NTSB investigations, 2017
180,630 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,609 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 GAA17CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a bounced landing and dynamic roll-over.NTSB DCA17CA123Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportAirbus A319 132 · South Toledo Bend, TXan encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB GAA17CA306Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Zepp, VAA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive…NTSB GAA17CA299Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas E Hudzinski Backcountry Super CR · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA295Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportFairchild 24R · Catlett, VAThe pilot’s selection of an unsuitable landing area, which resulted in the airplane impacting wheat stalks and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA292Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirtime Cygnet · Casa Grande, AZThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · West Chester, PAAn engine crankcase overpressurization and the subsequent loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication.NTSB ERA17CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Bristow, VAThe flight instructor’s and pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB DCA17LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757 · Raleigh, NCthe first officer's failure to attain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a tail strike.NTSB WPR17LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportExtra Flugzeugbau EA 300/S · Pendelton, ORThe pilot’s failure to follow checklists to ensure the canopy was secured before takeoff.NTSB GAA17CA302Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 175 · Prospect, ORThe flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB GAA17CA298Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS233 · Springfield, VTThe 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 in trees.NTSB GAA17CA291Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T182 · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s unstabilized approach during the landing flare and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17WA192Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Kwa-Zulu Natal, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R22 helicopter that occurred on May 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…NTSB ERA17LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7 · Colton, NYThe pilots' initiation of an uncoordinated right turn with the fuel selector positioned to the right main fuel tank, which had a low quantity of fuel in it and resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the unporting of the fuel and subsequent fuel…NTSB ERA17CA187Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Linden, NJThe flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering, which resulted in skid contact with the ground and a dynamic roll-over.NTSB CEN17WA193Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationQuicksilver GT500 · Barcelona, SpainOn May 20, 2017, at 1000 local time, a Quicksilver GT-500, EC-BQ3, impacted terrain after making a steep left turn during takeoff from Gurb Aerodrome in Barcelona, Spain. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight was being…NTSB CEN17LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Canon City, COThe pilot’s loss of helicopter control on approach to land due to a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR17LA106Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Anderson, CALoss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17WA191Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Heilbron, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 II helicopter that occurred on May 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…NTSB GAA17CA297Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCGS Hawk · Findlay, OHThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB GAA17CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 34 · Tunkhannock, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17WA206Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 182 · Poesoegroenoe, SurinameOn May 18, 2017, at 1840 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182P, registered as PZ-VAC, experienced an uncontained engine failure, and sustained minor damage during a subsequent forced landing in Poespegroenoe, Suriname. The pilot and two passengers were…NTSB ERA17WA198Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 206 · Cerro Azul, EcuadorOn May 18, 2017, at an unknown time, a Cessna 206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Cerro Azul, Ecuador. The foreign certificated pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed Jose Joaquin de…NTSB GAA17CA307Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna U206 · Diamond Point, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with gusting wind conditions.NTSB ERA17WA200Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationPiper PA34 · San Lorenzon, PeruThe government of Peru has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA34 airplane that occurred on May 17, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Peru's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…NTSB ERA17LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · West Creek, NJA total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem.NTSB CEN17WA187Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationLearjet 25 · Toluca, MexicoOn May 17, 2017, at 2025 hours universal coordinated time, a Lear 25B airplane, Mexican registration XA-VMC, impacted terrain near Toluca, Mexico. The pilot-in-command and co-pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a…NTSB CEN17WA215Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationAyres S2R · Candillargues, France, FranceOn May 16, 2017, about 0530 hours universal coordinated time, an Ayres S2R airplane, French registration F-GIEN, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Candillargues, France. The pilot was not injured. The…NTSB WPR17LA104Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Air Lancair Evolution · Firebaugh, CAA failure in the windshield, frame, or windshield-to-frame bond, which resulted in a rapid decompression during cruise flight.NTSB GAA17CA288Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Lebanon, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA285Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 802 · Dumas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB GAA17CA281Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA22 · South Boston, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB GAA17CA280Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportWeaver Stanley R/Robinson Scot Vans RV-8 · Vacaville, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA17FA181Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU2B · Eleuthera, BahamasThe pilot's intentional flight into an area of known icing and convective thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.NTSB CEN17MA183Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportLearjet 35A · Teterboro, NJThe pilot-in-command's (PIC) attempt to salvage an unstabilized visual approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's decision to allow an unapproved second-in-command to act as pilot flying, the…NTSB CEN17LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Dowling, MIInnacurate airspeed indications due to contamination of the pitot-static system with insect remains, which resulted in a high approach and landing speed and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB GAA17CA300Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Clarksville, TNThe pilot’s unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing.NTSB DCA17WA118Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Munich, GermanyThe Germany Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on May 14, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of…NTSB CEN17WA221Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigationSilence Twister · Abingdon, United KingdomOn May 14, 2017, at 1330 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Silence model Twister single-engine airplane, United Kingdom registration G-JINX, serial number LAA 329-15102, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power…NTSB ANC17CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWsk-Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL 104 Wilga 80 · Talkeetna, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and experience in the accident make and model airplane.NTSB GAA17CA278Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportReims Cessna FR172 · De Pere, WIThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a tailwind.NTSB CEN17WA189Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMonocoupe 90AF · Plattsville, CanadaOn May 13, 2017, a Monocoupe 90F-100 airplane, C-FJGA, impacted short of the threshold at Lubitz Flying Field (CLB2), Plattsville, Ontario. The pilot was fatally injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Canada. Any…NTSB CEN17LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN17LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20TN · Grandby, COThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB CEN17LA181Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAS+ AC 4 · Blair, NEThe pilot's loss of control due to his diverted attention as he attempted to close the canopy that opened during initial climb.NTSB GAA17WA582Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA 46-350P · Nyíregyháza, HungaryNTSB GAA17CA287Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJohnson Kenneth W Super CUB Sport · Austin, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control.NTSB GAA17CA277Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Boca Raton, FLThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a tailwind.