NTSB investigations, 2012
30 cases where the sequence of events included Part(s) separation from AC.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 13 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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\") = 2012
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '338' 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = '338' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ERA13FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGreen Gary E Thorp T-18 · Pahokee, FLThe descent and overstress of the airplane during the descent, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane.NTSB ERA13FA070Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Apollo Beach, FLMast bumping for reasons that could not be determined because one main rotor blade was not recovered.NTSB WPR13FA056Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdaniel RV-6-CH · Scio, ORThe pilot's decision to perform aerobatics in an airplane that was prohibited from aerobatics as stated in its operating limitations document, which resulted in the failure of the right wing spar.NTSB WPR13FA006Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportGarlick Helicopters UH-1H · Shady Cove, ORThe separation of the tail rotor gearbox and tail rotor assembly as a result of fatigue to the tail rotor gearbox input quill assembly attachment studs.NTSB ERA13LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Parkersburg, WVThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR12CA401Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, IDThe pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut.NTSB ERA12TA538Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBell 407 · Bath, NYThe pilot's improper recovery from an in-flight upset, which resulted in the main rotor striking and separating the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter manufacturer's failure to warn pilots of unanticipated and unequal aft cyclic…NTSB CEN12IA592Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBritish Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3101 · Kansas City, MOThe flight crew’s failure to ensure that the cargo door was properly fastened before departure.NTSB CEN12LA577Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJones Kitfox III · Rockford, ILThe pilot's improper installation of a spark plug, which led to a partial loss of engine power after takeoff and the resultant forced landing.NTSB ERA12TA542Accident · No injuriesFinal reportRidge Lowell H Jabiru J230 · Otter Lake, NYA failure of an engine cylinder exhaust valve due to the buildup of lead deposits on the valve stem and fatigue cracking of the valve stem, resulting in a total loss of engine power, and the loss of the propeller. Contributing to the accident was the lack of…NTSB ERA12LA500Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Effingham, SCThe pilot's failure to avoid an encounter with known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an in-flight upset, temporary loss of control, and loading of the airframe, engine, and propeller that led to the in-flight separation of the propeller and the…NTSB CEN12LA539Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGn-1 Aircamper Mathes · Burlington, WIThe pilot's improper installation of the propeller bolts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the propeller.NTSB CEN12LA525Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 214ST · Avalon, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the retaining nut and install the cotter pin that secured the helicopter’s tail rotor counterweight bellcrank. Contributing to the accident was the lack of detailed maintenance records that documented…NTSB CEN12IA518Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tower guy wire during the approach to a helipad at night.NTSB ERA12LA493Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-58JT · Middletown, DEThe pilot's failure to recognize that the helicopter was experiencing tail rotor dynamic instability and to take immediate corrective actions during an external load lift, which resulted in the failure of a tail rotor blade.NTSB CEN12CA474Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportEurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the unsecured cowling latches and resulted in the in-flight opening of an engine cowling.NTSB ERA12IA459Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportSocata TB10 · Pawtucket, RIThe in-flight separation of the propeller blade tip due to a fatigue fracture.NTSB WPR12CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOmlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway · Quincy, WAThe pilot’s failure to ensure that a flag attached to the landing skid was properly secured, which resulted in its in-flight separation and contact with the tail rotor.NTSB CEN12LA368Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Hooker, OKThe pilot’s loss of airplane control after a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures, which resulted in an…NTSB CEN12LA345Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLearjet 60 · Aspen, COThe first officer’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the final approach in known low-level windshear conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…NTSB ERA12LA362Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Asheville, NCThe use of an aftermarket skid shoe, which resulted in the skid shoe becoming caught on a runway centerline light during the run-on landing.NTSB ERA12LA356Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair CL-600-2B16 · Hallandale, FLThe failure of the co-pilot to properly close and latch the passenger door before departure, and the flight crew's failure to ensure that the door was secure by using the door warning system. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's inadequate use…NTSB CEN12FA250Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky S-76B · Gulf of Mexico, LAThe intermittent loss of engine power due to a "stuck" stepper motor in the No. 2 engine's fuel control as a result of an inadequate overhaul. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the helicopter with a known defect, his…NTSB WPR12LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReich Glastar · Caldwell, IDThe failure of a propeller blade at the hub due to fatigue cracking.NTSB CEN12FA196Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Glencoe, MNThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.NTSB ERA12LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Americus, GAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a portion of the right wing leading edge, which resulted in the separation of the associated section of the leading edge during takeoff and the loss of directional control during the subsequent landing.NTSB WPR12LA115Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTexas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Farmington, CAThe in-flight separation of the wood portion of one main rotor blade while maneuvering at low level, the reason for which could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB ERA12WA200Incident · No injuriesForeign investigationBombardier 60 · Europe, A1On February 12, 2012, at an unknown time and location, the cargo compartment door of a Bombardier Aerospace Learjet 60, Estonia registration ES-PVP, separated from the airframe in flight. The airplane incurred minor damage, while the two crewmembers and four…NTSB ERA12IA169Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Jackson, MSThe separation of the propeller blade tip due to fatigue cracking that initiated at the blade’s leading edge.NTSB CEN12WA144Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationRobinson R22 · Lincolnshire, United KingdomOn January 6, 2012, about 1127 universal time (UTC), a United Kingdom registered Robinson R22 Beta, G-CHZN, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Witchford, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation…