# 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 CEN17LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA093.md): Piper J3C · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N7039H · Substantial damage
  > The reciprocating engine's exhaust valve being stuck in the “open” position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN17LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA092.md): Zenith CH750 Stol · Jennings, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N1972C · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right fuel tank to supply fuel to the engine for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR17LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA062.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Jiggs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N382US · Substantial damage
  > An engine anomaly for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a precautionary landing in deep snow and a subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA128.md): Cessna 210 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N59196 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA127.md): Vaughan Gerald R Side Winder TD · McCook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N60JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA125.md): Great Lakes 2T1A · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N16GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unstabilized approach.
- [NTSB ERA17WA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA350.md): Beech 58 · Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2017 · YV-1513 · Destroyed
  > The government of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 58 airplane that occurred on January 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Venezuela's investigation under the…
- [NTSB ERA17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA097.md): Piper PA22 · Georgetown, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N3659Z · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive thermal damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA17WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA061.md): Boeing 737 · Leticia, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2017 · HK-5197 · Substantial damage
  > The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation…
- [NTSB CEN17LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA089.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Butterfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2017 · N94694 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the fuel transfer system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, a stuck float in the header tank sight gauge that resulted in an inaccurate fuel quantity indication, and the pilot’s inadequate monitoring…
- [NTSB ERA17LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA096.md): Beech 200 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2017 · N60RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear were down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-reported fatigue at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CEN17IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17IA094.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 C-2 · Sioux Falls, SD · Incident · No injuries · Class 2 · Incident · Final report · Jan 27, 2017 · N911MK · Minor damage
  > The gas generator rear bearing oil scavenge line blocked with coke, which resulted in a failed rear bearing due to an excess of oil lubrication. Contributing to the incident was the operator not completely performing the maintenance items and not utilizing an…
- [NTSB WPR17WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA060.md): Grumman American G-73 · Perth, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2017 · VH-CQA · Destroyed
  > On January 26, 2017, at 1708 local time, a Grumman American Aviation Corp. G-73, VH-CQA, collided with water while maneuvering near Perth, Australia. The airplane and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The flight was operated under the pertinent…
- [NTSB SUR17WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SUR17WA001.md): Boeing 757-223 · Cancun, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2017 · N176AA · No damage
- [NTSB GAA17CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA129.md): Cessna 182 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N38EE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA126.md): Piper PA32R · Fort Mohave, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N6885F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA095.md): Cessna 172 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N2382R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in damage to the engine firewall.
- [NTSB CEN17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA097.md): Beech BE35 · Ozark, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N4213B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines.
- [NTSB CEN17FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA085.md): Cessna 172 · Jay, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2017 · N5639A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel selector handle, and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable…
- [NTSB CEN17FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA084.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2017 · N401SC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's uncoordinated flight control inputs and subsequent inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in a loss of control and uncontrolled descent with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR17LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA058.md): Beech E17L · Discovery Bay, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2017 · N41663 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA123.md): Piper PA 28R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2017 · N4792T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA188.md): Bell 407 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2017 · N6040Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to prevent the engine/rotor overspeed condition during the demonstration maneuver and the excessive descent rate during the emergency landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the engine/rotor overspeed…
- [NTSB CEN17LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA123.md): Beech C 99 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2017 · N216CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions on a contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR17FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA057.md): Beech 300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2017 · N385KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of a combination of psychoactive substances.
- [NTSB GAA17CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA121.md): Cessna 150 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2017 · N3545L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ENG17IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17IA008.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · Baltimore, MD · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2017 · N8986B · No damage
  > A Bombardier CRJ200 No. 2 engine failure due to the separation of a fan blade airfoil at a low cycle fatigue crack that originated at the forward fan blade pin hole attachment. The separated fan blade had previously undergone a hot form repair and both…
- [NTSB GAA17CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA133.md): Cessna 182 · Sebring, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2017 · N3828D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway, the nose landing gear separating, and the airplane nosing over during a second landing.
- [NTSB DCA17WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA068.md): Boeing 737 · Dhaka, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2017 · VT-JTD · Minor damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on January 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under…
- [NTSB ERA17LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA092.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 21, 2017 · N979BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN17WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA083.md): Robinson R44 · Salinas Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2017 · XA-CSJ · Destroyed
  > On January 21, 2017, about 1800 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, XA-CSJ, impacted terrain near Salinas Victoria, Mexico. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed by impact and fire damage. The…
- [NTSB CEN17LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA081.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Kidron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2017 · N39819 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the vacuum pump, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN17FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA080.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wellington, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2017 · N91Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform a steep turn at low altitude, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA17WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA094.md): Cessna 172 · Araucania, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2017 · CC-AGK · Substantial damage
  > On January 20, 2017, about 2120 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S, Chilean registration CC-AGK, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Araucania, Chile. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, while two other passengers were…
- [NTSB DCA17WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA066.md): Avro 146 · Darlot, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2017 · UNK · Minor damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AVRO RJ146 airplane equipped with Lycoming LF507 engines that occurred on January 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB WPR17LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA056.md): Beech 99 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2017 · N326CA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) actuator piston rod, which prevented the hydraulic system from producing pressure to control the MLG’s position and led to the right MLG collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB ERA17WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA093.md): Hawker Beechcraft C90GT · Parati, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 19, 2017 · PR-SOM · Substantial damage
  > On January 19, 2017, about 1530 UTC, A Beechcraft C90GT, Brazilian registration PR-SOM, was destroyed when it impacted the sea after departing from Campo de Marte Airport (SBMT), Sao Paulo, Brazil. The five occupants were fatally injured.This accident…
- [NTSB GAA17CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA112.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Champaign, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2017 · N8042B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the descent rate during the practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA091.md): Beech 95-C55 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2017 · N303QB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to extend during landing approach due to the interference between the landing gear motor's sector and worm gears.
- [NTSB WPR17LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA054.md): Johnson Harmon Rocket · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2017 · N275JS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of a failure of internal components of the fuel servo.
- [NTSB GAA17CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA118.md): Cessna 140 · Markleeville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2017 · N5623C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low pass and the subsequent impact with a snow berm, which resulted in a nosed-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA117.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Vernon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2017 · N20361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA091.md): American Legend AL3 · Pierson, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2017 · N841ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper braking during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC17TA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17TA015.md): Piper PA-32 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 17, 2017 · N4261T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing and a forced landing on icy, snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA115.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2017 · N2540F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his subsequent loss of directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB DCA17RA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17RA058.md): Boeing 747 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · Accident · 39 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2017 · TC-MCL · Destroyed
  > The Government of Kyrgyzstan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 747 that occurred on January 16, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Kyrgyzstan's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN17LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA078.md): Textron 525C · Howell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2017 · N525PZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted landing on the ice-covered runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was airport personnel's lack of training regarding issuance of NOTAMs
- [NTSB GAA17CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA113.md): Aeronca 7AC · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2017 · N1659E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain runway alignment during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an off-runway landing in soft dirt and a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN17WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA077.md): Piper Piper PA-30 · Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2017 · G-ATMT · Destroyed
  > On January 15, 2017, a Piper PA-30 airplane, (G-ATMT, s/n 30-439), crashed into woodland near Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. There was one person on board, who was fatally injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and…
- [NTSB WPR17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA053.md): Cessna T210 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2017 · N6366B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.

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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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