# NTSB investigations: Rotax 912ULS 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR13LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA069.md): Powerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Dell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2012 · N480QP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude in downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA039.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2012 · N153TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB ERA13LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA054.md): Vans RV-12 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2012 · N678AD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR13CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA046.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2012 · N110GX · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA017.md): Hunthrop Autogyro MTO Sport · Bourland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N589DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the gyroplane in gusty wind conditions that exceeded his limitations and his resultant loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA047.md): Daniels Alan L Kitfox Series 7 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2012 · N555HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA024.md): Flight Design Ctls · Elyria, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2012 · N21ZA · Minor damage
  > The manufacturing defects in the main landing gear leg, which resulted in its eventual failure.
- [NTSB WPR13FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA013.md): Aeropro CZ A240 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2012 · N72AH · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR12FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA395.md): Skykits USA Savannah ADV · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N9764J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at or above the airplane's maximum ceiling, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane…
- [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 CEN12CA603](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA603.md): Flight Design Ctls · Pittsford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N995LS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN12CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA600.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N904LA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear strut due to a preexisting crack.
- [NTSB CEN12LA642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA642.md): Aeropro CZ A240 · Greenfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N812S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper takeoff speed or pitch attitude during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane settling on the runway and impacting trees.
- [NTSB ERA12CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA506.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N633EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to continue the takeoff roll while trying to secure an open canopy and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist.
- [NTSB CEN12LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA476.md): Flight Design Ctls · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N930SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overstress failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA466.md): Toman Jack JR Skystar Kitfox 4 · Cross Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N602JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.
- [NTSB WPR12CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA338.md): Aerotrek A220 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N216V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA676](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA676.md): Flight Design Ctls · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N21ZA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudged landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12IA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA451.md): Flight Design Ctls · Marysville, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N566FD · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of the left main wheel assembly on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA445.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro SportCruiser · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N516JG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with fence posts during an aborted takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction.
- [NTSB ERA12CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA461.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2012 · N602PS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA295.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Piru, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N177N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recover from a stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR12LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA281.md): Tecnam P2002 Sierra · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N308TA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the blockage of the carburetor’s main jet by deteriorated float material. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA12FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA395.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Westminster, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N206GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to ensure that the elevator quick-fastener was properly secured, resulting in an inflight elevator control disconnect and subsequent loss of control during the ensuing emergency landing. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN12CA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA370.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Erie, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2012 · N617EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper performance of a soft field takeoff procedure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to correct the situation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA356.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N902LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA341.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N297SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during the takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA295.md): Flight Design Ctls · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N9922P · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA281.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N919LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA176.md): Skykits USA Savannah ADV · Ookala, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N5089F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to avoid an…
- [NTSB CEN12LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA231.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2012 · N75GX · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA264.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912ULS · Plant City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2012 · N415BA · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to ensure an obstruction-free takeoff path prior to initiating the takeoff and his inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute’s flight controls, which resulted in a collision with trees during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA113.md): Haycraft Sport Hornet · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2012 · N72PD · Substantial damage
  > Improper clearance and inadequate heat shielding between engine components and the exhaust system, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB ERA12CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA173.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2012 · N701CF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from hitting the hangar door. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misuse of the airplane's throttle, and his incorrect use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ERA12CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA167.md): Remos G-3/600 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2012 · N133LS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA074.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic WT9 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N247DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not shut down the engine upon recognizing a brake malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA131.md): Haney John F B Seastar XP · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2012 · N667JH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an installed manufacturer-recommended carburetor heat system.

## 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 ('55572'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=55572&year=2012

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