# 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 3 of 33 · 1,635 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA18CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA085.md): Cessna 172 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N524ND · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the propeller striking the ground. - [NTSB GAA18CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA069.md): Weaver David A Pulsar 912XP · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N912GR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue to land without visual reference to the airport in low light conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to activate the private airport’s pilot-controlled lighting system due to its configuration. - [NTSB ERA18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA039.md): Kevin Leue Sparrow Hawk · Hernando, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N481ZK · Destroyed > Impact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ANC18LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA013.md): Cessna 172R · Huntingdon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N9730F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA18CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA067.md): Todd Foley Zenith 701 · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2017 · N701TF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA040.md): Champion 7EC · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2017 · N7586E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB ANC18LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA014.md): Cessna 172 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2017 · N537HF · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the landing after a loss of visual cues during a night landing. - [NTSB WPR18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA041.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N47WH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA076.md): Cessna 152 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N417CB · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA18CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA074.md): Cessna 172 · Bowie, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N474SP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness during the approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction by the instrument panel during the approach. - [NTSB ERA18RA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18RA045.md): Piper PA28 · Vereda El Mortillo, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2017 · HK1573G · Destroyed > import - [NTSB GAA18CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA066.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N744WT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to land the helicopter with both skids on the trailer platform, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB ERA18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA034.md): Aero Commander 112 · Westminister, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N690RU · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the approach due to his distraction by the failure of an avionics panel, which resulted in a runway undershoot. - [NTSB ERA18CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18CA035.md): Driggers Quillan E Titan Tornado · Mechanicsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N50F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff. - [NTSB DCA18WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA048.md): Boeing 777 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2017 · 9V-SQK · Minor damage > The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777, which occurred on November 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex… - [NTSB DCA18WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA027.md): Boeing 757 224 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2017 · N14115 · No damage > The Colombia Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 757, which occurred on November 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State… - [NTSB DCA18IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18IA026.md): Boeing 737-932ER · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N852DN · No damage > The flight crewmembers’ failure to properly monitor the airplane’s flightpath, which caused the approach to become unstabilized and resulted in the airplane’s descent below the decision altitude while misaligned with the localizer course. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ANC18CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18CA017.md): Piper PA 18-125 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2017 · N1386A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to contact an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB DCA18LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18LA024.md): Boeing 777 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2017 · SU-GDL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The air traffic controller's improper instruction to the Egypt Air airplane flight crew to pass in an area where passing is prohibited, which led to a ground collision. - [NTSB WPR18LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA037.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N2526C · Substantial damage > The inadequate cooling time between repeated heavy braking applications, which resulted in the brakes overheating and a subsequent brake fire during the aborted takeoff sequence. - [NTSB GAA18CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA058.md): Cessna 182 · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N8128M · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the high-performance airplane during the go-around in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN18LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA042.md): Motley Gary W Zenith CH750 Cruzer · Louviers, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2017 · N956GM · Substantial damage > The engine’s excessive cylinder head temperatures and the subsequent seizing of the engine, which resulted from an engine control unit that caused the engine’s fuel-air mixture to be too lean. - [NTSB GAA18CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N452ER · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA059.md): Mooney M20 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N6002Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N8637S · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB CEN18LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA038.md): Piper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N11188 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had… - [NTSB WPR18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA040.md): Piper PA-28 · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N57351 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR18LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA036.md): Doshier Wilbert A GT-500 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N599RA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff due a coolant leak and the subsequent overheating of the engine, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall… - [NTSB ERA18LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA032.md): Piper PA 34-220T · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N263DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane with a known oil leak, which led to a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, which led to his attempted go-around and… - [NTSB ERA18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA031.md): Piper PA46 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N863RB · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ANC18LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Oloh, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N739KW · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 valve key (exhaust). - [NTSB GAA18CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA065.md): Aveko Sro VL-3C-1 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2017 · N876MB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with approach lighting. - [NTSB GAA18CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA057.md): Karpayev Vladyslav V RV-9 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2017 · N666BK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts. - [NTSB GAA18CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA061.md): Luscombe 8 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N1780K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB GAA18CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA056.md): Buehlmann Peter Kitfox Model 4 1200 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N234PB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA18FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA030.md): Mooney M20C · Starke, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N6894N · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight. - [NTSB DCA18WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA028.md): Boeing 737 · Latvia, Latvia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2017 · LNN-II · No damage > The Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau of Latvia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB WPR18WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA086.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · Germiston, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · ZS-CBI · Minor damage > On November 22, 2017, at 1423 coordinated universal time, a Hawker Premier Jet airplane, registration ZS-CBI, sustained minor damage during a runway excursion at Rand Airport (FAGM), Germiston, South Africa. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The… - [NTSB GAA18CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA060.md): Hughes 300 · Woodlawn, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N9685F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inappropriate descent profile during landing with a quartering gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of main rotor rpm. - [NTSB ERA18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA033.md): Cessna 421 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N421RX · Substantial damage > The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing. - [NTSB DCA18WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA038.md): Boeing 737 · Foz do Iguacu County, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · PR-GXQ · Minor damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB CEN18WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA046.md): MD Helicopter 369HS · La Morita, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · XC-TIJ · Destroyed > On November 22, 2017, about 1437 pacific standard time, a MD Helicopters 369HS single-engine helicopter, serial number 920414S, Mexican registration XC-TIJ, crashed while providing aerial support for police activity near La Morita, Mexico. The pilot and his… - [NTSB CEN18LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N734VH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA043.md): Rutten Phil J Pietenpol · De Kalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N502R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive rudder and brake applications during landing, which caused the airplane to nose over. - [NTSB CEN18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA041.md): Cessna 182S · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N7111W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA039.md): Piper PA 12 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4040M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain adequate airspeed during the short field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN18FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA037.md): Cessna 172G · Pittsford, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4676L · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB GAA18CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA055.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · El Dorado, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2017 · N62979 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N24987 · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent to ground impact. - [NTSB GAA18CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA063.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N172SX · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=4 ## 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=3&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.