# NTSB investigations, 2012: Miscellaneous/other

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 WPR13FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA076.md): Mckenzie Lancair IV-P Turbine · Lakeside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2012 · N5M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a visual climb through a broken cloud layer, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN13CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA117.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2012 · N619AE · No damage
  > The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB ERA13LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA076.md): Cassutt Sport Racer · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N9CA · Substantial damage
  > Impact with trees and terrain during the landing approach likely due to the physiological incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR13FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA058.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N5076W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts.
- [NTSB ERA13CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA067.md): Radley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S · King George, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N79VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR13FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA053.md): Cessna 182D · Bondurant, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2012 · N61LN · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.
- [NTSB CEN13LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA041.md): Cessna 172S · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2012 · N985GE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's decision to relocate the runway displaced threshold, which did not provide an adequate safety margin for…
- [NTSB WPR13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA027.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2012 · N216AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Contributing to the pilot’s decision to land in an unsuitable landing area was his lack of helicopter experience, which led him to misidentify the precursor event.
- [NTSB ERA13FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA039.md): Beech A36 · Hooksett, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2012 · N4325W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's total incapacitation in flight due to an acute heart attack.
- [NTSB ERA13LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA037.md): Cessna 172D · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N2879U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flaps for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to attain adequate climb airspeed and subsequent collision will trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13IA036.md): Cessna 560XL · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2012 · N576QS · Minor damage
  > The incorrect installation of the left main gear aft trunnion pivot pin by maintenance personnel, which resulted in separation of the aft portion of the left main gear trunnion from the aft trunnion fitting and minor damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN13CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA027.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Helena, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2012 · N57948 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the cyclic and to stop the main rotor system before exiting the helicopter, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail rotor driveshaft.
- [NTSB ANC13FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA001.md): Grumman G-44 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2012 · N139F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make multiple low passes over the glassy surface water, which resulted in an impact with the surface of the lake.
- [NTSB WPR13LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA003.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rockport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N80140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient rotor rpm during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA588.md): Henrie Raymond Zenith CH 701 Stol · Ashland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N234RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA580.md): Sikorsky S-76C · Theodore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2012 · N781P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA433.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N4556S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff after the engine stopped producing its full-rated torque while operating in high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission wires.
- [NTSB WPR12CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA429.md): Piper PA-14 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N5196H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ANC12LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA106.md): Cessna A185F · Denali Park, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4786Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski…
- [NTSB CEN12CA618](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA618.md): Beech V35 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N149G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattention during the landing roll, which resulted in retraction of the landing gear instead of the flaps.
- [NTSB ANC12CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA101.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N4127Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR12CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA387.md): Croman SH-3H · Covelo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N611CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial firefighting flight.
- [NTSB ANC12CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA100.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N178CH · Substantial damage
  > The entanglement of a plastic tarp in the helicopter’s tail rotor after becoming dislodged from its securement.
- [NTSB WPR12FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA385.md): Easton Searey · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N346PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate glidepath and failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire during a landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR12CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA376.md): Champion 7FC · Terrebonne, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N4849E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment, which adversely affected his ability to properly operate the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12CA631](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA631.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Luling, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N554E · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a powerline resulting from the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance while on a day VFR approach to land.
- [NTSB ANC12CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA092.md): Dehavilland Beaver U-6 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N314HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his landing approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12WA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA534.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Calabozo, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2012 · YV264A · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2012, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Gulfstream G-164B, Venezuelan registration YV264A, registered to Fumiwan C.A, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aerial application. The pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB DCA12WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA133.md): Douglas DC9 · Santo Domingo, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2012 · YV493T · Substantial damage
  > The Venezuela Dirección General para la Prevención e Investigación de Accidentes Aéreos (PIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Douglas DC-9-82 that occurred on August 24, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist…
- [NTSB CEN12LA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA545.md): Dykas Kitfox Series 7 · Monroe, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N646FD · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate descent angle flown by the pilot during a final approach for landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB ANC12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2012 · N37WP · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent application of the brake pedals during landing, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB DCA12CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA122.md): Airbus A330 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2012 · D-AIKE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the A330 flightcrew's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the tail of the DHC-8-400 that was stopped on the lead in line of the gate.
- [NTSB CEN12CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA548.md): Schleicher ASW22 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2012 · OK-2227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not fully stow the glider’s airbrakes, which prevented the glider from obtaining adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA533.md): Thrush S-2R · Newkirk, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N5596X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB CEN12CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA526.md): Cessna 172R · Leesville, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2012 · N989BT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly re-configure the airplane for a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion when he decided to land on the remaining runway.
- [NTSB ERA12LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA493.md): Sikorsky S-58JT · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N126GW · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN12LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA549.md): Cessna 182D · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N8882X · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of a skydiver's parachute, which struck the right horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB CEN12CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA474.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB-BK 117 C-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2012 · N455MH · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ANC12CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA070.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N906JS · Substantial damage
  > The right seat passenger’s inadvertent contact with the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to provide a thorough preflight briefing to the…
- [NTSB DCA12WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA105.md): Airbus A319 · Okinawa, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2012 · B2332 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > On July 5, 2012, about 1324 Japan Standard Time (0424 UTC), an Airbus A319-112, (B2332), operated by China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd., was instruction to hold short of the runway at the Naha Airport (OKA), Okinawa, Japan; however, the flight crew taxied onto…
- [NTSB ERA12LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA429.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2012 · N561CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain awareness of the helicopter’s altitude while attempting to troubleshoot the clutch actuator warning light, which resulted in an inadvertent descent and impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible…
- [NTSB DCA12WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA102.md): Boeing 767-323 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2012 · N342AN · No damage
  > The Brazilian Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos (CENIPA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 767 that occurred on July 3, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU…
- [NTSB WPR12CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA284.md): Cessna 210-5 · West Glacier, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N8450Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA443.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N182EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to secure an open canopy during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA416.md): Michael A Howard Dominator · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N447PM · Substantial damage
  > A nosewheel shimmy on takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the nosewheel landing gear and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA401.md): Beech 400A · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2012 · N826JH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to obtain the proper airspeed for landing, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast with inadequate runway remaining to stop and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the failure of either pilot…
- [NTSB WPR12CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA270.md): Fisher Harold R 320 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N686KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not use all of the runway distance available for takeoff and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DCA12WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA089.md): Sikorsky S58 · Cusco, Peru · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2012 · OB-1840-P · Destroyed
  > The Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación of Peru (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sikorsky S58 helicopter that occurred on June 06, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA…
- [NTSB ERA12LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA362.md): Schweizer 269C · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2012 · N7505Y · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR12LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA220.md): Grumman G 164D · Nicolaus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2012 · N8267K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-altitude maneuver.

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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '900')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/cases?year=2012

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