# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA17CA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA323.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2017 · N802NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid hay bales during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA321.md): Ag-Cat G 164 · Tulelake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2017 · N80083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to perform a low altitude fly-by over ground equipment, which resulted in the airplane striking the equipment.
- [NTSB WPR17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA121.md): Bob Frederick Titan T-51 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N51FB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the propeller speed reduction gearbox input drive gear during the airplane’s initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.
- [NTSB WPR17FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA120.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Santa Rosa Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N4871L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA381.md): Aeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA17CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA354.md): Piper PA28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N9238W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA326.md): Cessna 150 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N6511S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt to close the cockpit window during takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA318.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N50526 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning that did not account for high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent attempted go-around in conditions that prevented the airplane from attaining a positive climb rate and resulted in its subsequent descent…
- [NTSB CEN17LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA239.md): Levy Adam V Legacy 2000 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N169BZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA216.md): William D Telfair/Zia Z Telfai Excalibur · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N78DZ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of pitch control due to the overload failure of the control rod.
- [NTSB CEN17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA210.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N601HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during landing to a dolly.
- [NTSB WPR17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA122.md): Luscombe 8A · Rexberg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N1627K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR17LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA119.md): Paul R Seipt Sonex · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N255BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper torque of screws that attached the flywheel mounting flange to the crankshaft during engine assembly, which resulted in heavy vibrations and the subsequent in-flight loss of the propeller.
- [NTSB GAA17CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA330.md): Boeing B75N1 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N218DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s aggressive and early forward stick application during the landing roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain pitch control and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA317.md): Cessna 177 · Guttenberg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N34462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the left wing impacting a street sign.
- [NTSB GAA17CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA315.md): Cessna T182 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N6259T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA195.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N21WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, properly correct for left yaw, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB ENG17IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA027.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Washington, DC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N765SW · Minor damage
  > The failure the control alternator gearshaft, which disconnected the accessory gearbox from the rest of the engine and resulted in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the left engine and subsequent flight diversion. The control alternator gearshaft failed…
- [NTSB DCA17WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA228.md): Fokker F27 Mk 600 · Garbaharey, Somalia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2017 · 5Y-FMM · Substantial damage
  > The Ministry of Transport for the Republic of Kenya has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Fokker F27, which occurred on July 14, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All…
- [NTSB DCA17WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA138.md): Boeing 737 · Lima, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2017 · OB-2138-P · No damage
  > The Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes de Aviacion of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's…
- [NTSB CEN17LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA212.md): Cessna 210F · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N1854F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to insufficient hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system as a result of inadequate maintenance by the airplane owner.
- [NTSB CEN17FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA209.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN17FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA208.md): Michael S. Logan Kitfox · New Berlin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N956ML · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing…
- [NTSB ANC17WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA027.md): Cessna 172 · Tateyama, Japan · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2017 · JA3989 · Substantial damage
  > On June 3, 2017, about 1450 Japan standard time (UTC +9), a Japanese registered Cessna 172P airplane, JA3989, operated by New Central Air Service, impacted snow-covered mountainous terrain near Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, under unknown circumstances about 27…
- [NTSB WPR17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA118.md): Cessna 150M · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N66117 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial…
- [NTSB GAA17CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA320.md): Cessna 182 · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N5011D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA319.md): Magnaghi Aeronautica SKY Arrow LSA · Chapman, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N600US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the takeoff climb in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA316.md): Malinowski Walter S RV8 · Canaan Valley, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N102CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA211.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Muskoka, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2017 · C-GZSW · Destroyed
  > On June 2, 2017, at 2113 coordinated universal time, a Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, C-GZSW, was destroyed on impact with terrain after takeoff from Muskoka Airport (CYQA), Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. After takeoff, the pilot attempted to return to the airport, and…
- [NTSB WPR17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA117.md): Cessna 180 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N3683C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA325.md): Cessna 182 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N6193B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA214.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sacatepequez, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2017 · TG-GYV · Destroyed
  > On June 1, 2017, at 1824 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-24-140, Guatemalan registration TG-GYV, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances near Volcán de Agua, Departamento de…
- [NTSB CEN17LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA206.md): Kenneth B Hines Nieuport 28 · Boonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N6165 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a compromised induction system.
