# 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 6 of 33 · 1,635 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR18FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA013.md): Flugzeugproduktions-und Vertri EA 300/L · Four Corners, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N414MT · Destroyed > Collision with terrain after the pilot was unable to regain airplane control during an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to provide effective internal oversight to identify and prohibit exceedance of the airplanes'… - [NTSB GAA18CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA027.md): Cessna 120 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N72552 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA025.md): Champion 7GC · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N7589E · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ANC18LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA005.md): Raytheon B200 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N363JH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue and complacency. - [NTSB GAA18CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA017.md): Young David E Pitts S1 C · Farmville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2017 · N25YD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the other airplane landing in the opposite direction on the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the correct runway call sign in his radio communications. - [NTSB WPR18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA011.md): Peterson Lancair Legacy · Bowie, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2017 · N259L · Substantial damage > An in-flight loss of control due to a bird strike. - [NTSB ERA18WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA052.md): Beech B200 · Pucallpa, Peru · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2017 · OB-2077-P · Substantial damage > The government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech B200C airplane that occurred on October 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN18LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA017.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2017 · N633CB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which led to a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the nosewheel landing gear due to the overstress failure of the nosewheel landing gear trunnion casting. - [NTSB GAA18CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA015.md): Thomas G Parkhurst Kitfox IV · Sidney, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N37TP · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a loss of ground reference during landing in glaring sun conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA18LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA011.md): Cessna 402 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N900CR · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA010.md): Beech A24 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N400LE · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure wiring during an electrical component installation, which resulted in arcing and smoke in the cockpit. Contributing to the outcome was the flight instructor's failure to attain a proper descent rate… - [NTSB CEN18LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA015.md): Cessna 150J · Willmar, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N50609 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper conduct of the soft-field takeoff, which led to his failure to attain adequate airspeed, and the flight instructor’s subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, forced landing. - [NTSB WPR18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA010.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Molokai, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2017 · N820DF · Destroyed > A descent and subsequent impact with open ocean waters for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA18CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA024.md): Cessna 172 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2017 · N6384D · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA18WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA013.md): Cessna 208 · Novo Airao, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2017 · PR-MPE · Substantial damage > On October 17, 2017, about 1540 universal coordinated time, an amphibious Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PR-MPE, was substantially damaged after it came to rest inverted while attempting to land on a river in Novo Airao county, State of Amazonas, Brazil.… - [NTSB CEN18LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA014.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Gustavus, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2017 · N105MK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s geographic disorientation while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern in dark night conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below a normal approach path and a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's… - [NTSB ENG18WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA038.md): Embraer ERJ190 · Dublin, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2017 · G-FBEM · No damage > The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Embraer 190-200 LR, which occurred on October 16, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN18WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA016.md): Avid Mark IV · Jüterborg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2017 · F-JAGB > On October 16, 2017, about 1123 UTC, an amateur-built Avid Mark IV airplane, French registration F-JAGB, owned and operated by a private individual, crashed during a test flight near Jüterborg, Germany. The pilot on board was fatally injured and the airplane… - [NTSB ANC18FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA003.md): Cessna 210 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2017 · N8347Z · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB WPR18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA009.md): Barber Warren D Turbine Cubs P A 18 · Skull Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N181TJ · Substantial damage > The activation of the wheel brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over. The reason for the wheel brake activation could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA18CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA013.md): Cessna 172RG · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N5159U · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA18CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA007.md): Boeing 767 328 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N342AX · No damage > an inadvertent encounter of clear air turbulence. - [NTSB ANC18LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA004.