# 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR18WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA060.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Cottage Point, Australia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 31, 2017 · VH-NOO · Destroyed
  > On December 31, 2017, at 1515 local time, a De Havilland DHC-2, VH-NOO, collided with water during takeoff initial climb near Cottage Point, Australia. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The flight was operated…
- [NTSB CEN18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA063.md): Cessna 208 · Punta Islita, Costa Rica · Accident · 12 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2017 · TI-BEI · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to exit an area of rising terrain, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's…
- [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 ERA18WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA061.md): Cessna A188 · Dom Pedrito, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2017 · PR-MLY · Substantial damage
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A188 airplane that occurred on December 30, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB DCA18IA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18IA081.md): Bombardier DHC 8 402 · Pullman, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2017 · N412QX · No damage
  > the flight crew's misidentification of the taxiway as the landing runway due to the failure of the runway lighting that caused only the taxiway lights to be illuminated.
- [NTSB CEN18WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA067.md): Construcciones Aeronauticas C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Alicante, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2017 · N1950M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On December 30, 2017, at 1642 universal time coordinated, a Construcciones Aeronauticas SA C.A.S.A. 1.131 (Bucker BU-131), N1950M (NX-1950M), and a Bell 412SP, EC-MMC, experienced a mid-air collision during final approach for landing to runway 20 at Muchamiel…
- [NTSB WPR18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA063.md): Cessna 172M · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2017 · N4395R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying over a lake with glassy surface conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of three impairing medications.
- [NTSB GAA18CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA094.md): Piper PA32 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2017 · N11KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB CEN18LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA064.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Paulding, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2017 · N4JW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while the motor-powered glider was maneuvering due to the fuel unporting in its fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [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 CEN18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA062.md): Cessna 525A · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2017 · N525KT · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper decision to land on a snow-covered runway that had insufficient runway distance for the airplane to land with the contamination, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstacles.
- [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 OPS18IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS18IA003.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 · Medford, OR · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Dec 25, 2017 · N162PQ · No damage
  > The incident was caused by the air traffic controller assigning an altitude below the published procedure altitude for the approach segment to be flown prior to the aircraft being established on a published portion of the approach. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN18LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA052.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2017 · N550D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport runway configuration, which led to his premature attempt to take off, and the airplane’s inoperative…
- [NTSB ERA18WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA057.md): Cessna 172 · Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2017 · PR-RTS · Destroyed
  > The government of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 172S airplane that occurred on December 24, 2017, in Turks and Caicos Islands. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Air Accidents…
- [NTSB ERA18TA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA059.md): Cessna 172 · Union Mills, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 24, 2017 · N91SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
- [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 WPR18LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA055.md): Kelley Derrick/Leza Aircam · Newport, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N959M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach for landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [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 ERA18WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA069.md): Cessna A188 · Montecristi, Dominican Republic · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2017 · HI 907 · Minor damage
  > The government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA A188 airplane that occurred on December 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's…
- [NTSB DCA18CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA056.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 9 33F · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N935CE · Substantial damage
  > failure of a cargo tie-down fastener, resulting in unsecured cargo striking the pressure bulkhead.
- [NTSB CEN18FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA060.md): X-Air XA85 · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2017 · N20XA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low altitude flight into a power line due to his impairment from an acute physiologic event during the flight. Contributing to the pilot's impairment was his use of two sedating medications.
- [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 WPR18WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA054.md): Bell UH1H · Bredasdorp, South Africa · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2017 · ZS-HLI · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2017, about 1105 Coordinated Universal time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, ZS-HLI, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain shortly after liftoff from Bredasdorp fire station, Western Cape Province, South Africa. The helicopter was…
- [NTSB WPR18FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA053.md): Browning Gregory S Zodiac 601XL · Thompson's Station, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N929GB · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot's decision to depart in and continue flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA097.md): Cessna 172 · Monroe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N4491R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper yaw control during the landing flare and the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 GAA18CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA092.md): Piper PA28 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N284MK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and subsequent go-around during which the student exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [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 CEN18LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA059.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2017 · N519MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear through bolt primarily due to fatigue during a hard landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was noncompliance with the manufacturer service letter.
- [NTSB GAA18CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA091.md): Aviat A-1 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N33HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA054.md): Cessna 177 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N3179T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper control inputs, which resulted in a loss of control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ENG18WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18WA024.md): Antonov TVS-2MS · Naryan-Mar, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2017 · RA-01460 · Destroyed
  > A TVS-2MS airplane powered by a Honeywell TPE331-12UHR-702H and equipped with skids impacted unpaved runway after an aborted takeoff. The airplane was completed destroyed. The Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) is investigating.
- [NTSB CEN18LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA065.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Versailles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N555WM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the cap fitting came off the inlet tee fitting on the throttle body/fuel metering unit.
- [NTSB ANC18LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA016.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2017 · N40285 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to comply with published engine-out procedures and recommended airspeeds, which resulted in a lack of directional control, collision with trees, and impact with the ground; the left engine lost total power due to fuel…
- [NTSB GAA18CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA090.md): Piper PA22 · Yentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N4805Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA087.md): Maule MX7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N61SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.
- [NTSB DCA18CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA049.md): Embraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Saint Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N128SY · No damage
  > the abrupt pitch up maneuver which caused the flight attendant to lose her balance and injure her ankle.
- [NTSB CEN18FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA054.md): Piper PA28 · Reeds Spring, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N6433J · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [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 WPR18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA050.md): Gray Jim Robert Exec · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N716JB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the oil pressure gauge line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [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 GAA18CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA105.md): Golden Circle Air T Bird II · Wiscassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N5619Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA086.md): Halley KFT Apollo · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N15LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop the main rotor rotation before taxiing the gyroplane in gusting wind conditions, resulting in the main rotor striking the empennage.
- [NTSB ERA18WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA051.md): Beech A36 · Itapua, Paraguay · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2017 · ZP-BHU · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN18FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA053.md): Cessna T210M · Oldenburg, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N761YZ · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's situational…
- [NTSB ERA18LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA055.md): Cessna 182 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N199RN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from another airplane before beginning an inverted flight maneuver, which resulted in a collision with the airplane when he rolled his airplane upright.
- [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 ERA18LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA048.md): Cessna 150 · Castalia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2017 · N7929Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while performing a turning takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the takeoff, which he believed…

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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?year=2017

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