# 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 8 of 33 · 1,635 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR17LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA217.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N9020P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA565.md): Piper PA18 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N109T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB GAA17CA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA557.md): Bellet James J Vans RV 8 · Orange, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N184SJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17WA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA344.md): Cessna 150 · Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2017 · N3214X · Substantial damage > On September 26, 2017, a Cessna 150G, N3214X, went missing and was presumed to be substantially damaged. The private pilot and passenger were also missing, and presumed to be fatally injured. As of October 30, 2017, the airplane had not been found. A visual… - [NTSB CEN17WA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA369.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Norrbotten, Sweden, Sweden · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2017 · SE-JVI · Destroyed > On September 26, 2017, about 1154 hours universal coordinated time, an MD Helicopters 369D, Swedish registration SE-JVI, impacted terrain about one-third mile from the Alvsbyn Airport (ESUV), Norrbotten, Sweden. One pilot was fatally injured and the second… - [NTSB WPR17LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA216.md): Cessna 172P · Tamuning · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N5448K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB GAA17CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA569.md): Piper PA 18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N3797Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control due to an encounter with a tailwind gust after the airplane had stopped, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA17LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA335.md): Brad J Bates Mosquito XE 285 · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N926KB · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the No.1 piston, which resulted in its failure and a subsequent emergency autorotation and impact with a house’s roof. - [NTSB DCA17CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA217.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N500WR · No damage > the flight attendant accidentally pouring hot water on his hand which resulted in a 2nd degree burn. - [NTSB CEN17LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA368.md): Eris E. Ervin Quicksilver · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N5112S · Destroyed > An engine loss of power due to fuel starvation from a broken fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine; the loss of engine power prevented the pilot from reaching a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the… - [NTSB GAA17CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA553.md): Aerotrike Safari · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N7675K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing while conducting an off-airport precautionary landing after a bird strike. - [NTSB GAA17CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA551.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N177SR · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. - [NTSB ERA17LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA334.md): Mcmillan Joel L Avid SW 65 · Darlington, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N65SW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter. - [NTSB ERA17LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA333.md): Buschmann/Vanzee Vari EZ · Ambler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N830S · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel that was not detected during a preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA366.md): Emerson Kitfox · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N91904 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN17FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA364.md): Beech C35 · Camden, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N5958C · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's… - [NTSB WPR17LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA214.md): SC Aerostar YAK 52W · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N52KF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi after a reduction in braking performance and steering capabilities due to his failure to reopen the air supply valve after the nonstandard engine start. - [NTSB WPR17LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA212.md): Mooney M20E · Glendale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N34BE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper decision to not refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA332.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N404TB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot's failure to adequately transmit his position while operating in the airport traffic pattern. - [NTSB DCA17WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA205.md): Boeing 777 · Osaka, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2017 · PHBQC · Minor damage > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 777 airplane that occurred on September 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation… - [NTSB CEN17FA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA362.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-40 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N73MA · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN17FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA361.md): Cessna TR182 · Thief River Falls, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N4777T · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB WPR17FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA213.md): Cessna 172L · Perkinsville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N7070Q · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon during wind conditions conducive to turbulence and downdrafts, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control while maneuvering in the canyon. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited canyon flying experience. - [NTSB GAA17CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA573.md): Cessna 172 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N520KS · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird while on downwind. - [NTSB GAA17CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA550.md): Cessna 180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N9624B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB DCA17WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA203.md): Airbus A330 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2017 · B-LNS · 2 aircraft · No damage > The Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 747-433 airplane that occurred on September 22, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the Government of the… - [NTSB GAA17CA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA555.md): Godwin Jeff E Safari · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N186KW · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during a hover pedal turn. - [NTSB GAA17CA554](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA554.md): Thomas J Murray Kitfox Super Sport · Old Forge, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N233TD · Substantial damage > The separation of the wheel assembly during landing due to the pilot’s use of improper retaining nuts when he installed the tundra tires. - [NTSB GAA17CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA552.md): Hencken William Pietenpol AIR Camper · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N40WH · Substantial damage > The failure of the weld that connects the left main landing gear and the axle during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA547.md): Cessna 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N180SA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA17WA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA331.md): Cessna 650 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2017 · TC-KON · Destroyed > On September 21, 2017, at 1820 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 650 (Citation III), Turkish registration TC-KON, operated by Avione Jet, was destroyed by postimpact fire after a runway excursion at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey (LTBA). The… - [NTSB DCA17IA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17IA202.md): DJI Phantom · Hoffman Island, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · UNREG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the sUAS pilot to see and avoid the helicopter due to his intentional flight beyond visual line of sight. Contributing to the incident was the sUAS pilot's incomplete knowledge of the regulations and safe operating practices. - [NTSB CEN17WA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA370.md): Cessna 150J · Goderich, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2017 · C-FHPU · Substantial damage > On September 20, 2017, about 2036 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150J single-engine airplane, Canadian registration C-FHPU, serial number 15070602, crashed in Lake Huron about 1.1 nautical miles west of Goderich Municipal Airport (CYGD), Goderich, Ontario,… - [NTSB WPR17LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA211.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7514S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the crosswind landing approach and his subsequent improper decision to initiate an autorotation instead of applying corrective control inputs after the helicopter experienced normal airframe vibration.… - [NTSB WPR17LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA210.md): Cessna 210 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N7330E · Substantial damage > Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and functional testing of the gear revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB GAA17CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA546.md): Cessna 150 · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N6250T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to take off with known electrical issues, which distracted him and led to a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB GAA17CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA543.md): Cessna T210 · St George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N22650 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB ERA17FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA330.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2017 · N3875J · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to take off from a partially-lit grass runway in dark night, marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB DCA17WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA222.md): Boeing 737 · Bangkok, Thailand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2017 · HS-LUJ · No damage > The AAIB of Thailand has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of Thailand's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB DCA17WA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA201.md): Boeing 737 · Mumbai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2017 · VT-SGZ · Minor damage > The government of India Ministry of Civil Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of a serious incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited… - [NTSB CEN17WA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA360.md): Vans RV4 · Stafsberg, Norway · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2017 · LN-ABF · Destroyed > On September 19, 2017, at 1450 UTC, a Vans Aircraft RV-4, experimental, amateur-built airplane, Norwegian registration LN-ABF, impacted terrain near the Hamar Airport (ENHA), Stafsberg, Norway. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured and the… - [NTSB CEN17WA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA383.md): Bell 47G · Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2017 · TI-BGH · Substantial damage > On September 18, 2017, at 0720 central daylight time, a Bell 47G2 helicopter, Costa Rican registration TI-BGH, serial number 1459, impacted terrain during an aerial application flight, near Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica. The pilot was fatally injured,… - [NTSB WPR17LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA209.md): Trudel GP 4 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · C-GTPX · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane during the line-abreast formation. - [NTSB WPR17LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA208.md): Piper PA 28-161 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N2587X · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice during descent for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat. - [NTSB WPR17LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA206.md): Bell 47G 5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N3285T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire. - [NTSB GAA17CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA541.md): Rudberg Todd W Vans Acft RV8 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N232TB · Substantial damage > The airplane’s collision with two elks during landing. - [NTSB GAA17CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA539.md): Cessna A185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N123LR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions. - [NTSB DCA17WA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA204.md): Boeing 737 · Aqaba, Jordan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 2017 · JY-SOA · Minor damage > The Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Jordan's… - [NTSB CEN17LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA358.md): Cessna 177B · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N35170 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR17LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA207.md): Cessna 208B · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N786WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&page=9 ## 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=8&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.