# 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 DCA17CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA064.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2017 · N709PS · Substantial damage
  > collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN17FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA103.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2017 · N598PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation, loss of control, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA151.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Holtville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2017 · N4534G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s initiation of a left turn at a low altitude with low airspeed and a tailwind while operating near maximum gross weight, which resulted in the helicopter losing altitude, touching down on a dirt surface, and a subsequent dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA148.md): Beech A23 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2017 · N425RS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the control yoke to correct for a drift and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA121.md): Beech C90A · Rattan, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2017 · N1551C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of electrical power due to the pilot’s inadvertent selection of the engine start switches and the subsequent fuel exhaustion to the left engine as the pilot attempted to locate visual meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CEN17LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA104.md): Beech D55 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2017 · N88EB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of left engine power during takeoff and initial climb, which led to a hard landing in gusting crosswind conditions. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination of the left engine revealed…
- [NTSB GAA17CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA141.md): Cessna 170 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2017 · N1421D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incorrect compensation for the gusting crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA17WA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA152.md): Boeing 737 · Baraloche, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2017 · LV-FUA
  > The Junta de Investigacion de Acidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC) of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-800, which occurred on February 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JIAAC…
- [NTSB DCA17CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA071.md): Bombardier DHC 8 311 · Dulles, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2017 · N838CA · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB WPR17FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA063.md): Cessna 172 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N2179L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate clearance from terrain was maintained after performance of a simulated engine failure maneuver, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA104.md): Robinson R66 · Lake Teletskoye, Russia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2017 · RA-06375 · Substantial damage
  > On February 12, 2017, at 1319 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66 helicopter, Russian registration RA-06375, was substantially damaged when it crashed into Lake Teletskoye, Republic of Altai, Russia. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB ERA17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA108.md): Piper PA28R · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N4504X · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB DCA17CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA072.md): Boeing 737 76N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N7822A · No damage
  > the catering agent's lack of situational awareness when exiting the airplane that resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB GAA17CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA138.md): Beech T 34B · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2017 · N18PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA136.md): Nielsen Martin M Challenger II · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2017 · N289MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB DCA17WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA070.md): Boeing 777 · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 2017 · YI-AQZ · Minor damage
  > The Aviation Investigation Bureau (AIB) of Saudi Arabia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on February 11, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AIB's investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN17WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA107.md): Cessna 402C · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 2017 · N603AB · Substantial damage
  > On February 11, 2017, at 2004 UTC, a Cessna 402C, N603AB, experienced brake failure during landing roll and impacted terrain at the Virgin Gorda Airport (TUPW), British Virgin Islands. The pilot and 8 passengers on board were not injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB ENG17WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA013.md): British Aerospace Avro 146-RJ100 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2017 · HB-IXO · No damage
  > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Board (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an AVRO 146-RJ100 that occurred on February 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB CEN17WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA109.md): Cessna TU206G · Tamazula, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2017 · XA-UIL · Substantial damage
  > On February 10, 2017, about 1850 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model TU206G single-engine airplane, serial number U20605373, Mexican registration XA-UIL, crashed shortly after takeoff from Alizal Airport (MX-0092), located near Tamazula, Durango,…
- [NTSB ANC17RA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17RA055.md): Cessna 172 · Giseong-ri, South Korea · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2017 · HL1171 · Minor damage
  > On February 10, 2017, about 0952 local time, a Cessna 172 airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1171, operated by a flight school, sustained minor damage following a forced landing in a shallow river near Giseong-ri, Republic of Korea. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN17LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA113.md): Bell-Transworld Helicopters 47D1 · Archer City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2017 · N2875F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the mixture control to the “fuel cutoff” position.
- [NTSB ANC17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA016.md): Piper PA18 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2017 · N1268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA135.md): Hughes OH 6A · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2017 · N6640Z · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver’s failure to stop before impacting the helicopter’s main rotor blades.
