# 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 CEN13IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA107.md): Swearingen SA227-AC · Williston, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2012 · N3108B · No damage
  > The snowplow driver’s failure to ensure that the runway was clear before driving onto it, which resulted in a runway incursion with a departing airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA087.md): Rotorway DB-1 · Mayland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N828X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control following a high-side governor failure for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ERA13CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA086.md): Cessna 172P · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N54500 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN13FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA100.md): Aerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Combine, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N29NR · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the available evidence because of extensive impact damage and postimpact fire.
- [NTSB ANC13LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA016.md): Cessna 150C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2012 · N1901Z · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll, as a result of fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA13WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA089.md): Piper PA34 · Zulia, Colombia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 2012 · HK4477G · Destroyed
  > On December 12, 2012, about 1530 universal coordinated time (1030 local time), a Piper PA-34-200T, Colombian registration HK4477G, was destroyed when it impacted rising mountainous terrain in the vicinity of La Cuchilla, near Zulia, Norte de Santander,…
- [NTSB WPR13CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA067.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N4073Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ERA13FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA083.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Lake Park, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N840DS · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to depart in dark, night marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA13CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA092.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N208AU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA103.md): Auman JL T-51 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N512JA · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul by the airplane kit manufacturer, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN13FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA096.md): MBB BK 117 A-3 · Compton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N911BK · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with inclement weather, including snow, freezing rain, and reduced visibility conditions, which led to the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Okaton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2012 · N3471Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection of the airplane and obstruction of the aileron control system by snow and ice, which led to a loss of control during flight.
- [NTSB ERA13LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA084.md): Merritt Leslie R Kelly D · Brandon, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2012 · N5172S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB DCA13RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13RA025.md): Learjet 25 · Monterrey, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2012 · N345MC · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR13CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA065.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N8595V · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued descent into instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA082.md): Cessna 421C · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N297DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow established engine-out procedures and to maintain a proper airspeed after the total loss of engine power on one of the airplane’s two engines during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine…
- [NTSB DCA13WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA033.md): Boeing 737 · Shonai, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2012 · JA57AN · No damage
  > On 8 December 2012, at approximately 1326 UTC (2236 local time), a Boeing 737-800, registration JA57AN, operated by All Nippon Airways, overran the runway after landing at Shonai Airport (RJSY), Yamagata, Japan, and came to rest in the grass area past the end…
- [NTSB CEN13WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA092.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Melbach, Germany · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2012 · D-EUEU · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On December 8, 2012, about 1513 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-32, German registration, D-EUEU, and a Robin Regent DR400, German registration D-EHJP, collided while on cross country flights near Melbach, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB CEN13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA097.md): North American T-28C · Moody, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N280JM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA101.md): Cessna 501 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N212M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control due to an undetermined avionics malfunction and the pilots’ inattention, which resulted in excessive airframe forces during the unusual attitude recovery. The reason for the avionics malfunction could not be determined because…
- [NTSB WPR13CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA071.md): Hughes 369 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N818CE · Substantial damage
  > An unsecured headset, which struck the leading edge of a tail rotor blade. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate safety briefing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA064.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Roosevelt Lake, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N557AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's visual disorientation, which resulted in a collision with the lake.
- [NTSB CEN13LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA104.md): Cessna 172M · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA099.md): Enstrom F-28C · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N574H · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to conduct an autorotation following the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor and the student pilot to visually check fuel levels to ensure adequate…
- [NTSB CEN13LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA094.md): Lsa America Allegro · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2012 · N448SS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flight control input during a go-around and his interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.
- [NTSB CEN13CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA093.md): Cirrus SR22 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2012 · N8161M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
- [NTSB DCA13CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA066.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2012 · N411ZW · Substantial damage
  > an inadvertant birdstrike on approach.
- [NTSB CEN13LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA095.md): Mooney M20E · Gurdon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2012 · N9493V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actual fuel load and distribution at the time of the accident could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN13LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA091.md): Stinson 108-2 · Halfway, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2012 · N8775K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane and engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to improperly installed magnetos and a broken camshaft.
- [NTSB ANC13WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13WA013.md): Robinson R44 · Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 2012 · C-FRSO · Substantial damage
  > On December 5, 2012, about 1200 mountain standard time, a Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter, Canadian registration C-FRSO, impacted terrain approximately 12 miles southwest of Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA079.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N2835W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DCA13WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA032.md): Boeing 737 · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2012 · VH-VZL · No damage
  > On 4 December 2012, at approximately 1618 local time, a Boeing 737-800, registration VH-VZL, experienced a significant wind shift which degraded the aircraft's takeoff performance during the takeoff run. The crew applied full power and continued the takeoff.…
- [NTSB CEN13FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA089.md): Beech 58 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N4016A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA081.md): Beech F90 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N44PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ decision to maneuver the airplane in close proximity to a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN13LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA088.md): Cessna 172M · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N9853Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during the instrument approach in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane descending below decision height and impacting terrain outside the lateral limits of the localizer. Contributing…
- [NTSB ANC13LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA012.md): Cessna 208B · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N169LJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface.
- [NTSB WPR13LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA063.md): Aerotek Pitts S-1T · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N49309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll because of the failure of the tailwheel support bracket.
- [NTSB WPR13LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA062.md): Cessna 172S · Kahului, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N3554Y · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while operating over water in dark night conditions with reduced visibility due to rain in the area.
- [NTSB ERA13LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA076.md): Cassutt Sport Racer · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N9CA · Substantial damage
  > Impact with trees and terrain during the landing approach likely due to the physiological incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA13LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA075.md): Cessna 172F · Albemarle, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N8475U · Minor damage
  > The student pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane’s rotating propeller.
- [NTSB ERA13CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA077.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Middletown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N5787S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper altitude management in the landing pattern that caused the glider to impact trees on final approach.
- [NTSB DCA13WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA160.md): Boeing Boeing 777-236 · Shannon, Ireland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 2, 2012 · G-VIIK · Minor damage
  > The Air Accident Investigations Unit of Ireland has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 777 that occurred on December 02, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU-I investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN13FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N92315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA082.md): Beech P35 · Correctionville, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N1566Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to perform a go-around after encountering thick fog at night.
- [NTSB CEN13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA083.md): Mooney M20TN · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N562BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA13LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA072.md): Hansen David Daniel RV-4 · Carthage, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N416DH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA13FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA071.md): Green Gary E Thorp T-18 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N118GG · Substantial damage
  > The descent and overstress of the airplane during the descent, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA073.md): Beech B19 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N2196W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA086.md): Bell 47G-2 · Walkerville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N3755Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which did not provide enough margin to recover from the descent.
- [NTSB CEN13CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA090.md): Cessna 172N · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N737TY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard nosewheel landing.

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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=2&year=2012

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