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 WPR17LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Dixon, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive damage.NTSB WPR17LA136Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 310R · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot’s inability to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of power to the right engine while maneuvering in the pattern to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident were the loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be…NTSB GAA17CA402Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206 · Uniontown, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from power lines, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB GAA17CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Kelso, WAThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB GAA17CA375Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportUrbanczyk Miroslaw Radio Flyer · Tehachapi, CAThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from residential buildings and trees in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA17LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNunley KR2 · Baker, FLA partial 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 precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17WA299Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA23 · West Sussex, United KingdomOn June 30, 2017, at 1542 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-23-250, United Kingdom registration G-BCCE, experienced a landing gear system failure while landing at the Shoreham Airport, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The two occupants on-board were…NTSB CEN17WA269Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna TU206 · Surutato, MexicoOn June 30, 2017, about 1907 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna TU206G single-engine airplane, serial number U20606684, Mexican registration XB-NWL, collided with terrain near Surutato, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight's origin and…NTSB CEN17WA262Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationEmbraer ERJ190 · Mérida, Yucatán, MexicoOn June 30, 2017, at 2133 universal coordinated time, an Embraer ERJ190 airplane, XA-GAH, experienced an engine problem and returned to the Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MMMD), Mérida, Yucatán. The aircrew performed a precautionary landing…NTSB CEN17LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Eagle, COThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17WA255Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 210 · Germiston, South AfricaOn June 29, 2017, about 0602 coordinated universal time, Cessna 210A, South African registration ZS-SOK, was substantially damaged after the left main landing gear collapsed during landing at Rand Airport (FAGM), Germiston, South Africa. The pilot and a…NTSB ERA17CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Miami, FLThe student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.NTSB ERA17CA218Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Honesdale, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during crosswind conditions.NTSB DCA17WA192Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Monterrey, MexicoThe government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on June 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…NTSB CEN17LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Stirum, NDThe pilot's decision to attempt flight with low-level fog in the area, which resulted in an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR17WA135Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationSocata TB10 · Suttontown, AustraliaNTSB GAA17CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB ERA17LA215Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Ocean Isle Beach, NCThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector between the left and right fuel tank positions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing into trees.NTSB ERA17CA216Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Emporia, VAThe student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB WPR17LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEurocopter EC 130 B4 · Boulder City, NVA loss of engine power due to the failure of the manufacturer to reinstall the oil filter after it was removed for inspection, which led to coke pollution that obstructed the oil jet and resulted in the subsequent oil starvation of the axial compressor rear…NTSB WPR17FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportJordan John RV7 · Arlington, AZThe inflight overstress separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder during flight which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was an inflight collision with a bird.NTSB GAA17CA374Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7BCM · Watertown, SDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA370Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero-Ace CE 1 · Cottonwood, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA369Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 206B · Entiat, WAThe pilot’s failure to secure a loose item inside the cockpit that interfered with antitorque pedal control and led to a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB GAA17CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Ingleside, TXThe 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 ERA17LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarnes Richard B/Howe Michael Vans RV 10 · Blairsville, GAThe pilot’s loss of directional control upon landing.NTSB ERA17CA213Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 207 · Vinalhaven, METhe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent go-around with insufficient distance to clear trees during the climb.NTSB GAA17CA387Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 12 · Chickaloon, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare on a turf runway, which necessitated a go-around during which he failed to establish a climb.NTSB GAA17CA373Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Roseburg, ORAn in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.NTSB GAA17CA367Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · San Martin, CAThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing, which resulted in an impact with a guard rail and post. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which…NTSB GAA17CA364Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Ukiah, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17FA211Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBuckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.NTSB CEN17WA243Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper L4 · Liberecký, CzechiaOn June 25, 2017, at 1200 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper L4, OM-M038, impacted terrain after takeoff from Hodkovice Airport (LKHD), Liberecký, Czech Republic. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the passenger sustained…NTSB CEN17LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 30 · Grove, OKAn unporting of fuel in the right wing while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ANC17CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBrantly B2 · St. Michael, AKThe pilot’s inadequate supervision of the refueling process, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination in the helicopter’s fuel system from the fuel drum and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA17CA371Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander Callair A 9 · Morgan, UTThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.NTSB GAA17CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 1730 · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB GAA17CA363Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 22 · Pendleton, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.NTSB ERA17LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 200D · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the emergency checklist to restart the engine.NTSB ERA17FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fort Myers, FLA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because extensive fire damage precluded thorough examination of the engine and its associated systems.NTSB CEN17LA241Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Fulton, MOThe partial loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.NTSB WPR17LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Page, AZThe failure of the throttle control cable due to fatigue and maintenance personnel’s failure to replace the cable at the last engine overhaul, which resulted in the pilots’ inability to control engine power and led to a precautionary landing during which the…NTSB GAA17CA362Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA361Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Doniphan, MOThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with a known fuel leak, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB ERA17WA224Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 500 · Schinias Marathonas, GreeceOn June 23, 2017, about 0645 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopter 500E, Greek registration SX-HBB, was substantially damaged when it struck a power line and impacted terrain near Schinias Marathonas, Greece. The Greek certificated pilot and one…NTSB ERA17LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Dennis, WVThe unporting of fuel due to the helicopter's nose-up attitude during long line operations, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA17LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus A321 · Atlanta, GAThe first officer's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and the flight crew’s improper bounced landing recovery procedures.NTSB WPR17LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 421B · Carlsbad, CAThe right main landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA17CA368Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Discus 2B · Bishop, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering over rising mountainous terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Portales, NMThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane under transmission lines while maneuvering at low altitude in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with terrain.