# NTSB investigations, 2011 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 2 of 37 · 1,848 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR12FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA059.md): Vans RV7 - A · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N724WD · Substantial damage > An electrical or engine electronic problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, followed by a low-altitude stall. - [NTSB WPR12CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA061.md): Grumman AA5 · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N28870 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control. - [NTSB WPR12CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA060.md): Cessna 182C · Lowman, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N800YD · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface firmness, which resulted in a nose-over during the landing roll. - [NTSB DCA13WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA052.md): Beech 1900 · Goose Bay, Canada · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2011 · C-GLHO · No damage > On 10 December 2011, at 1028 Newfoundland Standard Time, an Exploits Valley Air Services Hawker Beechcraft 1900D aircraft (registration C-GLHO, serial number UE-266), operating as Air Canada Express flight EV7645, was conducting a scheduled passenger flight… - [NTSB CEN12FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA101.md): Piper PA-28-235D · Chickasha, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N999RR · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of instrument… - [NTSB ERA12WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA113.md): Robinson R44 · Sao Bento do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2011 · PR-KLA · Substantial damage > On December 9, 2011 at 1630 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44, Brazilian registration PR-KLA, operated by SASH Locacao de Veiculos LTDA, as a personal flight, impacted terrain in the vicinity of Fazenda Coqueiros, Sao Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina,… - [NTSB ERA12LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA106.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N471TC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA12CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA021.md): Boeing 757-351 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N583NW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the captain of N303DQ to maintain a safe clearance from N583NW that was stopped on the taxiway. - [NTSB CEN12LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA103.md): Beech C23 · Watertown, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N6717K · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN12FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA100.md): Cessna 421C · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N421SY · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the guidance contained in the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA104.md): Cessna 421B · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N421CE · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR12FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA058.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N2611R · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA12MA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12MA020.md): Eurocopter France AS350B2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N37SH · Destroyed > Sundance Helicopters’ inadequate maintenance of the helicopter, including (1) the improper reuse of a degraded self-locking nut, (2) the improper or lack of installation of a split pin, and (3) inadequate postmaintenance inspections, which resulted in the… - [NTSB CEN12LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA111.md): Curtiss Wright P40M · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N5813 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to failure of the engine oil cooler and subsequent oil starvation to the engine. - [NTSB CEN12LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA102.md): Shook Rans S-12 · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N7138K · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor’s delayed remedial action as the airplane neared an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that the student pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt. - [NTSB ANC12CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA012.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kaltag, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N300ED · Substantial damage > The pilot landed without lowering the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-reported fatigue. - [NTSB WPR12WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA063.md): Cessna 210 · Roma, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 2011 · VH-WBZ · Substantial damage > On December 7, 2011, at 0530 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210M, VH-WBZ, collided with terrain near Roma, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the… - [NTSB WPR12LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA055.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2011 · N2466D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR12CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA056.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Waipahu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2011 · N817AB · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's excessive application of the throttle. - [NTSB ERA12WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA104.md): Piper PA28 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2011 · HK2308 · Substantial damage > On December 6, 2011, about 1815 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-28-236, Columbian registration HK2308, operated by Aeroclub de Colombia, incurred substantial damage to the left wing and separated the left main gear when it collided with a tree… - [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101.md): Cessna 172D · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA12IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA158.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N486DA · No damage > The failure of a crankshaft gear tooth due to fatigue, which resulted in the loss of several additional gear teeth and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA12CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA096.md): Thompson Tommy W Loehle P5151 · Courtland, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N212WE · Substantial damage > The airplane's inadvertent encounter with excessive windshear while on the downwind traffic pattern leg at low altitude, which resulted in the pilot's inability to arrest the airplane’s descent. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the… - [NTSB DCA12WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA018.md): Boeing 737 · Seoul, South Korea · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2011 · HL-7796 · Minor damage > The Korean Aviationand Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on December 4, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ARAIB investigation under… - [NTSB CEN12LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA125.