# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 series, 2012

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 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 CEN13CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA112.md): Cessna 172M · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2012 · N9660H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA090.md): American AA-5 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2012 · N5813L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA088.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Parkton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2012 · N5714W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the instrument-rated pilot to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a gyro malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the loss of primary gyro flight instruments due to the failure of…
- [NTSB ERA13CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA086.md): Cessna 172P · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N54500 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N4073Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CEN13CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Okaton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N3471Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane and obstruction of the aileron control system by snow and ice, which led to a loss of control during flight.
- [NTSB CEN13LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA104.md): Cessna 172M · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N9853Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing…
- [NTSB ERA13LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA072.md): Hansen David Daniel RV-4 · Carthage, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N416DH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA073.md): Beech B19 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N2196W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA090.md): Cessna 172N · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N737TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA055.md): Piper PA18 · Needles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2012 · N2224 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor, while demonstrating a water landing to the pilot receiving instruction, did not maintain proper alignment with the landing surface, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [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 ERA13FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA062.md): Cessna 172K · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N78304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
- [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 ERA13FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA059.md): Cessna 172N · Owls Head, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2012 · N6142F · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being struck by a departing airplane, and the pilot's continued takeoff with flight control damage, which…
- [NTSB CEN13CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA098.md): Cessna 172N · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N6231F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Canton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2012 · N9764P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which the pilot could not correct by applying carburetor heat because the movement of the carburetor heat control arm was restricted.
- [NTSB WPR13LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA038.md): Cessna 172P · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2012 · N65835 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA035.md): Cessna 172M · Modesto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2012 · N21391 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Anadarko, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2012 · N7337J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive bank angle while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an accelerated stall.
- [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 WPR13LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA025.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N2627M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unintentional and unrecognized entry into a vortex ring state as a result of conducting a course reversal turn into a tailwind while at a low altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into water.
- [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 CEN13FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryland Heights, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2012 · N55620 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to activate the carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR13FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N151SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s flight in dark night conditions with no visual reference and his subsequent spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC13FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FAMS1.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 13, 2012 · N444LZ · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane and pilot were not found.
- [NTSB ERA13LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2012 · N15037 · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to perform magneto inspections per the manufacturer's recommendations and failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended time interval for engine overhaul, which resulted in defects in the magnetos going undetected and the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA011.md): Meyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N848Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.
- [NTSB ERA13CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N44595 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N8115Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both flight instructors to see and avoid the other airplane while providing instrument flight training, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [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 ERA12CA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA579.md): Cessna 172P · Richmond, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N53720 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student.
- [NTSB ERA12CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA585.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N56796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to plan and execute a takeoff that assured obstacle clearance at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [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 ERA12CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA568.md): Cessna 172M · Quitman, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2012 · N172HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA423.md): Barney Stardustrer SA-100 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N1356Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to a fuel line failure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adhere to the maintenance inspection criteria for the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC12LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA107.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N8433D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB WPR12CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA425.md): Cessna 172N · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N8293E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced 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 CEN12LA629](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA629.md): Varga 2150A · Clinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4651V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane failing to adequately monitor for other aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA651](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA651.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Boonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N5538F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not verify whether the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA205.md): Cessna 172N · Acreúna Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2012 · N1009F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC12LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA103.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N3214D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine could not be examined because of the extent of time in salt water.
- [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 ANC12LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA097.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N82016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse course.
- [NTSB ERA12LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA539.md): Cessna 172M · Canadensis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N391R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC12FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA095.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N57511 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid high tension power lines.
- [NTSB ANC12CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N1620A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41508&year=2012&page=2

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&year=2012

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