B-LNS · 2 aircraft · No damage > The Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747-433 airplane that occurred on September 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the Government of the… - [NTSB GAA17CA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA555.md): Godwin Jeff E Safari · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N186KW · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover pedal turn. - [NTSB GAA17CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA554.md): Thomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport · Old Forge, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N233TD · Substantial damage > The separation of the wheel assembly during landing due to the pilot’s use of improper retaining nuts when he installed the tundra tires. - [NTSB GAA17CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA552.md): Hencken William Pietenpol AIR Camper · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N40WH · Substantial damage > The failure of the weld that connects the left main landing gear and the axle during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA547.md): Cessna 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N180SA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA17WA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA331.md): Cessna 650 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2017 · TC-KON · Destroyed > On September 21, 2017, at 1820 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 650 (Citation III), Turkish registration TC-KON, operated by Avione Jet, was destroyed by postimpact fire after a runway excursion at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (LTBA). The… - [NTSB DCA17IA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17IA202.md): DJI Phantom · Hoffman Island, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · UNREG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the sUAS pilot to see and avoid the helicopter due to his intentional flight beyond visual line of sight. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS pilot's incomplete knowledge of the regulations and safe operating practices. - [NTSB CEN17WA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA370.md): Cessna 150J · Goderich, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2017 · C-FHPU · Substantial damage > On September 20, 2017, about 2036 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150J single-engine airplane, Canadian registration C-FHPU, serial number 15070602, crashed in Lake Huron about 1.1 nautical miles west of Goderich Municipal Airport (CYGD), Goderich, Ontario,… - [NTSB WPR17LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA211.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7514S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the crosswind landing approach and his subsequent improper decision to initiate an autorotation instead of applying corrective control inputs after the helicopter experienced normal airframe vibration.… - [NTSB WPR17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA210.md): Cessna 210 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7330E · Substantial damage > Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and functional testing of the gear revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB GAA17CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA546.md): Cessna 150 · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N6250T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA543.md): Cessna T210 · St George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N22650 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB ERA17FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA330.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N3875J · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to take off from a partially-lit grass runway in dark night, marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB DCA17WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA222.md): Boeing 737 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2017 · HS-LUJ · No damage > The AAIB of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of Thailand's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB DCA17WA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA201.md): Boeing 737 · Mumbai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2017 · VT-SGZ · Minor damage > The government of India Ministry of Civil Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited… - [NTSB CEN17WA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA360.md): Vans RV4 · Stafsberg, Norway · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2017 · LN-ABF · Destroyed > On September 19, 2017, at 1450 UTC, a Vans Aircraft RV-4, experimental, amateur-built airplane, Norwegian registration LN-ABF, impacted terrain near the Hamar Airport (ENHA), Stafsberg, Norway. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured and the… - [NTSB CEN17WA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA383.md): Bell 47G · Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2017 · TI-BGH · Substantial damage > On September 18, 2017, at 0720 central daylight time, a Bell 47G2 helicopter, Costa Rican registration TI-BGH, serial number 1459, impacted terrain during an aerial application flight, near Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica. The pilot was fatally injured,… - [NTSB WPR17LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA209.md): Trudel GP 4 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · C-GTPX · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane during the line-abreast formation. - [NTSB WPR17LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA208.md): Piper PA 28-161 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N2587X · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice during descent for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat. - [NTSB WPR17LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA206.md): Bell 47G 5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N3285T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire. - [NTSB GAA17CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA541.md): Rudberg Todd W Vans Acft RV8 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N232TB · Substantial damage > The airplane’s collision with two elks during landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA539.md): Cessna A185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N123LR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB DCA17WA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA204.md): Boeing 737 · Aqaba, Jordan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 2017 · JY-SOA · Minor damage > The Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Jordan's… - [NTSB CEN17LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA358.md): Cessna 177B · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N35170 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR17LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA207.md): Cessna 208B · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N786WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing. - [NTSB GAA17CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA556.md): Cessna 172 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N5146R · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA540.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N5396D · Substantial damage > The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in an aborted go-around, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA347.md): Beech 35 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N3187V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because saltwater corrosion precluded a complete examination. - [NTSB ERA17LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA328.md): Piper J3C · Hanover Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N38365 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain roll control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ERA17FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA327.md): Mooney M20C · North Branford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N53CP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of foreign object debris in the fuel selector valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a low cruising altitude, which reduced the available time to troubleshoot the loss… - [NTSB CEN17LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA365.md): Gaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N123XZ · Substantial damage > A failure of the drive belt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN17FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA355.md): Bell 206L 3 · Ancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N213TV · Destroyed > The pilot's distraction by a cell phone during a low-altitude flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB CEN17FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA354.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N462SR · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning, his decision to depart into forecast instrument meteorological conditions along the route of flight, and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which… - [NTSB WPR17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA204.md): Cessna T210N · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N5391A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear separation. - [NTSB ERA17WA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA345.md): Cessna U206F · Caracarai, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · PT-JPW · Substantial damage > On September 15, 2017, about 1300 coordinated universal time, a Cessna U206F, Brazilian registration PT-JPW, was substantially damaged after ditching in the Rio Branco river, near Caracaraí, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was conducted… - [NTSB ERA17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA338.md): Parks Richard A Starduster SA 100 · Southfields, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N1356W · Substantial damage > A loose oil line that allowed oil to drip on the exhaust system, which resulted in smoke during cruise flight and a subsequent precautionary landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA337.md): Airmax Construcoes Aeronautica SEAMAX-M22 · New Fairfield, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N885PR · Substantial damage > Collision with a submerged object during a water landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA326.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N4531K · Substantial damage > The catastrophic failure of the compressor turbine blades, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation of undocumented, time-limited engine components of indeterminate age. - [NTSB DCA17WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA209.md): Airbus A321 231 · Christ Church, Barbados · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · N137AA · Substantial damage > The Barbados Civil Aviation Department has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 231 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Barbados's investigation… - [NTSB DCA17WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA200.md): Boeing Boeing 737-8AS · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · EI-DLV · Minor damage > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB CEN17LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA357.md): Beech A36 · McAlester, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N18403 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA17CA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA579.md): Beech 95 B55 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N2182L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA544.md): Piper PA 11 · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N4741M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s overapplication of brakes, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA17LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA325.md): Beech C23 · Machias, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N2120W · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=299 ## 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 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=298 --- 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.