- [NTSB ENG17WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17WA012.md): Airbus A320 · Dehli, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 2017 · VT-WGB · No damage
  > On February 8, 2017, about 1932 local (1402 UTC), a Go Air (Indian air carrier) A320 equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1127G engines experienced a loss of power in the No. 1 engine. The airplane had to return to Delhi immediately after takeoff because of a low…
- [NTSB CEN17WA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA382.md): Cessna 152 · Praia de São João – Caparica – Portugal, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 2017 · CS-AVA · Substantial damage
  > On August 2, 2017, at 1551 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 152, CS-AVA, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight. A forced landing was performed on a beach near Praia de São João da Caparica, Portugal. During the landing, the airplane…
- [NTSB ERA17WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA111.md): Saab 340 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2017 · C6-HBW · Substantial damage
  > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SAAB 340 airplane that occurred on February 07, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA17LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA103.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · Beattyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2017 · N135LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB CEN17WA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA380.md): Schweizer 269C · Locarno, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2017 · HB-XFQ · No damage
  > On February 7, 2017, about 1016 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Schweizer 269C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XFQ, conducted a precautionary landing near Locarno (LSZL), Switzerland, after the engine oil pressure was at minimum pressure and the oil…
- [NTSB CEN17WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA102.md): MD Helicopter 600 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2017 · N245SE · Substantial damage
  > On February 7, 2017, about 1253 local time, a United States-registered MD 600N helicopter, N245SE, impacted terrain at the La Aurora International Airport, Guatemala City, Guatemala. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The investigation is…
- [NTSB CEN17FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA100.md): Bell 206B · Galveston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2017 · N978RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water.
- [NTSB GAA17CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA150.md): Beech F90 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N246CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s descent below the minimum descent altitude during a nonprecision approach, which resulted in a tree strike.
- [NTSB ERA17LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA102.md): Shell John Super SIX · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N426KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power and impact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA100.md): Piper PA32R · Friendly, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N21HD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the wreckage revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA101.md): Robinson R22 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N7685H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain helicopter control while demonstrating low rotor rpm operations from a hover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA131.md): Cessna T210 · Loveland, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2017 · N4853U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA17CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA099.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Fallston, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2017 · N7518G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to relinquish the flight controls to the flight instructor, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA169.md): Cessna 152 · Bonifay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2017 · N6318M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA17WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA067.md): Boeing 737 · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2017 · TF-BBB · Minor damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's…
- [NTSB CEN17LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA101.md): Mooney M20C · Ellendale, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2017 · N9149V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight due to cracks in the exhaust muffler, which resulted in the airplane’s continued flight until it ran out of fuel and its subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA132.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206 · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2017 · N519EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command’s delayed remedial action to arrest the right yaw after the bounced landing while operating in a flight regime conducive to the loss of tail rotor effectiveness, which resulted in a roll-over.
- [NTSB WPR17LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA061.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N321BJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear to extend as a result of excessive wear within the landing gear gearbox and motor, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA059.md): Beech E 55 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N711YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel boost pump setting for the left auxiliary fuel pump, which allowed for an excessive fuel flow to the left engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and airplane control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA17LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA105.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK 52 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N624PT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear uplock actuator due to corrosion.
- [NTSB DCA17WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA069.md): Boeing 737 · Yogykarta, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2017 · PK-GNK · No damage
  > The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on February 01, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the NTSC's…
- [NTSB CEN17LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA098.md): Robinson Michael E Cozy Mark IV · Anthony, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2017 · N294MV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during climbout for reasons an examination of the engine and fuel system was not able to determine, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA130.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Armstrong, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2017 · N883KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remove the left helicopter skid tie-down before takeoff, which resulted in dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB CEN17LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA096.md): Cook Smith Aviation Repli · Justin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2017 · N712AZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of a disruption in fuel flow.
- [NTSB CEN17FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA095.md): Cessna 177 · Price, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2017 · N2810X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a long distance transition flight at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA134.md): Cessna 180 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N5222E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land on a snow-covered airstrip with a tundra tire-equipped airplane, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA098.md): Cessna P210 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N4796P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and airframe did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

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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
```

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