# 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 304 of 3,613 · 180,641 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN17LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA306.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2017 · N2146R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB CEN17LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA293.md): Chapman T-BIRD II · Potosi, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2017 · N204BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a departure turn for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA17CA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA536.md): Menzimer Gary Ray Firestar · Westfield, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane without recent flight training and his inadvertent application of left electric rudder trim before flight and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB GAA17CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA477.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N304MG · Substantial damage > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in the pilot landing short of the intended runway. - [NTSB GAA17CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA470.md): Cessna 172 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N497TC · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA467.md): James D Riggs RV-10 · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N616JJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare and failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA462.md): Champion 7ECA · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N9682S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA452.md): Piper PA28 · St. Joseph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N2204B · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in the nose landing gear collapsing and subsequent loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA17LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA261.md): Cessna 172 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N612DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight, which likely reduced… - [NTSB CEN17LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA295.md): Steele Acro Sport II · Loudonville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N896JC · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN17LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA292.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N786MD · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power, which resulted from fatigue failure of two engine through bolts and the No. 2 cylinder attachment studs due to the lack of sufficient clamping force. - [NTSB WPR17FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA171.md): Cessna 172N · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N5381J · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR17FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA170.md): Beech 19A · Waipi'o, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N6142N · Substantial damage > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude in close proximity to the rising terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA481.md): Mooney M20C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N2596W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s distraction before landing by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown. - [NTSB GAA17CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA479.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N1129K · Substantial damage > A hard landing and propeller strike for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA17CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA460.md): Cessna 305 · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N72BD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA456.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N817V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA453.md): Piper PA36 · McCook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N132VA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering downwind during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA17LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA264.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N747CB · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control during taxi operations for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the airplane rolling into a ditch. - [NTSB WPR17LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA169.md): Cessna 172A · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N7243T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his delayed decision to go around with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in collision with an airport perimeter fence. - [NTSB GAA17CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA480.md): Thomas J Hankamp VAN'S Aircraft RV4 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N9214 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA17CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA458.md): Randall Marvin L Vans RV 3A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N16MR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane. - [NTSB GAA17CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA457.md): Swearingen SA26 · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N541GF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA455.md): Cessna 150 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N6368K · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB GAA17CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA451.md): Mark Goldberg Bearhawk Patrol · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N410BP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DCA17WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA163.md): Boeing Boeing 737-330 · Frankfurt-Main, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 2017 · G-CELI · No damage > The BFU of Germany has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-330 airplane that occurred on July 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the BFU's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [NTSB CEN17LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA290.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N722TX · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's low-altitude maneuvering, which exceeded the helicopter's performance capability in the high-density altitude conditions and resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB CEN17FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA287.md): Aerofab Lake LA 4 250 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N1400P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind in unfavorable water conditions, which resulted in the airplane entering an aerodynamic stall and the pilot losing control. - [NTSB WPR17LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA167.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N7535G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while maneuvering during takeoff. - [NTSB GAA17CA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA459.md): Rockwell International S 2R · McRae, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N4886X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in tailwind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA445.md): Cessna 170 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N5596C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare during an aborted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA444.md): Mcintosh Donald W Kitfox Series 7 · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N302DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the landing in variable gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB CEN17WA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA291.md): Cessna 402 · British Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2017 · N618CA · No damage > On July 27, 2017, a Cessna 402C airplane, N618CA, exited the prepared surface during an aborted takeoff at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, British Virgin Islands. The pilots and occupants were not injured and the airplane was not damaged.The… - [NTSB CEN17FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA288.md): Zenith CH701SP · Laddonia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N701XL · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to take off at night and continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. which resulted in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB ANC17FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA039.md): Cessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N1749R · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of visual reference and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was (1) the inadequate preflight… - [NTSB WPR17FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA166.md): Beech A36TC · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2017 · N60WB · Substantial damage > A loss of control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA17CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA442.md): Cessna A185 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2017 · N208SS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA17WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA294.md): Raytheon Hawker · Mykonos, Greece · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 26, 2017 · TC-MAN · Substantial damage > On July 26, 2017, at 0727 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Raytheon Aircraft Company Hawker 850XP, Turkish registration TC-MAN, operated by Genel Havacilik AS, received substantial damage following an abnormal runway contact during landing at Mykonos… - [NTSB CEN17CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA294.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Harrold, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2017 · N421CA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper attempt at a low-pass maneuver, which resulted in a collision with a tractor. - [NTSB WPR17LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA168.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Lake Sutherlin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N233JD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s transition into an out-of-ground-effect hover in high-density altitude conditions that exceeded the helicopter’s performance capabilities, which resulted in loss of rotor rpm. - [NTSB WPR17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA165.md): Lake LA 4 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N7628L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to activate the hydraulic system during the approach, and his failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with an inoperative… - [NTSB GAA17CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA454.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Trumann, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N802DL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in collision with the ground. - [NTSB ERA17RA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17RA260.md): Britten Norman BN2A · Eteringbang, Guyana · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 25, 2017 · 8R-GRA · Substantial damage > On July 25, 2017, about 2153 coordinated universal time, a Britten Norman BN2A-26, Guyana Registration 8R-GRA, operated by Roraima Airways Ltd., was substantially damaged when it impacted wooded terrain while on approach to Eteringbang Airstrip (SYET),… - [NTSB DCA17WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA156.md): Boeing 737 · Bucharest, Romania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 25, 2017 · EI-DCR · No damage > The Civil Aviation Safety Investigation and Analysis Center (CASIAC) of Romania has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on July 25, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB CEN17LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA285.md): Hillard Charlie R Hawker FB60 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N254SF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR17LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA163.md): British BAC Stkmstr MK80 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N605GV · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to ensure that the flaps were set to the proper position for takeoff which resulted in the airplane becoming airborne and unable to climb or accelerate and subsequently impacting terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA437.md): Cessna 172 · Powell, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N6470E · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to relinquish the flight controls, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA436.md): Bell 47G 3B · Toterville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N47AH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering at low altitude with low airspeed and a tailwind. - [NTSB ERA17WA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA291.md): Mitsubishi MU2B · San Fernando, Argentina · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 24, 2017 · LV-MCV · Destroyed > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MITSUBISHI MU2B airplane that occurred on July 24, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA17LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA257.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N828RD · Substantial damage > A loss of available power to the main rotor due to a fractured exhaust pushrod and housing, which allowed engine oil to coat the V-belts. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the tour and his failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?page=305 ## 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=304 --- 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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