# NTSB investigations, 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN12LA630](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA630.md): Halderman, Floyd G. RV-6A · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N464EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA644](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA644.md): Cessna 421C · Kenedy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N5534G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN12CA624](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA624.md): Cessna 172R · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N824KS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper flare in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA412.md): Grob-Werke G 120A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N863AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA12IA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA559.md): Cessna 402B · Opa-Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N218LG · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to an overstress fracture.
- [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 CEN12FA621](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA621.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N281RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter after a loss of engine power. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded operation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA619](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA619.md): Wiggins AIR Boss · Lansing, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N717EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with gyroplane operations before attempting a flight test of the recently completed gyroplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain control during the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN12CA641](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA641.md): Piper PA-11 · Ft. Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N4589M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing after encountering an unexpected wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR12LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA411.md): Cessna A185F · Cambria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N80SS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.
- [NTSB WPR12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA410.md): Schoepflin DA-4-550 · Viola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N550YS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB WPR12LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA408.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N5745Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examinations and testing revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA205.md): Cessna 172N · Acreúna Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2012 · N1009F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA12WA577](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA577.md): Cessna 172R · Macapá, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2012 · PT-WYK · Destroyed
  > On September 12, 2012, about 2112 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172R, Brazilian registration PT-WYK, was destroyed when it collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Macapa ´, Brazil. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA12LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA557.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3591P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a flock of geese during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s hard impact with the runway while the pilot maneuvered in an attempt to avoid the geese.
- [NTSB ERA12LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA555.md): Pitcairn PA-4 · Rawlings, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3261 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel outlet in the fuel tank that was blocked by peeled debris from a previously approved fuel tank sealer.
- [NTSB DCA12WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA144.md): Boeing 747-47UF · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2012 · N409MC · No damage
  > On September 9, 2012 a Boeing 747 operated by Atlas Air did not comply with the height and tracking requirements of the BADGR SIX STAR to Melbourne Airport. The investigation is being conducted by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. www.atsb.gov.au
- [NTSB CEN12LA623](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA623.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Gilmer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N2878V · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the loss of cylinder compression. The loss of cylinder compression was the result of the No. 3 piston ring failure due to excessive heat because of the lean fuel mixture from a partially clogged fuel nozzle.
- [NTSB CEN12FA617](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA617.md): Beech A36 · Kansasville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3224G · Substantial damage
  > In-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the pilot and testing of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have led to the loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA625.md): Beech 35 · Geary, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3014V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing attempt which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delay in taking control of the airplane and the loss of engine power…
- [NTSB CEN12CA620](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA620.md): Cessna 172H · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N2484L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA104.md): Stinson 108-2 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N9723K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA409.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N3702F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA407.md): Moore Edward R MXS · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N21MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of aileron and elevator control due to the forward flight control torque tube assembly’s detachment from the forward bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…
- [NTSB WPR12LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA406.md): Aviat A-1B · Durham, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N395AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA415.md): Beech V35B · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N1129T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN12FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA616.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N70108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…
- [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 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 WPR12CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA405.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Newman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N212SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while correcting for the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR12CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA404.md): Korrison Tom Sparrow Hawk · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N51140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyroplane during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA403.md): Ayres S2R-R1340 · Brawley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N4020A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in high temperatures with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA12WA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA556.md): Cessna 402 · Rome, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2012 · I-EJRA · Destroyed
  > On September 7, 2012, about 1100 Universal Time Coordinate (UTC), a Cessna 402B, Italian registration I-EJRA, operated by Rilievi Aerofotogrammetrici, impacted the ground near Rome, Italy. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and flight plan information…
- [NTSB ERA12CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA553.md): Cessna 182T · Marion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N635CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA12WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA145.md): Boeing 737-800 · Gran Canaria, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2012 · EI-EKV · No damage
  > The Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC) of Spain, has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on September 7, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA672](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA672.md): Socata TBM 700 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N850ZM · Substantial damage
  > The off-centered right main landing gear ball joint, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA615](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA615.md): Goodyear F2G · Valley City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N5577N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate the aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA12LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA549.md): Beech 76 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N6716L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing and attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA12CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA551.md): Holloman L B/Holloman E M Sonex · Chapmansboro, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N484PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN12LA622](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA622.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Jasper, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N7655Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to separation of a carburetor air box support bracket and subsequent airflow obstruction to the carburetor.
- [NTSB CEN12FA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA611.md): Fairley Gooch Lancair IV · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N1126V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the difficult-to-operate fuel selector valve and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical…
- [NTSB CEN12CA612](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA612.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N563AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA413.md): Ellefson T-BIRD II · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N8106C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during landing due to a pitch control malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight with a known mechanical problem.
- [NTSB WPR12LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA402.md): Hansen HANSEN-VANS RV-6 · Lemolo Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N53MH · Substantial damage
  > An overvoltage event due to the failure of the automotive voltage regulator, which resulted in electrical anomalies and smoke in the cockpit and a subsequent forced off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA398.md): Lake John K MA-5 Charger · Eagle Mountain, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N795MC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a large hole in the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA547.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…
- [NTSB DCA12RA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA143.md): Boeing 737 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2012 · XA-JOY · Minor damage
  > On September 5, 2012, an Aeromexico Boeing 737-800, registration XA-JOY, experienced heavy vibration during the landing roll and multiple ceiling panels and passenger service units fell down in the aft cabin at Benito Juárez Mexico City International Airport…
- [NTSB DCA12IA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12IA141.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Soldotna, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N886EA · No damage
  > an in-flight loss of control due to the flight crew's inattention to airspeed, pitch attitude, and engine power during the climb leading to an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the incident was the flight crew's failure to recognize and properly recover from…
- [NTSB CEN12WA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA610.md): Socata TB200 · Evora Aerodrome, Portugal · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2012 · CS-DEH · Substantial damage
  > On September 5, 2012, at 1053 coordinated universal time, a Socata TB200, Portuguese registration CS-DEH, owned by CAE Global Academy of Evora and piloted by a student pilot, received substantial damage when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances…
- [NTSB CEN12LA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA609.md): Cessna 175B · Hamilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N8260T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=10&year=2012

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