# NTSB investigations, 2017, TX

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 CEN18LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA071.md): Piper PA 12 · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N47FP · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent activation of the left brake during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN18CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA058.md): Piaggio P.180 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N141JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and the right main landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N8637S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the generator by unknown personnel, which resulted in a loss of oil and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB GAA18CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA061.md): Luscombe 8 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2017 · N1780K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA035.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Electra, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N4179M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA18CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA034.md): Airbus Helicopters EC 130 · La Paloma, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2017 · N22TZ · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a weight from the gunner’s net, which struck the helicopter’s main rotor blade during flight.
- [NTSB CEN18LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA020.md): Bell 206B · Groom, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N60EA · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the helicopter with minimum fuel on board.
- [NTSB CEN18LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA019.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Olton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N502G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering during the aerial application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB CEN18LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA017.md): Piper PA 32RT-300T · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2017 · N633CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which led to a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the nosewheel landing gear due to the overstress failure of the nosewheel landing gear trunnion casting.
- [NTSB CEN18FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA004.md): Aero Vodochody L39C · Vernon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N580LL · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 GAA17CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA522.md): Luscombe 8 · Westminster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N1590K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA17CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA194.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD 90-30 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N938DN · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB CEN17LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA336.md): Hughes 369A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N50MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN17LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA330.md): Air Tractor AT 401 · Pearsall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N4532F · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue crack of an engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA510.md): Luscombe 8 · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2017 · N71971 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA324.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2017 · N82912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and the overstress failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN17LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA317.md): Piper PA22 · Beckville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2017 · N2591A · Substantial damage
  > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in the failure of the valve and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.
- [NTSB GAA17CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA469.md): Air Tractor AT 402 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N38HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA466.md): AB Sportine Aviacija LAK 17 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2017 · N128LA · Destroyed
  > The ground crewmember’s failure to fully engage the tow hook release arm during preflight, which resulted in the premature release of the glider at insufficient altitude to complete a safe landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA298.md): Cessna 150F · Bullard, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N8879S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's inability to maintain adequate airspeed during the soft-field takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA460.md): Cessna 305 · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N72BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA457.md): Swearingen SA26 · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N541GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA455.md): Cessna 150 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N6368K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN17LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA290.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N722TX · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's low-altitude maneuvering, which exceeded the helicopter's performance capability in the high-density altitude conditions and resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN17LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA285.md): Hillard Charlie R Hawker FB60 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N254SF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA282.md): Beech G35 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2017 · N4216D · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control upon landing due to standing water and a subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA435.md): Gilbert Thomas Jeffrey Lancair 235 · Denison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N91JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA283.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2017 · N3119D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off after two previous failed attempts from choppy water with a high outside temperature and the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which degraded the airplane’s performance and resulted in its inability…
- [NTSB GAA17CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA417.md): Perner/Pitts S1S · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N714H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank and yaw control during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA17CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA419.md): Piper PA28 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N82629 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a propeller strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA409.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N108SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear before landing on water.
- [NTSB CEN17FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA266.md): Piper PA31T · Tyler, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N47GW · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and the subsequent pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because post-accident engine examination revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB GAA17CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA418.md): Piper PA32 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · XB-BNH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN17LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA255.md): Beech A36 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N24LF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal engine operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA254.md): Cessna 208B · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N9714B · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a compressor turbine (CT) blade due to operational overtemperatures and the failure of a maintenance technician to detect an existing crack in the CT blade during the last engine inspection.
- [NTSB GAA17CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA385.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N6135P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a tower during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB GAA17CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA365.md): Beech 58 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N58SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inability to avoid a collision with an unauthorized vehicle on the runway during the landing roll and the truck driver’s decision to cross the runway in front of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA17CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA366.md): Bellanca 1730 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N575JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA356.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Matagorda, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2017 · N901KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during an agricultural flight in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA343.md): Burkhart Grob G103C · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · N103GH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the glider landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN17LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA226.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N782SW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA239.md): Levy Adam V Legacy 2000 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N169BZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA209.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.

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

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

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