# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA17CA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA556.md): Cessna 172 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N5146R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA540.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N5396D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in an aborted go-around, an aerodynamic stall, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA347.md): Beech 35 · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N3187V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because saltwater corrosion precluded a complete examination.
- [NTSB ERA17LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA328.md): Piper J3C · Hanover Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N38365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain roll control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA327.md): Mooney M20C · North Branford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N53CP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of foreign object debris in the fuel selector valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a low cruising altitude, which reduced the available time to troubleshoot the loss…
- [NTSB CEN17LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA365.md): Gaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N123XZ · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the drive belt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA355.md): Bell 206L 3 · Ancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N213TV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's distraction by a cell phone during a low-altitude flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA354.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N462SR · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning, his decision to depart into forecast instrument meteorological conditions along the route of flight, and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which…
- [NTSB WPR17LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA204.md): Cessna T210N · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N5391A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear separation.
- [NTSB ERA17WA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA345.md): Cessna U206F · Caracarai, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · PT-JPW · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2017, about 1300 coordinated universal time, a Cessna U206F, Brazilian registration PT-JPW, was substantially damaged after ditching in the Rio Branco river, near Caracaraí, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was conducted…
- [NTSB ERA17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA338.md): Parks Richard A Starduster SA 100 · Southfields, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N1356W · Substantial damage
  > A loose oil line that allowed oil to drip on the exhaust system, which resulted in smoke during cruise flight and a subsequent precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA337.md): Airmax Construcoes Aeronautica SEAMAX-M22 · New Fairfield, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N885PR · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a submerged object during a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA326.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N4531K · Substantial damage
  > The catastrophic failure of the compressor turbine blades, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the installation of undocumented, time-limited engine components of indeterminate age.
- [NTSB DCA17WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA209.md): Airbus A321 231 · Christ Church, Barbados · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · N137AA · Substantial damage
  > The Barbados Civil Aviation Department has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321 231 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Barbados's investigation…
- [NTSB DCA17WA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA200.md): Boeing Boeing 737-8AS · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2017 · EI-DLV · Minor damage
  > The AAIB of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN17LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA357.md): Beech A36 · McAlester, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N18403 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA579.md): Beech 95 B55 · Statesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N2182L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA544.md): Piper PA 11 · Petersville, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N4741M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overapplication of brakes, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA17LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA325.md): Beech C23 · Machias, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N2120W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA329.md): Cessna 402 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N836GW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the pushrod from the elevator trim tab actuator, which rendered controlled flight impossible. Contributing to the separation of the pushrod was the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure it to the elevator trim tab actuator.
- [NTSB DCA17WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA199.md): Boeing 737 · Caracas, Venezuela · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2017 · YV-268T
  > The DGAC of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB DCA17WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA198.md): Boeing 737 · Adelaide, Australia · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 13, 2017 · UNK · No damage
  > The ATSB of Australia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA17CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA197.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N261PS · Substantial damage
  > the tug operator's initiation of a right turn onto the perpendicular terminal road in proximity to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN17LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA367.md): Miller Steven M RV6 A · Elbert, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N812SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in strong gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his loss of directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects.
- [NTSB CEN17LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA352.md): Cessna 210G · Hallsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N5906F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine mixture control cable.
- [NTSB CEN17LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA350.md): Embraer EMB 120ER · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N121CZ · Substantial damage
  > The bus driver's failure to maintain clearance from the standing airplane during dark night conditions. Contributing to the accident was the airport's lack of an escort for the bus.
- [NTSB WPR17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA202.md): Beech A24R · Ogden, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N9798L · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to maintain an initial takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA533.md): Cessna T182T · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N946CA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a simulated engine failure, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA532.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N34413 · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA531.md): Cessna 210 · Kinsley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N9595X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized approach for landing in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and a nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA17CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA195.md): Boeing 737-924ER · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N69813 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the B737 flight crew's misjudgment of the clearance between their wingtip and the B767 horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB CEN17WA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA353.md): Mooney M 20K · Braunwald, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 12, 2017 · D-EPPW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN17LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA356.md): Cessna R182 · Worland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N1835R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate an airplane with unreliable fuel gauges and the worn fuel cap seal that allowed fuel to siphon from the left wing fuel tank, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA348.md): Beech N35 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N9368Y · Substantial damage
  > The improperly seated fuel cap, which resulted in an in-flight fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA538.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2017 · N4465F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA530.md): Cessna 172 · Plainville, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2017 · N54463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly execute the go-around, which resulted in the airplane failing to maintain a climb, which resulted in collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA17WA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA323.md): Britten Norman BN2A · San Salvador de Paul, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2017 · YV-1441 · No damage
  > On September 11, 2017 about 1400 coordinated universal time, a Britten Norman BN2-A, Venezuelan registration YV1441, was landing at San Salvador de Paul, Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela, when it struck and fatally injured a child who was on the runway. The pilot…
- [NTSB DCA17WA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA229.md): Boeing 737 · Conakry, Guinea · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2017 · CN-ROJ · Minor damage
  > The government of Guinea has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 11, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Guinea's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN17WA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA343.md): Piper Piper PA-28RT-201 · Wolferton, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2017 · G-BHAY · Substantial damage
  > On September 11, 2017, at 0956 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-28RT-201 single-engine airplane, United Kingdom registration G-BHAY, serial number 28R-7918213, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power and…
- [NTSB CEN17LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA375.md): Hiller UH 12A · Griffith, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2017 · N2686 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor thrust due to a failed tail rotor driveshaft, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA526.md): Cessna 172 · Coolin, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2017 · N5703A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in high-density altitude and gusting quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a loss of lift and an inability to gain altitude during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN17WA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA381.md): Gulfstream GV · Le Bourget, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 10, 2017 · M-SAWO · Minor damage
  > On September 10, 2017, a Gulfstream GV SP 550 airplane, Monaco registration M-SAWO, experienced abnormal runway contact during landing at Le Bourget Airport, Le Bourget, France. A wingtip sustained minor damage during the landing, and the two pilots and four…
- [NTSB CEN17FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA342.md): Rans S-6 · Stonewall, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2017 · N112CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while conducting aerobatic flight maneuvers with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB WPR17FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA200.md): Raytheon G36 · Benicia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N7215J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which caused the airplane to exceed its critical angle of attack and led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA535.md): Mooney M20J · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N1161Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach while landing with a tailwind and his subsequent failure to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA528.md): Cessna 152 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N89732 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17WA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA321.md): Piper Piper PA-34-200T · Cerrione, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2017 · G-STZA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN17LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA351.md): Cessna 340 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N5870M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manuals.
- [NTSB CEN17LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA344.md): Aviat A 1B · Prairie du Chien, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N299CA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the aileron hinge bracket tubing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN17CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA345.md): Shiner RV-4 · Ramah, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2017 · N70RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from berms during landing in sun glare conditions.

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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
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 2017
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=9&year=2017

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