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2017 · N289CM · Substantial damage > An improperly adjusted slope controller and fuel pump that resulted in an excessively high fuel flow, an extremely rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR18WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA025.md): Quicksilver GT500 · Melaka, Malaysia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2017 · 9M-EAC · Destroyed > On October 14, 2017, about 1130 local time, a Quicksilver Aircraft GT-500, registration 9M-EAC, was destroyed after colliding with a river shortly after takeoff from Sungai Rambai Aerodrome, Melaka, Malaysia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent… - [NTSB GAA18CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA014.md): Himsl Vincent S Vans RV-8 · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2017 · N8432 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions. - [NTSB DCA18WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA015.md): Boeing 777 · Adelaide, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2017 · A6-ETR · No damage > The government of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on October 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR18LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA004.md): Western International Avia UH 1H · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N247PV · Substantial damage > A collective control malfunction for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18LA062.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N965DS · Substantial damage > A coyote strike and the subsequent operation of the airplane, which led to internal composite wing structure damage. - [NTSB GAA18CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA012.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 · Canton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N140SF · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's incorrect cyclic control during a hover, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB DCA18WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA016.md): Boeing 737 · Moscow, Russia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2017 · VQ-BJP · No damage > The Federal Air Transport Agency (FATA) of Russia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on October 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the… - [NTSB CEN18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA011.md): Cessna 172M · Ramsey, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N7CF · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid… - [NTSB CEN18FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA009.md): Cessna 182H · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N8338S · Substantial damage > Controlled flight into terrain in dark night conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA011.md): Dehavilland DHC 1 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2017 · N323WG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB CEN18LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA013.md): Russell E Oberg Murphy Rebel · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2017 · N734R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat. - [NTSB GAA18CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA010.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2017 · N80060 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA18WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA015.md): Cessna U206 · Itaituba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2017 · PT-LSC · Destroyed > On October 11, 2017, about 1600 universal coordinated time, a Cessna U206G, Brazilian registration PT-LSC, was destroyed when it collided with a tree during takeoff near Itaituba, State of Para, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured, and one passenger… - [NTSB ENG18RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18RA009.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Belfast, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2017 · G-JDEU > The UK AAIB has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bombardier DHC-8-402, which occurred on October 11, 2017. The crew diverted to Belfast International Airport and landed with the nose landing gear retracted. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited… - [NTSB ANC18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA002.md): Fleetwood Jack Team Airbike · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2017 · N7566D · Substantial damage > An intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR18LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA006.md): Nanchang China CJ 6 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2017 · N8NW · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel pump’s diaphragm which resulted in fuel system contamination from air and or oil and caused the engine to lose power. - [NTSB ERA18WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA014.md): Beech E33A · São José do Rio Preto, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 2017 · PT-DDB · Substantial damage > On September 10, 2017, about 1525 coordinated universal time, a Beechcraft E33-A, Brazilian registration PT-DDB, struck a residence while conducting a go around near São José do Rio Preto State Airport (SBSR), Brazil. The airplane was substantially damaged,… - [NTSB CEN18LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA012.md): Globe GC 1A · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2017 · N90365 · Substantial damage > The loss of directional control during takeoff and impact with a steel culvert. - [NTSB GAA18CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA008.md): Cessna 150 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N7313G · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise. - [NTSB GAA18CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA005.md): Cessna 172 · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N9664Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB CEN18WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA029.md): Robinson R44 · Namur, Belgium · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2017 · OO-FLY · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN18WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA007.md): Robinson R44 · Gramzda, Latvia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2017 · YL-HBH > On October 8, 2017, about 1014 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44 helicopter, YL-HBH, impacted a powerline after takeoff near Gramzda, Latvia. One passenger was fatally injured and the pilot and two other passengers on board were seriously… - [NTSB CEN18FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA004.md): Aero Vodochody L39C · Vernon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N580LL · Destroyed > An in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR18LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA003.md): Borom Marcus P Long EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N966EZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the controller's failure to provide adequate traffic information, issue necessary… - [NTSB GAA18CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA007.md): Cessna T210 · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N5EC · Substantial damage > The pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees. - [NTSB GAA18CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA006.md): Maule M 7 · Manokatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N81818 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA004.md): Mooney M20 · Topping, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N7884V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a departure stall. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=7 ## 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=6&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.