- [NTSB CEN17IA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA233.md): Schroder David Lancair IV P · Fulton, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N366TF · No damage
  > The loss of oil pressure and subsequent engine overspeed/surge during a zero g-force maneuver, which resulted in the separation of a crankshaft counterweight and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA207.md): Varga 2150A · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N4635V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the heat exchanger and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect and repair or replace the exchanger during the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA313.md): Cessna A185 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2017 · N185FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17WA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA278.md): Amateur Construction Titan T-51 Mustang · Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2017 · G-DHYS · Minor damage
  > On May 31, 2017, about 1433 hours universal coordinated time, a Titan T-51 Mustang, United Kingdom registration G-DHYS, had a landing gear collapse during landing at the Gloucestershire Airport, near Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The pilot was not injured.…
- [NTSB WPR17WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA115.md): Cessna 441 · Renmark, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2017 · VH-XMJ · Substantial damage
  > On May 30, 2017, about 1630 Australian central standard time, a Cessna 441, equipped with Garret TPE331 series turboprop engines, registration VH-XMJ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Renmark Aerodrome, Renmark, SA, Australia. The three crew…
- [NTSB WPR17LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA114.md): Tappen Chris Velocity SUV · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N399DG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder's failure to install safety wires on the brake disc attachment bolts, and the mechanic’s failure to identify the omission during the condition inspection. The subsequent brake disc separation resulted in a loss of directional control…
- [NTSB GAA17CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA314.md): Cub Crafters CC19 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N533AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the high placement of his feet on the rudder pedals, which led to the inadvertent application of the brakes.
- [NTSB GAA17CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA312.md): Cessna 172 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N483SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect landing flare, which resulted in the airplane porpoising upon touchdown.
- [NTSB GAA17CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA309.md): Maule MX7 · Payette, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N789JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN17WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA240.md): Reims F150 M · Charleroi, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2017 · OO-PRG · Minor damage
  > On May 30, 2017, about 1730 hours universal coordinated time, a Reims Aviation F150M, Belgium registration OO-PRG, sustained minor damage during a forced landing at Brussels South - Charleroi Airport (EBCI), Charleroi, Belgium. The flight instructor and…
- [NTSB ERA17TA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17TA196.md): Ernest T Christley Zenith Zodiac 601XL · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 2017 · N167EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of a threaded metal rod of insufficient strength to connect the fuel tank selector handle to the fuel valve, which resulted in his inability to switch fuel tanks and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA324.md): Jess Just Aircraft Supers · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N272SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA294.md): Dehavilland DHC 2 · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N561TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for taxiing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA199.md): Piper PA34 · Coxim Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2017 · PT-WPD · Destroyed
  > On May 28, 2017, about 1540 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Brazilian registration PT-WPD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Coxim Municipality, State of Mato Grosso so Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and passenger were fatally…
- [NTSB CEN17WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA203.md): Cessna 182 · Palmar Norte de Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2017 · HP-1760FT · Destroyed
  > On May 28, 2017, a Panamanian-flagged Cessna 182, serial number FT34567, and reported false registration HP-1760FT, was located crashed in an African palm seeding field on a farm near Palmar Norte of Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The pilot, the sole person on…
- [NTSB CEN17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA202.md): Piper PA36 · El Campo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N3711E · Substantial damage
  > Foam contamination in the fuel injector nozzles from deteriorated foam baffles and water in the fuel flow divider, the combination of which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA198.md): Mooney M20J · Lakeway, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N211ZN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired vision due to his broken eyeglasses.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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