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N62WY · No damage > The passenger's inadvertent contact with a rotating propeller after exiting the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions and the deplaning of the passenger while the propeller was turning. - [NTSB CEN12FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA097.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N33315 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to initiate visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain adequate altitude. - [NTSB ENG12IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG12IA013.md): Beech 1900D · Denver International Airport, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2011 · N247GL · Minor damage > A failure of the nose landing gear end cap due to fatigue. Contributing to the failure were the ineffective inspection and the unknown effect of grain direction on fatigue life. - [NTSB CEN12FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA098.md): Socata TB21 · Silverton, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2011 · N25153 · Substantial damage > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to embark on a flight through forecasted instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent flight into IMC, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent maneuvering of the airplane… - [NTSB CEN12CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA099.md): Cessna 172N · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2011 · N737ET · Substantial damage > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing. - [NTSB WPR12LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA053.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Oakland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N261WN · No damage > The flight crew’s flight into known severe turbulence associated with mountain wave activity. - [NTSB WPR12LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA052.md): Beech 76 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N23852 · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear during the turn off the runway due to the failure of the A-frame assembly. - [NTSB ERA12IA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA097.md): Cessna 560XL · Ocoee, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N576CS · No damage > Water contamination in the pitch trim actuators. - [NTSB ERA12CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA094.md): Nuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N295JS · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB DCA12WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA030.md): Boeing 777 · Maldives, Maldives · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 2, 2011 · A6-EMR · Minor damage > The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on December 2, 2011. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN12LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA095.md): Beech F90 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N90QL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed for icing conditions and his subsequent loss of airplane control while flying the airplane under autopilot control in severe icing conditions, contrary to the airplane's handbook. Contributing to the… - [NTSB WPR12LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA057.md): Boeing 757-222 · Modesto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N547UA · No damage > The flight's encounter with known severe turbulence associated with mountain wave activity, which resulted in a flight attendant sustaining a broken ankle. - [NTSB WPR12LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA051.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N2163N · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around. - [NTSB OPS12IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS12IA167.md): Learjet 45 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N570AM · 2 aircraft · No damage > The tower local controller did not ensure that the runway was clear of conflict before directing the B737 to cross the runway, and other air traffic control personnel did not effectively intervene when the separation between the two airplanes became… - [NTSB ERA12WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA103.md): Cessna TU206 · Cerro Escalera, Peru · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 2011 · OB-1299 · Substantial damage > On December 1, 2011, about 2048 UTC, a Cessna TU206G, Peruvian registration OB-1299, registered to and operated by Palmas del Espino S.A., collided with mountainous terrain near Cerro Escalera, Peru. Weather conditions at the altitude, location, and time of… - [NTSB ERA12FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA093.md): Wing John R Wittman Tailwind · Fulton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N865JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ERA12CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA098.md): Cessna 172P · Schenectady, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N83PD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB ERA12CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA095.md): Bell 206L-3 · Wingate, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N216TV · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor did not select an adequate landing site for the practice autorotation. - [NTSB CEN12IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA096.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Gulf Of Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N435PH · No damage > The failure of the compressor section No. 2 bearing due to false brinnelling and fatigue. - [NTSB WPR12LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA048.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Hailey, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N36824 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain course heading and terrain clearance because he was distracted by efforts to engage the autopilot shortly after takeoff on a dark night in mountainous terrain. - [NTSB CEN12LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA094.md): Cessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6735Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN12FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA088.md): Piper PA-31 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage > The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions. - [NTSB ERA12IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA090.md): Cessna 402B · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N303PJ · Minor damage > The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the… - [NTSB CEN12FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA086.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Riverwoods, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N59773 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after using illicit drugs. - [NTSB ANC12FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA009.md): Cessna 207 · Chuathbaluk, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N1673U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness after an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. - [NTSB WPR12CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA049.md): Cessna 172K · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2011 · N7952A · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2011&page=3 ## 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") = 2011 ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=2011 --- 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.