# NTSB investigations: Rockwell International 112A

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 ERA25FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA120.md): Rockwell 112 · Covington, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2025 · N1423J · Destroyed
  > On February 15, 2025, about 2300, a Rockwell 112, N1423J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Covington, Georgia. The private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB CEN22LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA444.md): Rockwell International 112A · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2022 · N1462J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nose landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA21WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA254.md): Rockwell International 112A · Bad Ragaz, Switzerland · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 18, 2021 · N559SG
- [NTSB GAA19CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA450.md): Rockwell 112A · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2019 · N1330J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff from a grass runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent impact with a pole.
- [NTSB WPR19FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA077.md): Rockwell 112 · Mt Hood, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jan 25, 2019 · N1332J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly the airplane in close proximity to mountainous terrain in an area of mountain wave activity that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's degraded decision making and…
- [NTSB ANC18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA010.md): Rockwell International 112A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N1401J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR17LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA004.md): Rockwell International 112A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2016 · N509CA · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to lack of lubrication due to the absence of 2 piston cooling nozzles that backed out of their respective threaded bores, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA226.md): Rockwell International 112A · Dayton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N1299J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB ERA15FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA016.md): Rockwell International 112 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N1148J · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the undetected blockage of the inlet and outlet ports of the manifold valve by an organic compound of an unknown source.
- [NTSB CEN09LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA285.md): Rockwell International 112A · Metropolis, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1348J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA008.md): Rockwell 112A · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2004 · N1381J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the #2 piston connecting rod cap, which resulted in a hole in the engine crankcase and a loss of engine power. A factor was dark night lighting condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA067.md): Rockwell 112A · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N1307J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA010.md): Rockwell 112A · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N1455J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance during the 100-hour annual. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA269.md): Rockwell 112A · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N1315J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA162.md): Rockwell 112A · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N1349J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI88LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA150.md): Rockwell 112A · Sandusky, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N1463J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control after making a bounched landing. Additionally, the pilot failed to add full power after the bounched landing prior to striking trees to the left of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL88LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA101.md): Rockwell 112A · Juliette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1988 · N1432J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane struck a transmission cable over a river at about 100 ft AGL. The plt rptd that he inadvertently stalled the airplane while turning to reverse direction during an aerial photo flt, and that he felt a 'bump' during recovery. After returning to the…
- [NTSB BFO87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA028.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1987 · N5216Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The rockwell was in level flight at 2800 ft and the Piper was climbing when midair collision occurred. Neither acft was operating under ATC. Neither plt saw the otr acft before the collision occurred. The bottom of the rockwell cabin and the left tiptank of…
- [NTSB LAX86LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA355.md): Aero Commander 112A · El Monte, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1986 · N1455J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the engine would not start so he secured the left wing and hand propped the engine. When the engine started, the aircraft began moving in a circular path to the left and collided with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA123.md): Aero Commander 112 · Roanoke, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N55VH · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost control of the acft during an attempted go-around. While on final apch, full flaps were lowered and power was added to maintain 80 KTS. The acft continued descending, the airspeed decreased to 65-70 KTS and the stall warning activated. The plt…
- [NTSB FTW86FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA075.md): Rockwell 112A · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1986 · N1356J · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that the eng quit immediately after takeoff. During an emerg landing on arpt property, the acft collided with a sand dune & nosed over. An exam of the eng revealed no discrepancies. The extent of damage prevented a thorough exam of the fuel sys.…
- [NTSB NYC85LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA077.md): Rockwell 112A · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1985 · N1339J · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed gear-up in a fld following a loss of pwr during an initial takeoff climb. Purpose of the flt was to check the eng as it had been disassembled because of metal contamination from the center main bearing. Post accident inspection of the eng…
- [NTSB CHI85LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA043.md): Rockwell AC-112A · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1984 · N1289J · Substantial damage
  > The acft experienced a main gear collapse during a landing roll. The plt claimed that the acft suffered a failure of theelectrical system shortly after initial takeoff. The plt lowered the lndg gear but was unable to achieve a gear down & locked indication…
- [NTSB ATL83LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA367.md): Rockwell AC-112A · Batesburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1983 · N1423J · Substantial damage
  > The acft experienced a gear collapse during landing rollout. The pilot stated that the gear green lights were on prior to landing. The landing and rollout were uneventful until a right turn of 180 degrees was made. During the turn the left main gear folded…
- [NTSB ATL83LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA125.md): Rockwell 112A · Chestertown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1983 · N1461J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft settled back to the right of the runway during takeoff and struck an old stanchion used for runway lights. The pilot was unsure of the extent of damage and elected to re-land the aircraft. The landing gear had already been raised, so the landing…
- [NTSB SEA82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA150.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 28, 1982 · N8316A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > N1338J experienced a brake line failure and taxied into Piper PA-28, N8316A, that was parked in the warm-up area. There were no injuries.
- [NTSB LAX82FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA073.md): Rockwell 112A · Near Los Banos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N1433J · Destroyed
  > During a preflight briefing, the pilot was advised that the mountains were obscured by clouds, the outlook was for marginal VFR ceilings, and the weather conditions in northern California were deteriorating faster than forcasted. The pilot took off at 1333…
- [NTSB FTW81DPD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD09.md): Rockwell 112A · Ringgold, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 4, 1981 · N1319J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI79FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA050.md): Rockwell 112A · Huntley, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 27, 1979 · N1454J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX79FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA003.md): Rockwell 112A · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 14, 1978 · N1396J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78DTK39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DTK39.md): Rockwell IN 112 · Parkston, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1978 · N1462J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FUG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FUG37.md): Na Rockwell 112 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1978 · N1287J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78DCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DCQ03.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Moran, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1977 · N76EE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DKG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DKG22.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1977 · N1341J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FLG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLG14.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Union, SC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 18, 1977 · N1368J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FEE18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FEE18-201387.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Half Day, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 17, 1977 · N1346J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA039.md): Na Rockwell 112 · Hudson, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1977 · N1404J · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FYE09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYE09.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Poulsbo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1977 · N1354J · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77DVM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77DVM06.md): Rockwell 112A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 27, 1977 · N1361J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA010.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Trabuco Canyon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 14, 1976 · N1450J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76FUA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUA31.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 21, 1976 · N1155J · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76DUM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUM28.md): Aero Comdr 112 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1976 · N1421J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76FLG32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76FLG32.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 26, 1976 · N1266J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUQ38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ38.md): Aero Comdr 112 · Port Hueneme, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · May 12, 1976 · N1139J · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76FCG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG37.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 3, 1975 · N1406J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76AN049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN049.md): Na Rockwell 112 · State College, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 7, 1975 · N4QA · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76FNA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNA20.md): Aero Comdr 112A · Westwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1975 · N1288J · Destroyed

## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7630302'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=7630302

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