NTSB investigations, 2017
180,616 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,594 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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"
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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
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NTSB GAA17CA513Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Belle Fourche, SDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17FA299Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1 · Portland, TNThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB WPR17LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Lake Havasu City, AZThe pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve during a tank switch, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the fuel selector valve handle position detents and…NTSB WPR17IA189Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportCessna 560XL · San Jose, CAThe mechanic’s incorrect installation of the right main landing gear (MLG) aft trunnion pivot pin, which resulted in the pin separating from the trunnion, the trunnion puncturing the right wing, and the right MLG collapsing.NTSB GAA17CA514Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Sacramento, CAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN17WA384Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationDiamond DA20 · Sankt Veit, AustriaThe government of Austria has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DIAMOND DA20 airplane that occurred on August 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Austria's investigation under the provisions…NTSB GAA17CA512Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat A 1 · Cody, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA17LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPacific Aerospace 750XL · Harvest, ALThe pilot's improper decision to not stop and refuel the airplane as planned and his improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ENG17WA035Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationSikorsky 300 · Herzelia, IsraelThe Ministry of Transport of the State of Israel, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sikorsky S-300C, registration 4X-BIM, that occurred on August 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the investigation…NTSB CEN17LA333Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA 5B · Carbondale, ILThe failure of the propeller due to fatigue as a result of improper installation by unknown maintenance personnel at some point during the life of the propeller.NTSB CEN17FA332Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 180J · Gaylord, MIThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice formation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation.NTSB CEN17FA331Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Ellabell, GAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the…NTSB WPR17LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion A · Fortuna, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA17CA558Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 14 19 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA519Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J5A · Springfield, VTThe pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in landing long and fast, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around.NTSB ERA17WA351Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 207 · Recanati, ItalyThe government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 207 airplane that occurred on August 27, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB ERA17WA296Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T210 · Ciudad Bolivar, VenezuelaOn August 27, 2017 about 2052 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cessna T210M, Venezuelan registration YV2594, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, after a loss of engine power near Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. The pilot and three passengers were…NTSB ERA17LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305 · Wurtsboro, NYA fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear axle.NTSB ERA17LA297Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTukan Trike · Nicholasville, KYThe noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during takeoff.NTSB DCA17WA189Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationAirbus A320 233 · Lima, PeruThe Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación (CIAA) of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 233 airplane that occurred on August 27, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government…NTSB WPR17LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPaul Gaywood E CH 601 HD · Goldendale, WAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR17LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · El Dorado Hills, CAMaintenance personnel's inadequate routine maintenance on the helicopter engine, which led to low cylinder compression, improper magneto timing, and camshaft lobe wear, which subsequently resulted in degraded engine performance.NTSB GAA17CA511Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Gulkana, AKThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ENG17WA034Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 747 · Delhi, IndiaThe India Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 747-200 which occurred on August 26, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the…NTSB ERA17WA308Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMaule M7 · Zhideli, KazakhstanOn August 25, 2017, about 0450 coordinated universal time, a Maule M7-260C airplane, Kazakhstan registration UP-ML003, impacted terrain during a forced landing near Zhideli, Kazakhstan. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious…NTSB ERA17LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R · Monroe, NCA hard landing at an unknown time.NTSB ERA17CA295Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-161 · Palatka, FLThe student pilot's overpriming of the engine and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an engine fire.NTSB WPR17LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M 7-235C · Klamath Falls, ORThe pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and the failure of the left main landing gear brake due to a damaged brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in a stuck left brake and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.NTSB WPR17LA187Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310I · Salt Lake City, UTA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB GAA17CA509Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Bremerton, WAThe student pilot’s improper bank control during takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.NTSB GAA17CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 100 · Hillsboro, ORThe student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN17LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 401 · Pearsall, TXThe fatigue crack of an engine cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJames M Raulerson CH 750 · Manila, ARA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not available for examination.NTSB ANC17FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18AS · Tyonek, AKThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into dark night, marginal visual flight rules to instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB GAA17CA537Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Foley, ALThe ground crew’s incorrect hook up of the banner, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB ERA17LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gulf Shores, ALThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA17LA292Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHostein K/Hostein S Pietenpol · Albion, NYLoss of directional control due to a restriction of rudder movement.NTSB DCA17WA220Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 767 424ER · Zurich, SwitzerlandThe Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 424ER airplane that occurred on August 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Switzerland's…NTSB DCA17WA185Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Georgetown, GuyanaThe Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737-200, which occurred on August 23, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAA investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB WPR17LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHawker Siddeley Hunter MK.58 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean)The pilot’s loss of airplane control after flying through another airplane's jet wash during an air defense exercise.NTSB WPR17IA198Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEnstrom F 28F · Glendale, AZAn internal failure of the turbo-compressor, which resulted in oil leaking into the turbo-compressor’s exhaust.NTSB GAA17CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · North Platte, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA505Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177RG · Byron, CAThe pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DCA17LA183Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBombardier CL 600 2C10 · McKellar, TNAn encounter with convective turbulence while maneuvering to avoid conflicting traffic.NTSB CEN17WA325Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationAviat Pitts S-2B · Holmestrand, NorwayOn August 22, 2017, at 1025 hours universal coordinated time, an Aviat Pitts S-2B, Norwegian registration LN-PTS, impacted the terrain following a loss of control while performing aerobatic maneuvers near Holmestrand, Norway. The pilot and passenger were…NTSB CEN17LA327Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGreene R/Greene S Rans S 17 · Erie, COThe pilot's failure to maintain control following a rejected takeoff for a perceived loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of training and experience in the airplane.NTSB ANC17FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRockwell International S 2R · Calipatria, CAA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because of the extensive thermal damage from the postcrash fire.NTSB GAA17CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech C23 · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane with insufficient runway remaining after realizing the airplane wasn't climbing.NTSB GAA17CA499Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Rochelle, ILThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind.NTSB GAA17CA498Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Perryville, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.