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 DCA17CA111Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus A320 232 · Boston, MAan inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.NTSB CEN17LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Venice, LAAn in-flight separation of the tip block from the tail rotor blade due to an inadequate blade repair, which resulted in a rotor imbalance sufficient to crack the gearbox attachment studs and gearbox support assembly, and inadequate postrepair test procedures,…NTSB GAA17CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · Lakewood, NJThe student pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions during a go-around and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB ANC17FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Chignik Lake, AKThe pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Contributing to the accident was the company's failure to provide the pilot…NTSB GAA17CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportZwicker Murray R Glastar · Napa, CAThe amphibious float-equipped airplane's encounter with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Floydada, TXThe pilot's decision to fly into and land at an area of known widespread high gusting wind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA251Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBender Joseph KIT Rotoway · Wheatland, WYThe pilot's decision to operate the helicopter in gusting wind and high-density altitude conditions and his positioning of the helicopter such that it resulted in a right quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of…NTSB GAA17CA250Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2-N · Boulder City, NVThe student pilot’s exceedance of the weight-shift-control aircraft’s critical angle of attack and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain the proper airspeed after encountering localized turbulence during approach, which…NTSB ERA17LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Coral Springs, FLThe in-flight disconnection of the fuel injection servo throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN17WA172Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31 · Schefferville, CanadaOn April 30, 2017, a Piper PA-31 airplane, C-FQQB, impacted terrain near Schefferville, Quebec. The two pilots were fatality injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for information…NTSB CEN17FA169Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7KCAB · Collinston, LAThe failure of the flight instructor and the commercial pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a power line during an aerial application training flight.NTSB ANC17LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 18-150 · Chugiak, AKA fracture and collapse of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was corrosion to the hydrasorb lug fitting.NTSB WPR17LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 52 · Porterville, CAA partial loss of engine power due to contaminants in the fuel system that decreased the fuel flow, the source of which could not be determined.NTSB ENG17WA021Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing Boeing 787-9 · London, United KingdomThe United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 787-9, which occurred on April 29, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under the…NTSB CEN17WA175Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationSocata-Groupe Aerospatiale TB 20 · Malaga, SpainOn April 29, 2017, at 1632 UTC, a Socata TB-20, D-ECJP, impacted terrain near Canillas de Aceituno in Malaga, Spain. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed Mutxamel Airfield (LEMU) in Alicante,…NTSB CEN17FA168Accident · 3 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC 12 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions and moderate turbulence.NTSB GAA17CA255Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer SGS134 · Blairstown, NJThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing and impact with soccer goal posts.NTSB GAA17CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Columbia, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a flare during landing in variable, gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA249Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 177 · Marathon, NYThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude.NTSB GAA17CA248Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Jean, NVThe pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.NTSB GAA17CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA17WA179Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA30 · Sao Paulo, BrazilOn April 28, 2017, about 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA30, Brazilian registration PT-CHT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and copilot were fatally injured. The…NTSB DCA17WA106Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationBoeing 737 · Keflavik, IcelandThe AAIB of Iceland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on April 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of Iceland's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…NTSB CEN17FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Hollis, OKAn impact with terrain during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because no evidence of an in-flight failure or malfunction was observed.NTSB WPR17LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Coolidge, AZA partial loss of engine power due to separation of the throttle cable.NTSB WPR17FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ6A · Keene, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a descent into clouds.NTSB ERA17LA168Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Newton, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during out-of-ground-effect maneuvering at a low airspeed with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN17FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · Huntsville, TXThe pilot's failure to identify the alternate runway, to perform a timely precautionary landing, and to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left engine due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR17LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Banning, CAThe pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB GAA17CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportThomas B Mcgrath JA30 Superstol · Chesterfield, MOThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 99 · Waukesha, WIAn in-flight collision with a bird during the approach.NTSB ERA17FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Wallingford, CTThe pilot's unstablilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane…NTSB CEN17FA164Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17 31ATC · Boonville, MOThe pilot's impairment, due to his use of a combination of psychoactive drugs and a vision deficiency in his left eye, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate altitude during final approach to landing and subsequent collision with power lines.NTSB WPR17FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAppleby Nieuport 28 · Paso Robles, CAThe failure of unknown personnel to properly safety an elevator control cable turnbuckle, which disconnected in flight resulting in loss of pitch control. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate design of the experimental airplane, which did not…NTSB GAA17CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 185 · Marsing, IDThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, the failure of the right main landing gear wheel, and a ground loop.NTSB ERA17LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Ovid, NYThe mechanic's failure to inspect and clean the carburetor fuel inlet screen during the airplane’s annual inspection, which allowed undetected debris and dirt to obstruct the fuel supply and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine…NTSB CEN17LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Manistee, MIThe failure of the airplane owner and maintenance personnel to follow the propeller manufacturer's recommend overhaul schedule, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the propeller blade actuating pin and a loss of thrust in flight.NTSB CEN17LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31-350 · Covington, LAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB GAA17CA262Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBalony Kubicek Spol Sro BB70Z · Park City, UTThe pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during landing.NTSB ERA17LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGanjoo Amit Sonex · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat appropriately, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.NTSB WPR17LA088Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Kernville, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush.NTSB GAA17CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Killeen, TXThe pilot's incorrect landing flare in gusting wind conditions.NTSB GAA17CA240Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportParlette Robert L Glastar · Wenatchee, WAThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to adequately compensate for gusting wind conditions during a go-around.NTSB ERA17FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell-Carson 47G Super C 4 · Timmonsville, SCThe pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at a low altitude near trees, which resulted in collision with the trees.NTSB CEN17LA165Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Vidrine, LAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine and a test run did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR17LA099Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZLoss of engine power due to the installation of an improper air induction hose, which failed and prevented sufficient air intake to the turbocharger.NTSB GAA17CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB ERA17LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Orlando, FLA partial failure of the helicopter's engine tachometer due to the separation of one of the magnet assemblies and engine roughness, which precipitated the pilot’s initiation of an off-airport autorotation, during which he applied improper aft cyclic flight…NTSB ERA17LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Yankeetown, FLA 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 precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA17CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC11 100 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control when he initiated a go-around.