# 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 ERA17FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA112.md): Piper PA38 · East Haven, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2017 · N2452C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the fuel selector valve in a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the operator's failure to effectively detect and resolve the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA178.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2017 · N614TA · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the throttle cable’s outer housing from the inner housing at the throttle linkage while at a high-power setting, which prevented the pilot from being able to control the throttle and execute a proper landing flare and resulted in a hard…
- [NTSB ERA17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA126.md): Eurocopter AS 350 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2017 · N413LP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's incorrect manipulations of the twist grip throttle control during a practice autorotation, which resulted in an engine overspeed and subsequent fire.
- [NTSB CEN17LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA105.md): American AA 1A · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2017 · N6343L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing in a field. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed action in taking control of the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA161.md): Piper PA 28R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2017 · N962WW · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB GAA17CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA153.md): Stinson 108 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2017 · N9277K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB DCA17WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA115.md): Airbus A321 · Cancun, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2017 · N995AN · No damage
  > The Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A321 airplane that occurred on February 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's…
- [NTSB CEN17WA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA213.md): Piper PA28 · Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2017 · F-OGPJ · Destroyed
  > On February 20, 2017, about 1225 UTC, a Piper PA-28-161, French registration F-OGPJ, owned and operated by Aeroclub Les Ailes Guadeloupeenes, collided with a house while conducting low altitude cruise flight near Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe, French Antilles. The…
- [NTSB CEN17RA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA106.md): Raytheon B200 · Melbourne, Australia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2017 · VH-ZCR · Destroyed
  > On February 20, 2017, at 2159 hours universal coordinated time (0859 hours Australian eastern daylight time on February 21, 2017), a Raytheon model B200 (King Air) airplane, Australian registration VH-ZCR, impacted a building and roadway shortly after takeoff…
- [NTSB CEN17LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA118.md): Thunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX10 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2017 · N709TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed reaction to the balloon’s increased rate of descent during an attempted landing, which resulted in impact with a power line.
- [NTSB WPR17WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA069.md): Hughes 369E · Raetihi, New Zealand · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2017 · ZK-HRK · Substantial damage
  > On February 19, 2017, at 0930 local time, a McDonnell Douglas Hughes 369E, ZK-HRK, operated by Precision Helicopters Ltd. collided with a ridgeline in the Waimarino Forest near Raetihi, New Zealand during an external load operation. The helicopter was being…
- [NTSB GAA17CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA165.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Spofford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N804DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to hover-taxi out of the hangar and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hangar.
- [NTSB GAA17CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA154.md): Cessna 180 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N123GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA147.md): Cessna A185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N185AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath to the runway and to use the vertical guidance system.
- [NTSB GAA17CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA142.md): Cessna T182 · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N11344 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA110.md): Piper PA28R · Bayonne, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N15745 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the No. 3 cylinder’s hydraulic valve tappet plunger, which resulted in a failure of the No. 3 cylinder’s intake valve and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA109.md): Ercoupe 415 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N99716 · Substantial damage
  > A decrease in oil pressure due to the pilot's unintentional overfilling of the engine oil sump, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA108.md): Macleod Homebuilt · Springfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N62888 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at an altitude too low for a safe recovery.
- [NTSB WPR17LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA068.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N7095A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a loss of effective translational lift while turning from an upwind to a downwind condition at a low altitude and low airspeed, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA144.md): Pitts Special S 1C · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N591P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the biplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA17CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA114.md): Cessna 172N · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N738DS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA122.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Centennial, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N2702R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA110.md): Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20E · Clever, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N6807V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine No. 2 connecting rod bearing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive secondary engine damage.
- [NTSB GAA17CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA180.md): Cessna 172 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2017 · N737RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA17WA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA221.md): Boeing 737 · Riga, Latvia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 17, 2017 · VP-BVS · 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 February 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB WPR17LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA070.md): Beech F33A · Pomona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N222EN · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB OPS17IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS17IA014.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · San Francisco, CA · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N214NN · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The local controller's issuance of a landing clearance for runway 28L to the ERJ170, and the subsequent issuance of line up and wait instructions to the A320 for runway 28L, resulting in a runway incursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA187.md): Piper PA22 · Ruby, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N72999 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in flat light conditions on a hard-packed snow-covered landing area.
- [NTSB GAA17CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA140.md): Cessna 172 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N381MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during an attempted go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA107.md): Beech A45 · Climax, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N3434G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset.
- [NTSB ERA17FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA106.md): Beech C23 · Winder, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N24695 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning and operation of the airplane outside its center of gravity envelope, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering.
- [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,…

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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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