# 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. Page 11 of 37 · 1,834 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN12FA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA606.md): Cessna 421B · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N69924 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the unlatched nose cargo door, the pilot’s diverted attention, and the pilot's mental ability to handle the emergency… - [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 WPR12CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA401.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N4798Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in the separation of the left main wheel after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improperly secured left main wheel spindle nut. - [NTSB WPR12CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA400.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N308DF · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank. - [NTSB WPR12CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA393.md): Beech 95-55 · Spanoway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N4QC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. - [NTSB ERA12WA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA552.md): Agusta Bell 206-3B · Al Ain, United Arab Emirates · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2012 · A6-FTB · Substantial damage > On September 4, 2012, about 0730 coordinated universal time (1130 gulf standard time), an Augusta-Bell 206-3B, United Arab Emirates registration A6-FTB, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in a flight training area near Al Ain International… - [NTSB CEN12CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA627.md): Schneider John W PT-2A · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2012 · N6744J · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected wind gust. - [NTSB WPR12LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA391.md): Cessna 150M · Toledo, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N3700V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. - [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 WPR12CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA397.md): Champion 7GC · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N61819 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB WPR12CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA390.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N353LS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB ERA12LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA543.md): Cessna T210M · Tillatoba, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N761YN · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA12CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA560.md): Cessna 172S · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N9965P · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB DCA12WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA142.md): Boeing 737 · Bonn, Germany · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2012 · D-AXLF · No damage > On September 3, 2012, at approximately 101 UTC time, a XL Airways B737-800, registration D-AXLF, while on a non-scheduled revenue flight from Koln to Bonn, Germany, reported smoke in the cockpit and in the cabin. The flight landed safely and there were no… - [NTSB CEN12WA677](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA677.md): Robinson R44 · Nyons, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2012 · EC-IVT · Destroyed > On September 3, 2012, about 0845 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Spanish registration EC-IVT, was destroyed when while in level cruise it departed controlled flight and impacted in mountainous terrain near Nyons, France. The pilot and a passenger on board the… - [NTSB CEN12CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA608.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N27UP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC12LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA096.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N2005E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB WPR12CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA389.md): Cessna 182L · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N42014 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for a sudden wind shift during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB WPR12CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA388.md): Piggott John H Bearhawk · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N347JP · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. - [NTSB CEN12TA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA604.md): Cessna 182P · Newberry, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N5981J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive… - [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 ANC12CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA099.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N67178 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. - [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 ERA12LA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA545.md): Cessna 172E · East Bend, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N377SP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA12LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA541.md): Johnston Douglas S Safari · McVeytown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N70415 · Substantial damage > The pilot's lack of proficiency and certification, which resulted in his failure to enter an autorotation when the engine lost power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent… - [NTSB ERA12FA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA540.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N221DV · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s poor control of the airplane during the approach. - [NTSB ERA12CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA569.md): Cessna 172S · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N2409E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA12CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA548.md): Handy James L Buckeye Dream Mach · West Caln, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N4258M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind during the initial climb, which resulted in collision with a tree and terrain. - [NTSB CEN12LA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA655.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N898N · Substantial damage > The failure of the wood propeller blades in flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator’s failure to complete required inspections on the propeller within the specified interval, which reduced the likelihood of detecting the cracks and may… - [NTSB CEN12LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA605.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N5489X · Substantial damage > The pilot‘s failure to maintain glider control while attempting to take off using a ground winch, which resulted in an inadvertent stall low to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the ground winch, which was unable to produce enough speed for a… - [NTSB CEN12LA602](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA602.md): Aero Vodochody L39C · Davenport, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N139GS · Destroyed > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded operation. - [NTSB CEN12FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA601.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N82383 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of… - [NTSB CEN12CA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA614.md): Cessna L-19E · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N4431F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB CEN12CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA596.md): Arvold Jordon R CH 750 · Colfax, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N32JA · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusty crosswind. - [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 WPR12LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA396.md): Beech G35 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N4454D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the design maneuvering speed during descent in turbulence, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage. - [NTSB WPR12LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA384.md): Cessna 182R · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N5458N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delay in executing a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to establish the proper glidepath and airspeed on final approach and his improper use of flaps during the go-around. - [NTSB WPR12LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA383.md): Cessna 177RG · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N300ZX · Substantial damage > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the nose gear steering mechanism did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR12LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA382.md): Mooney M20J · Chelan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N132PC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [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 WPR12CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA381.md): Cessna A185F · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3946Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB ERA12TA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12TA538.md): Bell 407 · Bath, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N11SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from an in-flight upset, which resulted in the main rotor striking and separating the tail boom. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter manufacturer's failure to warn pilots of unanticipated and unequal aft cyclic… - [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 ERA12IA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA550.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N769EA · Minor damage > Company maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the airplane manufacturer’s service instructions by not removing the cracked drag brace from service nor inspecting the repaired drag brace at the appropriate interval, which resulted in the failure of… - [NTSB CEN12FA594](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA594.md): Piper PA-12 · Rye, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3031M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s selection of a flightpath toward rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN12CA607](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA607.md): North American AT-6F · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N244GR · Substantial damage > An unlocking of the excessively worn tailwheel lock mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing. - [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 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. - [NTSB ANC12CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3615M · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2012&page=12 ## 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=11&year=2012 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.