# 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 7 of 33 · 1,635 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA18FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA006.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N90866 · Destroyed > The tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in… - [NTSB CEN18LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA006.md): Cameron N-105 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N29922 · No damage > The steep approach and hard landing after the balloon encountered unexpected high wind conditions, which resulted in a serious injury to a passenger. - [NTSB GAA18CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA030.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N878MC · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s tension on the flight control at a low level during an autorotation, which did not allow sufficient time for the flight instructor to correct and recover control before the hard landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA016.md): Ultramagic T210 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N123UT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a balloon on the ground during landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA002.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N2918A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to track the runway centerline during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar. - [NTSB ERA18WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA009.md): Zlin Z50 · Gauteng Province, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2017 · ZS-VAR · Destroyed > On October 6, 2017, about 1530 coordinated universal time, a Zlin Z-50L, South African registration ZS-VAR, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Kitty Hawk Airport (FAKT), Gauteng Province, South Africa. The pilot was fatally… - [NTSB ERA18LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA007.md): Ercoupe 415 · Centre Hall, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N3538H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve being stuck. - [NTSB CEN18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N8234R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA008.md): Piper PA 34-220T · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N4136D · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR18LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA007.md): Thomas Stephen Glasair Super II RG · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2017 · N248ST · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that were not determined. - [NTSB WPR18LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA005.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 5, 2017 · N7892P · Substantial damage > The student's pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach and subsequent exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was… - [NTSB ERA18FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA005.md): Bryant C Crosby BC Ultra PUP · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2017 · N484HC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to initiate a flight in an airplane he had never flown and with no currency in any airplane nor a medical certificate, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's psychiatric… - [NTSB CEN18WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA005.md): Piper PA25 · Cerro de Ortega, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 2017 · XB-DLL · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA18FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA004.md): Cessna 401 · Salters, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2017 · N401HH · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment by the effects of… - [NTSB CEN18FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA003.md): Schaffer Fisher Horizon 2 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2017 · N428AP · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons after a thorough examination of the airplane's flight controls was unable to confirm control continuity. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the… - [NTSB WPR18LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA018.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blythe, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2017 · N418CP · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque an oil supply line fitting, which resulted in oil starvation, a subsequent engine failure, and an off-airport landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA001.md): Piper J3C · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2017 · N48694 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA18LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA003.md): Freeman Heritage Collection SE5A · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 3, 2017 · N685SE · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to an interruption of the normal fuel/air mixture to the engine. - [NTSB WPR18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA002.md): Cessna 172S · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N5311H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follow the POH emergency procedures, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel/air mixture and subsequent loss of… - [NTSB ERA18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA002.md): Cessna 182 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N9021X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB DCA18CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA001.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N930WN · Substantial damage > the mechanical failure of the tugs fuel governor, which made it difficult for the ramp agent to stop the tug. Contributing to the accident was the lack of guidance on how ground personnel were to handle vehicle malfunctions. - [NTSB CEN18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA002.md): Charles A Brazil MTO Sport · McCoy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N818PB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during landing. - [NTSB WPR18FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA001.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N6083D · Destroyed > The noninstrument rated pilot's decision to depart on a cross-country flight with en route weather conditions forecasted to be less than visual meteorological conditions and then to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in… - [NTSB GAA18CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA021.md): Piper PA32R · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N1054S · Destroyed > The pilot's use of an incorrect airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN18FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA001.md): Brantly B 2B · Midland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N2284U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his failure to promptly initiate the proper recovery technique, which resulted in a descent that could not be arrested before impacting the… - [NTSB ANC18RA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18RA001.md): Robinson R44 · Campbell River, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2017 · C-FMBO · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR17FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA215.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Brinnon, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N9549W · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to completely and properly evaluate the student pilot's incorrectly- planned flight, and his failure to use all available resources to maintain situation awareness during the flight, which resulted in controlled flight into… - [NTSB GAA17CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA566.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N260BA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB ENG17RA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG17RA039.md): Airbus A380 · Goose Bay, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2017 · F-HPJE · Minor damage > On September 30, 2017, an Air France A380 operating as flight AF 66 from Paris, France to Los Angeles, California had the No. 4 engine's inlet and fan rotor separate from the remainder of the engine. The airplane diverted to Goose Bay, Canada for landing. The… - [NTSB DCA17CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA214.md): Boeing 737 823 · Arlington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N841NN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure N841NNs captain to maintain appropriate clearance from N982VJ, which was stopped on the taxiway. - [NTSB GAA17CA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA581.md): Cessna 414 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2017 · N1652T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB DCA17WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA215.md): Boeing 737 · Budapest, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2017 · EI-FRR · No damage > The Ministry of National Development Transport Safety Bureau of Hungary has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB CEN17CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA371.md): Vans RV7 · Itasca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2017 · N712RL · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA17CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA575.md): Silvaire 8 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N9902C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA564.md): Boeing PT 13 · Skagit, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N43JM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from airport lighting during the landing roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA563.md): Piper PA 22 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N4734Z · Destroyed > A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage. - [NTSB ERA17WA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA342.md): Robinson R44 · Cape Town, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2017 · ZS-OSL · Destroyed > On September 28, 2017, about 1000 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, South African registration ZS-OSL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an emergency autorotation near Cape Town, South Africa. The pilot was fatally injured.… - [NTSB ERA17LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA341.md): Cessna 162 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N552ES · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA17LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA340.md): Waco UPF 7 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N29909 · Substantial damage > A failure of both magnetos due to multiple deficiencies, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA339.md): Hickox Andy Andys Gyroplane · Umatilla, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N152AH · Destroyed > The pilot's improper response to a total loss of engine power, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the rudder and vertical stabilizer, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent. The loss of engine power was due to the separation of the electrical… - [NTSB DCA17WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA216.md): Boeing 737 · Luga, Malta · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2017 · G-FDZJ · No damage > The United Kingdom Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation… - [NTSB CEN17LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA372.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Westphalia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N7336Z · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft that resulted from main bearing shift and lack of lubrication. - [NTSB GAA17CA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA572.md): Cub Crafters CC19-180 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N53XC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB GAA17CA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA562.md): Eurocopter AS 350 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N515ET · Substantial damage > The pilot under evaluation’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated hydraulic failure, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB GAA17CA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA561.md): American Legend AL18 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N200XW · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s incorrect application of the brakes and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB GAA17CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA560.md): Piper J5A · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N38633 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before a hand propeller start, which resulted in the airplane moving forward and colliding with maintenance equipment. - [NTSB GAA17CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA559.md): Cessna 182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N9346G · Substantial damage > The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for landing. - [NTSB ERA17LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA336.md): Cessna 152 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N53393 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in undetected water in the fuel system and a total loss of engine power during the initial climb. - [NTSB DCA17WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA226.md): Airbus A320 · Dublin, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2017 · EC-LVQ · Minor damage > The Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) of Ireland has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on September 27, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of… - [NTSB CEN17LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA376.md): Cessna 182M · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N70634 · Substantial damage > The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=8 ## 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=7&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.