# 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. Page 4 of 33 · 1,635 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA18WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA047.md): Boeing 737 · Jauja, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 20, 2017 · OB-2140P · No damage > The Peruvian Board of Aviation Accidents Investigation (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on November 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex… - [NTSB CEN18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA034.md): Ercoupe 415 CD · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N3067H · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine-driven fuel pump and the pilot's failure to identify the pump's failure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing on a road, during which the airplane hit obstacles. - [NTSB CEN18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA035.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Electra, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N4179M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN18FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA033.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N620PA · Destroyed > An in-flight loss of control due to bird strikes. - [NTSB WPR18LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA034.md): Cessna 172P · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N52492 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to execute an emergency landing and his attempt to return to the airport following a partial loss of power due to wear on internal engine components, which prevented the engine from developing full-rated power during the… - [NTSB GAA18CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA054.md): Quicksilver MXL Sport · Point Mugu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N7712 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires. - [NTSB GAA18CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA050.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N69656 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA049.md): John Roscoe Autogyro Cavalon · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N953LS · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA18CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA048.md): Cessna 172M · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N9678Q · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird. - [NTSB DCA18WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA023.md): Boeing 737 · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2017 · YV2937 · Minor damage > The government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on November 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB DCA18CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA074.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N740SW · No damage > The provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the provisioning vans failed switch. - [NTSB ANC18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA010.md): Rockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N1401J · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR18WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA038.md): Bell Helicopter 206B · Emerald Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2017 · VH-SDZ · Substantial damage > On November 18, 2017, about 1430 local time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-SDZ, rolled over following a precautionary landing near Emerald Aerodrome, Middlemount, Queensland, Australia. The helicopter, which was equipped with a Rolls-Royce 250… - [NTSB ERA18LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA026.md): Piper PA28 · Bladenboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2017 · N8758N · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the presence of an insect nest in the carburetor heat control box that prevented the pilot’s application of carburetor heat from restoring engine power. - [NTSB WPR18LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA033.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Nipton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N5966V · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the detonation of the No. 5 cylinder due to excessive leaning at high power settings, which resulted in a forced landing and the subsequent hard touchdown. - [NTSB ERA18LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA038.md): Beech B 55 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N592SS · Substantial damage > A total loss of left engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA18LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA027.md): Homer Autogyro Cavalon · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2017 · N470CH · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA18CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Pompano, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N75919 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise. - [NTSB GAA18CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA053.md): Piper PA 28R · Melborne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N5381F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway. - [NTSB DCA18WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA025.md): Boeing 737 · Singapore, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2017 · VP-CAM · Minor damage > The TSIB of Singapore has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on November 16, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as… - [NTSB ANC18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N6102R · Substantial damage > A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB ERA18WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA028.md): Cessna 208 · Ngorongoro, Tanzania · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 2017 · 5H-EGG · Substantial damage > On November 15, 2017, about 0805 coordinated universal time, Cessna 208B, Tanzanian registration 5H-EGG, operated by Coastal Aviation LTD., was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Ngorongoro, Tanzania. The pilot and 10 passengers were fatally… - [NTSB CEN18LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA032.md): Cessna T207A · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2017 · N9825M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management and reliance on a faulty fuel gauge, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach for landing, and his failure to follow the emergency checklist after losing engine power. - [NTSB GAA18CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA046.md): Textron 172 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2017 · N30SU · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise. - [NTSB ERA18WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA160.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Itapolis, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2017 · PR-AAV · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER AIRCRAFT PA-25-235 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under… - [NTSB DCA18WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA020.md): Boeing 777 · Oceanic, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2017 · G-VIIJ · No damage > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 airplane that occurred on November 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB-UK's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB WPR18LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA030.md): Vanderark RV-10 · Sun Lakes, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N917VA · Substantial damage > The fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive belt, the overheating of the engine, and the subsequent total… - [NTSB GAA18CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA051.md): Cessna 182H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N8515S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch. - [NTSB ERA18FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA022.md): Piper PA32 · Fountain Run, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N3371W · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete… - [NTSB CEN18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA031.md): Cessna T210N · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N5300A · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication. - [NTSB WPR18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N744BS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the helicopter while transitioning from a hover to forward flight. - [NTSB GAA18CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA042.md): Stinson SR 5E · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N141WC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and nose-over. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land on a closed alternate grass landing area. - [NTSB DCA18WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA030.md): Boeing 747 · Maastricht, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2017 · TC-ACR · No damage > The Dutch Safety Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747, which occurred on November 11, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the State of Manufacture and… - [NTSB ANC18LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA008.md): Cloud Jeffrey Ferrell Long EZ · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2017 · N754T · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of a portion of the propeller, which subsequently penetrated the right rudder, as a result of the failure of the bond line between two of the propeller’s wood layers. Contributing to the failure of the propeller was the manufacturer’s… - [NTSB GAA18CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA039.md): Cessna 180 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N6547A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA18WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA025.md): Quest Kodiac 100 · Goias, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2017 · N154KQ · Destroyed > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a QUEST AIRCRAFT COMPANY LLC KODIAC 100 airplane that occurred on November 10, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's… - [NTSB ERA18LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA021.md): Socata TB200 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N207GT · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the disconnection of the propeller governor control due to inadequate securenment during maintenance. - [NTSB CEN18FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA030.md): Temco GC 1B · Pineville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N2363B · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the unporting of the fuel during a right turn due to the auxiliary fuel tanks' improper configuration. - [NTSB GAA18CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA045.md): Cessna 172 · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2017 · N2138W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA047.md): Cessna 140 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N76238 · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during takeoff, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA020.md): Bell 206 · Union City, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N275AE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent slope landing and attempted recovery, which resulted in an incipient dynamic rollover, mast bumping, and separation of the main rotor. - [NTSB ERA18FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA016.md): Piper PA 32 · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N47831 · Destroyed > The pilots' loss of control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ENG18RA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA004.md): British Aerospace Avro 146 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 2017 · ZS-ASW · Minor damage > On November 8, 2017, at about 1750 UTC, South African Airlink flight 8103, a British Aerospace BAE-146 RJ85A, registered in South Africa as ZS-ASW, experienced an uncontained release of turbine material from the No. 2 engine, a Honeywell LF507-1F turbofan,… - [NTSB CEN18LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA044.md): Cessna 170B · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N2766D · Substantial damage > The failure of the universal joint in the pilot-side flight control yoke due to the fatigue fracture of a rivet within the universal joint. Contributing to the universal joint failure was the universal joint design, which was prone to galling wear and seizure. - [NTSB CEN18LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA036.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Carroll, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2017 · N10GJ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR18LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA029.md): Bell 206 · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N93PH · Substantial damage > An uncommanded yaw and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA18CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA044.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N55234 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB GAA17CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA580.md): Mooney M20K · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N231JD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper glidepath during a night approach, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway. - [NTSB ENG18IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18IA003.md): Airbus A330-243 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N375HA · Minor damage > The loss of control of the left-hand engine and the subsequent thermal damage to the left wing on landing during engine reverse operation was due to a blockage of the variable stator vane torque motor filter that resulted in the engine’s electronic engine… - [NTSB CEN18LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA026.md): Hughes 369D · Sulphur, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N138WH · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation between a long line being used to hoist linemen from a shield wire during an external load flight, which resulted in the long line being severed. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=5 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=4&year=2017 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.