# NTSB investigations, 2012: Loss of control on ground

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 WPR13TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA081.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 28, 2012 · N407KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during takeoff from an unstable landing platform. Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate chocking procedures for the wheeled landing platform, which included chocking only two of the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA115.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Corcoran, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N27AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land the helicopter in a position that placed the tail rotor near tarps, which resulted in the tarps being lifted into the tail rotor, subsequent tail rotor damage, a loss of tail rotor authority, and an uncommanded tail rotor…
- [NTSB ERA13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA079.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N2835W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA063.md): Aerotek Pitts S-1T · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N49309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll because of the failure of the tailwheel support bracket.
- [NTSB CEN13CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA074.md): Cessna 172N · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA058.md): Cessna 172RG · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N9985B · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of the landing gear’s hydraulic pressure hose, which resulted in the depletion of all of the hydraulic fluid, and the inability of the landing gear to raise or lower. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved hydraulic…
- [NTSB CEN13WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA173.md): Swearingen SA226 · Murcia, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2012 · EC-JYC · Minor damage
  > On November 13, 2012, at 1205 coordinated universal time, a Swearingen Fairchild SA-226-TC, Spanish registered EC-JYC, operated by Zorex.org, sustained minor damage during the takeoff roll from the Murcia-San Javier Airport (LELC), Murcia, Spain. Visual…
- [NTSB CEN13LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA057.md): Cessna T182T · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2012 · N856DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of the landing speed and the runway distance remaining and his delay in applying the brakes, which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN13CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA053.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2012 · N131AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s over-correction in an attempt to stabilize the helicopter during liftoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA050.md): Waco SRE · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2012 · NC247E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA043.md): Fairchild Heli-Porter Pilatus PC6/B1A-H2 · Georgetown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2012 · N476XP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR13CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA040.md): Spackman Avid Flyer · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2012 · N130PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA033.md): Cessna 140 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2012 · N77227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA040.md): Cessna 172S · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2012 · N172FU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA038.md): Piaggio P180 · Boyne City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2012 · N401WS · Substantial damage
  > The select/bypass valve's failure to seal correctly because of improper shimming, which resulted in an uncommanded and uncontrollable left turn during landing. Contributing to the accident was the overhaul facility's improper overhaul of the steering manifold.
- [NTSB WPR13CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA024.md): Cessna 170A · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N1332D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA13LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA041.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Fairhope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2012 · N26380 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Grumman pilot’s loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the Piper pilot…
- [NTSB CEN13FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA025.md): Agusta AW139 · Houma, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2012 · N385RH · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations during landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain. The reason for the helicopter’s sudden and severe vertical vibrations could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB ANC13CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA005.md): Cessna A185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2012 · N1694M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN13CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA021.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N337T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA012.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N9951 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC12GA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12GA114.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the water. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience conducting waterborne operations in the accident make and model airplane and the…
- [NTSB WPR12CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA440.md): Cessna 180 · Huntington, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N3115D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a gust front during the takeoff roll, which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA443.md): Beech V35A · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N6278V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB ERA12IA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA582.md): Learjet 60 · Teterboro, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N862PA · No damage
  > Failure of the nosewheel steering computer strut servo for reasons that could not be determined or replicated during postincident testing.
- [NTSB ANC12LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA113.md): Aviat A-1 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N36LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive application of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA438.md): Cessna 150 · St Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N5892E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA573.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N7290W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N3802Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN12LA668](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA668.md): Thompson RV-6 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N140RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of landing experience at high density altitudes.
- [NTSB WPR12CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA427.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2012 · N4777V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR12LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA430.md): Cessna 150F · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N8130F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.
- [NTSB WPR12CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA424.md): Cessna A185F · Andrews, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N1164Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA108.md): Cessna 172K · Atqasuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N84549 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.
- [NTSB ANC12CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA105.md): Cessna 170B · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N543AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR12LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA422.md): Hawker MK 11 SEA Fury · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N4434P · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear due to failure of the landing gear rotary selector valve seal.
- [NTSB WPR12CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA412.md): Grob-Werke G 120A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N863AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12CA641](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA641.md): Piper PA-11 · Ft. Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N4589M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA104.md): Stinson 108-2 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N9723K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA404.md): Korrison Tom Sparrow Hawk · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N51140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyroplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA549.md): Beech 76 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N6716L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing and attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR12LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA402.md): Hansen HANSEN-VANS RV-6 · Lemolo Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N53MH · Substantial damage
  > An overvoltage event due to the failure of the automotive voltage regulator, which resulted in electrical anomalies and smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA547.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…
- [NTSB CEN12CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA627.md): Schneider John W PT-2A · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N6744J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR12LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA391.md): Cessna 150M · Toledo, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N3700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA397.md): Champion 7GC · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N61819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12FA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA540.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N221DV · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s poor control of the airplane during the approach.
- [NTSB CEN12CA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA614.md): Cessna L-19E · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N4431F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN12CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA596.md): Arvold Jordon R CH 750 · Colfax, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N32JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA383.md): Cessna 177RG · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N300ZX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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") = 2012
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '230' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence?year=2012

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