# NTSB investigations, 2017, FL 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 1 of 2 · 97 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN18FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA061.md): Cessna 340 · Bartow, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2017 · N247AT · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB GAA18CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA093.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N389BA · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. - [NTSB ERA18LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA058.md): Mooney M20K · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2017 · N5254G · Substantial damage > A failure of the normal landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined due to damage to the system and the pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA18FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA056.md): Beech G35 · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N354WD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N95550 · Substantial damage > The loose nut connecting the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the mixture and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA18LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA053.md): Sikorsky S76 · Islamorada, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2017 · N911FK · Substantial damage > The pilot's activation of the rotor brake while the No. 2 engine was still set to govern the power turbine speed, which resulted in continuous power being applied to the rotor while the rotor brake was engaged and led to excessive friction, heat, and a… - [NTSB ERA18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA062.md): Piper PA32 · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2017 · C6RVT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN18FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA050.md): Smith Aerostar 601 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N7529S · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while returning to the airport after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR18FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA045.md): Beech C90 · Geneva, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2017 · N19LW · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's impairment… - [NTSB DCA18CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA055.md): Airbus A321 231 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2017 · N670NK · No damage > an inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence that resulted in a flight attendant injury. - [NTSB GAA18CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA072.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2017 · N99RW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike and hard landing. - [NTSB DCA18CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA043.md): Airbus A319 115 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N9011P · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The failure of the flight crew of N9011P to maintain an appropriate clearance from N344PP, which was stopped on the taxiway. - [NTSB ANC18LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA014.md): Cessna 172 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2017 · N537HF · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the landing after a loss of visual cues during a night landing. - [NTSB GAA18CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA080.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N452ER · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. - [NTSB WPR18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA040.md): Piper PA-28 · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N57351 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate planning and in-flight fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures after the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA031.md): Piper PA46 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2017 · N863RB · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA030.md): Mooney M20C · Starke, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N6894N · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight. - [NTSB ANC18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA010.md): Rockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N1401J · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA18CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA064.md): Cessna 172 · Pompano, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N75919 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise. - [NTSB GAA18CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA053.md): Piper PA 28R · Melborne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N5381F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll on the wet runway. - [NTSB ANC18LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2017 · N6102R · Substantial damage > A failure of the airplane 's electrical system, which led to the failure of the landing gear system, for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB GAA18CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA039.md): Cessna 180 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2017 · N6547A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ANC18FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA007.md): Icon A5 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N922BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to perform aggressive, low-altitude maneuvers due to his impairment from the use of multiple psychoactive substances, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB GAA18CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA035.md): Smith Aerostar 600A · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2017 · N211W · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect pitch control and premature landing gear retraction during the initial climb. - [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 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 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 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 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 ERA17LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA311.md): Piper PA32R · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N544DG · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper takeoff technique, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA17LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA306.md): Kerr Gerald Velocity SUV · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2017 · N753GK · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane’s speed and the distance remaining during landing and his improper decision to not abort the landing. - [NTSB ERA17CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA295.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2017 · N84175 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's overpriming of the engine and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an engine fire. - [NTSB ERA17LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA284.md): Mooney M20C · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2017 · N6833N · Substantial damage > A crack in the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in engine roughness, a fuel leak, a loss of engine power, and the subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB ERA17LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA300.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N9431N · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and because the amount… - [NTSB ERA17LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA287.md): Cessna R182 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N9155C · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance of the landing gear system and subsequent failure of the hydraulic landing gear down return line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to extend and lock the main landing gear. - [NTSB ERA17LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA270.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N811AW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA17LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA263.md): Sikorsky S-97A · Jupiter, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N971SK · Substantial damage > A design change in the helicopter's fly-by-wire control system that resulted in an increase in the sensitivity of the cyclic stick while transitioning from ground to flight mode, magnifying the pilot's control inputs, which resulted in unintentional over… - [NTSB GAA17CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA477.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N304MG · Substantial damage > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in the pilot landing short of the intended runway. - [NTSB GAA17CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA481.md): Mooney M20C · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N2596W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s distraction before landing by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown. - [NTSB ERA17LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA264.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N747CB · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control during taxi operations for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in the airplane rolling into a ditch. - [NTSB ERA17LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Tamarac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N714UY · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that the airplane's fuel system was free of water contamination before departing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB WPR17FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA151.md): Piper PA 44-180 · Marineland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N2173S · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB ERA17LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA242.md): Cessna 172 · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N80457 · Substantial damage > The nearly complete blockage of the right fuel tank strainer with organic material, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the fuel starvation was the pilot receiving instruction’s and the flight… - [NTSB ERA17CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA244.md): Mooney M20R · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N57GX · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB ERA17LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA266.md): Piper PA28R · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2017 · N55612 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined postaccident engine test-runs revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA17LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA237.md): Beech C23 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N6682U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA17CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA236.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Lake Ashby, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N796SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect configuration of the landing gear for a water landing in an amphibious airplane, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA17LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA234.md): Cessna 172 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N2492U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that detected, but did not fully resolve, the water contamination of the fuel system. - [NTSB ERA17FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA231.md): Cessna 152 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N49453 · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in night conditions over an area devoid of ground reference lights. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2017&state=FL&page=2 ## 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" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=FL&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. 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