# NTSB investigations, 2017, CA

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR18LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA058.md): Cessna 210 · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2017 · N222AT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) saddle, which resulted in the pilot's inability to extend the left MLG. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane before the annual inspection was completed and…
- [NTSB GAA18CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA096.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox · Upper Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2017 · N3945A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA059.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2017 · N698MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA056.md): Cessna 150L · Perris, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2017 · N6627G · Substantial damage
  > The presence of debris in the carburetor and blockage of the fuel delivery system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of maintenance to the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR18LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA049.md): North American Navion · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N8884H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR18CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA048.md): Cessna 172P · Valley Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 14, 2017 · N54873 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering for landing and his decision to land on a surface with obstructions.
- [NTSB WPR18FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA046.md): Beech A36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N248SB · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA077.md): Czech Sport Aircraft a.s. Sport Cruiser · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2017 · N227US · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR18LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA043.md): Beech A36 · Rio Oso, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2017 · N251E · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire due to electrical arc corrosion of the fuel line.
- [NTSB GAA18CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA079.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N1431C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA041.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N47WH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to execute a power recovery from a non-stabilized autorotative descent, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA076.md): Cessna 152 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2017 · N417CB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR18LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA036.md): Doshier Wilbert A GT-500 · Willows, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N599RA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due a coolant leak and the subsequent overheating of the engine, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall…
- [NTSB WPR18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N24987 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness shortly after takeoff over a sparsely lit area in dark night conditions, which resulted in a rapid descent to ground impact.
- [NTSB GAA18CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA063.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N172SX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [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 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 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 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 WPR18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA039.md): Cessna 172R · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2017 · N2103T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue separation of the crankshaft due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent off-airport landing and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR18LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA021.md): Metcalfe Robert B Vans RV 6 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N88MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly secure an alternator ground cable swage that led to problems with the electrical system and/or electronic engine controls, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA015.md): Schweizer G 164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N8494K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA018.md): Aeronca 7DC · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N83512 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR18LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA012.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N3636E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the Before-Takeoff checklist and properly set the flaps before takeoff, which altered the airplane’s flight characteristics, and the pilot’s failure to recognize the problem and abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which…
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 WPR17FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA196.md): Cessna 172N · Bolinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2017 · N737QQ · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot's improper decision to embark on a flight and continue to fly into forecasted instrument meteorological conditions and mountain obscuration while conducting a visual flight rules flight.
- [NTSB WPR17LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA201.md): Cobalt Aircraft Industries Co50 Valkyrie · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2017 · N523CA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aileron effectiveness due to the airplane's design configuration, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the roll axis and led to a hard landing.

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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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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