# 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 ERA12LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA417.md): Luters Arnis V Legend · Glenwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N3YZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the airplane builder’s improper installation of the fuel control unit condition lever cables, which resulted in the airplane’s subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA420.md): Cessna 172M · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N80985 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA418.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1C · West Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N9675U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA434.md): Beech A36 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N136EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR12LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA279.md): Bell UH-1F · Concrete, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N4582D · No damage
  > Arcing of an energized electrical power line to the external long line and the conduct of electrical energy to ground personnel.
- [NTSB ERA12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA419.md): Cessna 172S · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N961MC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to conduct takeoffs and landings in conditions exceeding the airplane’s maximum…
- [NTSB CEN12WA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA397.md): Cessna 152 · Cascais, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2012 · CS-AUR · Substantial damage
  > On June 26, 2012, about 2135 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 152, Portuguese registration CS-AUR, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Cascais, Portugal. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. Night conditions prevailed…
- [NTSB CEN12FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA395.md): Nappi Tito C Lancair 235M · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N18TN · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire for a reason that could not be determined due to extensive damage from the fire.
- [NTSB CEN12CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA402.md): Schweizer TH55A/269A · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N488MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind during a hovering maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA396.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N6183H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop the airplane while taxiing to park, which resulted in a collision with a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN12CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA394.md): Boeing B75N1 · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N50082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application, leading to a noseover during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in lowering the tail after landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA291.md): Stinson 108-2 · Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N247C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA12FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA412.md): Socata TB21 · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N2528N · Substantial damage
  > An inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC12LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA058.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N8908N · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination.
- [NTSB WPR12LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA292.md): Sikorsky S-58B · Brewster, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N9043N · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight fire during hover for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of fire damage that subsequently consumed the structure.
- [NTSB WPR12LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA290.md): Burleigh Bearhawk · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N117Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR12LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA286.md): Cessna 182 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N55DN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA275.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Fontana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N523R · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failed engine cylinder rocker assembly clamping bolt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to perform a modification to the assembly that would have prevented…
- [NTSB WPR12CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA355.md): American Legend AL3 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N741R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent excessive braking during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA288.md): Dg-Flugzeugbau DG-500MB · Richland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N505JL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the spoilers to retract because the right wing spoiler’s lower plate became jammed, which resulted in the glider not having enough lift to make it to the runway surface.
- [NTSB ERA12LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA411.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N39443 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the No. 3 piston skirt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB ERA12CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA413.md): Mooney M10 · Hurlock, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N9542V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA404.md): Destiny 2000 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the aircraft by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to plan for the high density altitude and to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN12CA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA415.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N8788W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA289.md): Cox PA 18 · Soldier Bar, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N13VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR12FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA274.md): Cessna 172 · Veneta, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N5781A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA414.md): Cessna 177 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N30163 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA389.md): Hoyle Fighter Escort Wings · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N2051P · Substantial damage
  > An internal failure of one of the electrical system’s two batteries combined with the inadequate electrical system design, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA388.md): Cessna A150K · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N8380M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN12CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N1380K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA057.md): Champion 7GCB · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N466RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA309.md): Beech A36 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N4972M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of the incorrectly installed fuel cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight using fuel from the left fuel tank after she observed fuel streaming from the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA410.md): Piper J5A · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N40985 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered.
- [NTSB ERA12FA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA409.md): Raytheon C90GT · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N508GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight route planning and in-flight route and altitude selection, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a communications tower in possible instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB ERA12CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA437.md): Cessna TR182 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N5527S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA456.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N43840 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined because testing could not replicate the problem.
- [NTSB WPR12LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA272.md): Cessna 150F · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N524CC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA273.md): Cessna 170B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N1640D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12WA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA411.md): Cessna 150 · Strasswalchen, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2012 · OE-ATV · Destroyed
  > On June 21, 2012, at 1332 UTC, a Reims Aviation F-150L, Austrian registration OE-ATV, was destroyed when it departed controlled flight and impacted terrain 3 miles east of Strasswalchen, Austria. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured. Visual…
- [NTSB CEN12LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA387.md): Cessna R182 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N4702R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA386.md): Cessna 140A · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N9497A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering a whirlwind or dust-devil during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN12CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA399.md): Edson Robert W Pietenpol AIR Camper · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N53WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ANC12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA081.md): Piper J3F-65 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N77EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go around, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA308.md): Cessna 180A · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N5351D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA271.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Okanogan, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N6861K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ENG12WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG12WA029.md): Airbus A320 · Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2012 · ZK-OJQ · No damage
  > On 20 June 2012, an Airbus A320 (Registration ZK-OJQ) operated by Air New Zealand suffered a bird-strike on its right-hand engine on approach to Wellington Aerodrome (New Zealand). The aircraft landed safely, after which Air New Zealand Maintenance carried…
- [NTSB DCA12WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA099.md): Boeing 737 · Taoyuan, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2012 · HL-7564 · No damage
  > The Taiwan Aviation Safety Council (ASC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 that occurred on June 20th, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ASC investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB DCA12WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA097.md): Boeing 767 · Tokyo, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2012 · JA610A · Substantial damage
  > The Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 767-300 that occurred on June 20, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB ANC12LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA056.md): Helio H-295-1400 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N295SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s wing flaps before takeoff and her selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with a concrete loading ramp during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA059.md): Dosser Dale A Blade 582 · Two Rivers, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N907AD · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fouled spark plugs, which resulted from a stuck mixture control.

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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=21&year=2012

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