# 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 19 of 37 · 1,834 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA12WA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA446.md): Robinson R22 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2012 · PT-HOL · Destroyed > On July 11, 2012, at 1300 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PT-HOL, operated by Master Escola Aviacao Civil Ltda, was destroyed following a loss of in-flight control and collision with a building near Sao Paulo,… - [NTSB ERA12LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA442.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N6258J · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA12LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA440.md): Cessna 170 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N2561V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failure to maintain airplane control after the engine failure. - [NTSB ERA12FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA438.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Moscow, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N764RV · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN12WA685](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA685.md): Piper PA-30 · Soyapango, El Salvador · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2012 · YS-125P · Substantial damage > On July 11, 2012, at 1212 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, El Salvador-registered YS-125P, operated by Escuela De Pilotos Dargonza, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Soyapango, El Salvador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [NTSB CEN12LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA428.md): Mchargue Buckeye Dream · Central City, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N2552G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines during the initial takeoff climb. - [NTSB ANC12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA073.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N206VR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ANC12CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tynoek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N4272Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB WPR12LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA325.md): Cessna 177 · Gooding, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N30753 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing. - [NTSB WPR12LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA301.md): Cessna A188B · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N4831R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a power line. Contributing to the accident was the sun's glare. - [NTSB ERA12WA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA463.md): Piper PA36 · San Alberto, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 10, 2012 · HK2210 · Substantial damage > On July 10, 2012, about 1230 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-36-375, Colombian registration HK2210, operated by Aeropenort LTDA. Agropecuaria del Norte, was substantially damaged when it collided with trees, during an aerial application flight near San… - [NTSB ERA12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA436.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N777AF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN12WA683](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA683.md): North American Rockwell OV-10B · Kemble, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2012 · G-BZGK · Destroyed > On July 10, 2012, about 1450 coordinated univeral time, a North America Rockwell OV-10B airplane, G-BZGK, impacted terrain near Kemble, United Kingdom. The pilot was seriously injured and the airplane was destroyed. The accident investigation is under the… - [NTSB CEN12LA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA508.md): Cessna 172M · South Wayne, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N12504 · Substantial damage > Internal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system. - [NTSB CEN12LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA492.md): Maule M-4 · Springfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N12026 · Substantial damage > The tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion. - [NTSB CEN12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA436.md): Beech 58 · Sugar Loaf Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N2023V · Substantial damage > The pilot did not complete the before-landing checklist and, subsequently, failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with his passengers’ conversation. - [NTSB CEN12CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA426.md): Cessna 172S · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N548ND · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR12FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA298.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N7527Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while making a hovering turn, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB WPR12FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA297.md): Mooney M20L · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N137MP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his premature flap… - [NTSB ERA12WA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA447.md): Cessna 208 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2012 · PT-OQR · Substantial damage > On July 9, 2012, at 1700 UTC, a Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PT-OQR, was substantially damaged when it collided with a parachutist during a local skydiving flight from Boituva Airport (SDOI), Boituva Municipality, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The parachutist… - [NTSB ERA12LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA450.md): Beech A36 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N6672B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to complete the manual emergency gear extension after a loss of electrical power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to delegate the landing gear extension to a non-pilot-rated passenger. - [NTSB ERA12LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA445.md): Cessna 172S · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N680MA · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with a gopher hole, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot and his delayed… - [NTSB ERA12LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA435.md): Piper PA-42 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N332SM · Substantial damage > The airplane’s encounter with a gravity-wave duct atmospheric phenomenon. - [NTSB ENG12WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG12WA027.md): Boeing 747 · London England, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2012 · 4X-ELD · No damage > On July 9, 2012, at 22:08 UTC, an EL-AL Israel Airlines Boeing 747-400, registration number 4X-ELD, flight No. LY-318, powered by four Pratt & Whitney PW4056 tubofan engines, experienced a No. 4 (right outboard) engine failure 20 minutes after takefoff from… - [NTSB CEN12CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA435.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Treynor, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N2919W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN12CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA430.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N8709V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure a suitable landing surface. - [NTSB CEN12CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA429.md): Cessna 190 · Anthony, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N190W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ERA12FA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA433.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · New Site, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N4386F · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN12LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA424.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Bedford, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N8733V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to return home. - [NTSB ANC12CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA070.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N906JS · Substantial damage > The right seat passenger’s inadvertent contact with the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to provide a thorough preflight briefing to the… - [NTSB WPR12WA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA331.md): Bell 206 · Chuxiong City, China, China · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2012 · P2 HCY · Substantial damage > On July, 7 2012, about 1525 UTC, a Bell 206L, P2 HCY, crashed into the Qingshanzui Reservoir in Chuxiong City, China. The helicopter was operated by Yunnan General Aviation Co. Ltd., under the pertinent civil regulation of China. The aircraft was… - [NTSB ERA12CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA434.md): Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N3993P · Substantial damage > The airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun. - [NTSB CEN12LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA458.md): Grumman G-164A · Egeland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N6583 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. - [NTSB CEN12LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA427.md): Murray Richard F Aircam BY Lockwood · Taos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N984AT · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly in gusty wind conditions at low altitude over mountainous terrain contrary to guidance in the airplane flight manual and subsequent loss of airplane control due to wind and turbulence. - [NTSB CEN12FA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA421.md): Beech E90 · Karnack, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N987GM · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into thunderstorm activity, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane's design limits and in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control… - [NTSB CEN12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA419.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damage > The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC12LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA068.md): Shorey Timothy A Preceptor Stol King · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N919WP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a binding drive belt while in the airport traffic pattern. - [NTSB WPR12CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA300.md): Cessna T182T · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N5209P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate landing flare after encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR12CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA299.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N7322V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport lighting system. - [NTSB ERA12WA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA451.md): Embraer EMB820 · Espinosa Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2012 · PT-ENG · Destroyed > On July 6, 2012, at 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350 (Embraer 820C), Brazilian registration PT-ENG, operated by Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of power to both engines.… - [NTSB ERA12LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA441.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N4133G · Substantial damage > The airplane owner’s failure to have maintenance personnel comply with an aircraft manufacturer's service bulletin to require engine mount inspections for fatigue cracks, which resulted in an undetected fatigue crack, the engine mount failing, and the nose… - [NTSB ERA12LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA432.md): Piel Emeraude · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · C-FBZZ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not examined. - [NTSB CEN12CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA431.md): Schweizer 269C · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N565LH · Substantial damage > The flight instructor and student pilot exceeded the helicopter's takeoff performance, which resulted in low rotor rpm and settling. - [NTSB ANC12CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA072.md): Piper PA-12 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N7779H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use continuous carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in the development of carburetor ice and a subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC12CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA071.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N90974 · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during landing, which resulted in a noseover. - [NTSB ANC12CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N623JE · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing site, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC12CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA067.md): Cessna 207A · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N2162C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain during cruise flight at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. A contributing factor was the pilot’s diverted attention to adjust the engine power. - [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 WPR12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA294.md): Omlin Robert G Exec 162F Rotorway · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N385AR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that a flag attached to the landing skid was properly secured, which resulted in its in-flight separation and contact with the tail rotor. - [NTSB DCA12WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA109.md): Boeing 777-222 · Narita, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2012 · N224UA · No damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2012&page=20 ## 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=19&year=2012 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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